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Psychologist Sexually Abused Numerous Teens At NY Juvenile Lockup For Years, Police Say Psychologist Sexually Abused Numerous Teens At NY Juvenile Lockup For Years, Police Say
Psychologist Sexually Abused Numerous Teens At NY Juvenile Lockup For Years, Police Say A state psychologist is accused of sexually abusing numerous underage victims at a New York State juvenile detention center going back years. Maya Hayes, of Albany, was arrested Friday, April 12, following a New York State Police investigation into allegations of abuse at Columbia County’s Brookwood Secure Center, located in the town of Claverack. According to police, the 62-year-old sexually assaulted numerous victims at the facility over several years while employed as a clinician. No other details about the alleged abuse were made public.  Hayes' arrest followed a grand jury indic…
Middle Island Man Accused Of Exchanging Child Sexual Abuse Material On Internet Middle Island Man Accused Of Exchanging Child Sexual Abuse Material On Internet
Middle Island Man Accused Of Exchanging Child Sexual Abuse Material On Internet A Long Island man has been accused of exchanging child sexual abuse material through the internet. Following an investigation, authorities executed a search warrant at a home in Middle Island on Thursday, March 28. Suffolk County Police detectives arrested Brian Kazmierowski, age 35, of Middle Island, at 6:15 p.m. Friday, April 5, for exchanging material using a peer-to-peer file-sharing system. Kazmierowski was charged with: Possessing a sexual performance by a child, a Class E felony, Promoting the sexual performance by a child, a Class D felony.  He was held overni…
Underage Waiters Were Sexually Abused At Franklin Square Wedding Venue, Lawsuit Says Underage Waiters Were Sexually Abused At Franklin Square Wedding Venue, Lawsuit Says
Underage Waiters Sexually Abused In Franklin Square: Lawsuit Three underage former employees are suing a Long Island wedding venue, alleging they suffered “egregious” sexual abuse and, later, retaliation when they came forward. A lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of New York on Saturday, March 30, accuses Sand Castle Caterers in Franklin Square of turning a blind eye to abuse and harassment allegedly suffered at the hands of manager Enrique Sanchez. The victims, who were 15 years old at the time, worked at Sand Castle as waiters from the summer of 2022 to August 2023. According to the complaint, Sanchez regularly kissed the teens, grabbed their…
Long Island Father Who Subjected 5-Year-Old Daughter To 'Unthinkable' Sexual Abuse Sentenced Long Island Father Who Subjected 5-Year-Old Daughter To 'Unthinkable' Sexual Abuse Sentenced
Long Island Father Who Subjected 5-Year-Old Daughter To 'Unthinkable' Sexual Abuse Sentenced A Long Island father will spend years behind bars for sexually abusing his 5-year-old daughter. The 45-year-old Brentwood man, who prosecutors are not naming in order to protect the victim’s identity, was sentenced to 16 years in prison in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, March 14. Prosecutors said the abuse happened in July 2021 while the man was alone with his daughter at his apartment. The child’s mother, who was estranged from the man, asked a relative to check on the girl after speaking to him on the phone and believing he was drinking alcohol.  When the relative arrived, they …
Nurse Sexually Abuses 19-Year-Old At West Hempstead Medical Office: Police Nurse Sexually Abuses 19-Year-Old At West Hempstead Medical Office: Police
Nurse Sexually Abuses 19-Year-Old At West Hempstead Medical Office: Police A Long Island nurse practitioner has been arrested after he inappropriately touched a young patient multiple times, police said. East Meadow man Paul Igbide, age 52, was arrested on Thursday, March 14, according to Nassau County Police. The alleged abuse began in November 2023 at West Hempstead Medical, located at 354 Hempstead Avenue, where Igbide worked as a nurse. On multiple occasions since then, Igbide had inappropriate contact with a 19-year-old patient. She eventually told a family member, who reported the nurse to the authorities. Igbide is charged with sexual abuse and two co…
Daycare Owner's Husband Sexually Abused 10-Year-Old At Long Island Facility, Police Say Daycare Owner's Husband Sexually Abused 10-Year-Old At Long Island Facility, Police Say
Daycare Owner's Husband Sexually Abused 10-Year-Old At Long Island Facility, Police Say An employee at a Long Island home daycare is accused of sexually abusing a child under his care. Reynaldo Estrada, age 62, was arrested Wednesday, March 13, at his Brentwood residence on Vanderbilt Avenue. Suffolk County Police said Estrada – an employee and the husband of the owner of Little Lamb ABC Daycare – sexually abused a 10-year-old girl at the facility in August and September 2020. The child, now 13 years old, came forward after the man abused her again in early March, police said. Estrada was taken into custody at his Brentwood home on Wednesday afternoon. He is charged with thr…
Woman Faces Sexual Abuse Charge After Long Island Massage Parlor Raid Woman Faces Sexual Abuse Charge After Long Island Massage Parlor Raid
Woman Faces Sexual Abuse Charge After Long Island Massage Parlor Raid A woman is facing multiple charges, including sexual abuse, after a police raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers led an investigation into Nature Therapy in Commack, located at 160 Commack Road, starting at around 3:15 p.m. Thursday, March 7. During the detail, Zhuo Wang, age 55, of Flushing, Queens, was charged with uunauthorized practice of a profession and third-degree sexual abuse. The Town of Huntington issued multiple violations to the business. Wang was issued a Desk …
Ex-Worker At Long Island Facility Raped Teen Resident While Under Investigation, DA Says Ex-Worker At Long Island Facility Raped Teen Resident While Under Investigation, DA Says
Ex-Worker At Long Island Facility Raped Teen Resident While Under Investigation, DA Says New details have been released in the case of a former children’s group home employee on Long Island accused of repeatedly raping a 13-year-old resident. Hayden Daley, age 28, of Deer Park, was indicted on multiple counts of rape and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Monday, Feb. 26. Prosecutors said Daley began a sexual relationship with the girl in May 2023 while working as a child support specialist at WellLife Network in Dix Hills, a residential facility for children operated by the New York State Office of Mental Health. Earlier Report: Ex-Employee At Long Island Facil…
Long Island Man Sexually Abused 10-Year-Old Stepdaughter Who Texted 911 For Help, Jury Finds Long Island Man Sexually Abused 10-Year-Old Stepdaughter Who Texted 911 For Help, Jury Finds
Long Island Man Sexually Abused 10-Year-Old Stepdaughter Who Texted 911 For Help, Jury Finds A Long Island man could spend decades in prison for sexually abusing his underage stepdaughter. The 45-year-old Bay Shore man, who prosecutors are not naming to protect the child’s identity, was found guilty of multiple sex crimes by a Suffolk County jury on Thursday, Feb. 22. Prosecutors said the man abused the girl on three different occasions between August and October 2021 while her mother was at work. At the time, she was 10 and 11 years old. The abuse ended when the girl sent a text message to 911 reporting that her stepfather was trying to have sex with her, and that he had sexually…
Campground Kidnapping: Man Admits Abducting, Sexually Assaulting 9-Year-Old NY Girl Campground Kidnapping: Man Admits Abducting, Sexually Assaulting 9-Year-Old NY Girl
Campground Kidnapping: Man Admits Abducting, Sexually Assaulting 9-Year-Old NY Girl The man accused of kidnapping a 9-year-old girl from a New York state park and later sexually abusing her has formally confessed. Craig Ross Jr., age 47, pleaded guilty to kidnapping with intent to collect ransom and predatory sexual assault against a child as part of a plea deal in Saratoga County Court on Wednesday, Feb. 21. New York State Police said Ross abducted the child as she rode her bicycle in Moreau Lake State Park on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. Earlier Report: New Update: Kidnapping Suspect Craig Ross Jr. Probed In Milton Murders Of 2 Women, Report Says Her mother called…
Long Island Man Sentenced For Repeated Sexual Abuse Of His Daughter Long Island Man Sentenced For Repeated Sexual Abuse Of His Daughter
Long Island Man Sentenced For Repeated Sexual Abuse Of His Daughter A Long Island man will spend nearly two decades in prison for repeatedly sexually abusing his young daughter. The 42-year-old Huntington Station resident, whose name has not been released to protect the identity of the child victim. was sentenced to 18 years in prison followed by 18 years of post-release supervision, after pleading guilty to five separate charges, three of which are felonies, for repeatedly sexually abusing his daughter over three years. According to court documents and the defendant’s admissions during his guilty plea allocation, the defendant began sex…
Trump Defamation Verdict: NY Jury Awards E. Jean Carroll $83M In Damages Trump Defamation Verdict: NY Jury Awards E. Jean Carroll $83M In Damages
Trump Defamation Verdict: NY Jury Awards E. Jean Carroll $83M In Damages For the second time in less than a year, a Manhattan federal jury has ordered former President Donald Trump to pay columnist E. Jean Carroll, a longtime Hudson Valley resident, millions of dollars in damages for repeatedly defaming her. The seven men and two women – including Hudson Valley residents from Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland counties – awarded Carroll a combined $83.3 million after deliberating for three hours on Friday, Jan. 26. The other jurors were from New York County (Manhattan) and the Bronx. Specifically, jurors decided that Trump should pay Carroll $11 million to fund a…
Long Island Man Sexually Abused 9-Year-Old Niece While Family Took Dog To Vet, Jury Finds Long Island Man Sexually Abused 9-Year-Old Niece While Family Took Dog To Vet, Jury Finds
Long Island Man Sexually Abused 9-Year-Old Niece While Family Took Dog To Vet, Jury Finds A Long Island man is facing more than a decade in prison after a jury found that he sexually abused his 9-year-old niece. The 33-year-old Flanders resident was found guilty of multiple sex crimes by a Suffolk County jury on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Prosecutors are not naming the man in order to protect the victim’s identity. According to investigators, the girl was left alone with her uncle in December 2021 while her family took their dog to the veterinarian. The defendant, who rented a room in the house, entered the girl’s bedroom and asked her if she wanted her back scratched. When the child…
Man Raped, Assaulted Teen For Months In Woodbury: DA Man Raped, Assaulted Teen For Months In Woodbury: DA
Man Raped, Assaulted Teen For Months In Woodbury: DA A Long Island man has been indicted for his alleged monthslong abuse of a 13-year-old, which ended only when she was able to escape from him, officials said. Adrees Omar, age 25 of Woodbury, faced his indictment, which included four counts of rape, on Friday, Jan. 19, according to the Nassau County District Attorney. Earlier Report: Man Barricaded Inside Woodbury House Charged With Rape, Assault Beginning in February 2023, Omar is alleged to have made contact with a 13-year-old. From then until November 2023, the DA’s Office said he repeatedly physically and sexually abused the te…
'Absent Father' Admits Sexually Abusing Daughter At Long Island Home For Years 'Absent Father' Admits Sexually Abusing Daughter At Long Island Home For Years
'Absent Father' Admits Sexually Abusing Daughter At Long Island Home For Years A Long Island father has confessed to subjecting his young daughter to years of sexual abuse. The 38-year-old Huntington Station man – who prosecutors are not naming in order to protect the victim’s identity – pleaded guilty to multiple sex crimes in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Jan. 10. According to prosecutors, the man began abusing the girl in the summer of 2016, when she was 7 years old, during his weekend visitations.  Prior to that time, he had not been involved in her life. The man admitted to telling the girl that “something bad” would happen to her if she told anyone a…
'Disgraced His Role As A Father': Long Island Dad Admits Raping 5-Year-Old Daughter 'Disgraced His Role As A Father': Long Island Dad Admits Raping 5-Year-Old Daughter
'Disgraced His Role As A Father': Long Island Dad Admits Raping 5-Year-Old Daughter A Long Island man is facing more than a decade behind bars after confessing to sexually abusing his young daughter. The 45-year-old Brentwood man – who prosecutors are not naming in order to protect the victim’s identity – pleaded guilty to rape and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Prosecutors said the abuse happened in July 2021 while the man was alone with his 5-year-old daughter at his apartment. The child’s mother – who was estranged from the man – asked a relative to check on the girl after speaking to him on the phone and believing he was drinking alcoho…
Driver Nabbed For Abusing Hempstead 14-Year-Old: Police Driver Nabbed For Abusing Hempstead 14-Year-Old: Police
Driver Nabbed For Abusing Hempstead 14-Year-Old: Police A Long Island man has been arrested for sexually abusing a teenage girl who was trusted to drive her to and from school. Nassau County Police announced the arrest of 56-year-old Jose Amaya of Hempstead, which happened following the alleged abuse and the ensuing argument between the victim’s parents and Amaya on Tuesday, Jan. 2. According to police, Amaya was a self-employed car driver entrusted to drive a 14-year-old girl to and from school in Hempstead. However, on multiple occasions, Amaya reportedly abused her during these rides. It is unclear how long the alleged abuse continued. …
Anesthesiologist With New Hyde Park Office Drugs, Sexually Assaults Victim: Police Anesthesiologist With New Hyde Park Office Drugs, Sexually Assaults Victim: Police
Anesthesiologist With New Hyde Park Office Drugs, Sexually Assaults Victim: Police An anesthesiologist faces charges after allegedly giving anesthesia to a victim without her knowledge and sexually assaulting her, police announced. Putnam County resident Paul Giacopelli of Southeast, age 59, was interviewed and arrested on Saturday, Dec. 30 on sexual abuse charges, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday, Jan. 3.  According to authorities, on Friday, Dec. 29, the Sheriff's Office was told that a female victim known to Giacopelli had been given anesthesia without her knowledge and was then sexually assaulted. This happened multip…
New Update: Dozens Of Students Accuse 'Revered' Former LI Teacher Of Sexual Abuse, DA Says New Update: Dozens Of Students Accuse 'Revered' Former LI Teacher Of Sexual Abuse, DA Says
New Update: Dozens Of Students Accuse 'Revered' Former LI Teacher Of Sexual Abuse, DA Says This story has been updated. Dozens of former students have accused a retired elementary school teacher on Long Island of sexual abuse dating back decades. Thomas Bernagozzi, age 75, of Babylon, was arrested on sex crimes charges Thursday, Dec. 21, following an investigation by Suffolk County Police. Prosecutors said Bernagozzi, who taught in the Bay Shore School District, sexually abused two male students between the late 1980s and early 2000s. He was charged with one count of course of sexual conduct against a child and one count of sodomy, both violent felonies. At the time of the all…
Long Island Man Who Sexually Abused Stepdaughter For Months Gets Decades In Prison Long Island Man Who Sexually Abused Stepdaughter For Months Gets Decades In Prison
Long Island Man Who Sexually Abused Stepdaughter For Months Gets Decades In Prison A Long Island man will spend decades behind bars for subjecting his young stepdaughter to months of sexual abuse. The 43-year-old Shirley man, who prosecutors are not naming to protect the victim’s identity, was sentenced to 23 years in prison in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Dec. 19. It followed his jury conviction for multiple sex crimes in November 2023. According to prosecutors, the man began abusing the girl in July 2016 when she was nine years old. The abuse would occur while her mother was at work. He often threatened the girl in order to keep the abuse quiet, investigators said…
'Let This Be Warning': Father From Long Island Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Young Daughters 'Let This Be Warning': Father From Long Island Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Young Daughters
'Let This Be Warning': Father From Long Island Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Young Daughters A Long Island father will spend decades behind bars for sexually abusing his two young daughters. The 42-year-old Lindenhurst man, who prosecutors are not naming to protect the victims’ identities, was sentenced to 30 years in prison in Suffolk County Court on Monday, Dec. 18. It came months after a jury found him guilty of multiple sex crimes in September 2023. Earlier Report: 'Reprehensible': Lindenhurst Father Sexually Abused Young Daughters, Jury Finds According to prosecutors, the man went into his 8-year-old daughter’s bedroom and sexually abused the child in early 2016. Afte…
State Worker Admits Drugging, Sexually Abusing 15-Year-Old At Long Island Juvenile Facility State Worker Admits Drugging, Sexually Abusing 15-Year-Old At Long Island Juvenile Facility
State Worker Admits Drugging, Sexually Abusing 15-Year-Old At Long Island Juvenile Facility A New York State employee has confessed to drugging and sexually abusing an underage girl at a juvenile detention center on Long Island. Ovzie Cannon, age 40, of Queens, pleaded guilty to rape and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, Dec. 1. According to prosecutors, Cannon worked as a youth support specialist at the Brentwood Residential Center for Girls between January and February 2023. The facility – operated by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services – serves girls ages 12 to 18 who have been adjudicated as juvenile delinquents. Cannon admitted to givi…
Long Island Pastor Exploited Kids At Church, Possessed Child Porn: USAO Long Island Pastor Exploited Kids At Church, Possessed Child Porn: USAO
Long Island Pastor Exploited Kids At Church, Possessed Child Porn: Usao A pastor from a Long Island church has been indicted on charges including coercion of children after he allegedly told an undercover agent his “sweet spot” for molesting local kids was between the ages of 11 and 15. Twenty-eight-year-old Jose Saez, Jr., who worked as a pastor at a Brentwood church, was arraigned on Wednesday, Dec. 6 for his alleged crimes, including possession of child pornography, the United States Attorney’s Office announced. Saez, who himself is the father of three minor children, was nabbed after conversations with an undercover agent in August 2023, the USAO’s Easter…
Valley Stream Soccer Coach Sentenced For Raping Player, Endangering 2 Others Valley Stream Soccer Coach Sentenced For Raping Player, Endangering 2 Others
Valley Stream Soccer Coach Sentenced For Raping Player, Endangering 2 Others A Long Island soccer coach who was found guilty of raping one of his players, as well as soliciting nude photos of the teen, will spend at least one year behind bars, officials announced. Sean Johnsen, age 38 of Valley Stream, received his sentence of one to three years in prison on Tuesday, Dec. 5 for his conduct three years prior, according to the Nassau County District Attorney. Earlier Report: Long Island Soccer Coach Charged With Raping Underage Player, Endangering Two Others From April 2020 through August 2020, Johnsen, who was a teacher at a private school and coached a soc…
Teacher Who Sexually Abused 15-Year-Old Long Island Student Dodges Prison Teacher Who Sexually Abused 15-Year-Old Long Island Student Dodges Prison
Teacher Who Sexually Abused 15-Year-Old Long Island Student Dodges Prison A former Long Island high school teacher won't spend a day in prison after admitting that he sexually abused a 15-year-old student. Former Babylon High School teacher Timothy Harrison, age 48, of Oak Beach, was sentenced to three years of probation in Suffolk County Court on Monday, Nov. 27. It came months after the former special education teacher and coach pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of endangering the welfare of a child. Earlier Report: Former Babylon Teacher Admits Sexually Abusing Underage Student, Avoids Felony Conviction The abuse began with flirty text…
Modeling Photographer From Glen Cove Accused Of Sexual Abuse Modeling Photographer From Glen Cove Accused Of Sexual Abuse
Modeling Photographer From Glen Cove Accused Of Sexual Abuse A Long Island modeling photographer has been accused of sexually abusing a child after a months-long investigation. The suspect, Jim Masiakos, age 58 of Glen Cove, was apprehended on Wednesday, Nov. 22, Nassau County Police said. According to detectives, on Tuesday, Aug. 22, Maslakos was working from his home as a modeling photographer for children.  He was in the process of taking measurements for a 10-year-old girl when he inappropriately touched her, police said.  The victim, who resides in Montana, notified her family of the incident. Her father then repo…
Suspect In 9-Year-Old's Kidnapping From NY Campground Pleads Not Guilty, Report Says Suspect In 9-Year-Old's Kidnapping From NY Campground Pleads Not Guilty, Report Says
Suspect In 9-Year-Old's Kidnapping From NY Campground Pleads Not Guilty, Report Says The man accused of kidnapping a 9-year-old girl from a New York campground has formally denied any wrongdoing, Albany station WTEN reports.  Saratoga County resident Craig Nelson Ross Jr., age 46, of Milton, pleaded not guilty to nine criminal charges in Saratoga County Court on Friday, Nov. 17, the outlet said. Ross is charged with the following: First-degree kidnapping Four counts of sexual assault Two counts of sexual abuse Endangering the welfare of a child Assault Ross was arrested Monday, Oct. 2, 48 hours after allegedly kidnapping the girl from a campground at Moreau Lake Stat…
Child Rapist Who Fled Country Decades Ago Extradited To Long Island For Prosecution, DA Says Child Rapist Who Fled Country Decades Ago Extradited To Long Island For Prosecution, DA Says
Child Rapist Who Fled Country Decades Ago Extradited To Long Island For Prosecution, DA Says Two decades after a grand jury indicted him for allegedly repeatedly raping his underage stepdaughter on Long Island, a Salvadoran man is back on US soil to face prosecution. The 47-year-old defendant, who prosecutors are not naming in order to protect the victim’s identity, arrived in New York on an extradition flight from El Salvador on Wednesday, Nov. 1. It came 20 years after a Suffolk County grand jury indicted him on multiple sex crimes in September 2003. According to investigators, in March 2002, the man locked his then 14-year-old stepdaughter in a room and forcibly raped her whil…
Long Island Man Sexually Abuses Child For Years, Police Say Long Island Man Sexually Abuses Child For Years, Police Say
Long Island Man Sexually Abuses Child For Years, Police Say A 38-year-old Long Island man was arrested after an investigation found that he subjected a child to years of sexual abuse. Edwin Camey, of the hamlet of Calverton, was taken into custody Thursday, Oct. 19, according to Southampton Town Police. Investigators determined that Camey began sexually abusing the victim in October 2014, when the child was under the age of 11. The alleged abuse continued for more than four years at homes in both Calverton and Flanders before finally ending in April 2019. Police did not elaborate on the relationship between Camey and the alleged victim. Camey is…
Long Island Man Strangles, Rapes Woman On Drive Home After Befriending Hospital Patient: Cops Long Island Man Strangles, Rapes Woman On Drive Home After Befriending Hospital Patient: Cops
Long Island Man Strangles, Rapes Woman On Drive Home After Befriending Hospital Patient: Cops A Long Island man is locked up without bail after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman he met while the two were hospitalized. Rupert Cruz, age 63, of Coram, was arraigned on rape and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Sept. 21. According to prosecutors, Cruz met the 32-year-old victim in June 2023 while they were both patients at St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson. He reportedly offered her a ride home when they were discharged, and she accepted. Once inside the car, Cruz allegedly gave the woman a drink from an opened soda can and began making sexual advances, whi…
Employee At Teen Center On Long Island Rapes 16-Year-Old, Police Say Employee At Teen Center On Long Island Rapes 16-Year-Old, Police Say
Employee At Teen Center On Long Island Rapes 16-Year-Old, Police Say An employee at a teen rehabilitation center on Long Island has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing an underage resident. Manuel Roias, age 51, of Miller Place, was arrested on rape and related charges Thursday, Sept. 21, following an investigation by the Riverhead Police Department. Roias is an employee at Timothy Hill Ranch in Riverhead, described as a Christian rehabilitation center for troubled teens and young adults.  He works as an assistant director of maintenance at the facility, according to his LinkedIn page. Investigators determined that Roias had a sexual relation…