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DWI Suspect Dies While In Custody At Long Island Police Precinct DWI Suspect Dies While In Custody At Long Island Police Precinct
DWI Suspect Dies While In Custody At Long Island Police Precinct A suspected impaired driver accused of crashing into another vehicle on Long Island died while in police custody. Suffolk County Police said Joseph Leonard, age 58, of West Islip, was found dead in his holding cell at the agency’s 3rd Precinct in Bay Shore at around 9 a.m. Friday, April 26. It came hours after he was arrested in Brentwood Thursday evening, April 25, following a suspected drunk driving crash on Pine Aire Drive near 5th Avenue. Police said Leonard was driving a Jeep Wrangler with a revoked license when he rear-ended a vehicle stopped at a light. When officers arrived, they f…
Feeling Lucky? Lotto Prize Worth $7M Minimum Sold At This Long Island Store Feeling Lucky? Lotto Prize Worth $7M Minimum Sold At This Long Island Store
Feeling Lucky? Lotto Prize Worth $7M Minimum Sold At This Long Island Store One Long Islander is set up for life after a winning lottery ticket worth millions of dollars was purchased at a local liquor store. According to the New York State Lottery, a prize-winning CASH4LIFE ticket was sold in Bay Shore for the Wednesday, April 17 drawing. The prize — “$1,000 A Day For Life” — is worth a guaranteed minimum of $7 million. Lottery officials said it was sold at Sunrise Liquor Store, located at 1851 Sunrise Highway. Winning numbers for CASH4LIFE are drawn from a field of one to 60, with the Cash Ball being drawn from a separate field of one to four. Drawings ar…
'Beacon Of Light': EMT ID'd As Victim In Deadly 2-Vehicle Crash On Long Island 'Beacon Of Light': EMT ID'd As Victim In Deadly 2-Vehicle Crash On Long Island
'Beacon Of Light': EMT ID'd As Victim In Deadly 2-Vehicle Crash On Long Island First responders and local leaders are pouring out condolences for a beloved EMT who was killed in a late-night car crash on Long Island. The wreck happened at around 12:15 a.m. Monday, April 15, in Bay Shore near the intersection of 5th Avenue and Spur Drive North. Suffolk County Police said a 32-year-old Bay Shore man was driving a Volkswagen sedan northbound on 5th Avenue when he tried making a left turn onto Spur Drive North. He was then struck on the rear passenger side by a southbound Suzuki motorcycle. Earlier Report: Person Killed In 2-Vehicle Bay Shore Crash The motorcycl…
Man Admits Killing 21-Year-Old, Burning Victim's Body In Backyard Of Long Island Home Man Admits Killing 21-Year-Old, Burning Victim's Body In Backyard Of Long Island Home
Man Admits Killing 21-Year-Old, Burning Victim's Body In Backyard Of Long Island Home A Long Island man has confessed to gunning down a 21-year-old victim and burning his body in a brutal Christmas night attack. Peter Pendzinski, age 24, of Shirley, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, April 12, in the death of 21-year-old Nathanael Rodriguez. Pendzinski admitted to picking up Rodriguez from his Bay Shore home at around midnight on Dec. 26, 2020. Moments later, he pulled out a revolver and shot Rodriguez five times in the head as the man sat in his passenger seat. Earlier Report: Man Arrested For Killing Victim,…
Person Killed In 2-Vehicle Long Island Crash Person Killed In 2-Vehicle Long Island Crash
Person Killed In 2-Vehicle Long Island Crash Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle overnight Long Island crash. It happened around 12:15 a.m. Monday, April 15, in Bay Shore. A 32-year-old Bay Shore man was driving a 2016 Volkswagen sedan northbound on 5th Avenue when he attempted to turn left onto Spur Drive North and was struck on the rear passenger side of his vehicle by a man operating a southbound 2006 Suzuki motorcycle, Suffolk County Police said. The motorcyclist, whose name has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin, was transported to South Shore University Hospital…
Man, Struck Killed By SUV On Long Island Roadway Man, Struck Killed By SUV On Long Island Roadway
Man, Struck Killed By SUV On Long Island Roadway An investigation is underway after a fatal overnight crash on Long Island. It happened around 2:40 a.m. Sunday, April 14 in Central Islip. A man was crossing Suffolk Avenue, approximately 100 feet east of Church Street, when he was struck by a westbound 2014 Honda Pilot. The man was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.  His identity has not yet been released. The driver of the Pilot, a 59-year-old Bay Shore man, was not injured. Detectives are asking anyone with information on this crash to call the Third Squa…
Long Island Duo Forced Women Into Prostitution, DA Says Long Island Duo Forced Women Into Prostitution, DA Says
Long Island Duo Forced Women Into Prostitution, DA Says A man who allegedly raped a 13-year-old girl is among two Long Island defendants accused of forcing women into prostitution. Danny St. Louis, age 43, of Bay Shore, and Samantha Wimmer, age 37, of Central Islip, were arraigned on a total of 33 criminal charges in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, April 11. Prosecutors said St. Louis advertised and sold women for sex several times to various buyers between March 2023 and March 2024, with Wimmer serving as photographer for pictures that were used in his ads. After taking one victim’s ID and cell phone to prevent her from leaving, St. Louis ma…
Rite Aid Announces Additional Long Island Store Closures After Declaring Bankruptcy Rite Aid Announces Additional Long Island Store Closures After Declaring Bankruptcy
Rite Aid Announces Additional Long Island Store Closures After Declaring Bankruptcy Rite Aid has announced new store closures after the struggling pharmacy chain filed for bankruptcy in the fourth quarter of 2023. Shortly after declaring bankruptcy, Rite Aid announced 154 store closures, with 20 in New York, and 14 on Long Island. In a filing on Tuesday, April 9, the company said 17 more stores, including three in New York (with two on Long Island) are now slated for closure. Rite Aid currently has 2,000 stores and about 44,000 employees. The Long Island stores slated for closure (with the newly announced closures in bold) are: 283 West Jericho Turnpike, Huntingto…
Fatal Crash: 51-Year-Old Woman ID'd As Victim On Long Island Fatal Crash: 51-Year-Old Woman ID'd As Victim On Long Island
Fatal Crash: 51-Year-Old Woman ID'd As Victim On Long Island Police are investigating after a woman was killed in an overnight crash near an intersection on Long Island. Stacy Worlds, age 51, was walking in Central Islip westbound across Carleton Avenue, between Earle Street and Elmore Street, when she was struck by a 2008 Hyundai Sonata traveling southbound on Carleton Avenue at approximately 9 p.m. Saturday, April 6, Suffolk County Police said. World, a resident of Central Islip, was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore where she was pronounced dead. The driver of Hyundai, a 59-year-old Bay Shore man, wa…
$50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Long Island Convenience Store $50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Long Island Convenience Store
$50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Long Island Convenience Store It probably wasn’t the jackpot they were hoping for, but a lucky Powerball player still made out alright with a ticket purchased on Long Island. A third prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Bay Shore, at the 7-Eleven located at 640 Pine Aire Drive, New York Lottery said. The fortuitous ticket was purchased for the drawing held Wednesday night, April 3. Nobody won the big jackpot, so the next drawing on Saturday, April 6, will be for an estimated $1.23 billion. Players can check the status of their ticket on the New York Lottery website.
Trio Repeatedly Punches Employee At Long Island Walmart, Police Say Trio Repeatedly Punches Employee At Long Island Walmart, Police Say
Trio Repeatedly Punches Employee At Long Island Walmart, Police Say Police are hoping that surveillance photos will help them track down three people accused of assaulting an employee at a Long Island Walmart. The incident happened at around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at the Commack Walmart store on Crooked Hill Road. Suffolk County Police said the employee confronted two men and a woman about their handling of merchandise. During the encounter, the trio attacked the worker, punching him multiple times. The employee was taken to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore and treated for minor injuries. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cas…
'Horrific': Mom, Boyfriend Murdered 5-Year-Old Boy Found At Long Island Home, Jury Finds 'Horrific': Mom, Boyfriend Murdered 5-Year-Old Boy Found At Long Island Home, Jury Finds
'Horrific': Mom, Boyfriend Murdered 5-Year-Old Boy Found At Long Island Home, Jury Finds A Long Island jury has convicted a mother and her boyfriend of murder for beating the woman’s young son unconscious and leaving him to die at a relative’s house. Valerie Owusu and Emmanuel Addae, both 28 and from Queens, were found guilty of second-degree murder Friday, March 22, in the death of 5-year-old King Owusu following a two-week trial in Suffolk County Court. Prosecutors argued that Owusu and Addae brutally beat the boy with at least four different instruments inside their Lefrak City apartment on March 30 and April 1, 2021. The couple watched King’s physical condition deteriorate…
19-Year-Old Killed, Teenage Girl Injured During Shooting At Party On Long Island 19-Year-Old Killed, Teenage Girl Injured During Shooting At Party On Long Island
19-Year-Old Killed, Teenage Girl Injured During Shooting At Party On Long Island Two teenagers were shot, one of whom was killed, during a shooting at a party on Long Island overnight. The incident happened around 9 p.m. Friday, March 22 in Bay Shore. Suffolk County Police officers responded to a 911 call stating that a teenage man was shot at 1320 Ackerson Blvd.  When they arrived, they found Sean Mills, age 19, and a 17-year-old girl shot during an outside party with approximately 50 people in attendance. Mills, of Bay Shore, was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.  The girl was rushed to a local hospital wher…
Fatal Hit-Run: Second Driver Nabbed Year After 25-Year-Old Struck At Long Island Intersection Fatal Hit-Run: Second Driver Nabbed Year After 25-Year-Old Struck At Long Island Intersection
Fatal Hit-Run: Second Driver Nabbed Year After 25-Year-Old Struck At Long Island Intersection More than a year after a 25-year-old man was killed in a double hit-and-run crash at a Long Island intersection, a second suspect has been arrested. The incident happened at around 4 a.m. Sunday, March 12, 2023, in Patchogue. Suffolk County Police said Nicholas Puzio was crossing Medford Avenue at Oak Street in a marked crosswalk when he was hit by a southbound Honda Civic. Moments later, he was struck by a Nissan Armada. Both drivers fled the scene. Earlier Report: Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Suspect Nabbed After 25-Year-Old Struck At Patchogue Intersection Puzio, of Farmingdale, was tak…
ID Released For 25-Year-Old Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash In Hempstead ID Released For 25-Year-Old Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash In Hempstead
ID Released For 25-Year-Old Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash In Hempstead The identity has been released of a 25-year-old killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the Southern State Parkway. It happened around 2:30 a.m. Friday, March 15 on the westbound side in Hempstead. The operator of a 2005 Honda motorcycle driving in the area of Exit 24 collided with two other vehicles and was pronounced dead at the scene, New York State Police said. The victim has now been ID'd as Bryan Rubio of Bay Shore. The operators and occupants of the other vehicles -- a a red 2011 Toyota Prius driven by a 23-year-old man from West Hempstead and a black 2024 Honda CRV …
School Bus Driver Sexually Abused Long Island Girl For Over Year, Police Say School Bus Driver Sexually Abused Long Island Girl For Over Year, Police Say
School Bus Driver Sexually Abused Long Island Girl For Over Year, Police Say A Long Island school bus driver is accused of sexually abusing a young girl for more than a year. Miguel Enrique Diaz, age 47, of Bay Shore, was arrested Wednesday, March 13, on suspicion of course of sexual conduct against a child. Suffolk County Police said Diaz, a Suffolk Transportation bus driver for Bay Shore Middle School and Brook Elementary School, sexually abused the victim on multiple occasions between May 2022 and October 2023. When the alleged abuse began, the girl was 12 years old. A community therapist reported the abuse to police in early March. Diaz was taken into custody …
Registered Long Island Sex Offender Arrested For Possession Of Child Porn, Police Say Registered Long Island Sex Offender Arrested For Possession Of Child Porn, Police Say
Registered Long Island Sex Offender Arrested For Possession Of Child Porn, Police Say A Long Island registered sex offender has been nabbed again for allegedly possessing child pornography. Salvatore Passarelli Jr., age 36, of Bay Shore, was charged on Wednesday, March 6 with possession of child pornography. Passarelli was arrested after Suffolk County Police received a tip from the New York State Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Suffolk County Police Digital Forensics Unit detectives served warrants on Passarelli, a  Level 1 sex offender, and seized several electronic devices that co…
Mastermind Behind Violent Armed Bank Robbery In Hempstead Sentenced Mastermind Behind Violent Armed Bank Robbery In Hempstead Sentenced
Mastermind Behind Violent Armed Bank Robbery In Hempstead Sentenced A 38-year-old man who devised a plan to rob a Long Island Wells Fargo — including zip-tying the victims — has now been sentenced to a lengthy stay in prison. Quincy Homere, age 38 of Hempstead, was given his sentence of 18 years behind bars on Friday, March 1 for the 2015 incident, the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) announced. As the brain behind the robbery (which netted the group over $375,000), Homere extensively planned the heist with his co-conspirators, the USAO said. On November 9, 2015, Homere walked into the Hempstead Wells Fargo, located on Fulton Avenue, brandishing a…
Alert Issued For Man Missing Days On Long Island Alert Issued For Man Missing Days On Long Island
Alert Issued For Man Missing Days On Long Island Police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a man with Alzheimer's who they say went missing after leaving a Long Island hospital. Darryl Clark, age 68, was last seen on Monday, Feb. 26 in Bay Shore, according to Nassau County Police. At about 12:30 p.m. that day, Clark was spotted leaving South Shore University Hospital. The Central Islip man, who police said has Alzheimer’s, is 6-foot-1 and weighs approximately 140 pounds. He has short black hair and was last seen wearing a gray and burgundy sweatsuit with a blue coat and black sneakers. Detectives urge anyone with…
Long Island Man Sexually Abused 10-Year-Old Stepdaughter Who Texted 911 For Help, Jury Finds Long Island Man Sexually Abused 10-Year-Old Stepdaughter Who Texted 911 For Help, Jury Finds
Long Island Man Sexually Abused 10-Year-Old Stepdaughter Who Texted 911 For Help, Jury Finds A Long Island man could spend decades in prison for sexually abusing his underage stepdaughter. The 45-year-old Bay Shore man, who prosecutors are not naming to protect the child’s identity, was found guilty of multiple sex crimes by a Suffolk County jury on Thursday, Feb. 22. Prosecutors said the man abused the girl on three different occasions between August and October 2021 while her mother was at work. At the time, she was 10 and 11 years old. The abuse ended when the girl sent a text message to 911 reporting that her stepfather was trying to have sex with her, and that he had sexually…
Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting After Stabbing Cop At Long Island Residence, Police Say Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting After Stabbing Cop At Long Island Residence, Police Say
Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting After Stabbing Cop At Long Island Residence, Police Say A man was shot and killed by an officer after police say he stabbed a cop responding to a domestic incident at a Long Island resident. The incident happened Saturday morning, Feb. 17 in Bay Shore. Suffolk County Police Third Precinct police officers responded to 1138 Udall Road at approximately 9:10 a.m. Two officers approached the door and 33-year-old Taiquell Woodson came outside charging at the officers with a knife, according to police.  "One officer fell into the snow and Woodson jumped on top of him and stabbed him multiple times," Suffolk County Police said…
First Of 2 Drivers In Fatal Long Island Hit-Run Nabbed: Police First Of 2 Drivers In Fatal Long Island Hit-Run Nabbed: Police
First Of 2 Drivers In Fatal Long Island Hit-Run Nabbed: Police A 27-year-old was arrested for his alleged role in a fatal Long Island hit-and-run, where the victim was hit by two cars in a row, police said. Junior Romero-Delcid, age 27, of Brentwood, was arrested and charged for the September 2023 incident, Suffolk County Police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Earlier Report: 2 Hit-Run Drivers Leave Bicyclist For Dead On Central Islip Roadway Romero-Delcid is one of two drivers who, at around 6:30 a.m. on Sept. 25, 2023, was alleged to have hit bicyclist Felix Cesi Oliva Cruz in Central Islip, leaving him for dead. Bay Shore resident Cruz, wh…
'He Worked Hard': Friends Call On Long Island Community To Aid Family Of Crash Victim 'He Worked Hard': Friends Call On Long Island Community To Aid Family Of Crash Victim
'He Worked Hard': Friends Call On Long Island Community To Aid Family Of Crash Victim “We are all heartbroken.” Juan Bautista Miguitama-Aguilar, age 67, died on the night of Saturday, Feb. 3 in Bay Shore after he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle, according to Suffolk County Police. He was only three minutes away from his home. Now, his family friends are hoping to raise enough money to help his loved ones say goodbye. “[Juan was] also a husband, father, brother, and son,” Scarleth Villavicencio, a friend of Juan’s, wrote in a GoFundMe post. He was remembered as a loving, giving, hard-working, and respectful man. “We all feel a deep sadness, especially when it…
Fatal Long Island Crash: 67-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Fatal Long Island Crash: 67-Year-Old ID'd As Victim
Fatal Long Island Crash: 67-Year-Old ID'd As Victim One person was killed in an overnight crash on a Long Island roadway. It happened around 9:10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 in Bay Shore. The victim was riding a bicycle, crossing eastbound from the sidewalk in front of 1320 5th Ave., when he was struck by a southbound 2007 Toyota Camry in the right lane of 5th Avenue, Suffolk County Police said. Juan Miguitama-Aguilar, age 67, of Bay Shore, was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, where he was pronounced dead.  The driver of the Toyota, a 66-year-old Central Islip woman, was not injured. Det…
Bookkeeper Accused Of Stealing $1M From Her Long Island Boss Bookkeeper Accused Of Stealing $1M From Her Long Island Boss
Bookkeeper Accused Of Stealing $1M From Her Long Island Boss A woman who was a longtime bookkeeper for a New York business has been accused of stealing more than $1 million from the company. On Long Island, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Domenica Giordano, age 39, of Islip Terrace, accused of grand larceny in the first degree for allegedly embezzling more than $1 million from All Systems Maintenance, a commercial plumbing business located in Bay Shore. According to the investigation, Giordano was employed as a bookkeeper for approximately 17 years.  In May 2020, the owner…
Long Island Man Charged With Stealing Pride Flags From Home Long Island Man Charged With Stealing Pride Flags From Home
Long Island Man Charged With Stealing Pride Flags From Home Two people have been arrested following multiple reports of Pride flags that were stolen in Arlington County, police say. Matthew Henshaw, age 20, of Fort Myer is facing a host of charges following a months-long investigation into purported hate crimes that were reported online. According to an Arlington County Police Department spokesperson, between September last year and January, the agency received five online reports for larcenies in the 200 block of South Courthouse Road. Officials say that in each instance, a man approached the property during the early morning hours and stole a Pri…
Fatal Crash: 56-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On Long Island Roadway Fatal Crash: 56-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On Long Island Roadway
Fatal Crash: 56-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On Long Island Roadway One person was killed in a single-vehicle Long Island crash overnight. It happened around 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1 in Ronkonkoma. A man was driving his 1996 Ford F-350 northbound on Smithtown Avenue when the pickup truck struck the curb and flipped several times, Suffolk County Police said. The victim, Adelino Santiago, age 56, of Bay Shore, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. Anyone with information on this crash is asked to call the Suffolk County PD Fifth Squad detectives at 63…
2 Killed In Overnight Long Island Crash 2 Killed In Overnight Long Island Crash
2 Killed In Overnight Long Island Crash Police are investigating after two people were killed in an overnight crash on Long Island. A man was driving a 2002 Honda Accord in Central Islip eastbound on Suffolk Avenue when he attempted to make a left turn onto William Street and his vehicle was struck by a westbound 2009 Lexus sedan at about 10:50 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22. The driver of the Honda and his passenger, also a man, were transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore where they were pronounced dead, Suffolk County Police said. Their names are being withheld pending notification of n…
2 Workers Busted Selling Marijuana At Long Island Businesses, Police Say 2 Workers Busted Selling Marijuana At Long Island Businesses, Police Say
2 Workers Busted Selling Marijuana At Long Island Businesses, Police Say Two employees at Long Island businesses are facing charges after allegedly selling marijuana and vape products. Officers conducted compliance checks at 13 smoke shops in Suffolk County on Tuesday, Jan. 16 after receiving numerous community complaints, according to Suffolk County Police. During their investigation, Second Precinct officers reportedly found two businesses that were selling marijuana and vape products without a license. The following employees were charged with unlawful sale of cannabis: Jacob Abdulluh, age 21, of Bay Shore; an employee at Venom Smoke Shop II on Jericho Tur…
Deadly Drug Trove: 20-Year-Old Gets Prison After Fentanyl, Guns Found At Long Island Home Deadly Drug Trove: 20-Year-Old Gets Prison After Fentanyl, Guns Found At Long Island Home
Deadly Drug Trove: 20-Year-Old Gets Prison After Fentanyl, Guns Found At Long Island Home A 20-year-old man who was caught with thousands of dangerous fentanyl pills at a home on Long Island will spend years in prison.  Shanti Felton, of Virginia, was sentenced to 10 years behind bars in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Jan. 16, after pleading guilty to drug and weapons charges. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including Suffolk County Police and the US Marshals Service, were tipped off that Felton was hiding out at a Bay Shore home in October 2022 in connection to a Virginia armed robbery. Earlier Report: Deadly Drug Trove: 20-Year-Old Cops To Felonies After Fent…
Yowza: Long Island Man Claims $10M Lottery Prize Yowza: Long Island Man Claims $10M Lottery Prize
Yowza: Long Island Man Claims $10M Lottery Prize An incredibly lucky New York man is starting the new year off with a much fatter bank account. Long Island resident Mack Peoples, of Brentwood, claimed a top prize on the “$10,000 A Week For Life” scratch-off game, New York Lottery announced. The ticket guarantees a minimum payout of $10 million. Peoples opted to take a single lump sum payment totaling $4,224,667 after paying taxes. He snagged his golden ticket at a 7-Eleven store located in Bay Shore, at 1375 Brentwood Road. As of Friday, there were still two top prizes remaining on the “$10,000 A Week For Life” ticket. Players can che…