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Man Threatens Woman's Family Members With Shotgun At Old Bethpage Home: Police Man Threatens Woman's Family Members With Shotgun At Old Bethpage Home: Police
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…
Alec Baldwin From Massapequa Charged With Manslaughter After Accidentally Shooting Crew Member Alec Baldwin From Massapequa Charged With Manslaughter After Accidentally Shooting Crew Member
Alec Baldwin From Massapequa Charged With Manslaughter After Accidentally Shooting Crew Member Alec Baldwin will face criminal charges after a cinematographer was accidentally killed by a prop firearm on the set of the movie Rust. Earlier Report - Alec Baldwin Discharges Prop Gun, Killing Crew Member, Injuring Director On Movie Set The charges were announced by Santa Fe County District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies on Thursday, Jan. 19. In her announcement, Carmack-Altwies said that Baldwin and Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed would both be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Halyna Hutchins on the film’s set on Oct. 21, 2021.  On the day of the i…
Valley Stream Man Nabbed With Illegal Guns During Domestic Dispute, Police Say Valley Stream Man Nabbed With Illegal Guns During Domestic Dispute, Police Say
Valley Stream Man Nabbed With Illegal Guns During Domestic Dispute, Police Say A Long Island man was allegedly nabbed with numerous illegal guns during a domestic dispute. The incident took place in Valley Stream around 10:45 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 18. According to detectives, officers responded to a disturbance at a residential home. Upon arrival, officers were notified that during an argument that occurred between the Tayarik Perez-Vargas, age 42, and s woman, he grabbed a 121-gauge shotgun and racked it back, putting the victim in fear. The shotgun was recovered Perez-Vargas, of Valley Stream, was placed under arrest without incident, police said. During a…
Want A Gun In NY? Be Ready To Share Your Social Media Accounts Under New Law Want A Gun In NY? Be Ready To Share Your Social Media Accounts Under New Law
Want A Gun In NY? Be Ready To Share Your Social Media Accounts Under New Law New Yorkers hoping to carry concealed handguns will soon have to share their social media accounts as part of a more stringent application process under a new state law. Starting in September, concealed carry applicants will have to go through several new steps, including an in-person interview with a licensing officer “to determine character and trustworthiness to handle a firearm,” according to a statement from Democratic Senator Anna Kaplan, who co-sponsored the legislation. Applicants will also have to give authorities at least four character references and provide a list of current an…
Man Accidentally Shoots Himself At Long Island Gun Range Man Accidentally Shoots Himself At Long Island Gun Range
Man Accidentally Shoots Himself At Long Island Gun Range A man was transported to the hospital after shooting himself in the foot in Islip. The incident took place around 12:45 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30 at the Islip Rifle & Pistol Range at 200 Freeman Ave., said the Suffolk County Police. The range is operated by the Town of Islip. Police said the man accidentally shot himself in the foot and was transported to the hospital for treatment.
NYPD Officer Shot In Chest During Fatal Incident Involving Armed, Naked Man NYPD Officer Shot In Chest During Fatal Incident Involving Armed, Naked Man
Nypd Officer Shot In Chest During Fatal Incident Involving Armed, Naked Man An NYPD officer from the Hudson Valley was shot during a call involved an armed, naked man. The incident took place around 1:50 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, when eight police officers responded to a 911 call by a resident in Harlem, saying a male neighbor was harassing her, banging on doors and breaking glass, said NYPD Police Commissioner James O'Neill. The officers went to the second floor of the building to investigate the complaint and to locate the man, O'Neill said. As the officers fanned out to search the second-floor hallway, one officer, identified as Christopher Wintermute, 34, of …