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LI MS-13 Member Admits To Two Murders, Attempted Murder, Drug Conspiracy
An MS-13 street gang member on Long Island will face life in prison after admitting to his role in two murders, and attempted murder to further a drug conspiracy, federal prosecutors announced.
Brentwood resident Jonathan Hernandez, age 24, a member of the Sailors Locos Salvatruchas Westside (Sailors) clique of La Mara Salvatrucha, also known as the MS-13, pleaded guilty to racketeering charges.
Specifically, US Attorney Breon Peace said that Hernandez admitted to his participation in the Jan. 28, 2016 murder of Michael Johnson, the April 29, 2016 murder of Oscar Acosta, and attempted …
Woman Killed, Eight Injured In Long Island Crash Involving Impaired Driver, Police Say
Updated report: Second Person Dies From Injuries From Long Island Crash Involving Impaired Driver, Police Say
One person was killed and eight others were injured in an overnight Long Island crash involving an impaired driver, according to police.
It happened around 9:40 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2 in Brentwood.
That's when Christian Lopez, age 27, of Brentwood, was driving a 2014 Acura TL eastbound on Second Avenue, just west of Hilltop Drive, when his vehicle struck the rear of an eastbound 2004 Toyota Camry, Suffolk County Police said.
The impact pushed the Toyo…
Woman Accused Of Stabbing Acquaintance To Death On Long Island
A Long Island woman has been arrested and charged with manslaughter for allegedly stabbing a man to death.
The incident took place around 2 a.m., Thursday, June 10, in Brentwood, said the Suffolk County Police.
According to police, a 911 caller reported a man was stabbed in an apartment on Second Avenue. When police arrived on the scene they located Antonio Rice, 56, of Brentwood, with stab wounds.
He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Charlene Blackshear, age 50, who is homeless, was arrested a short distance away, police said.
Blackshear is being held ove…
