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New Update: ID Released For Woman Killed In Massapequa Crash Involving Alleged Drunk Driver New Update: ID Released For Woman Killed In Massapequa Crash Involving Alleged Drunk Driver
ID Released For Woman Killed In DWI Massapequa Crash The identity has now been released of a woman killed in a Long Island crash involving an allegedly drunk driver who police say fled the scene in a stolen patrol car. The chain of events began around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, in Massapequa. Rachel Lodice, age 21, of Jericho, was operating a 2023 Kia southbound on Hicksville Road and struck a 2022 Nissan Altima traveling eastbound on Sunrise Highway, according to Nassau County Police. A woman driving the Altima suffered trauma and was transported to an area hospital. She succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at 7:34 p.m. by h…
Jericho Woman Driving Drunk Flees Fatal Massapequa Crash In Stolen Cruiser: Police Jericho Woman Driving Drunk Flees Fatal Massapequa Crash In Stolen Cruiser: Police
Jericho Woman Driving Drunk Flees Fatal Massapequa Crash In Stolen Cruiser: Police A Long Island woman is in custody after police say that while driving drunk, she fled the scene of a fatal crash in a stolen patrol car. Click here for a new, updated story - ID Released For Freeport Woman Killed In Massapequa Crash Involving Alleged Drunk Driver  The chain of events began around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, in Massapequa. Rachel Lodice, age 21, of Jericho, was operating a 2023 Kia southbound on Hicksville Road and struck a 2022 Nissan Altima traveling eastbound on Sunrise Highway, according to Nassau County Police. A 64-year-old woman driving the Altima suffered tra…
Man Runs In, Out Of Traffic, Throws Phone At Officer In Valley Stream: Police Man Runs In, Out Of Traffic, Throws Phone At Officer In Valley Stream: Police
Man Runs In, Out Of Traffic, Throws Phone At Officer In Valley Stream: Police A man was arrested after becoming violent with a police officer who allegedly tried to stop him from running in and out of traffic. The incident occurred on Wednesday, April 17 in Valley Stream, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 3:45 p.m. that day, 41-year-old Robert Musmacher was reportedly running around the roadway, weaving in and out of traffic at N Central Avenue and Ethel Street and causing a hazard for himself and those driving in the area. However, when police arrived at the scene, Musmacher refused to leave the road. He allegedly became violent with officers,…
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…
Serial Nassau County Parking Meter Burglar Caught: Police Serial Nassau County Parking Meter Burglar Caught: Police
Serial Nassau County Parking Meter Burglar Caught: Police A man has been arrested in connection to over a dozen thefts across Long Island, police announced. Marvin O Morejon Flores, age 35, was arrested on Wednesday, April 17, according to Nassau County Police. On multiple occasions Morejon Flores, who is from Hempstead, stole from parking meters along Roslyn Road and Jericho Turnpike, an investigation claimed. He reportedly gave police false information; after he was arrested for the alleged larcenies, police found he had warrants out for his arrest for violating probation and criminal possession of a controlled substance. For the thefts, M…
Freeport Man Worked As Dentist Without License, Police Say Freeport Man Worked As Dentist Without License, Police Say
Freeport Man Worked As Dentist Without License, Police Say A Long Island man has been accused of working as a dentist despite not having a license. Nassau County Police say detectives determined Jose L. Rodriguez Delacruz, age 53,  worked out of a second-floor office in Freeport located on West Sunrise Highway. After conducting an investigation, it was discovered he was practicing as an unlicensed dentist and was placed under arrest without incident. Delacruz, a resident of Freeport, was charged with unauthorized practice and was arraigned on Friday, April 19 at First District Court in Hempstead. Detectives request anyone who may h…
Duo Charged After Altercation In East Rockaway Starts With Dog Attacking Officer: Police Duo Charged After Altercation In East Rockaway Starts With Dog Attacking Officer: Police
Duo Charged After Altercation In East Rockaway Starts With Dog Attacking Officer: Police Two men are facing a host of charges after an altercation with police that began when a dog attacked an officer in an overnight incident on Long Island, according to authorities. Officers responded to a disturbance call on Maxwell Street in East Rockaway at around 7 p.m. Friday, April 19. After speaking to Robert Battaglia, age 25, outside of his residence, Nassau County Police said he went back inside the home and failed to secure his pit bull while entering.  The dog ran out of the residence and attacked the responding officer, biting his right leg.  To protect himself, the of…
Worker Killed At Construction Site In Glen Head Worker Killed At Construction Site In Glen Head
Worker Killed At Construction Site In Glen Head A worker was killed in an incident at a construction site on Long Island. The incident happened around 4:15 p.m. Friday, April 19, in Glen Head. A 34-year-old landscaper was working in a tree at the site, cutting a branch with a chainsaw when a nearby powerline electrocuted him, Nassau County Police said. The man succumbed to his injuries at the scene and was pronounced deceased by a Nassau County Police Medic. His identity has not yet been released. A 51-year-old male coworker was injured while attempting to render aid to the victim. He was transported to a local hospital with…
Levittown Woman Drives Drunk With 2 Children, Expired Permit: Police Levittown Woman Drives Drunk With 2 Children, Expired Permit: Police
Levittown Woman Drives Drunk With 2 Children, Expired Permit: Police A woman was arrested on Long Island after police allegedly caught her driving drunk and with an expired learner’s permit with two children in the car. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of Friday, April 19 in Westbury, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 2:15 a.m., 35-year-old Olga Romero-Lopez was driving her black 2011 Toyota RAV4 on School Street near the intersection of Whittier Street when police pulled her over for a traffic infraction. However, police noticed that Romero-Lopez, who is from Levittown, had watery eyes, was unsteady on her feet, and sm…
Gun, Pills, Found During Inwood Traffic Stop: Police Gun, Pills, Found During Inwood Traffic Stop: Police
Gun, Pills, Found During Inwood Traffic Stop: Police A Brooklyn man who allegedly didn’t use his turn signal soon found himself with more serious charges when police said they found a semi-automatic gun and more in his car. The incident occurred in Inwood on Monday, April 15, Nassau County Police announced. It was just before 9:45 p.m. when 29-year-old Raymond Colon was reportedly seen turning onto Bayview Avenue from Doughty Boulevard without using his turn signal. When police pulled him over, they found a loaded black Taurus 9mm semi-automatic handgun in the car alongside a clear, unlabeled pill bottle that contained multiple alprazolam…
Anti-Semitic Graffiti Artist Nabbed In East Meadow, Police Say Anti-Semitic Graffiti Artist Nabbed In East Meadow, Police Say
Anti-Semitic Graffiti Artist Nabbed In East Meadow, Police Say Police on Long Island have arrested the person who they say left offensive graffiti on multiple houses. Sebastian Patino Caceres, age 23, was arrested in East Meadow, the Nassau County Police announced on Tuesday, April 16. Patino Caceres is thought to be behind a series of anti-Semitic graffiti left on fences in front of multiple East Meadow homes as well as on the sidewalk in front of a synagogue located at 1400 Prospect Avenue. Original Story: Know Anything? Police Search For Anti-Semitic Graffiti Artist In East Meadow Now, the 23-year-old East Meadow man is charged with the …
Know Anything? Police Search For Anti-Semitic Graffiti Artist In East Meadow Know Anything? Police Search For Anti-Semitic Graffiti Artist In East Meadow
Know Anything? Police Search For Anti-Semitic Graffiti Artist In East Meadow Police are searching for the person they say is behind anti-Semitic graffiti done at several Long Island homes and more. The suspect last struck in East Meadow on Monday, April 15, Nassau County Police said. Just before 6:30 a.m., officers reported seeing the offensive graffiti drawn on the PVC fencing of a house on Cedar Lane. An investigation led authorities to believe the same person was behind similar anti-Semitic graffiti done on other Cedar Lane home fences as well as on the sidewalk of 1400 Prospect Lane. The suspect fled the scene in an unknown direction. Additional details, in…
Violent Island Park Burglary: Man Tears Out Fridge, Threatens Victim With Crucifix, Police Say Violent Island Park Burglary: Man Tears Out Fridge, Threatens Victim With Crucifix, Police Say
Violent Island Park Burglary: Man Tears Out Fridge, Threatens Victim With Crucifix, Police Say A Long Island man was arrested after police say he broke into a couple’s apartment, punching one victim and causing property damage. It happened on Monday, April 15 in Island Park, according to Nassau County Police. Just before 12:45 a.m. that morning, a 45-year-old woman called the police to report that a man had broken into their apartment and was fighting with the woman’s boyfriend, age 50. The burglar, 39-year-old James Becker, is said to have punched the woman’s boyfriend in the face multiple times, threatened him with a metal crucifix, and tore the refrigerator out of the wall dur…
Freeport Man Caught Stealing Cash From Co-Worker, Leading To Arrest For Other Crimes: Police Freeport Man Caught Stealing Cash From Co-Worker, Leading To Arrest For Other Crimes: Police
Freeport Man Caught Stealing Cash From Co-Worker, Leading To Arrest For Other Crimes: Police Police arrested a Long Island man for a string of crimes after he was caught swiping money from his coworker’s purse. The incident occurred in Wantagh on Monday, April 8, according to Nassau County Police. Just after noon on that day, 21-year-old Jaquore Blaylock had allegedly taken cash from his coworker’s purse, which was inside her desk at the Merrick Jeep Chrysler Dodge, located at 3614 Sunrise Highway, where both worked. When police arrived at the dealership to arrest him, Blaylock fled the scene on foot. He was later nabbed near the intersection of Oakland Avenue and Locust Avenue,…
Holtsville Man Nabbed During Fatal Overdose Investigation, Police Say Holtsville Man Nabbed During Fatal Overdose Investigation, Police Say
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…
Woman Leaves 2 Young Children In Car In Valley Stream: Police Woman Leaves 2 Young Children In Car In Valley Stream: Police
Woman Leaves 2 Young Children In Car In Valley Stream: Police A Queens woman was arrested after she allegedly left her two children, both under the age of 4, in a car in a Long Island parking lot. The incident happened in Valley Stream on Wednesday, April 10, according to Nassau County Police. Just before noon on that day, Sandra McLamb, age 33 of Queens Village, parked in the HomeGoods parking lot, located at 750 West Sunrise Highway. She left her 1-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter behind while she went inside the store, police said. A witness called the authorities after reportedly seeing McLamb’s children crying in the car alone. Once the…
Burlgar At Large Following $8K Syosset Theft Burlgar At Large Following $8K Syosset Theft
Burlgar At Large Following $8K Syosset Theft Police are searching for the person who broke into a local Long Island restaurant and made off with thousands of dollars. It happened in Syosset on Sunday, April 7, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 3:40 a.m. that morning, a burglar forced their way through the back door of Italian-American restaurant Café Testarossa, located at 499 Jericho Turnpike. Once inside, authorities said the thief stole a total of $8,000 cash from the register before fleeing the scene. There are no descriptions of the subject and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone who may have information…
Alleged IHOP Oil Thief Arrested In Oceanside, Police Say Alleged IHOP Oil Thief Arrested In Oceanside, Police Say
Alleged IHOP Oil Thief Arrested In Oceanside, Police Say A Queens man was nabbed for attempting to steal used cooking oil from two Long Island businesses, authorities said. The Oceanside incident occurred on Wednesday, April 10, according to Nassau County Police. It was just before 3:30 a.m. at the IHOP located at 2971 Long Beach Road when authorities allegedly caught 27-year-old Jahquay Rowe attempting to take the restaurant’s cooking oil. Rowe, who is from Flushing, Queens, reportedly had parked a box truck right next to the eatery’s cooking oil containers and was arrested. Nassau County Police said Rowe is also behind a similar crime tha…
Duo Scams Over $30K From Saddle Rock Man: Police Duo Scams Over $30K From Saddle Rock Man: Police
Duo Scams Over $30K From Saddle Rock Man: Police Two men were arrested after they allegedly managed to pull off a scheme that cost a Long Island man tens of thousands of dollars. Rong Chen, age 47, and ZhenSheng Yu, age 46, were arrested on Monday, April 8 for the scheme that occurred months prior, Nassau County Police announced. On Thursday, January 18 at about 1 p.m., an 83-year-old Saddle Rock man received a notification that his computer had been compromised and to call the number on his screen for help. When he called, the alleged scammer claimed to be a Microsoft employee and told the victim that there was additional suspicious a…
Woman Nabbed For $16K Flower Hill Scam: Police Woman Nabbed For $16K Flower Hill Scam: Police
Woman Nabbed For $16K Flower Hill Scam: Police A woman from Brooklyn was arrested after she allegedly attempted to scam a Long Island resident out of tens of thousands of dollars. The Flower Hill scheme began on Friday, April 5, according to Nassau County Police. At about 10 a.m. that morning, a 51-year-old woman received a notification that her computer had been locked. The notification provided a phone number to call to fix the alleged issue. When she called, the representative told her she needed to pay $16,000 to remedy the suspicious activity that was found on the victim’s computer. Police said the victim withdrew the money a…
23-Year-Old Draws Knife, Threatens Man On Long Island: Police 23-Year-Old Draws Knife, Threatens Man On Long Island: Police
Hewlett 23-Year-Old Threatens Man In Island Park: Police Police have arrested a young Long Island man after he allegedly got into a fight and threatened another person’s life. It happened on Thursday, April 4 in Island Park, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 12:30 a.m. that morning, 23-year-old Danny Susi reportedly got into an argument with a 53-year-old man at a home in Island Park. The argument escalated, with Susi pulling out a knife and threatening the victim. He then fled the scene, intentionally damaging the home’s door on his way. Officers found Susi, who is from Hewlett, nearby and he was placed under arrest befor…
ID Released For Woman Killed After House Fire Breaks Out In Wantagh ID Released For Woman Killed After House Fire Breaks Out In Wantagh
Wantagh Woman Killed In House Fire ID'd The identity has been released of a woman who died after a Long Island house fire. The blaze broke out just before 8 p.m. Saturday, April 6 in Wantagh. Upon arrival at the home on Stanford Court, responders observed a working house fire.  The woman, now identified as Wendy Bonilla, age 69, of Wantagh. removed from her residence and transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 9:12 p.m. by hospital staff.  Original report: Fatal House Fire Breaks Out In Wantagh Firefighters from the following departments responded and put out the blaze: Wantagh Fire…
Woman Killed After House Fire Breaks Out In Wantagh Woman Killed After House Fire Breaks Out In Wantagh
Fatal House Fire Breaks Out In Wantagh A woman died after an overnight Long Island house fire. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For Woman Killed After House Fire Breaks Out In Wantagh The blaze broke out just before 8 p.m. Saturday, April 6 in Wantagh. Upon arrival at the home on Stanford Court, responders observed a working house fire.  The woman was removed from the residence and transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 9:12 p.m. by hospital staff. Her identity and age have not yet been released. Firefighters from the following departments responded and put out the blaze:…
$30K Gambling Scam: Man Nabbed For Scheme In Mineola $30K Gambling Scam: Man Nabbed For Scheme In Mineola
$30K Gambling Scam: Man Nabbed For Scheme In Mineola A Brooklyn man was caught and arrested for attempting to scam a Long Island woman out of tens of thousands of dollars, police said. It happened on Monday, April 1 in Mineola, according to Nassau County Police. On that day, a 57-year-old woman was contacted by the alleged scammer, who claimed to be a Microsoft employee. He told the victim that she had a $30,000 gambling charge on her account. Then, a short time later, another man called the victim, this time claiming to be from Chase Fraud Prevention. Police said that the second caller persuaded the woman to take out the $30,000 in cas…
Attempted Kidnapping: Man Grabs Woman In Rockville Centre, Police Say Attempted Kidnapping: Man Grabs Woman In Rockville Centre, Police Say
Attempted Kidnapping: Man Grabs Woman In Rockville Centre, Police Say Police arrested a man on Long Island after he allegedly hid in a garbage can and tried to kidnap a woman outside of her place of work. It happened in Rockville Centre on Wednesday, April 3, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 6 a.m. that day, 56-year-old Isaac Diaz Tollinchi was hiding in a garbage pail while his victim, a 48-year-old woman, walked towards her place of employment. As she walked by, police said Tollinchi grabbed the woman and tried to forcibly walk her to his car. The woman was able to break free. She ran away and contacted the authorities while Tollinc…
Missing Teen Found Months After Long Island Disappearance Missing Teen Found Months After Long Island Disappearance
Teen Found Months After Going Missing In Hempstead A 15-year-old girl who was seen on Long Island before going missing for months has been found, authorities said. On Thursday, April 4, nearly seven months after news of Merelyn Acosta’s disappearance, Nassau County Police announced that she had been located. Original Story: Alert Issued For Missing Teen Last Seen In Hempstead Fifteen-year-old Acosta had last been seen in Hempstead on the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 19. At that time, she was walking southbound on Hewlett Street. Police did not provide additional information, including where Acosta was found or her current condit…
Second Suspect In Violent New Cassel Robbery Nabbed, Police Say Second Suspect In Violent New Cassel Robbery Nabbed, Police Say
Second Suspect In Violent New Cassel Robbery Nabbed, Police Say A Long Island man who was at large after a violent robbery has been apprehended, according to police. Twenty-year-old Luis Mario Matute of New Cassel was arrested on Sunday, March 31, according to Nassau County Police. Matute was one of two New Cassel men who had allegedly been involved in a violent robbery that occurred over a week before, on Saturday, March 23. Original Story: 1 Suspect Apprehended, Another At Large After Violent New Cassel Robbery At approximately 10:15 p.m. that day, a 29-year-old driving his four-door Hyundai was cut off by a red Mitsubishi SUV at the inter…
20-Year-Old Sleeping In Car Assaults Officers In New Hyde Park, Police Say 20-Year-Old Sleeping In Car Assaults Officers In New Hyde Park, Police Say
20-Year-Old Sleeping In Car Assaults Officers In New Hyde Park, Police Say A young Queens man was arrested after he allegedly assaulted the police officers who found him sleeping in a car. It happened on the morning of Monday, April 1 in New Hyde Park, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 5:40 a.m. that day, 20-year-old Raul Veingolea was reportedly sleeping in a gold Toyota sedan in the lot of an auto body shop at 2044 Jericho Turnpike. Officers who found him said he refused to comply with verbal commands and tried to flee the scene, injuring the officers by being violent and combative. Both Venigolea and the injured officer were taken to a l…
Serial Drug Store Burglars Nabbed In Freeport: Police Serial Drug Store Burglars Nabbed In Freeport: Police
Serial Drug Store Burglars Nabbed In Freeport: Police A pair of men from New York City were arrested in connection to a slew of drug store burglaries across Long Island, police said. Nassau County Police officers said that the two men — 22-year-old Kyle Morgan and 19-year-old Tyrone Owens, Jr — were arrested during a traffic stop in Freeport on the night of Thursday, March 28. At about 9 p.m. that night, the two had previously been spotted at the Walgreens in North Bellmore, located at 703 Newbridge Road. After going inside the store, Morgan (who is from the Bronx) allegedly walked into an “Employees Only” section, where he grabbed various…
Woman Downs Utility Pole In Alleged Oceanside DWI Crash Woman Downs Utility Pole In Alleged Oceanside DWI Crash
Woman Downs Utility Pole In Alleged Oceanside DWI Crash A Long Island woman has been arrested after she allegedly drove drunk, crashing into a utility pole and downing wires, police said. It happened in Oceanside just after 10 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, according to Nassau County Police. Thirty-one-year-old Danielle Drexler of Island Park was allegedly driving drunk near the intersection of Brower Avenue and Moreland Avenue when her 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche struck a pole. Police said the crash caused a hazardous situation, as multiple wires were downed. Drexler was arrested and taken to a local hospital with injuries. She is charged wit…
Seen Him? Man Uses Fake Docs To Buy Luxury Car In East Meadow Seen Him? Man Uses Fake Docs To Buy Luxury Car In East Meadow
Seen Him? Man Uses Fake Docs To Buy Luxury Car In East Meadow Authorities are searching for a man who they say bought a Mercedez-Bens car at a Long Island dealership using faked documents. The incident originally occurred in December 2023, in East Meadow, Nassau County Police announced on Wednesday, March 27. At approximately 8:10 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28, the suspect walked into the CarMax, located at 2000 Hempstead Turnpike. He allegedly produced fake documents to buy a 2017 Mercedez-Bens car and left. Nassau Police described the man as 6 feet tall with a thin build. They estimated he is between 25 and 30 years old. At the time of the alleged …