Driver Killed In Fiery LIE Crash Was Nypd Sergeant And Father Of Two: Fundraiser
The driver killed in a fiery car crash on the Long Island Expressway was a married NYPD sergeant with two kids, his loved ones said.
Javier Ramirez, 38, was remembered as “a kind, hardworking, dependable, and dedicated individual” in an online fundraiser launched for his family.
“Beyond his commitment to the job, Javier was an amazing person whose character extended far beyond the uniform,” organizers Joseph Aliberti and Juan Gonzalez wrote in the GoFundMe. “He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a valued member of his family and community.”
Ramirez was an 11-year veteran of the fo…
Child Porn Tip Leads To Halfmoon Man’s Arrest, Police Say
A Capital Region man was busted on child pornography charges after a tip from a national child protection organization, authorities said.
Keegan J. Gallagher, 25, of Halfmoon, was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 10, New York State Police said.
The investigation began after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children sent a cyber tip to law enforcement, state police said. The probe led to Gallagher’s arrest in Wilton, authorities said.
Gallagher was charged with possession and promotion of child porn and arraigned in Halfmoon Town Court, officials said. He was released under the supervisi…
Rape Suspect Identified After Being Shot Dead By NY State Trooper: Police
The rape suspect who was shot and killed by New York State Police was identified Thursday, Nov. 12.
Zachary J. Strough, 41, of Natural Bridge, pointed a gun at state troopers before one trooper shot him dead Wednesday, Nov. 11 in Carthage, New York State Police said.
Strough was wanted on a bench warrant after skipping his court date Tuesday, Nov. 10, prosecutors told News Channel 2 in Utica. He was allegedly set to take a plea deal at the hearing.
The case stemmed from a May 23 incident in Natural Bridge, when Strough hit a woman, dragged her out of a car and into the woods, and raped her…
Forged Check Victim In Critical Condition When Ballston Woman Stole Money, Police Say
A New York woman stole from a person she knew while the victim was hospitalized in critical condition, police said.
Sharon M. Passaretti, 50, of Ballston, was arrested Friday, Nov. 6 in the theft dating back to January, New York State Police said.
State troopers began investigating on Tuesday, Oct. 6 after receiving a complaint from a Fulton County resident about fraudulent activity on their bank account, authorities said.
Passaretti forged a check for more than $900 from the victim’s account in January 2026, while the victim was hospitalized and unable to consent to such activity, investi…
Online Game Chats Lead To Schenectady Woman’s Arrest, Police Say
A Capital Region woman shared indecent material with a child she met through an online game, police said.
Ansley J. Pope, 22, of Schenectady, met the under-17-year-old victim through online gaming and “communicated online with the child in a sexual manner,” New York State Police said.
State troopers began investigating on Thursday, Oct. 15 after learning about the communication, and Pope was arrested Friday, Nov. 6, according to state police.
She was charged with first-degree sharing indecent material with a minor and child endangerment, authorities said. Following her arraignment Saturday…
Tanker Hauling 6,000 Gallons Of Yogurt Sludge Crashes In New York: State Police
A tanker truck carrying 6,000 gallons of yogurt sludge crashed in New York on Thursday morning, Nov. 12, police said.
The sludge shifted in the back of the truck while it was traveling through Chenango County, causing the big rig to tip over onto its right side around 7:20 a.m. Thursday, New York State Police said.
A 30-year-old Hubbardsville man behind the wheel was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said.
The truck was traveling on Interstate 88 through Chenango, near the interchange with Interstate 81, when the load-shift caused the wreck, police said.
After t…
Teen Girl’s Hospital Visit Exposed Brentwood Sex Trafficking Nightmare: Authorities
A Long Island sex trafficker plied his teen victim with cocaine, marijuana, and pills while pimping her out, authorities said.
Luis Parada, 57, of Brentwood, has been indicted in the disturbing case involving a 17-year-old girl, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said Thursday, Nov. 12.
Parada first met the girl in 2025, when she was 15 years old, investigators said. He took her to his home in Brentwood and raped her, according to authorities.
The girl started staying with Parada in May 2026, when he began sex trafficking her, prosecutors said. Parada arranged for men to pay him…
Family Feud: Elmont Man Stabs Two Brothers In Their Backs During Argument, Police Say
A Long Island man stabbed his two brothers in the back during a family argument Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 11, police said.
Joshua Pichardo, 26, of Elmont, was involved in a dispute with his brothers that started verbally and escalated, the Nassau County Police Department said.
Pichardo ended the dispute by stabbing both his brothers in the back around 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, cops said. Officers arrived at the scene in Elmont and arrested Pichardo, according to authorities.
The two wounded brothers were hospitalized for treatment and evaluation of their injuries, police said.
Pichardo was cha…
