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29-Year-Old Charged In Ambush Killing Of Man Outside Long Island Home
Three years after a man was shot and killed in an ambush attack outside a Long Island home, the alleged gunman was formally charged.
Paulin Cerisier, age 29, of Pennsylvania, was indicted on murder and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Aug. 7, in the death of Maresse Decherson-Stevenson.
Prosecutors said Cerisier drove to Amityville shortly before 3 a.m. on July 18, 2021, and entered a backyard party being attended by Decherson-Stevenson, the uncle of his ex-girlfriend.
He then snuck up to the man and shot him in the shoulder without warning, prosecutors said. The 41-ye…
Trio Indicted For Murder In 'Brazen' Daytime Kidnapping, Beating Of Long Island Man
Three men were formally charged with murder in connection with the broad-daylight kidnapping and beating death of a Long Island man.
Gustavo Hernandez, age 38, and his nephews, Walter Ramirez Jeronimo, age 19, and Wilson Ramirez Jeronimo, age 18, all of Farmingdale, were indicted for murder and kidnapping in Suffolk County Court on Friday, Aug. 2.
According to prosecutors, the trio drove up to 48-year-old Juan Carlos Diaz Jeronimo as he was walking in Farmingdale on Broadhollow Road on the evening of Friday, June 21.
Earlier Report: Trio Nabbed For Murder Of Long Island 48-Year-Old …
Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing 4 Days
Police are asking for the community’s help in locating a Long Island man who has been missing for several days.
Gregorio Arrue, age 63, of Amityville, was last seen at around 8:40 a.m. Thursday, June 20, on Cherokee Court.
He suffers from dementia and may be in need of medical attention, according to Suffolk County Police.
Arrue is 5-foot-4 and 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, black pants, and brown boots.
Police said he primarily speaks Spanish, and his English is limited.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Suffolk County P…
Jackpot! $5M Lottery Prize Claimed By Long Island Man
A lucky Long Island man is a whole lot richer after hitting it big on a lottery ticket.
Jose Galeano, of Lindenhurst, claimed a $5 million top prize on the New York Lottery’s $5,000,000 Cash Royale scratch-off game.
He opted to receive a single lump-sum payment of $2,235,939 after paying taxes, according to lottery officials.
Galeano purchased the incredibly lucky ticket in Amityville, at the Stop & Shop located on Merrick Road.
Scratch-off games have proven to be quite lucrative for New York, generating more than $4.4 billion in total sales during fiscal year 2022-2023.
Of that, sc…
Man Scams $200K During Long Island Home Renovation Scheme, DA Says
A Long Island business owner has been arrested after he allegedly used customer’s funds for personal use, including eating out and child support payments, authorities said.
Peter Ferrigan, age 56 of Amityville, faced his arraignment on Monday, Nov. 13 for the alleged scam, which lasted for three years, according to the Nassau County District Attorney.
In July 2019, Ferrigan’s company, PBF Home Improvements, LLC., entered a contract with a customer for the demolition and new construction of their home, located on Arizona Avenue in Long Beach.
Though the homeowners gave Ferrigan $852,095…
