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LI Crash Yields Two Arrests, One For DWI, One For Spitting In Officer's Face, Police Say
Two people were arrested following a single-vehicle crash on Long Island -- one for DWI and the other for spitting in a police officer's face during their arrest.
Stephanie Caicedo, 25, of Orient, and Jesus Mendoza, 21, of Greenport, were arrested around 12:29 a.m., Monday, Jan. 4, after Southold Police responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on route 25, in the area of Tuckers Lane, police said.
When officers arrived on the scene they found that vehicle involved in the crash had fled the scene but was located at a gas station on Main Bayview Road, police said.
After an investigati…
Long Island Man, 22, Seriously Injured When Mercedes Crashes Into Two Pseg Poles, Police Say
A Long Island man was seriously injured his Mercedes crashed into two poles.
Liam Tomin, 22, of Southold, was injured around 11:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, during the crash on Route 25 in Southold, said the Southold Police.
According to police, Tomin was driving the 2004 Mercedes-Benz eastbound in the area of 64755 Route 25 when his vehicle left the roadway and collided with two PSEG poles.
Tomin was ejected from the vehicle during the collision.
He was transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center by the Greenport Fire Department with serious injuries.
Tomin's vehicle was impound…
Man Killed After Being Struck By Jeep On Long Island Roadway
A 41-year-old man walking on a Long Island roadway was killed after being struck by a Jeep.
The incident happened just after 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24 in Selden.
The pedestrian was walking in the roadway on Route 25, west of Highview Drive, when he was struck by an eastbound 2004 Jeep, Suffolk County Police said.
The pedestrian, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The driver of the Jeep, William McLaughlin, 19, of Selden, was not injured.
The Jeep was impound…
ID Released For Man Killed After Being Struck By Car On Long Island Roadway
The identity has been released for a man who was struck and killed by a driver on a busy Long Island roadway, police said.
Ridge resident Michael Leithe, 34, was driving a 2012 Kia Sorento westbound on Route 25, east of William Floyd Parkway in Ridge, when the vehicle struck the pedestrian in the roadway at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, Suffolk County Police said.
The victim, now identified as James Kearns, 46, of Ridge, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Leithe, 34, was not injured. No charges have…
Long Island Woman Killed After Being Struck By SUV
A woman who was crossing a busy Long Island street was killed after she was hit by an SUV changing lanes.
It happened on Saturday, Feb. 1 just before 6:30 p.m. in Centereach.
Christine Chellis, 35, of Centereach, was driving a Chevrolet Suburban westbound on Route 25, west of Wood Road, and was changing from the right lane to the left lane when the vehicle struck a pedestrian crossing the street, Suffolk County Police said.
The pedestrian, Laura Godek, 57, of Centereach, was transported by Centereach Fire Department Ambulance to Stony Brook University Hospital where she was pronounce…
Here Are Five Hotspots For Tacos In Suffolk County
Some like them simple with savory meat, salsa, onions, and cilantro, while others consider top tacos ones with fancy ingredients, like grilled tenderloin, chipotle mayo and pineapple salsa. However, you enjoy them here's five places to try tacos in Suffolk County.
Golden Jalapenos, 4486 Middle Country Road, Calverton: This is a Tex Mex style restaurant in the Commons Shopping Center. They have a bar and there's a food truck in Ridge at 1878 Route 25.
"My husband brought home some tacos, buffalo chicken quesadillas and chicken enchiladas. Out of this world!"
Sabro…
Woman Driving Drunk Leaves Scene Of Crash In Selden, Police Say
An allegedly drunken driver took off on foot after before being taken down by officers following a crash at a busy intersection in Selden, police said.
Selden resident Candice Girolando, 37, was driving west shortly after 8:45 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, on Route 25 when she drove into a Jeep at the intersection of Blue Point Road, police said. After crashing, she allegedly fled on foot before she could be apprehended by officers from the Suffolk County Police Department.
According to police, after being taken into custody, Girolando fled from officers and was again apprehended shortly thereafte…
