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Middle Country Road, Coram, NY

Fatal Shooting Over Fanny Pack Nets Long Island Gunman Decades In Prison Fatal Shooting Over Fanny Pack Nets Long Island Gunman Decades In Prison
Fatal Shooting Over Fanny Pack Nets Long Island Gunman Decades In Prison A Long Island man is facing decades behind bars for shooting and killing a 25-year-old man during a fight over a bag. Marcus Reid, age 24, of Riverhead, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Suffolk County Court on Monday, March 11. It followed his guilty plea to manslaughter and related charges in the death of Branzel Bonner. Prosecutors said Bonner was found with multiple gunshot wounds on the morning of Dec. 21, 2021 in a wooded area in Coram, near Middle Country Road and Homestead Drive. As part of his guilty plea, Reid admitted that he fired multiple rounds from a semiautomatic handg…
Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Long Island Massage Parlor Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Long Island Massage Parlor
Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Long Island Massage Parlor A woman has been charged with prostitution after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation into an unnamed business located in Coram at 625 Middle Country Road. As a result, Jessica Mesa Ortiz, age 37, of East Elmhurst, Queens, was charged with: Prostitution, a felony; Unauthorized practice of a profession, a misdemeanor. Ortiz was released on a Desk Appearance Ticket and is scheduled to appear at First District Court in Central Islip at a …
Fatal Crash: 31-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Near Long Island Intersection Fatal Crash: 31-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Near Long Island Intersection
Fatal Crash: 31-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Near Long Island Intersection A 31-year-old has been identified as the victim of a fatal overnight crash near an intersection on Long Island. It happened just after 10:05 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16 in Coram. The victim was walking in the roadway of Middle Country Road, near Martin Street, when he was struck by an eastbound 2011 Cadillac SRX4, Suffolk County Police said. The man, identified as Evan Espinosa, age 31, of Medford, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Cadillac, a 38-year-old man from Port Jefferson Station, was not injured. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to call …
$100,000 Powerball Ticket Sold On Long Island $100,000 Powerball Ticket Sold On Long Island
$100,000 Powerball Ticket Sold On Long Island A winning Powerball ticket worth $100,000 was sold at a Long Island convenience store, New York Lottery officials announced. The third-prize winning Power Play ticket for the Monday, April 3, drawing was purchased in Coram, at the Corner Convenience store on Middle Country Road. It has four matching numbers plus the Powerball. The winning numbers for Monday’s drawing are: 16-30-31-54-68 and the Powerball is. The Power Play multiplier is 2, meaning the third-place prize was doubled. Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11 p.m. Players can check their ticket…
28-Year-Old Hit By Separate Vehicles At Long Island Intersection 28-Year-Old Hit By Separate Vehicles At Long Island Intersection
28-Year-Old Hit By Separate Vehicles At Long Island Intersection A man suffered serious injuries after being struck by two vehicles near a Long Island intersection. The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 in Coram. The 28-year-old man, a resident of Middle Island, was standing in the eastbound lane of Middle Country Road, near Country Club Drive, when he was struck by a 2004 Toyota Camry being operated by a 64-year-old Coram man, Suffolk County Police said. The driver of a 2007 Toyota Camry that was driving behind the vehicle, a 23-year-old from Wading River, attempted to swerve out of the way but also s…
Man Indicted For Murder Of 33-Year-Old Woman In Parking Lot Of Long Island Strip Mall Man Indicted For Murder Of 33-Year-Old Woman In Parking Lot Of Long Island Strip Mall
Man Indicted For Murder Of 33-Year-Old Woman In Parking Lot Of Long Island Strip Mall A 30-year-old man was indicted on a murder charge in the fatal shooting of a 33-year-old woman in a Long Island parking lot. Anthony Santiesteban, of Centereach, was charged with second-degree murder and two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon in the death of Martina Thompson, of East Patchogue, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Investigators found that on Saturday, Oct. 29, Santiesteban engaged in a lengthy conversation with Thompson, which was captured on surveillance video, and then followed her into a deso…
30-Year-Old Charged With DWI After Fatal Long Island Crash 30-Year-Old Charged With DWI After Fatal Long Island Crash
30-Year-Old Charged With DWI After Fatal Long Island Crash Police have arrested a man for driving while intoxicated after he was involved in a crash that killed a person on Long Island. It happened in Coram around 11:50 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 6 on Middle Country Road. According to Suffolk County Police, Derrick Kindle, age 30, of Middle Island, was driving a 2008 Nissan Sentra eastbound on Middle Country Road, east of Country Club Drive, when he struck Gerald Smith, age 68, of Farmingville. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Officers at the scene determined Kindle was driving drunk and placed him in custody…
Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Hit-Run Long Island Crash Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Hit-Run Long Island Crash
Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Hit-Run Long Island Crash A suspect has been charged in connection to a fatal hit-and-run Long Island crash. The crash happened around 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 in Coram. Edward White, age 53, of Coram was traveling eastbound on a bicycle on the shoulder in front of 50 Middle Country Road, when he was struck by a light-colored SUV that was also traveling eastbound, Suffolk County Police said. White was thrown off the bicycle into the roadway, and was then struck by a 2015 Honda CRV that was traveling eastbound behind the light-colored SUV, said police.  The light-colored SUV fled the scene, continuin…
ID Released For Person Killed In Hit-Run Long Island Crash ID Released For Person Killed In Hit-Run Long Island Crash
ID Released For Person Killed In Hit-Run Long Island Crash Updated story: Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Hit-Run Long Island Crash Police have released the identity of a person killed in a hit-and-run Long Island crash. The crash happened around 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 in Coram. A bicyclist was traveling eastbound on the shoulder in front of 50 Middle Country Road, when he was struck by a light-colored SUV that was also traveling eastbound, Suffolk County Police said. On Wednesday, April 20, the SCPD identified the bicyclist as  Edward White, age 53, of Coram. White was thrown off the bicycle into the roadway, and was then stru…
Man Arrested After Crashing Car With Four Child Passengers On Long Island Man Arrested After Crashing Car With Four Child Passengers On Long Island
Man Arrested After Crashing Car With Four Child Passengers On Long Island A 30-year-old man was arrested after police say he crashed a car with four child passengers into an SUV on Long Island. The crash happened in Coram at about 7:35 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Yonnel Ricketts, of Middle Island, was driving a 2022 Dodge Challenger west on Middle Country Road, near the intersection of Country Club Drive, when the car veered into the center turning lane and struck a 2014 Cadillac SUV driven by a 38-year-old Coram man, SCPD reported. Police said there were four boys in the Dodge, ages 12, 13, 14, and 15, two of who…
Man, Woman Charged After Victim Found Shot To Death In Wooded Area On Long Island Man, Woman Charged After Victim Found Shot To Death In Wooded Area On Long Island
Man, Woman Charged After Victim Found Shot To Death In Wooded Area On Long Island Two suspects have been apprehended after a man was found shot to death in a wooded area on Long Island. Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct officers responded to the area in Coram behind 50 A Middle Country Road, after a person found a man shot just before 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2. The victim, Branzel Bonner Jr., age 25, of Shirley, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead. On Wednesday morning, Dec. 29, Suffolk County Police said two suspects have been arrested in connection to the case. They are Riverhead residents Marcus Reid, age 23, and Mo…
Two Men Injured In Drive-By Long Island Shooting Two Men Injured In Drive-By Long Island Shooting
Two Men Injured In Drive-By Long Island Shooting Two men were hospitalized after being struck during a drive-by shooter on Long Island, police said. At approximately 10:40 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, a 27-year-old man and 40-year-old man were traveling west on Middle Country Road in Coram near the intersection of Winfield Davis Drive in a Volkswagen when they were each struck by one bullet. Police said that the bullets were fired from a passing motor vehicle. No description of the shooters or vehicle has been provided by investigators. Both men were treated and transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries fo…
Long Island Bar Owner Facing Charges After NYS Liquor Authority Inspection Long Island Bar Owner Facing Charges After NYS Liquor Authority Inspection
Long Island Bar Owner Facing Charges After NYS Liquor Authority Inspection A Long Island bar owner is facing charges following a New York State Liquor Authority Inspection. In a news release, the Suffolk County Police Department said Taino’s Café & Lounge was investigated at about 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 10. The business is located at 24 Middle Country Road in Coram.  Police said the bar was inspected by Sixth Precinct officers, in conjunction with: New York State Liquor Authority investigators Town of Brookhaven fire marshals Building inspectors A Law Department investigator with the Town of Brookhaven The owner of the bar, Luis Almonte, age…
Gourmet Slices A Big Draw For Pizzeria With Two Long Island Locations Gourmet Slices A Big Draw For Pizzeria With Two Long Island Locations
Gourmet Slices A Big Draw For Pizzeria With Two Long Island Locations Long Island foodies are flocking to a place known for its gourmet pizza. That "place" is La Bistro in both Wading River and Coram which also features other noteworthy offerings from pasta to salad to heroes. The first restaurant in Wading River was opened in 2011 by Matt Rappa, of Selden, who grew up in an Italian traditional lifestyle that took him into the Italian food industry 17 years ago.  The first was such a success, he opened the Corman location a few years later after getting and keeping a local following of foodies who know a good slice when they bite into one. A look at Ye…
Duo Wanted For Stealing $800 Item From Long Island Home Depot, Police Say Duo Wanted For Stealing $800 Item From Long Island Home Depot, Police Say
Duo Wanted For Stealing $800 Item From Long Island Home Depot, Police Say Police are looking for two men who stole an $800 Dewalt sliding miter saw from a Long Island Home Depot location.  The theft took place at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 1 at a Home Depot on Middle Country Road in Coram,  Suffolk County Police said. Those who recognize the men or witnessed the crime are asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers for a cash reward online, via the P3Tips mobile app or by calling 800-220-TIPS.
Man Wanted For Sexually Harassing Teen At Long Island Stop & Shop Man Wanted For Sexually Harassing Teen At Long Island Stop & Shop
Man Wanted For Sexually Harassing Teen At Long Island Stop & Shop Police are asking for the public's help in locating a man who allegedly sexually harassed a teenage girl at a supermarket on Long Island. According to police, the unidentified man brushed up against the 16-year-old, brushed her hair aside and whispered in her ear on Monday, Aug. 10 at the Stop & Shop in Coram located on Middle Country Road.  He was wearing a white tank top and a baseball cap, according to Suffolk County Police. Police are also looking for a man who accompanied him into the store and may have witnessed the incident. That man was wearing a white T-shirt and shorts.&…
Two Injured In Shooting At Long Island Gas Station Two Injured In Shooting At Long Island Gas Station
Two Injured In Shooting At Long Island Gas Station Two people were injured in a shooting at a Long Island gas station. It happened on Tuesday, May 19 at approximately 5:30 p.m. in Medford. Police officers responded to a 911 call reporting shots fired in the parking lot of USA Gas, located on Route 112. Upon arrival, officers were told that a victim left the scene in a private vehicle, Suffolk County Police said. A man with a gunshot wound was found inside a vehicle in the parking lot of Home Depot, located at 346 Middle Country Road in Coram. Further investigation revealed a second gunshot victim was found at Lucky 7 Convenienc…
Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Stop & Shop Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Stop & Shop
Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Stop & Shop An alert has been issued by police investigators on Long Island as they attempt to locate a man who allegedly stole groceries from Stop & Shop. Suffolk County Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a man who was caught on camera stealing from the Stop & Shop location on Middle Country Road in Coram. The alleged shoplifting incident took place at approximately 5:50 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, police said. Anyone who recognizes the suspect has been asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-220-TIPS or leaving a tip online.
Man Found Dead After Explosion Of Propane Heater On Long Island Man Found Dead After Explosion Of Propane Heater On Long Island
Man Found Dead After Explosion Of Propane Heater On Long Island Detectives believe a malfunction in a propane heater is responsible for an explosion that left a 63-year-old Long Island man dead. The man, believed to be homeless, was found around 5:10 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18, in a wooded area behind Middle Country Road in Coram, said the Suffolk County Police. The department's arson section and homicide squad detectives are investigating the incident, police said. The cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner's office. 
Man Accused Of Stealing $125 Worth Of Items From Long Island Stop & Shop Man Accused Of Stealing $125 Worth Of Items From Long Island Stop & Shop
Man Accused Of Stealing $125 Worth Of Items From Long Island Stop & Shop Recognize him? An alert has been issued by Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a man who allegedly stole food from a supermarket in Coram last month. It is alleged that a man stole 20 packages of meatloaf from Stop & Shop on Middle Country Road at approximately 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The stolen items had a value of approximately $125, police said. Investigators have released a surveillance photo of the man, who can be seen wearing jeans, a hooded sweatshirt…
20-Year-Old Long Island Man Charged With Trying To Buy Shotgun Illegally 20-Year-Old Long Island Man Charged With Trying To Buy Shotgun Illegally
20-Year-Old Long Island Man Charged With Trying To Buy Shotgun Illegally A 20-year-old man is facing criminal charges after illegally attempting to purchase a shotgun from a Long Island gun shop. Ridge resident Blaise Walkowiak was arrested after he illegally attempted to purchase the firearm from Benson’s Gun Shop on Middle Country Road in Coram on Monday, Sept. 30, the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office announced on Sunday, Oct. 27. Investigators noted that Walkowiak is prohibited by law from possessing a firearm, as the attempted purchase violated an order of protection issued in 1st District Court. Walkowiak was charged with attempted criminal purchase of a wea…
Photos: Woman Accused Of Stealing $375 Worth Of Seafood From Long Island Stop & Shop Photos: Woman Accused Of Stealing $375 Worth Of Seafood From Long Island Stop & Shop
Photos: Woman Accused Of Stealing $375 Worth Of Seafood From Long Island Stop & Shop A woman has been accused of petit larceny after stealing food from a grocery store on Long Island, police say. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Seventh Precinct Crime Section officers are on the lookout for a woman, pictured above, who is suspected of stealing $375 worth of seafood from Stop & Shop in Coram (294 Middle Country Road) on Wednesday, July 31 around 12:20 p.m. The woman fled in a gray sedan, according to police. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is urged to contact Suffolk County Police. To submit an anonymous tip, call 1-800-2…
Masked Man Robs Long Island Gas Station, Police Say Masked Man Robs Long Island Gas Station, Police Say
Masked Man Robs Long Island Gas Station, Police Say A masked man is on the loose after robbing a gas station on Long Island, police say. The alleged suspect entered the Mobil station at 372 Middle Country Road in Coram at 9:55 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, displayed what appeared to be a handgun and demanded cash from an employee, according to Suffolk County Police. The employee complied and the man fled on foot, said police. The robber was described as black with a medium build. He was wearing a red and black plastic mask and a green shirt, according to police. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the robbery to call the Sixth Squ…
ID Released For LI Man Shot, Killed After Fight Breaks Out At House Party ID Released For LI Man Shot, Killed After Fight Breaks Out At House Party
ID Released For LI Man Shot, Killed After Fight Breaks Out At House Party The identity has been released of the man who was shot and killed after a fight broke out overnight in the street during a house party on Long Island. It happened in Medford at around 1:35 a.m. Saturday, July 6 near Cedar Lane and West Lane, Suffolk County Police said. Darnell Smith, 36, of East Patchogue has been ID'd by police as the shooting victim. Smith was transported by private vehicle to the Coram Fire Department on Middle Country Road in Coram. He was subsequently transported by ambulance to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Another man who was stabbe…