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Man Threatens Woman's Family Members With Shotgun At Old Bethpage Home: Police
Two people are facing charges after an incident in which a man threatened a woman's family with a shotgun at a Long Island home, leading to the discovery of firearms and other weapons, according to police.
Officers responded to a call for a disturbance at a residence in Old Bethpage at around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20.
Upon arrival, officers were notified of an argument between Patrick J. Jackson, age 54, Dorothy Scotto, age 42, both of Old Bethpage, and her immediate family members, Nassau County Police said.
The argument escalated, and Jackson picked up a loaded shotgun, which p…
Holtsville Man Nabbed During Fatal Overdose Investigation, Police Say
Police on Long Island have arrested a man in connection with a fatal overdose.
Holtsville resident Nicholas Mayfield, age 40, was nabbed in Uniondale at about 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, Nassau County Police said.
According to police, Mayfield was taken into custody after authorities began investigating the fatal overdose death of a Nassau County resident.
Further details, including the victim’s name, were not released.
Mayfield is charged with:
Criminal possession of a controlled substance, two counts of varying degrees;
Criminal sale of a controlled substance, two counts of…
Man Breaks Into Former Boss's New Hyde Park Home, Beats Family Members: Police
A recently fired man was arrested on Long Island after he went to his former employer’s home on Christmas Day and assaulted two people, police said.
It happened on Monday, Dec. 25 in North New Hyde Park, according to Nassau County Police.
At approximately 4:15 p.m., 37-year-old Kar Toong arrived at a home on Robby Lane to confront his former employer about being fired, yelling and swearing.
The homeowner’s son and grandson, ages 48 and 7, opened up the front door to question Toong, a Brooklyn resident, about why he was yelling.
That’s when Toong kicked the door and shoved his way insi…
Woman Injures 3 Officers With Shower Rod, More During Uniondale Arrest: Police
A 25-year-old Long Island woman allegedly exposed herself and used a shower rod against officers during her arrest, police claimed.
The woman, Lourdje Elien, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 21 at approximately 3 a.m. in Uniondale, according to Nassau County Police.
After what was reported to be a disturbance, police found Elien, a 25-year-old Uniondale resident, outside of her Park Place home, screaming and exposing herself.
When going to make an arrest, Elien reportedly picked up a shower rod and started swinging, injuring three officers until she was eventually taken into custody.
In …
3 Charged During Franklin Square Massage Parlor Raid, Police Say
Three women were arrested on various charges, including prostitution, after an undercover investigation on Long Island, according to police.
The raid took place on Thursday, Nov. 30 in Franklin Square after Nassau County Police conducted an undercover investigation at Zen Retreat Spa, located at 346 Franklin Avenue.
A 30-year-old Hicksville woman was taken into custody and charged with unauthorized practice of a profession.
A 31-year-old woman from Jamaica, Queens was also arrested and charged with prostitution.
Additionally, police arrested another Queens woman, age 30, who allegedly h…
Fight Between Brothers In Roosevelt Ends With One Being Struck With Knife, Police Say
An argument between two brothers on Long Island in front of children ended with one being struck by a knife, authorities said.
The incident took place in Roosevelt on Saturday, Oct. 28 on Westfield Avenue.
According to Nassau County Police, Jalar Dancy, age 37, of Roosevelt, was involved in a fight with his 35-year-old brother at their home in front of the victim's two children ages 9 and 4.
During the altercation, Dancy grabbed a silver knife and struck his brother with it, causing a slight laceration to the right side of his head and a puncture wound to his right shoulder,…
Levittown Woman Accused Of Driving Drunk With Child In Car
A Long Island woman has been accused of driving drunk with a young child in the car.
According to Nassau County Police, while on patrol in Levittown, an officer observed a black 2013 Kia Forte commit multiple vehicle traffic Infractions and conducted a stop on Ranch Lane near the intersection of Hempstead Turnpike on Friday, Oct. 27 at 9:20 p.m.
The investigation revealed the driver, Michelle Stanchfield, age 49, of 40 Levittown, with slurred speech, watery eyes, an odor of alcohol emanating from her breath and to be unsteady on her feet, resulting in positive results on the Standardiz…
West Hempstead Man Exposes, Touches Himself In Front Of Teens: Police
A Long Island man has been arrested after police said he exposed and touched himself in front of a group of teen girls, the youngest being 13.
The incidents allegedly occurred on Tuesday, Oct. 17, and Wednesday, Oct. 18, according to Nassau County Police.
Fuentes Lozano, age 24, of West Hempstead, approached three girls — aged 13, 14, and 17 — while exposing himself and touching his genitals.
The girls ran away from Lozano and told their parents.
Further details about where the incidents happened were not provided.
Lozano is charged with:
Public lewdness, three counts; and
Endanger…
Baby, 7-Year-Old Injured When Drunk Mom Crashes SUV On Long Island, Police Say
Two children, including a 7-month-old baby, are recovering from injuries sustained when their drunk mother crashed her SUV on Long Island, police said.
The incident happened at around 9:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, in Shirley, on the Sunrise Highway Service Road near Maple Avenue, according to Suffolk County Police.
Investigators said Kimberly Diaz, age 27, of West Babylon, was driving a GMC Yukon eastbound on the service road when she lost control and crashed into a utility pole. No other vehicles were involved.
When Suffolk County Police Highway Patrol officers arrived, they determined tha…
Long Island Barber Tries Bribing 11-Year-Old For Sex, DA Says
The owner of a Long Island barber shop is accused of trying to sexually abuse the young son of one of his customers.
Hilario Hernandez De La Cruz, age 35, of Riverhead, was indicted for attempted criminal sexual act in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, July 25.
According to the Suffolk County DA’s office, the 11-year-old victim was at De La Cruz’s Riverhead business, Larry’s Barber Shop, with his father on Monday July 10, when the two men began drinking alcohol.
After several drinks, the boy’s father went to use the bathroom. As he did so, De La Cruz repeatedly offered the boy money to perf…
Update: Man Who Took Photos Of Kids, Staff At Long Island Gymnastics Center Nabbed, Police Say
Police have arrested a wanted man accused of taking pictures of children and employees at a Long Island gymnastics center without their permission.
Robert Colyvas, age 29, was arrested at his Kings Park home on Tuesday night, May 16, Suffolk County Police said.
According to investigators, Colyvas walked into the Gold Medal Gymnastics Center, located in Smithtown on West Main Street, on April 29 and began photographing kids and staff without their consent.
Earlier Report: Man Flees After Taking Photos Of Kids, Staff At Gymnastics Center In Smithtown, Police Say
He then fled in a four-…
Uniondale Man Goes On Wild Tirade At Restaurant, Injures Officer, Police Say
A Long Island man was arrested after he allegedly caused a scene at a restaurant by breaking a martini glass, slapping an employee, and attacking officers, attempting to grab one's gun.
The incident took place in Nassau County around 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 16 in Carle Place at the Fogo De Chao Brazilian Steakhouse.
According to Nassau County Police detectives, when officers responded to the restaurant they found David A. Meikle, 30, of Uniondale attempting to escape by running on the Meadowbrook State Parkway.
Officers caught up to Meikle and when they attempted to p…
Freeport Man Nabbed Exposing Himself To Woman, Child At East Meadow Walmart, Police Say
A Long Island man has been charged with public lewdness after he was caught on video surveillance at a Walmart exposing his genitals to a woman and child.
The incident took place in Nassau County on Thursday, April 13, at the Walmart in East Meadow.
According to detectives, while reviewing surveillance video during an unrelated larceny investigation at Walmart, located at 2465 Hempstead Turnpike, officers spotted a man follow and approach a 10-year-old victim and her mother.
The man, identified as Rory K. Anderson, age 28, of Freeport, was observed by the victim f…
Long Island Nurse Allegedly Slams Newborn Face Down, Arrested, Charged: DA
A registered nurse has been arrested, as well as her employment terminated after she allegedly lifted and slammed down a two-day-old infant in his bassinet, authorities said.
Amanda Burke, 29, of Holbrook, was working at the NICU Unit at the Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip at the time of the incident, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney reported.
She was assigned to care for a 2-day-old infant.
Burke walked up to the infant, who was lying in his bassinet.
According to the DA, she quickly lifted and flipped the baby over before slamming him face-down onto the bassi…
