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Alleged Arsonist At Large Following Garden City Park Fire, Police Say Alleged Arsonist At Large Following Garden City Park Fire, Police Say
Alleged Arsonist At Large Following Garden City Park Fire, Police Say Police on Long Island are on the lookout for the person who is said to have lit a luxury car on fire before fleeing. The incident happened on Monday, March 4 in Garden City Park. According to Nassau County Police, it was just after 3 a.m. when the 23-year-old victim noticed that his car, a 2012 BMW, was on fire in the driveway of his Second Street residence. The alleged arsonist is said to have fled the scene on foot, heading east on Second Street. Firefighters with the New Hyde Park Fire Department extinguished the fire, which sustained heavy damage. No other injuries were reported…
Car Shopping? Porsche, Bimmer Up For Grabs At Long Island Police Impound Auction Car Shopping? Porsche, Bimmer Up For Grabs At Long Island Police Impound Auction
Car Shopping? Porsche, Bimmer Up For Grabs At Long Island Police Impound Auction If you’re in the market for a new set of wheels, this auction’s for you. The Suffolk County Police Department will hold its next property auction on Saturday, March 9 – and this time impounded vehicles will take center stage. More than 90 lots will be auctioned off, including sedans and SUVs. A post on the department’s Facebook page shows at least one Porsche and BMW are up for grabs. All vehicles will start with a minimum bid of $500 and are sold as-is. The auction is scheduled for 9 a.m. and will be held rain or shine at the department’s impound lot, located in Westhampton at 100 Old C…
Drunk Driver Who Killed Boy In High-Speed Long Island Expressway Crash Admits To Manslaughter Drunk Driver Who Killed Boy In High-Speed Long Island Expressway Crash Admits To Manslaughter
Drunk Driver Who Killed Boy In High-Speed Long Island Expressway Crash Admits To Manslaughter A drunk driver has confessed to causing a high-speed crash on the Long Island Expressway that killed a 9-year-old boy. Travis Dickson, age 32, of Brooklyn, pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, Feb. 9. Prosecutors said Dickson was impaired by alcohol and marijuana when he got behind the wheel of a BMW sedan in the early hours of Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. Earlier Report: Man Indicted On Manslaughter, DWI Charges In Farmingville Crash That Killed 9-Year-Old At around 1:50 a.m., he was speeding westbound on the Long Island Express…
20-Year-Old Woman Admits Driving 100 MPH In Double-Fatal West Hempstead Crash 20-Year-Old Woman Admits Driving 100 MPH In Double-Fatal West Hempstead Crash
20-Year-Old Woman Admits Driving 100 MPH In Double-Fatal West Hempstead Crash A 20-year-old Long Island woman has pleaded guilty to speeding through a red light and crashing into a dump truck, killing two. Nylah Frazier, age 20, of West Hempstead, entered her plea for the 2021 crash on Thursday, Feb. 8, according to the Nassau County District Attorney. At around 1 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, Frazier was driving her BMW X3 north on Westminster Road in West Hempstead with two passengers: Amanda Arguinzoni, age 17, and Kurtis Caesar, age 19. The DA said Frazier was going more than 100 miles per hour when she ran a red light, running into the back of a parked du…
Woman Robbed In East Garden City Parking Lot Near Mall: Police Woman Robbed In East Garden City Parking Lot Near Mall: Police
Woman Robbed In East Garden City Parking Lot Near Mall: Police Police are searching for a robber who robbed a woman in broad daylight near a busy mall on Long Island, making off with her purse and more, police said. It happened on Monday, Jan. 29 in East Garden City, according to Nassau County Police. Just before 4 p.m. on that day, a 53-year-old woman was in the parking lot of 600 Old Country Road, near the Roosevelt Field Mall. She had just gotten out of her car when the robber struck, grabbing the purse off of her shoulder and breaking the strap before fleeing the scene. Police said the suspect drove off in an older model gray BMW, driving sou…
6 Thieves Loot Wantagh Store, Drive Cars Through Front Doors: Police 6 Thieves Loot Wantagh Store, Drive Cars Through Front Doors: Police
6 Thieves Loot Wantagh Store, Drive Cars Through Front Doors: Police Two out of six alleged thieves were arrested after they crashed stolen cars into a Long Island store, making off with merchandise, police said. It happened on Monday, Jan. 15 in Wantagh, according to Nassau County Police. Just before 5 a.m., a group of six people in BMWs crashed through the front doors of Simplex, a streetwear apparel store located at 3302 Merrick Road. Six people were inside stealing clothes and shoes from the store when police arrived at the scene. The group split in two, driving off in a pair of BMWs in an attempt to flee. According to officials, one of the fleei…
Long Island Teens Suffer Serious Injuries After BMW Crashes Into Tree Long Island Teens Suffer Serious Injuries After BMW Crashes Into Tree
Long Island Teens Suffer Serious Injuries After BMW Crashes Into Tree Two Long Island teens suffered serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash. It happened just before 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9 in Commack. An 18-year-old from Dix Hills was driving a 2022 BMW M5 traveling northbound on Old Commack Road when he lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree on the driver’s side, Suffolk County Police said. The driver and the passenger in the vehicle, also an 18-year-old man from Dix Hills, were transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore for treatment of serious injuries. Detectives are asking anyone with informati…
2 Alcohol Burglaries Hit Local Nassau Businesses In 2 Days: Police 2 Alcohol Burglaries Hit Local Nassau Businesses In 2 Days: Police
2 Alcohol Burglaries Hit Local Nassau Businesses In 2 Days: Police Police are on the search for a bunch of burglars after two separate Long Island businesses were burgled in two days. The first of the two incidents happened on Monday, Oct. 9 in Greenvale, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 10:55 p.m., a duo was able to pry open the door of Wine Society, located at 41 Northern Boulevard. After getting into the store, the burglars grabbed multiple bottles of liquor and fled the scene in a white Dodge pickup truck, traveling west on Northern Boulevard. Then, just a few hours later, another burglary happened a few miles away. At 4:40 a…
Teen Duo Nabbed In Carjacking Inside Home Garage In Fairfield County, Stolen Cars Recovered Teen Duo Nabbed In Carjacking Inside Home Garage In Fairfield County, Stolen Cars Recovered
Teen Duo Nabbed In Carjacking Inside Home Garage In Fairfield County, Stolen Cars Recovered Two 16-year-old boys have been charged with the brutal carjacking and beating of the vehicle owner in Fairfield County. Click here for a new, updated story: Third Suspect Now Sought In Violent Home Garage Carjacking In Westport On Tuesday, Sept. 19, Westport Police arrested one of the teens in connection with the carjacking that took place in Westport around 3:50 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 17 on Bayberry Lane. Based on information obtained by the Detective Bureau, a warrant to search a residence in Hartford County in Berlin was secured, said Lt. Eric Woods, of the Westport Police. On Monday, …
Fairfield County Resident Beaten, Carjacked In Own Home Garage, Police Say Fairfield County Resident Beaten, Carjacked In Own Home Garage, Police Say
Fairfield County Resident Beaten, Carjacked In Own Home Garage, Police Say Police are encouraging residents to be aware of their surroundings after a Connecticut man was beaten and carjacked in a garage as the person in Fairfield County returned home from an outing. New update on case: Pair Of 16-Year-Olds Nabbed In Westport Carjacking, Stolen Cars Recovered, Police Say The incident took place in Westport around 3:50 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 17 on Bayberry Lane. According to Lt. Eric Woods of the Westport Police, the victim returned home and pulled into the garage when two suspects entered and assaulted the homeowner while sitting in a blue Aston Martin. The v…
New Update - Head-On Crash: 21-Year-Old Killed, 2 Others Injured On Meadowbrook State Parkway New Update - Head-On Crash: 21-Year-Old Killed, 2 Others Injured On Meadowbrook State Parkway
New Update - Head-On Crash: 21-Year-Old Killed, 2 Others Injured On Meadowbrook State Parkway A young man succumbed to his injuries, and two other people remain injured, following a head-on collision on a Long Island parkway, state police said. It happened on Thursday, Aug. 24 at approximately 2:45 p.m. on the Meadowbrook State Parkway in Hempstead, according to New York State Police. Original report - Wrong-Way Crash: 21-Year-Old Driver, Passenger Suffer Serious Injuries On Meadowbrook Parkway Mubashir Hossain, age 21 of East Elmhurst, Queens, was driving north on the parkway when his 2001 BMW 325 crossed over the center median and crashed head-on with a 2020 Toyota Sienn…
Fatal Crash: Victim Struck By BMW Driven By 19-Year-Old Woman Near Merrick Intersection Fatal Crash: Victim Struck By BMW Driven By 19-Year-Old Woman Near Merrick Intersection
Fatal Crash: Victim Struck By BMW Driven By 19-Year-Old Woman Near Merrick Intersection One person was killed in an overnight crash near a Long Island intersection. It happened around 12:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 in Merrick. A 19-year-old woman was traveling eastbound on Sunrise Highway, near the intersection of Fox Boulevard in her black 2020 BMW, when she struck an unknown male pedestrian who was laying on the ground in the right lane, Nassau County Police said.  The male victim was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. His identity has not yet been released. The driver remained at the scene. The investigation is ongoing. Check back to D…
$12M Fraud: Long Island Man Cons Developers To Buy Luxury Cars, Yachts, Feds Say $12M Fraud: Long Island Man Cons Developers To Buy Luxury Cars, Yachts, Feds Say
$12M Fraud: Long Island Man Cons Developers To Buy Luxury Cars, Yachts, Feds Say A New York man is among two people facing federal charges for allegedly conning commercial developers out of millions of dollars to fund a lavish lifestyle. Long Island resident Joseph Malvasio, age 65, of Bridgehampton and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is named in an indictment unsealed by the US Attorney’s Office in the Southern District on Thursday, Aug. 10. According to prosecutors, Malvasio conspired with 57-year-old Gregg Marcus, of Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, to run an advance-fee scheme through their business, Global Capital Partners Fund LLC. The duo falsely claimed that the company …
BMW Issues 'Do Not Drive' Warning For Certain Models Due To Potentially Deadly Airbags BMW Issues 'Do Not Drive' Warning For Certain Models Due To Potentially Deadly Airbags
BMW Issues 'Do Not Drive' Warning For Certain Models Due To Potentially Deadly Airbags Some BMW owners are being advised to not drive their vehicles due to potentially dangerous airbags that could pose a safety risk. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued an alert on Thursday, May 4, advising that BMW has issued a “Do Not Drive” warning that pertains to nearly 100,000 vehicles that were produced between 2000 and 2006. Vehicles included in the new order were already subject to a previous recall for defective Takata air bags, which have caused headaches for automakers for years. According to the NHTSA, the BMW vehicles in question are some of t…
New Update: Search Ongoing For Thief Who Stole Running BMW In Front Of Merrick Home New Update: Search Ongoing For Thief Who Stole Running BMW In Front Of Merrick Home
New Update: Search Ongoing For Thief Who Stole Running BMW In Front Of Merrick Home Detectives are continuing searching for a man who took off in someone’s car - and luckily, they caught it on video. Nassau County Police reported that the incident occurred at approximately 7:14 a.m. in Merrick on Wednesday, April 19. Earlier report: Know Him? Man Steals BMW Left Running In Front Of Merrick Home An unknown man was dropped off in front of a Girard Place home by a gray SUV, according to a video captured by a home’s security camera. Once dropped off, the subject got into an empty BMW X7 that had been left running and fled the scene, going south on Girard Place. The…
Levittown Man Nabbed For Running Down Teen, Speeding Away In BMW, Police Say Levittown Man Nabbed For Running Down Teen, Speeding Away In BMW, Police Say
Levittown Man Nabbed For Running Down Teen, Speeding Away In BMW, Police Say A Long Island man has been charged with running down a teen on a Citi Bike e-bike and then speeding away in a BMW SUV. Nassau County resident Yaser Ibrahim, age 18, of Levittown, was arrested for the Monday, April 10 incident in Queens. According to the New York City Police, the 16-year-old cyclist was pedaling south on 21st Street in Astoria around 9:30 p.m. Monday when he was struck by Ibrahim who was driving a 2022 BMW X 7. After the collision, Ibrahim continued traveling southbound and did not remain on the scene, NYPD said. EMS responded and transported the teen, identified as Jaydan…
Duo Steals Luxury Car From Roslyn Resident, Flees On LIE Duo Steals Luxury Car From Roslyn Resident, Flees On LIE
Duo Steals Luxury Car From Roslyn Resident, Flees On LIE Authorities are searching for a duo that stole a car out of a Long Island resident’s garage and are now on the run. At 1:30 a.m. on Monday, April 10, a Roslyn man was awoken by the sound of his garage door opening, Nassau County police reported. He got up to see his black 2019 BMW 540 being driven away. The thieves (one in the victim’s BMW, and another driving a black Audi SUV) were reportedly driving northbound. Police said the two men were later located near Exit 31S on the Long Island Expressway, where they were parked on the shoulder rummaging through items from the stolen vehicle…
Trio Nabbed With 17 Suspected Stolen Catalytic Converters In Case Involving BMW Stolen On LI Trio Nabbed With 17 Suspected Stolen Catalytic Converters In Case Involving BMW Stolen On LI
Trio Nabbed With 17 Suspected Stolen Catalytic Converters In Case Involving BMW Stolen On LI Three men were caught with 17 suspected stolen catalytic converters at a parking garage in Westchester. Shortly before dawn Wednesday, March 1, members of the Yonkers Police Department responded to the garage in the rear of 80 Alexander St. on a report of an occupied suspicious vehicle.  According to information provided by the Yonkers PD: Officers located two vehicles next to each other – a 2022 BMW X7 and a 2016 Lexus ES 350 – and three subjects, one outside the Lexus and two occupying the BMW.  The Lexus had no license plates attached and the trunk was fully open; Police…
Not So Fast: Would-Be Thief Foiled By Keyless BMW At Flower Hill Business (Video) Not So Fast: Would-Be Thief Foiled By Keyless BMW At Flower Hill Business (Video)
Not So Fast: Would-Be Thief Foiled By Keyless BMW At Flower Hill Business (Video) This story has been updated. A would-be car thief who attempted to steal a BMW from a Long Island business forgot one very important thing: the keys. The incident happened shortly before 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, in Flower Hill, at the Enterprise on Northern Boulevard.  Nassau County Police said the suspect jumped into a BMW X5 that had been left unlocked and drove away. Though the car was running, it did not have the key fob inside. The suspect made it approximately half a block before the vehicle’s ignition shut off. He then exited the car and hopped into the passenger side…
Accused Valley Stream Fraudster Agrees To Forfeit $249 Million Accused Valley Stream Fraudster Agrees To Forfeit $249 Million
Accused Valley Stream Fraudster Agrees To Forfeit $249 Million A New York man admitted to committing fraud and has agreed to forfeit to the US government hundreds of millions of dollars he's accused of racking up from tens of thousands of investors until his arrest less than a year ago. Long Island resident Eddy Alexandre, age 50, of Valley Stream, the leader of a purported cryptocurrency and foreign exchange trading platform called EminiFX, solicited more than $248 million after making false representations in connection with the EminiFX trading platform, the Southern District of New York, announced on Friday, Feb. 10. According to the allegations in …
Man Found Dead Floating In Water Next To BMW In Port Washington Man Found Dead Floating In Water Next To BMW In Port Washington
Man Found Dead Floating In Water Next To BMW In Port Washington Police are investigating after finding a man dead inside a BMW that was found floating in a body of water on Long Island. The incident took place in Port Washington around 3:10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8 in the area of 175 Roslyn West Shore Road. According to Nassau County detectives, a witness spotted a white object floating in the water at 175 Roslyn West Shore Road and contacted police.  Following an investigation, the object recovered was a 2023 BMW X3 SUV that was removed from the water by the Nassau County Emergency Services Unit.  Also discovered and removed from the water…
Serious Crash: 2 Hospitalized After BMW Strikes Sedan On Long Island Serious Crash: 2 Hospitalized After BMW Strikes Sedan On Long Island
Serious Crash: 2 Hospitalized After BMW Strikes Sedan On Long Island Two people were injured, one seriously, after an overnight crash on Long Island. It happened just before 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3 in West Islip. A 20-year-old West Islip man was driving a 2003 BMW westbound in front of 425 Union Blvd., when the vehicle struck an eastbound 2015 Toyota sedan as the driver was attempting to turn left into a parking lot, Suffolk County Police said. The driver of the Toyota, a 53-year-old West Islip man, was rushed to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip for treatment of serious injuries.  The driver of the BMW was transported…
Man Nabbed For Attempted Murder During Lynbrook Altercation Man Nabbed For Attempted Murder During Lynbrook Altercation
Man Nabbed For Attempted Murder During Lynbrook Altercation A 36-year-old man was arrested for attempted murder for allegedly shooting another man during an altercation in a car on Long Island. The incident took place in Lynbrook around 1 a.m., on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, on Merrick Road. According to Nassau County Police detectives, Vincent T. Lynch, of Jamaica, Queens, and the male victim, age 27, were passengers sitting in a gray-colored 2004 BMW sedan parked in front of 710 Merrick Road when a physical altercation ensued. During the fight, Lynch pulled out a firearm and fired one shot striking the victim, police said. The victim wa…
4 Nabbed After Stealing $12K Worth Of Merchandise From East Garden City Macy's, Police Say 4 Nabbed After Stealing $12K Worth Of Merchandise From East Garden City Macy's, Police Say
4 Nabbed After Stealing $12K Worth Of Merchandise From East Garden City Macy's, Police Say Four men are facing charges after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from a Long Island Macy’s store, authorities said. Officers in East Garden City were called at around 8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, with reports that four men had stolen items from the Macy’s at Roosevelt Field Mall before fleeing in a BMW, according to Nassau County Police. The men were spotted by police a short time later on Ring Road committing multiple traffic violations, police said. After conducting a traffic stop, officers reportedly found $12,489 worth of stolen merchandise inside the vehicle. The…
Woman Driving Drunk With 2 Young Teens In BMW Crashes At Long Island Intersection: Police Woman Driving Drunk With 2 Young Teens In BMW Crashes At Long Island Intersection: Police
Woman Driving Drunk With 2 Young Teens In BMW Crashes At Long Island Intersection: Police A woman has been accused of driving drunk with two young teenage girls in the car after a crash at a Long Island intersection.  The crash happened just before 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 in East Setauket. The was driving a 2018 BMW X5 northbound on Old Town Road, with her daughter and her daughter’s friend in the vehicle, when she attempted to turn left onto Sheep Pasture Road and crashed into a southbound 2004 Lexus RX330, Suffolk County Police said When Suffolk County PD Sixth Precinct officers arrived at the scene, they determined the driver, Alison Drain, ag…
Fentanyl, Cocaine Found During Inwood Traffic Stop, Police Say Fentanyl, Cocaine Found During Inwood Traffic Stop, Police Say
Fentanyl, Cocaine Found During Inwood Traffic Stop, Police Say A 22-year-old man is facing drug charges following a traffic stop on Long Island, authorities said. Nassau County Police officers stopped Shadon Chestnut, of Queens, at around 11:20 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, as he drove near Burnside Avenue and Doughty Boulevard in Inwood. Officers initially pulled him over after seeing that his 2019 BMW had heavily tinted windows, police said. During a subsequent search of his car, police reported finding white, powdery substances believed to be fentanyl and cocaine. Fentanyl is a powerful, synthetic opioid that is 80 to 100 times stronger than morphine. Exp…
Grand Theft Not-o: Trio Tries, Fails To Steal BMW From Roslyn Heights Home, Police Say Grand Theft Not-o: Trio Tries, Fails To Steal BMW From Roslyn Heights Home, Police Say
Grand Theft Not-o: Trio Tries, Fails To Steal BMW From Roslyn Heights Home, Police Say Three would-be car thieves are facing charges after allegedly trying, and failing, to steal a vehicle from an affluent Long Island neighborhood. The incident occurred at around 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, in Roslyn Heights at a home on Field Lane, according to Nassau County Police. Investigators said the suspects pulled up to the victim's home in a Pontiac G6 before walking up to a BMW that was parked in a driveway. They then entered the vehicle and attempted to start it, but were unsuccessful, police said. The suspects managed to take a black Canada Goose jacket from the BMW before fleein…
ID Released For Freeport Man Killed In Chain-Reaction Crash At Busy Hempstead Intersection ID Released For Freeport Man Killed In Chain-Reaction Crash At Busy Hempstead Intersection
ID Released For Freeport Man Killed In Chain-Reaction Crash At Busy Hempstead Intersection Police have released the identity of a man killed in a chain-reaction crash at a busy Long Island intersection. The crash happened around 6:05 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 25 in Hempstead. A 2014 Volkswagen, operated by a 61-year-old man, was traveling westbound on Greenwich Street in the vicinity of Henry Street, when it was involved in the collision with a 2008 Acura MDX, Nassau County Police said.  The Acura was occupied by a 37-year-old male driver and three female passengers -- ages 37, 14, and 4 -- and was also traveling westbound on Greenwich Street.  The Acura then struck a third v…
Watch: Late-Night Prowler Caught On Video Stealing From Valley Stream Woman's Car Watch: Late-Night Prowler Caught On Video Stealing From Valley Stream Woman's Car
Watch: Late-Night Prowler Caught On Video Stealing From Valley Stream Woman's Car Police are seeking tips from the public after a late-night car prowler was caught on surveillance video entering a Long Island woman’s vehicle and stealing her belongings. The incident occurred at around 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, in Valley Stream, at a home on Lyon Street, according to Nassau County Police. Detectives said the man entered an unlocked BMW sedan that was parked in the driveway and stole a wallet containing multiple credit cards. He then fled on foot.  Video of the incident can be viewed here. Police described the suspect as a Black man standing 5-feet-9-inches tall…
Transient Who Killed Long Island College Dad In Hotel Lobby Hit With New Charges, DA Says Transient Who Killed Long Island College Dad In Hotel Lobby Hit With New Charges, DA Says
Transient Who Killed Long Island College Dad In Hotel Lobby Hit With New Charges, DA Says A transient who allegedly shot and killed a college dad from Long Island at a Hudson Valley hotel and attempted to kill a hotel employee while firing indiscriminately in the lobby has been hit with additional charges. The incident involving Roy Johnson, age 35, took place in Dutchess County at the Courtyard by Marriott in the town of Poughkeepsie on Sunday, Oct. 2. Dutchess County District Attorney, William V. Grady said Johnson was arraigned on Wednesday, Dec. 14, and charged under a superseding indictment with: Murder Two counts of criminal possession of a weapon Attempted murder  …
Suspects In Stolen Nassau County Vehicle Escape Officers After Dangerous Chase, Police Say Suspects In Stolen Nassau County Vehicle Escape Officers After Dangerous Chase, Police Say
Suspects In Stolen Nassau County Vehicle Escape Officers After Dangerous Chase, Police Say Two masked men driving a stolen BMW from Long Island were able to escape justice after a lengthy chase in Westchester County, police said.  On Monday, Dec. 5, around 10:30 a.m., police in Harrison became aware of a stolen 2021 BMW X5 that was entering the town on Union Avenue in the area of West Street. The vehicle had been stolen from a home in Nassau County on Saturday, Dec. 3, when the suspects had stolen the keys from a victim's home, according to Harrison Police.  Following this, police were attempting to track down the vehicle when a resident of West Street reported that two…