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Long Island Expressway Crash: Woman Killed, Boyfriend Suffers Serious Injuries
Police are investigating an overnight crash on the Long Island Expressway that left a woman dead and a man seriously injured.
It happened around 2:40 a.m. Monday, May 29 between exits 58 and 59 in Islandia.
The woman was driving a 2010 Ford Edge eastbound with her boyfriend in the front passenger seat, when the vehicle left the roadway, struck the center median, spun around, and struck the right guardrail, Suffolk County Police said.
The victim, Erika Figueroa, age 26, of Medford, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where she was pronounced…
Long Island Man Accused Of Hitting Officer With Car, Robbing Gas Stations
A Long Island man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer after committing an armed robbery.
The incident took place in Islandia and Bohemia on Thursday, Sept. 29.
According to Suffolk County Police, Joshua Basile entered Quick Chek Gas Station, located at 3540 Veterans Memorial Highway in Bohemia, and stole assorted food, then fled in a 2022 Ford Explorer, at 1:35 a.m.
A few minutes later, Basile entered a BP Gas Station, located at 1460 Veterans Memorial Highway in Islandia, pointed a handgun at the clerk, and demanded money and cigarettes. He then fle…
Woman Killed, 3 Injured In Long Island 2-Vehicle Crash
A woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Long Island that injured three others.
The crash took place in Islandia, Thursday, Sept. 29, on Veterans Memorial Highway around 7:10 p.m.
According to Suffolk County detectives, Jose Roberto Garcia was driving a 2001 Chevrolet Impala northwest on Veterans Memorial Highway and making a left turn on Suffolk Avenue, when the vehicle was struck by a 2015 Audi A4 traveling southeast.
The Impala overturned, landing right side up, police said.
The female front seat passenger of the Impala, who has not yet been identified by police, was …
Suspect In String Of Business Burglaries Caught On Long Island Expressway
A suspect in a string of nine burglaries of businesses in Suffolk County was apprehended after a stop on the Long Island Expressway, police said.
Following a months-long investigation, the suspect was located just after 10:10 p.m. Friday, July 22 in Dix Hills on the westbound LIE at Commack Road, Suffolk County Police.
The man, Robert Blackmore, age 54, of Ronkonkoma, threw a rock at the glass, entered and stole cash from several businesses in Suffolk County since January, according to police.
Blackmore with nine counts of third-degree burglary for allegedly …
LI Man Faked Kidnapping To Gain Favor With Estranged Spouse, Police Say
A Long Island man has been charged after he filed a false police report claiming he was kidnapped, authorities said.
Luis R. Umanzor, age 49, said he was abducted by three unknown men in the parking lot outside 1700 Veterans Memorial Highway in Islandia on Thursday, June 16 at approximately 6 a.m., Suffolk County Police said.
Umanzor, of Brentwood, said the men put a bag over his head, forced him into a car, and kept him at an unspecified location against his will for several hours before dropping him off at a local hospital.
Umanzor filed a police report with Suffolk Coun…
Woman Seriously Injured In Crash On Long Island Expressway
Police are investigating an overnight Long Island Expressway crash that left a woman seriously injured.
It happened just before 7 p.m. Sunday, April 30 in Islandia.
A man was riding a 2021 Yamaha Motorcycle on the westbound LIE near Old Nichols Road, when his passenger fell off the rear of the motorcycle, Suffolk County Police said.
The passenger, Denise Chotalal, age 46, of Jamaica, Queens, was transported by helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.
The driver, a 49-year-old from R…
One Killed In Long Island Expressway Crash
Police are investigating a fatal overnight crash on the Long Island Expressway.
It happened around 7:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28 in Islandia.
Carlo M. Guercia, 46, of Massapequa, was on foot in the HOV lane of the westbound expressway, near exit 58, when he was struck by a 2019 Honda Odyssey, Suffolk County Police said.
Guercia was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner, according to police.
The driver of the Honda, a 41-year-old Williston Park man, was not injured.
The Honda was impounded for a safet…
Suffolk County Man Accused Of Dealing Fentanyl
A Long Island man has been arrested for allegedly dealing fentanyl throughout the area.
Following a four-month-long investigation, detectives from Suffolk County arrested Leury Rodriguez, aka "Primo," age 27, of Brentwood, after he conducted a drug deal in Islandia on Monday, Feb. 7, and was found in possession of more than a quarter kilo of fentanyl, said the Suffolk County Police.
Later that day, detectives executed a search warrant at Rodriguez’s residence and seized:
Approximately two kilograms of fentanyl, which has an estimated street value of $220,000
A loaded 9mm handgun without …
Long Island Woman Rescued By Good Samaritans After Car Crashes Into Tree, Bursts Into Flames
A woman who was trapped in her burning car after it crashed into a tree was rescued by good Samaritans on Long Island.
Becky Boeckmann, age 35, of Bohemia, was driving a 2009 Pontiac G6 eastbound in Islandia on Express Drive South, near Enter Lane, when she lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree at approximately 6:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, Suffolk County Police said.
The vehicle then caught fire, according to police.
The three good Samaritans, including two off-duty members of the Central Islip Fire Department, were passing by and stopped to help Boeckmann, said police.
Eric …
Man Killed In Crash At Busy Long Island Intersection
An investigation is underway after a man was killed in a crash at a busy Long Island intersection.
It happened around 7 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10 in Islandia.
Matthew Matuza, age 42, of Central Islip, was riding a 2013 Ducati motorcycle eastbound on Motor Parkway when he was struck by a westbound 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe as the driver, Rachel Grube, age 23, of Hauppauge, attempted to make a left turn onto Veterans Memorial Highway, Suffolk County Police said.
The collision caused Matuza and his motorcycle to roll under a 2015 Ford F-750 that was stopped at the intersection, according to po…
