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Missing: Farmingdale Teen May Need Medical Attention, Police Say Missing: Farmingdale Teen May Need Medical Attention, Police Say
Missing: Farmingdale Teen May Need Medical Attention, Police Say Officials have released an alert for a missing Long Island teen who may need medical attention. Maurice Hannah, a 13-year-old autistic child from Farmingdale, was last seen at 11 p.m. on Sunday, April 16, according to the alert released by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. Hannah may be in need of medical attention, according to the alert, and was on Secatogue Avenue when he disappeared. Hannah is described as a Black male, standing five feet tall and about 100 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. The boy was last seen wearing black jeans, a black sweatshir…

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Alert Issued For Missing Vulnerable Adult From Hempstead Alert Issued For Missing Vulnerable Adult From Hempstead
Alert Issued For Missing Vulnerable Adult From Hempstead Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing vulnerable adult from Long Island. Trenace Hagans, age 67, was last seen at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13 in the town of Hempstead, on Holly Avenue, according to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. Hagans suffers from dementia and may be in need of medical attention, officials said. She is described as a Black woman standing 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 145 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black jacket. Authorities said Hagans may attempt to travel to Westbury by train …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Woman With Dementia Reported Missing On Long Island Woman With Dementia Reported Missing On Long Island
Woman With Dementia Reported Missing On Long Island Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing vulnerable adult from Long Island. Varene Brisard, age 74, was last seen at around 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6 in the hamlet of Baywood, on Nugent Avenue, according to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. Brisard has dementia and may be in need of medical attention, officials said. She is described as a Black woman standing 5 feet tall and weighing 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.  She was last seen wearing a long dark brown trench coat, dark blue hat, and black boots. She may be carrying …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Alert Issued For Missing Vulnerable Adult From Long Island Alert Issued For Missing Vulnerable Adult From Long Island
Alert Issued For Missing Vulnerable Adult From Long Island Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing vulnerable adult from Long Island. Kyle Cyriax, age 28, was last seen at around 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 in the hamlet of Brentwood, on Crooked Hill Road, according to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. Cyriax has schizophrenia and is believed to be suicidal. He may be in need of medical attention, officials said. He is described as a white man standing 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 170 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black sweatpants, and a bla…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Registered Sex Offender Busted With Child Porn On Long Island, Police Sa Registered Sex Offender Busted With Child Porn On Long Island, Police Sa
Registered Sex Offender Busted With Child Porn On Long Island, Police Sa A registered sex offender on Long Island is facing new charges after being busted with child pornography during a routine check by probation officers, police said. In Suffolk County, Mastic Beach resident Keith Schoelermann, age 29, a Level 2 sex offender, was arrested on Thursday, May 19 at his home after being busted during a search of his cellphone. According to police, probation officers located an unregistered cellphone during the routine check, which contained child pornography, violating his probation. Probation officers and Suffolk County Police Computer Crimes Unit detectives, al…

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by Zak Failla
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Registered Long Island Sex Offender Charged For Failing To Report Move Registered Long Island Sex Offender Charged For Failing To Report Move
Registered Long Island Sex Offender Charged For Failing To Report Move A registered sex offender is facing new charges after failing to report an address change, police in Southold said.' On Thursday, Nov. 12, Brian Tillis, 49, surrendered himself to the Southold Police Department after failing to report a move from Fisher’s Island to Groton, Connecticut, earlier this year. Police said that Tillis was charged with failing to register an address change as a convicted sex offender, also known as Megan's Law. As a registered Sex Offender, Tillis is obligated to notify law enforcement within 10 days of changing his address, which he failed to do. According to po…

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Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Minor Reports Move On Long Island Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Minor Reports Move On Long Island
Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Minor Reports Move On Long Island A registered sex offender who was convicted of raping a minor has reported a move out of jail to a Long Island home. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Long Island residents regarding the residency of 26-year-old Patrick Craine, who has moved from the Suffolk County Correctional Facility to a residence on Clinton Avenue in East Patchogue. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Craine as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Crain…

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by Zak Failla
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Here's How You Can Check Sex Offenders In Area Before Trick Or Treating Here's How You Can Check Sex Offenders In Area Before Trick Or Treating
Here's How You Can Check Sex Offenders In Area Before Trick Or Treating Parents in New York can make use of an online tool to ensure that neighborhoods are safe before their kids head out to trick-or-treat on Halloween on Friday, Oct. 31. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services allows area residents to search by city, by neighborhoods, or even by individual streets to check out a list of registered sex offenders where their kids may be trick-or-treating. New York State’s Sex Offender Registry was created by the state’s Sex Offender Registration Act. It is intended to provide the public with information on the status and location of sex offender…

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by Zak Failla
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Missing 32-Year-Old New Cassel Man Found Missing 32-Year-Old New Cassel Man Found
Missing 32-Year-Old New Cassel Man Found Update: A 32-year-old man who went missing on Long Island has been found. New Cassel resident Mohammed Saleem, who was last seen visiting his parents on Elderberry Lane at approximately 6 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, was located later in the day Thursday, Nassau County Police said. Original report: The Nassau County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing vulnerable missing adult. New Cassel resident Mohammed Saleem, 32, who is mute and deaf, was last seen visiting his parents on Elderberry Lane at approximately 6 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8. Saleem was last…

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by Zak Failla
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NY Sex Offenders Don't Have To Disclose Facebook Accounts To Law Enforcement, Court Says NY Sex Offenders Don't Have To Disclose Facebook Accounts To Law Enforcement, Court Says
NY Sex Offenders Don't Have To Disclose Facebook Accounts To Law Enforcement, Court Says People convicted of sexual offenses in New York will not have to disclose their status and will be permitted to use their Facebook accounts provided they don’t use a false name. The New York State Supreme Court unanimously made the ruling on Thursday, June 27, after a man from Ticonderoga was charged for failing to disclose to state officials that he used the social media website. His case has since been dismissed. The question arose regarding Arthur Ellis, Jr., who was convicted of a sexual offense in 2011 in Essex County and was obligated to disclose that he had a Facebook account when he…

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'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Forcible Rape Reports Move To Valley Stream 'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Forcible Rape Reports Move To Valley Stream
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Forcible Rape Reports Move To Valley Stream A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of rape in 2007 has reported a move from jail into Nassau County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Long Island residents regarding the residency of 33-year-old Timothy Dixon, who has reported a move from the Fishkill Correctional Facility in Beacon to a residence on Carstairs Road in Valley Stream. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Dixon as a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety.” He has also been designat…

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Registered Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Two Minors Reports Move Into West Brentwood Registered Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Two Minors Reports Move Into West Brentwood
Registered Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Two Minors Reports Move Into West Brentwood A registered sex offender convicted of sexually abusing a 5 and 7-year-old girl has reported a move in Suffolk County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to residents in Suffolk regarding the residency of 62-year-old Joseph Desapio, who has reported a move from Sherman Street in Brentwood to Crooked Hill Road in West Brentwood. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Desapio as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Desapio had sexual…

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by Zak Failla
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'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Possessing Child Porn Reports Move In Bay Shore 'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Possessing Child Porn Reports Move In Bay Shore
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Possessing Child Porn Reports Move In Bay Shore A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of possessing child porn has reported a move into Suffolk County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to residents in Suffolk regarding the residency of 44-year-old Darren Stein, who has moved from an unknown residence to Manatuck Boulevard in Bay Shore. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Stein as a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and a possible threat to public safety.” He has also been designated as a sexually violent sex offender. According…

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Registered Sex Offender Convicted Of Sodomy, Incest With 5-Year-Old Reports Move In Shirley Registered Sex Offender Convicted Of Sodomy, Incest With 5-Year-Old Reports Move In Shirley
Registered Sex Offender Convicted Of Sodomy, Incest With 5-Year-Old Reports Move In Shirley A registered sex offender convicted of sodomizing a 5-year-old girl has reported a move on Long Island. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to residents in Suffolk County regarding the residency of 55-year-old Randy Wilens, who has reported a move from Glen Drive to Auborn Avenue in Shirley. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Wilens as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Wilens had deviate sexual intercourse and sexual contact …

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Level 3 Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Minor Reports Move From Jail To Middle Island Level 3 Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Minor Reports Move From Jail To Middle Island
Level 3 Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Minor Reports Move From Jail To Middle Island A registered sex offender convicted of sexually abusing a minor under the age of 17 has reported a move on Long Island. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to residents in Suffolk County regarding the residency of 48-year-old Michael Scott, who has reported a move from the Fishkill Correctional Facility in Beacon to Koren Lane in Middle Island. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Scott a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety.”  According to the Division of Cr…

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by Zak Failla
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Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Teen Girl Reports Move In Valley Stream Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Teen Girl Reports Move In Valley Stream
Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Teen Girl Reports Move In Valley Stream A registered sex offender who was convicted of raping a teenage girl has reported a move in Nassau County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to residents in Nassau regarding the residency of 33-year-old Daniel McMenamin, who has reported a move to Highland Road in Valley Stream. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned McMenamin as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, McMenamin had deviate sexual intercourse and sexual contact with …

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by Zak Failla
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'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Raping 7-Year-Old Reports Move To Medford 'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Raping 7-Year-Old Reports Move To Medford
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Raping 7-Year-Old Reports Move To Medford A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of raping a 7-year-old girl has reported a move in Suffolk County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to residents in Suffolk regarding the residency of 52-year-old Gary Heller, who has moved to a residence on Barbara Lane in Medford. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Heller as a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety.” He has also been designated as a sexually violent sex offender. According to the Division of …

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by Zak Failla
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'Sexually Violent Offender' Convicted Of Abusing Teen Girl Reports Move In Suffolk County 'Sexually Violent Offender' Convicted Of Abusing Teen Girl Reports Move In Suffolk County
'Sexually Violent Offender' Convicted Of Abusing Teen Girl Reports Move In Suffolk County A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of having "deviate sexual intercourse" with a teenage girl has reported a move in Suffolk County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to residents in Suffolk regarding the residency of 53-year-old Thomas White, who has moved from Pleasantville Court to Great Neck Road in Copiague. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned White as a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety.” He has also been designated as a sexually violent…

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by Zak Failla
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'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Abusing Child Reports Move Into Amityville 'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Abusing Child Reports Move Into Amityville
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Abusing Child Reports Move Into Amityville A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of sexually abusing a minor has reported an address change on Long Island. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Suffolk County residents regarding the residency of 64-year-old Martie Starks, who has moved to a residence on Great Neck Road in Amityville. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Starks as a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety.” He has also been designated as a sexually violent sex offender. According…

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by Zak Failla
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'Predicate' Sexual Offender Convicted Of Abusing Girl, 9, Reports Move From Jail To Hempstead 'Predicate' Sexual Offender Convicted Of Abusing Girl, 9, Reports Move From Jail To Hempstead
'Predicate' Sexual Offender Convicted Of Abusing Girl, 9, Reports Move From Jail To Hempstead A registered "predicate" sex offender convicted of sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl has reported a move in Nassau County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Nassau residents regarding the residency of 52-year-old David Lewis, who had been in Nassau County Correctional Center and reported a move to Keopel Place in Hempstead. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Lewis as a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety.” He has also been designated as a predicate sex off…

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Sexual Offender Convicted Of Forcibly Touching Teen Reports Move In Nassau County Sexual Offender Convicted Of Forcibly Touching Teen Reports Move In Nassau County
Sexual Offender Convicted Of Forcibly Touching Teen Reports Move In Nassau County A registered sex offender who was convicted of forcibly touching a teenage girl has reported a move in Nassau County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Nassau residents regarding the residency of 65-year-old Garay Damasco, who has moved to an address on Johnson Place to Rosedale Avenue in Freeport. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Damasco as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Damasco had sexual contact with his 15-year-…

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by Zak Failla
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Registered Sex Offender From Coram Arrested For Child Pornography Registered Sex Offender From Coram Arrested For Child Pornography
Registered Sex Offender From Coram Arrested For Child Pornography A registered sex offender in Coram is facing child pornography charges, police said. David Korzeniowski, 62, was arrested last week at his Homestead Drive home after he was allegedly busted by police while in possession of child porn. He was charged with two felony counts of possessing a sexual performance by a child and promoting a sexual performance by a child. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Korzeniowski as a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety.” He was convicted of similar charges in 2…

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by Zak Failla