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Newborn Suffers Brain Injury After Long Island Dad’s ‘Brutal’ Abuse Caught On Video: DA Newborn Suffers Brain Injury After Long Island Dad’s ‘Brutal’ Abuse Caught On Video: DA
Newborn Suffers Brain Injury After Long Island Dad’s ‘Brutal’ Abuse Caught On Video: DA A Long Island father repeatedly abused his newborn son, culminating in the child suffering a traumatic brain injury, prosecutors allege. Vincent DiStasi, age 31, of South Setauket, was formally charged with assault and related offenses in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, April 25, after prosecutors said he repeatedly abused his 5-week-old son to the point of needing emergency surgery. According to the indictment, Suffolk County Police were called to Stony Brook University Hospital on Sunday, Jan. 21 after the unresponsive infant was brought to the emergency department by ambulance.  …

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by Michael Mashburn
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5-Week-Old Baby In Critical Condition After Long Island Father's Abuse, Police Say 5-Week-Old Baby In Critical Condition After Long Island Father's Abuse, Police Say
5-Week-Old Baby In Critical Condition After Long Island Father's Abuse, Police Say A 5-week-old boy from Long Island is hospitalized with serious injuries after being abused by his own father, police said. Suffolk County Police were called to Stony Brook University Hospital on Sunday, Jan. 21 after the infant arrived at the emergency department by ambulance. Doctors determined the boy’s injuries were consistent with abuse. On Monday, Jan. 29, police arrested the boy’s father, 31-year-old Vincent DiStasi, of South Setauket, following an investigation by the agency’s Special Victims Section. DiStasi was taken into custody at Stony Brook University Hospital, where his son…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Winning $100K Powerball Ticket Sold At Long Island Grocery Store Winning $100K Powerball Ticket Sold At Long Island Grocery Store
Winning $100K Powerball Ticket Sold At Long Island Grocery Store If you recently bought a Powerball ticket at a Long Island grocery store, you may be in luck. A third-prize winning ticket worth $100,000 from the Wednesday, Jan. 25 drawing was sold in South Setauket, at the Stop & Shop located on Pond Path, New York Lottery officials announced. The Power Play tickets each have four matching numbers and the Powerball. Wednesday’s winning numbers were 9-17-20-38-40 and the Powerball was 18. The Power Play multiplier was 2, doubling the third-place prize to $100,000. The Powerball drawing is held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11 p.m.

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by Michael Mashburn
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Police Seek Information After Driver Shoots At Occupied Car On Long Island Police Seek Information After Driver Shoots At Occupied Car On Long Island
Police Seek Information After Driver Shoots At Occupied Car On Long Island Police are investigating after a driver fired a shot at a car that was stopped at a stop sign on Long Island. The incident happened in Centereach at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, on North Washington Avenue near Oxhead Road, the Suffolk County Police Department said. Police said a 42-year-old South Setauket man was driving a 2019 Chrysler 300 south on North Washington Avenue. The Chrysler stopped at a stop sign when a dark gray or black Jeep SUV approached the Chrysler from behind and crossed into the northbound lane to pass the Chrysler, police said. While passing the Chrysler, the dri…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Man Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash Man Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash
Man Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash near a Long Island intersection that left one man seriously injured. It happened around 2:25 p.m. Saturday, June 18 in South Setauket. Stephen Napolitano, age 45, of Mount Sinai, was driving a 2017 Nissan van eastbound on Nesconset Highway when he struck a 2013 Ford truck that was stopped in eastbound traffic approximately 1,100 feet west of Wireless Road, Suffolk County Police said. The collision pushed the Ford truck into the rear of a 2011 Ford Edge also stopped in traffic. Napolitano was transported to Stony Brook U…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Killed When Car Crashes Into Tractor-Trailer At Long Island Auto Dealer, Police Say Man Killed When Car Crashes Into Tractor-Trailer At Long Island Auto Dealer, Police Say
Man Killed When Car Crashes Into Tractor-Trailer At Long Island Auto Dealer, Police Say A man was killed following a crash at a Long Island auto dealership. It happened at around 3:35 a.m. Saturday, May 14 in Saint James. Robert Greene, age 33, of South Setauket, was driving a 2012 Ford Taurus eastbound on Middle Country Road when his vehicle struck a 2022 International tractor-trailer backing in to an Acura dealership, located at 780 Middle Country Road, Suffolk County Police said. Greene was pronounced dead at the scene.  The driver of the tractor-trailer, Azeddine Fridjat, age 57, of the Hartford County town of Enfield in Connecticut, was not injured, acco…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Know Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing $685 From Long Island Stop & Shop, Police Say Know Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing $685 From Long Island Stop & Shop, Police Say
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing $685 From Long Island Stop & Shop, Police Say Police investigators on Long Island are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating two men who are wanted after allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars worth of items from an area Stop & Shop. An alert was issued by Suffolk County Crime Stoppers for a pair of suspects who allegedly stole approximately $685 worth of merchandise from Stop & Shop on Pond Path in South Setauket on Monday, March 1.  According to Suffolk County Police Sgt. Owen O’Callaghan, after stealing the items from the grocery store, the two fled in a possibly older great Mazda3 four-door sedan.…

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by Zak Failla
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Duo Wanted For Stealing $375 Worth Of Items From Long Island Target Duo Wanted For Stealing $375 Worth Of Items From Long Island Target
Duo Wanted For Stealing $375 Worth Of Items From Long Island Target Recognize them? 
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and police investigators have released photos of men who allegedly stole hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from Target in South Setauket. Police said that two men stole clothes, groceries and other items from the Pond Path location at approximately 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23. In total, the merchandise had an estimated value of approximately $375, according to Target. Anyone with information regarding the shoplifting incident, or who recognizes the suspects has been asked to contact Suffolk County Sixth Precinct Crime Section officer…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman Wanted For Stealing $900 Worth Of Items From Long Island Target Woman Wanted For Stealing $900 Worth Of Items From Long Island Target
Woman Wanted For Stealing $900 Worth Of Items From Long Island Target Seen her? A reward has been offered by Suffolk County Crime Stoppers for information that leads to the arrest of a woman who allegedly stole nearly $1,000 in merchandise from Target in South Setauket. Police said that the suspect entered Target on Pound Path at approximately 6:45 p.m. p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20, and took various items with a value of approximately $900 without paying at the register. Anyone with information regarding the suspect, or incident, has been asked to contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-220-TIPS anonymously. 

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Woman Wanted For Stealing $800 In Merchandise From Long Island Target Woman Wanted For Stealing $800 In Merchandise From Long Island Target
Woman Wanted For Stealing $800 In Merchandise From Long Island Target A woman has been accused of petit larceny after stealing merchandise from a Long Island retailer, police say. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are on the lookout for a woman, pictured above, who is suspected of stealing a vacuum as well as various cosmetics and electronics from Target in South Setauket (255 Pond Path) on Thursday, Nov. 14. The merchandise was valued at approximately $800, according to police. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is urged to contact Suffolk County Police. To submit an anonymo…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Three Charged After String Of Long Island Larcenies Three Charged After String Of Long Island Larcenies
Three Charged After String Of Long Island Larcenies Three people have been arrested following a string of 18 larcenies on Long Island. Following an investigation, Suffolk County Police Third Precinct Crime Section officers arrested the trio in Brentwood on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 7:45 p.m. Terron O’Connor, Christine Tacktill and Steven Jameau at were apprehended at EZ Pawn on Brentwood Road. O’Connor, 39, of Ontario Street in Ronkonkoma, was charged with grand larceny, petit larceny and felony possession of stolen property.  Tacktill, 34, also of Ontario Street in Ronkonkoma, was charged with grand larceny, petit larceny and f…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man, Woman Accused Of Stealing Electric Sound Bar At Long Island Store Man, Woman Accused Of Stealing Electric Sound Bar At Long Island Store
Man, Woman Accused Of Stealing Electric Sound Bar At Long Island Store Police are asking the public's help to locate and identify a man and woman seen on surveillance camera accused of stealing an electric sound bar from Target in South Setauket. The man and woman allegedly stole the merchandise from the 265 Pond Path store June 21 at around 12:15 p.m. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.  Anyone with information can submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, texting “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637) or by email here. All calls, text messages and emails will b…

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by Donna Christopher
Police & Fire
Woman, Man Wanted For Stealing $550 From Long Island Store Woman, Man Wanted For Stealing $550 From Long Island Store
Woman, Man Wanted For Stealing $550 From Long Island Store Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are on the lookout for a man and woman suspected of stealing merchandise from a South Setauket retailer. Police say a woman and man, pictured above, entered Target (255 Pond Path) and stole several packs of LEGO toys on Sunday, July 7 around 8:20 p.m. The merchandise was valued at approximately $550, according to police. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for any information that leads to an arrest. To submit an anonymous tip, call 1-800-220-TIPS, text “SCPD” and yo…

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by Valerie Musson