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'He Was A Beacon Of Light': Support For Long Island Father Swells After His Unexpected Death
Hundreds of people have gathered to honor the life of a beloved Long Island husband, father, and friend after his untimely death.
Joshua J. Lauckhardt, age 47, a resident of Ridge, died unexpectedly, his friend announced via GoFundMe on Wednesday, April 3.
A father of two daughters — one aged 17 and another nearing age — as well as a friend, son, husband, brother, uncle, and cousin, Joshua’s sudden passing was devastating to those who knew him, wrote William Feehan.
“He was a beacon of light in our lives,” Feehan wrote in the description of the GoFundMe he set up for Joshua’s family. …
New Update: Missing 29-Year-Old Long Island Woman Found
Update:
A Long Island woman who went gone missing has been found.
Suffolk County Police have issued a Silver Alert for Amanda Ardle, age 29, of Ridge, who was last seen leaving her home on Thursday, March 21 at approximately 7:15 p.m.
Late Friday afternoon, March 22, police announced that she "has been located, unharmed."
Original report:
A Long Island woman has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her.
Suffolk County Police have issued a Silver Alert for Amanda Ardle, age 29, of Ridge, who was last seen leaving her home on Thursday, March 21 a…
Duo Set Fire To Pseg Substations So They Could Burglarize Long Island Businesses, DA Says
Two men accused in nearly a dozen commercial burglaries on Long Island tried distracting police by setting fires at electrical substations, prosecutors allege.
Frank Costa, age 54, of Port Jefferson Station, and Jon Pucci, age 29, of Middle Island, were arraigned on arson and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Feb. 27
According to prosecutors, the men broke into nine Suffolk County businesses – including six convenience stores, a laundry mat, and a deli – between December 2023 and February 2024.
Earlier Report: Duo Nabbed For String Of Long Island Business Burglarie…
Duo Nabbed For String Of Long Island Business Burglaries
Two suspects have been arrested in connection to nearly a dozen Long Island business burglaries and an attempted burglary.
Following an investigation by Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives, Frank Costa, age 54, of Port Jefferson, and Jon Pucci, age 29, of Middle Island, were apprehended in Centereach for allegedly committing the following burglaries during which cash and cigarettes were stolen:
Shell, located at 1511 Middle Country Road in Ridge, on Friday, Feb. 9
Kings Park Auto Care, located at 189 Main Street in Kings Park, on Tu…
New Update: Long Island 15-Year-Old Who Went Missing Twice In Week Found
Update:
A Long Island teenager who was reported missing twice in a week has been found.
Shyma Dahoui, age 15, left a relative’s home in Shoreham, located on Vee Jay Drive, at around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, according to Suffolk County Police.
On Sunday, June 4, police announced that Dahoui had been located and was unharmed.
Original story:
Police are asking for help in locating a Long Island teenager who has gone missing for the second time in a week.
Shyma Dahoui, age 15, left a relative’s home in Shoreham, located on Vee Jay Drive, at around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, according…
New Update: 15-Year-Old Long Island Girl Missing For Several Days Found
Update:
A 15-year-old Long Island girl who was missing for several days has been found.
Shyma Dahoui, age 15, had last been seen at around 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, outside her home in the hamlet of Ridge, located on Valley Forge Court, according to Suffolk County Police.
On Saturday, May 27, police announced that the teen was located and was unharmed.
Original story:
Police are seeking tips after a 15-year-old Long Island girl was reported missing.
Shyma Dahoui, age 15, was last seen at around 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, outside her home in the hamlet of Ridge, located on Valley Forge Co…
20-Something Trio Arrested, Vehicles Seized During Illegal Car Meet-Up On Long Island
Three men were arrested and their vehicles were seized after police say they participated in an illegal car meet-up on Long Island.
Following an investigation, it was determined an illegal car meet-up was occurring in Yaphank at 53 Zorn Blvd. at approximately 11:40 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, Suffolk County Police said.
During the event, officers arrested the following:
Zachary Donahue, age 23, of Sayville, who was driving a 2006 Ford Mustang and was charged with reckless endangerment, reckless driving, and two counts of unlawful speed contest.
Brandon Buchanan, age 25,…
LI Man Begs For Beloved Dog To Be Returned Following Devastating Fire
A Long Island man is begging for his fiancé's dog to be returned after a devasting fire left her fighting for her life.
The fire broke out around 5:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 20, at a home on Manhasset Trail in Ridge, said the Suffolk County Police.
During the fire, one of the residents, Patricia Slawinski, suffered burns to 40 percent of her body and remains in intensive care fighting for her life, said Lin Richburg.
Two cats were able to escape, and one perished. The dog, a Labradane named Jasmine, disappeared and hasn't been seen since the fire.
Richburg, who bought the …
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power On Long Island
Utility crews on Long Island have been working around the clock to make repairs following Tropical Depression Ida, though thousands remain without power more than 24 hours after it hit the region.
More than 900 line workers, tree trimmers, surveyors, and other utility personnel worked through the night and morning, though they were still repairing 226 active outages, which were impacting 3,504 of PSEG's near 1.1 million customers on Long Island.
According to PSEG, the hardest-hit areas include Northport, Ridge, Lloyd Harbor, and Huntington.
In Suffolk, 2,592 of PSEG Long Island’s cus…
LI Woman Indicted For DWI, Leaving Scene of Crashes While Driving Children Home From Camp
A woman has been indicted for allegedly being intoxicated with a blood-alcohol content of more than three times the legal limit while driving a group of campers, and leaving the scene of two crashes on Long Island.
The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office reported on Tuesday, Aug. 3, that Diane Juergens, age 61, of Ridge, has been indicted on:
Multiple counts of driving while intoxicated,
20 counts of aggravated driving while intoxicated (Leandra's Law),
10 counts of endangering the welfare of a child,
Two counts of leaving the scene of an accident with property damag…
Long Island Man Charged After Fatal Crash
A man has been arrested after a motor vehicle crash killed a man on Long Island, police said.
Donald Artis, 56, of Ridge, was driving a 2000 Pontiac in Holtsville southbound on North Ocean Avenue at Fox Ridge Drive when his vehicle was struck from behind by a 2004 Ford pickup on Thursday, June 18 at about 10 a.m., Suffolk County Police said.
The Ford pickup was driven by Craig Smith, according to police.
Artis lost control of his vehicle and struck a tree.
Artis was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he died from his injuries.
Smith, 46, of Holbrook, was char…
ID Released For Man Killed After Being Struck By Car On Long Island Roadway
The identity has been released for a man who was struck and killed by a driver on a busy Long Island roadway, police said.
Ridge resident Michael Leithe, 34, was driving a 2012 Kia Sorento westbound on Route 25, east of William Floyd Parkway in Ridge, when the vehicle struck the pedestrian in the roadway at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, Suffolk County Police said.
The victim, now identified as James Kearns, 46, of Ridge, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Leithe, 34, was not injured. No charges have…
Long Island Woman, 27, Seriously Injured After Car Slams Into Tree
A 27-year-old Long Island woman was seriously injured after her car overturned after crashing into a tree, police say.
The incident happened around 7:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 in Ridge, Suffolk County Police said.
The woman, Leeann Stadier, of Miller Place, was driving a 2016 Toyota sedan northbound on Smith Road, near Medford Road, when the vehicle veered off the roadway, struck a tree and overturned, police said.
Members of Ridge Heavy Rescue along with Suffolk County Police Emergency Service Section officers worked to extricate Stadier from the vehicle.
Stadier was transported to S…
Woman Seriously Injured In Three-Vehicle Crash At Busy Long Island Intersection
A 26-year-old woman was seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash.
It happened on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at approximately 1:30 p.m. in Stony Brook.
The woman, Mariana Debbe, of Miller Place, was driving a 2003 Honda Civic westbound on Route 347 when she attempted to make a left-hand turn onto southbound Nicolls Road, Suffolk County Police said.
The Honda was struck by a 2005 Mercury Mountaineer being driven northbound on Nicolls Road by Deanna Lee Hermida, 23, of Ridge.
The Honda then struck a 2015 Toyota being driven by Jose Salas, 63, of Brentwood, that was he…
