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Over $250K Raised For Families Of Deputy, Cop Killed In Shootout On Quiet Suburban NY Street Over $250K Raised For Families Of Deputy, Cop Killed In Shootout On Quiet Suburban NY Street
Over $250K Raised For Families Of Deputy, Cop Killed In Shootout On Quiet Suburban NY Street More than a quarter of a million dollars has been raised to support the families of a police officer and sheriff's deputy killed in a shootout with a suspect who also died on a quiet suburban street in upstate New York earlier this week. The two officers were  Onondaga County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Hoosock, age 37, and Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen, age 29. Hoosock is survived by his wife, Caitlin, and their three young children, ages 7, 5, and 3. As of Wednesday morning, April 17, a Fund the First drive for the families of the two has pulled in around $255,000 of a go…
Police Officer, Sheriff's Deputy, Suspect Killed In Shootout On Suburban Street In Upstate NY Police Officer, Sheriff's Deputy, Suspect Killed In Shootout On Suburban Street In Upstate NY
Police Officer, Sheriff's Deputy, Suspect Killed In Shootout On Suburban Street In Upstate NY Two police officers were killed overnight in a shooting on a suburban street in upstate New York. Click here for a new, updated story: Over $250K Raised For Families Of Deputy, Cop Killed In Shootout On Quiet Suburban Street In NY The incident happened in Onondaga County in the village of Liverpool, located just north of Syracuse, shortly after 7 p.m. Sunday, April 14. According to the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office, Syracuse Police Officers encountered a suspicious vehicle at Emerson Avenue and Hamilton Street and attempted to stop it. However, the driver refused to stop and fle…
Scammers Posing As NYSP Troopers, Agency Warns Scammers Posing As NYSP Troopers, Agency Warns
Scammers Posing As Nysp Troopers, Agency Warns New York State Police are sounding the alarm over scammers posing as troopers in order to con victims out of their money. In an alert issued Tuesday, April 9, the agency said fraudsters employ a variety of tactics to con their victims, including demanding payment for a missed court date, jury duty, or other legal matter. The phony cops have also been known to claim there is a warrant for the victim’s arrest and threaten to apprehend them unless a fine is paid. In some cases, scammers have directed the victim to buy a prepaid money transfer card and give them the card number. “They might s…
Scammers From NY Thinking They Were Collecting $60K Land Behind Bars In Maryland: Sheriff Scammers From NY Thinking They Were Collecting $60K Land Behind Bars In Maryland: Sheriff
Scammers From NY Thinking They Were Collecting $60K Land Behind Bars In Maryland: Sheriff A couple of New Yorkers tried to pull a fast one on a woman in Maryland, but were ultimately apprehended after getting greedy and attempting to go to the well one too many times.  The Washington County Sheriff's Office was advised this week about a scam involving a pair who had been collecting large amounts of cash from a Hagerstown woman, prompting an investigation that led to the arrests of Jinghai Fang and Binbin Ge. In late March, investigators say that the woman received a notification on her tablet that one of her accounts had been hacked, so she called the supplied number and fo…
NYPD Officer ID'd As Victim In Fatal Hempstead Crash NYPD Officer ID'd As Victim In Fatal Hempstead Crash
Nypd Officer ID'd As Victim In Fatal Hempstead Crash The victim of a fatal crash on Long Island’s Southern State Parkway has been identified as an NYPD officer on his way to work. According to the New York State Police, the crash happened on the morning of Sunday, Jan. 7 in the town of Hempstead. Clifford Saintvil, age 32 of Shirley, was driving in a 2013 Nissan Rogue west on the Southern State Parkway near exit 13 at about 7:15 a.m. when his car went off the roadway, swerving right and hitting a tree. Saintvil was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The NYC Police Benevolent Association (PBA) identified Saintvil as …
Apparent Triple Murder-Suicide Involving Ex-NYPD Officer Leaves 2 Communities Stunned Apparent Triple Murder-Suicide Involving Ex-NYPD Officer Leaves 2 Communities Stunned
Apparent Triple Murder-Suicide Involving Ex-nypd Officer Leaves 2 Communities Stunned Two communities in the region have been left shocked and saddened after a police sergeant was found dead along with his wife and two young sons inside a home in the Hudson Valley in an apparent murder-suicide. The chain of events unfolded Friday night, Dec. 29 in Westchester County when the Bronxville Police Department said it contacted the Clarkstown PD in Rockland County after 49-year-old Sergeant Watson Morgan did not show up for his evening shift. Morgan joined the Bronxville PD in 2007 after working the previous seven years with the NYPD. He was promoted to the Bronxville PD…
'Disgusted': Jail Guard Forces Long Island Inmate Into Sex Act, DA Says 'Disgusted': Jail Guard Forces Long Island Inmate Into Sex Act, DA Says
'Disgusted': Jail Guard Forces Long Island Inmate Into Sex Act, DA Says A corrections officer at a Long Island jail is accused of forcing an inmate to perform a sex act on him. Jason Middleton, age 35, of Central Islip, was arrested Friday, Nov. 24, stemming from an alleged incident at the Suffolk County jail in Riverhead. An investigation found that between April and September 2023, Middleton escorted an inmate into a utility walkway between jail cells where he knew was hidden from security camera view. Once in the camera’s blind spot, Middleton ordered the inmate to perform oral sex on him and the inmate complied, according to prosecutors. Prior to the alle…
Latest Update: 'No Indication Of Terrorism' In Double-Fatal Crash On Bridge Linking NY, Canada Latest Update: 'No Indication Of Terrorism' In Double-Fatal Crash On Bridge Linking NY, Canada
Latest Update: 'No Indication Of Terrorism' In Double-Fatal Crash On Bridge Linking NY, Canada New Update: IDs Released For Couple Killed In Fiery Crash On Bridge Linking NY, Canada Caught On Video There is no indication of terrorism after a car exploded after crashing near a bridge connecting the United States and Canada in New York on one of the year's busiest travel days, killing two people. The Thanksgiving Eve incident happened early Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 22 on the Rainbow Bridge at Niagara Falls. The explosion involved a car entering the US from Canada, according to the City of Niagara Falls. The explosion reportedly happened when the car accelerated to around 80 miles…
Hochul Signs Controversial ‘Clean Slate’ Law Sealing Most Criminal Convictions Hochul Signs Controversial ‘Clean Slate’ Law Sealing Most Criminal Convictions
Hochul Signs Controversial ‘Clean Slate’ Law Sealing Most Criminal Convictions Millions of New Yorkers will soon have their criminal convictions sealed under new legislation meant to better help them find jobs and housing. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the “Clean Slate Act” into law during a ceremony in Brooklyn on Thursday, Nov. 16. Under the new law, those with misdemeanor convictions will have their records sealed three years after their release from incarceration, while felony convictions will be sealed after eight years. Earlier Report: Suffolk County DA Accuses Lawmakers Of 'Protecting Criminals' With Proposed 'Clean Slate' Bill Class A felonies, which include m…
New Update: Missing CT 15-Year-Old Located In NY New Update: Missing CT 15-Year-Old Located In NY
New Update: Missing CT 15-Year-Old Located In NY Latest update: A 15-year-old Connecticut boy who went missing has been located in New York. Fairfield County resident Maxwell David Yeater had last been seen at the Newman’s Preservatory Trail off Bayberry Lane in Westport at about 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. Early Sunday evening, Nov. 19, Westport Police announced he had been located in Manhattan in the afternoon. "Through the use of law enforcement sharing and social media platforms, the Westport Police Department was able to track Maxwell Yeater to a New York City Library in the vicinity of Grand Central Station," according to Wes…
Violent Crime Down Across NY Compared To Last Year, New Report Shows Violent Crime Down Across NY Compared To Last Year, New Report Shows
Violent Crime Down Across NY Compared To Last Year, New Report Shows New York state is seeing fewer incidents of violent crime, according to a new report. Data from the first comprehensive overview of crime trends across the state showed a six-percent drop in violent crime outside of New York City during the first half of 2023 compared to the first six months of 2022, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday, Nov. 9. The data, which was collectively reported by police departments and sheriffs’ offices in 57 counties, showed decreases in each of the four violent crime categories. Murders were down 27 percent and rapes dropped 16 percent, the report showed. Robbe…
Scary Drivers: Hochul Orders Crack Down On Drunk, Aggressive Driving Over Halloween Weekend Scary Drivers: Hochul Orders Crack Down On Drunk, Aggressive Driving Over Halloween Weekend
Scary Drivers: Hochul Orders Crack Down On Drunk, Aggressive Driving Over Halloween Weekend As Halloween approaches, officials are taking measures to ensure that New Yorkers can have a safe and scary-good time. Starting Friday, Oct. 27, and lasting through Tuesday, Oct. 31, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that both state and local law enforcement will be on patrol in an attempt to crack down on impaired driving. Anyone driving during the crackdown can expect sobriety checkpoints, Hochul said. In addition to watching out for those driving under the influence, police will be keeping an eye out for anyone using electronic devices behind the wheel. Troopers will also be using both ma…
Long Island Man Admits Posing As NYPD Officer To Get Store Discounts Long Island Man Admits Posing As NYPD Officer To Get Store Discounts
Long Island Man Admits Posing As Nypd Officer To Get Store Discounts Impersonating a cop to save a buck will land a Long Island man in prison for years. Eric Diaz, age 43, of Brentwood, pleaded guilty to a felony count in Suffolk County Court Wednesday, Oct. 11, after being caught with multiple fraudulent NYPD identification cards. According to prosecutors, Diaz posed as a cop on multiple occasions while visiting a retail store in Bay Shore between April and May 2023.  During the visits, he displayed what looked like a police badge, handcuffs, and a handgun and asked for a “police discount.” He was eventually stopped by police, who found him with a ho…
'Despicable': Thousands Of Child Porn Images Found At Long Island Man's Home, DA Says 'Despicable': Thousands Of Child Porn Images Found At Long Island Man's Home, DA Says
'Despicable': Thousands Of Child Porn Images Found At Long Island Man's Home, DA Says A Long Island man is facing charges after police allegedly uncovered thousands of images depicting child sex abuse inside his home. Dominick Umbrino, age 70, of Ridge, was arraigned on 60 criminal counts in Suffolk County Court on Monday, Sept. 25. According to prosecutors, New York State Police were tipped off by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that Umbrino was searching for child pornography online. During a search of his Ridge home, investigators reportedly found multiple electronic devices containing over 2,000 images and videos of children being sexually abused.…
12 Indicted For Massive Drug Trafficking Ring On South Shore, DA Says 12 Indicted For Massive Drug Trafficking Ring On South Shore, DA Says
12 Indicted For Massive Drug Trafficking Ring On South Shore, DA Says A dozen people were arraigned after a monthslong investigation into an alleged drug trafficking ring on Long Island resulted in the recovery of eight pounds of cocaine, among other drugs and weapons, authorities announced. On Wednesday, Sept. 13, all 12 suspects were indicted for their alleged roles in a drug trafficking ring that sold “poison in the form of crack, cocaine and fentanyl, ” across the South Shore of Nassau County, District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly said. The indictment comes after a nine-month investigation between the NCDA’s office and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). S…
Gilgo Beach Murders: Heuermann's Family Wants Police To Pay For Leaving LI Home 'In Shambles' Gilgo Beach Murders: Heuermann's Family Wants Police To Pay For Leaving LI Home 'In Shambles'
Gilgo Beach Murders: Heuermann's Family Wants Police To Pay For Leaving LI Home 'In Shambles' The family of suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is taking legal action against police who they say turned their New York home upside down in their extensive search for evidence in the case. Heuermann’s adult children plan to file a notice of claim for damages against Suffolk County law enforcement, the first step in a potential lawsuit, their attorney Vess Mitev told Daily Voice. “Their valuables were shattered. Their beds were destroyed. The places that they lay their heads down at night no longer exist,” he said. “Their house is in shambles. It’s ransacked.” Related Re…
20-Year-Old Who Shot At Police During Long Island Arrest Charged With Attempted Murder: DA 20-Year-Old Who Shot At Police During Long Island Arrest Charged With Attempted Murder: DA
20-Year-Old Who Shot At Police During Long Island Arrest Charged With Attempted Murder: DA A young robbery suspect accused of opening fire on police during an arrest on Long Island has been formally charged with attempted murder. Jayvon Bell, age 20, of Amityville, was indicted on first-degree attempted murder and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Aug. 1, for allegedly shooting at a Suffolk County Police officer in June 2023. According to prosecutors, Bell was initially wanted for robbing a taxi driver in North Amityville on May 10. He allegedly pointed a handgun at the driver’s head and demanded money from the driver, ultimately making off with $150. Earlie…
Update: Funeral Set For Ex-NYSP Trooper Who Died From 9/11-Related Cancer Update: Funeral Set For Ex-NYSP Trooper Who Died From 9/11-Related Cancer
Update: Funeral Set For Ex-nysp Trooper Who Died From 9/11-Related Cancer This story has been updated: Funeral arrangements are set for a former New York State Police trooper who died from an illness stemming from his time working in and around the World Trade Center site following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Retired Senior Investigator Nicholas Georgeadis, of the town of Wilton in Saratoga County, died Friday, April 28, at the age of 52, according to his obituary.  Georgeadis was assigned to New York City following the collapse of the twin towers and spent 13 weeks working at the site. In 2018, he retired after being diagnosed with a "rare,…
Bad Cop: Fake Arrest Swindles $9,800 Cash From Massapequa Woman, Authorities Say Bad Cop: Fake Arrest Swindles $9,800 Cash From Massapequa Woman, Authorities Say
Bad Cop: Fake Arrest Swindles $9,800 Cash From Massapequa Woman, Authorities Say The incident closely resembles a scam that occurred two weeks prior. A Massapequa woman, age 86, was conned by a trio of scammers, including one pretending to be a police officer, according to a statement released by the actual Nassau County Police Department. The incident occurred at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, when the victim was contacted over the phone by the fake police officer. She was told that her daughter had been arrested and needed $9,800 for bail.  After the initial call, the victim was connected to a second scammer who claimed to be a public defender, according to …
Longtime NYPD Officer, Attorney Dies At Age 56 Longtime NYPD Officer, Attorney Dies At Age 56
Longtime Nypd Officer, Attorney Dies At Age 56 A beloved former NYPD officer from the Hudson Valley who dedicated much of his life to serving the department in various roles and practicing his faith has died.  Putnam County resident John Welch, of Mahopac, died on Thursday, April 6 at the age of 56, according to his obituary.  Born in the Bronx in 1967, Welch graduated from Mount Saint Michael Academy before earning a bachelor's degree and a law degree from St. John’s University in Queens.  Welch then began a career in law enforcement and joined the NYPD, serving as a police officer for 26 years before being as…
3K Foreign Contraband Cigarettes Seized, Destroyed By USPS In NY, Other States: Officials 3K Foreign Contraband Cigarettes Seized, Destroyed By USPS In NY, Other States: Officials
3K Foreign Contraband Cigarettes Seized, Destroyed By USPS In NY, Other States: Officials Around 3,000 packages of foreign contraband cigarettes bound for Connecticut, New York, and other states have been found and destroyed by the US Postal Service since the beginning of the year, officials said.  According to Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, the seizures were a result of a settlement between the USPS and several states in August 2022 that forced the Postal Service to destroy untaxed foreign cigarettes instead of returning the illegally-mailed packages back to the sender.  Of the 3,000 cigarette packages destroyed since the beginning of 2023, 44 had bee…
4 Nabbed Selling Tobacco, Alcohol To Minors In Nassau County, Police Say 4 Nabbed Selling Tobacco, Alcohol To Minors In Nassau County, Police Say
4 Nabbed Selling Tobacco, Alcohol To Minors In Nassau County, Police Say Four Long Island men were arrested for allegedly selling alcohol and tobacco products to minors during an undercover operation. The operation dubbed "Project 21," initiative took place in Nassau County on Thursday, March 23.  According to officers, the Problem Oriented Policing Unit with the assistance of underage agents, the following people were arrested and charged with unlawfully dealing with a child and sale of age-restricted products to a minor: Jeffrey A Frattini-Cox, age 34, Hicksville, sold alcohol and tobacco products to a minor at 1 Smoke Shop at  3275 …
Fallen NY Detective Was 'First Guy To Lend Helping Hand' Fallen NY Detective Was 'First Guy To Lend Helping Hand'
Fallen NY Detective Was 'First Guy To Lend Helping Hand' A fallen 48-year-old detective from Westchester County who died suddenly is being remembered as a caring officer and father who left an impact on countless people.  Earlier Report - ID Released For 48-Year-Old Yonkers Police Detective Who Died Suddenly Longtime Yonkers resident Del Caraballo, a 16-year veteran of the city's police department, died on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 19 in New York City after suffering a medical emergency while driving a vehicle, leaving behind his wife and three children.  Born in Manhattan in 1974, Caraballo graduated from Mount Saint …
ID Released For 48-Year-Old NY Police Detective Who Died Suddenly ID Released For 48-Year-Old NY Police Detective Who Died Suddenly
ID Released For 48-Year-Old NY Police Detective Who Died Suddenly The name of a 48-year-old member of a police department in Westchester County who died suddenly has been released.  Earlier Report - 48-Year-Old Yonkers Police Detective Dies Suddenly Detective Del Caraballo, a 16-year-veteran with the Yonkers Police Department, died on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 19 in New York City after suffering a medical emergency while driving a vehicle, the department announced.  Yonkers officials mourned Caraballo's death and remembered him for his dedication to public service. "This detective was known and loved by many in the law enforce…
48-Year-Old Yonkers Police Detective Dies Suddenly 48-Year-Old Yonkers Police Detective Dies Suddenly
48-Year-Old Yonkers Police Detective Dies Suddenly A 48-year-old member of a police department in Westchester has died suddenly. The detective, a 16-year veteran with the Yonkers PD, died on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 19 in New York City after he apparently suffered a medical event while operating a motor vehicle in New York City, according to preliminary indications, the department announced Monday morning, Feb. 20. His identity is being withheld pending family notifications, according to the Yonkers PD/ “Our city is mourning a tragedy," Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said in a statement. "This detective was known and loved by many in the…
NYPD Officer From Long Island Dies After Being Shot During Attempted Robbery NYPD Officer From Long Island Dies After Being Shot During Attempted Robbery
Nypd Officer From Long Island Dies After Being Shot During Attempted Robbery An NYPD Officer from Long Island shot in the head during a robbery in Brooklyn while he was attempting to purchase an SUV has died from his injuries in a case in which the suspect was apprehended in the Hudson Valley. Adeed Fayaz, age 26, of Deer Park in Suffolk County died Tuesday, Feb. 7 at Brookdale Hospital, according to the NYPD. Fayaz was shot as he and his brother-in-law, went to purchase a Honda Pilot in Brooklyn around 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4 in the area of 472 Ruby St., NYPD said. His death comes a day after the alleged shooter, Randy Jones, age 38, of Manhattan, was nabbed…
Newly Released Photo Of Gabby Petito Shows Blood On Her Face Before Police Stop Newly Released Photo Of Gabby Petito Shows Blood On Her Face Before Police Stop
Newly Released Photo Of Gabby Petito Shows Blood On Her Face Before Police Stop Gabby Petito took a photograph of herself with blood on her face and showed the injury to a police officer, but was ignored, according to attorneys for her family. On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the law firm of Parker & McConkie released the photo from September 2021, that is included in the family's wrongful death lawsuit against the Moab, Utah Police Department which had stopped Petito and her fiancé and fellow Long Island native Brian Laundrie, age 23,  on the day of the abuse. The Petitos claim the police department should have recognized their daughter was in a life-threatening situ…
New Update: IDs Released For Long Island NYPD Officer Shot In Head, Suspect Charged New Update: IDs Released For Long Island NYPD Officer Shot In Head, Suspect Charged
New Update: IDs Released For Long Island Nypd Officer Shot In Head, Suspect Charged The NYPD officer from Long Island who was shot attempting to buy an SUV has been identified and a suspect has been arrested at a Hudson Valley Days Inn. NYPD Officer Adeed Fayaz, age 26, of Deer Park, in Suffolk County, is in "grave condition," and "fighting for his life," at Brookdale Hospital, said Keechant Sewell, NYC Police Commissioner. His alleged assailant, identified as Randy Jones, age 38, of Manhattan, was tracked by NYPD officers in a 2010 Acura to Rockland County and the Days Inn in Nanuet, said NYPD Chief of Detectives James Essig. Fayaz, who was off-duty, was shot a…
NY State Trooper Issued Over 30 Fake Tickets While Patrolling, DA Says NY State Trooper Issued Over 30 Fake Tickets While Patrolling, DA Says
NY State Trooper Issued Over 30 Fake Tickets While Patrolling, DA Says A New York State Trooper is charged with issuing more than 30 false tickets while patrolling parkways, officials said.  Westchester County resident Edward Longo, a 34-year-old resident of Yorktown, was charged and arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 31 for allegedly issuing 32 false tickets to people who were never pulled over while patrolling the Sprain Brook and Taconic State Parkways between May 10, 2021, and Oct. 2, 2022, according to Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah.  Longo also allegedly supported depositions containing false statements and information without actuall…
17-Year-Old Stabbed 'Several' Times At Uniondale High School 17-Year-Old Stabbed 'Several' Times At Uniondale High School
17-Year-Old Stabbed 'Several' Times At Uniondale High School A 17-year-old boy is recovering after being stabbed several times at a Long Island high school, authorities said. The incident occurred at around 2:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, in Uniondale outside of Uniondale High School, according to Nassau County Police Investigators said two boys got into an argument when the 15-year-old suspect stabbed the victim once in the neck, once in the back, and once in the abdominal area. The teen suspect fled the scene and was later arrested. The victim was taken to Nassau University Medical Center and is listed in stable condition, police said. No other stude…
Long Island Man Indicted For Pointing Gun At Officer, Selling Cocaine Out Of Home, DA Says Long Island Man Indicted For Pointing Gun At Officer, Selling Cocaine Out Of Home, DA Says
Long Island Man Indicted For Pointing Gun At Officer, Selling Cocaine Out Of Home, DA Says A 40-year-old man is facing felony charges after police said he pointed a loaded handgun at an officer and sold cocaine out of his Long Island home. Cory Tyson, of Copiague, was indicted on a series of drug and firearms charges, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Wednesday, Dec. 14. “This defendant is not only alleged to have illegally sold dangerous drugs out of his home in Suffolk County, he was brazen enough to point an illegal and loaded handgun at police officers who were attempting to get those deadly drugs off the streets,” Tierney said. “The fact t…