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18-Month-Olds Among Child Porn Images Found On Long Island Man's Computer 18-Month-Olds Among Child Porn Images Found On Long Island Man's Computer
18-Month-Olds Among Child Porn Images Found On Long Island Man's Computer Kids as young as 18 months old were found on a Long Island man’s computer that contained dozens of child pornography images. James Gaffga, age 36, of Southold, pleaded guilty to 50 felony counts of possessing a sexual performance by a child in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Prosecutors said a joint investigation by the FBI, Southold, and Suffolk County police departments turned up at least 50 images and videos depicting child sex abuse on Gaffga’s hard drive in December 2022. Children in the footage ranged in age from 18 months to 10 years old. Gaffga confessed to viewing th…
Man Fires Gun Inside Long Island Business Before 3-Hour Standoff, Police Say Man Fires Gun Inside Long Island Business Before 3-Hour Standoff, Police Say
Man Fires Gun Inside Long Island Business Before 3-Hour Standoff, Police Say A man allegedly opened fire inside a Long Island business before engaging in a three-hour standoff with police. Emergency crews in Riverhead were called at around 3:50 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, for a man shooting a gun inside the Cross Island Concrete Corporation, located on Kroemer Avenue. Multiple agencies, including the Riverhead, Suffolk County, and Southold police departments responded and cordoned off the area surrounding the business. A K-9 unit and hostage negotiator were also brought in, according to Riverhead Police. Shortly before 7 p.m., police arrested the suspect, 43-year-old …
Latest LI Overdose Victim Revived, May Be Linked To Lethal Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine, Police Say Latest LI Overdose Victim Revived, May Be Linked To Lethal Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine, Police Say
Latest LI Overdose Victim Revived, May Be Linked To Lethal Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine, Police Say Police on Long Island say another overdose victim who was revived may be linked to fentanyl-laced cocaine that has caused six deaths and several overdoses. In Suffolk County, Southold Police Chief Martin Flatley said a 34-year-old victim from Laurel suffered an overdose at his home, but was revived with Narcan. With the number of deaths, the chief is encouraging any residents who have purchased any kind of narcotics on the North Fork or Shelter Island in the last two weeks or knows of a family member that may have purchased some, to get rid of them in a safe manner. The overdoses and …
Long Island Man Accused Of Punching Cop In Head, Police Say Long Island Man Accused Of Punching Cop In Head, Police Say
Long Island Man Accused Of Punching Cop In Head, Police Say A Long Island man was arrested for allegedly punching a police officer in the head during a domestic incident. Thomas Hilton, age 54, of Greenport, was arrested around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30, in Greenport, said the Southold Police Department.  According to police, Southold Police received a 911 call from a woman requesting assistance with her boyfriend. When police arrived, they were talking with the woman when she became uncooperative with the officers and refused to allow them to speak with Hilton, police said. While the officers were attempting to speak with her, the Hilton …
Impaired Woman Crashes Into Parked Car Outside Long Island Post Office, Police Say Impaired Woman Crashes Into Parked Car Outside Long Island Post Office, Police Say
Impaired Woman Crashes Into Parked Car Outside Long Island Post Office, Police Say A woman was allegedly high on drugs when she crashed into a parked car outside a Long Island post office, police said. Officers from the Southold Police Department responded to a stretch of businesses on Love Lane in Mattituck at approximately 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 5, where there was a report of a woman who crashed into a parked vehicle. Police said that the driver, Mattituck resident Tisha Watroba was allegedly under the influence of drugs at the time she crashed into the parked car. No injuries were reported, and it was unclear how much damage was done to either vehicle. Watroba, 43,…
Young Girl, Two Boys Saved From Drowning With Help From Bystanders On Long Island Young Girl, Two Boys Saved From Drowning With Help From Bystanders On Long Island
Young Girl, Two Boys Saved From Drowning With Help From Bystanders On Long Island With the help of local bystanders, three Long Island juveniles were saved from drowning when they suddenly found themselves in deep water. The incident took place in Suffolk County around 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 18, at the beach at South Harbor Road in Southhold, police said. The three were playing in the water when they suddenly found themselves in water that was too deep and began to struggle, said Southold Police Sgt. Willliam Brewer. Bystanders Christopher Devito, of Putney, Vermont, John Bloom, of Southold, Yaas Azmouden, of Dix Hills and Christopher Kirincic, of Southold, all…
Seven On Sinking Boat Saved By 12-Year-Old's Call For Help Seven On Sinking Boat Saved By 12-Year-Old's Call For Help
Seven On Sinking Boat Saved By 12-Year-Old's Call For Help A group of seven people stranded on a sinking boat on Long Island Sound were rescued by police after a call from a 12-year-old onboard. The incident took place around 3:13 p.m., Sunday, May 24, when the Southold Police Department received a call from a 12-year-old boy reporting he was on a boat on the Sound that was sinking. Southhold Police marine units located the vessel about a mile northeast of Duck Pond Road in Cutchogue, police said. A total of seven people were aboard the sinking vessel and brought back to Mattituck Creek, police said. The boat was towed back ashore by a marine tow…
Long Island 21-Year-Old Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree Long Island 21-Year-Old Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree
Long Island 21-Year-Old Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree A 21-year-old Long Island man was killed after crashing his vehicle into a tree overnight. Melvin Dominguez, of Cutchogue, died about 10:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 6, on Route 48, said the Southold Police Department. According to police, Dominguez was driving eastbound on Route 48 when he lost control of his vehicle and struck a tree on the south side of the roadway.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.  Additional information was not immediately available. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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…
Drunk Long Island Man, 24, Found Passed Out In Driver Seat, Police Say Drunk Long Island Man, 24, Found Passed Out In Driver Seat, Police Say
Drunk Long Island Man, 24, Found Passed Out In Driver Seat, Police Say An intoxicated man was found passed out behind the wheel in a Greenport parking lot with his foot on the gas, causing it to smoke and overheat, police said. Police in Southold received a report at approximately 10:36 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, of a vehicle parked in the Adams Street parking lot with the engine accelerating and the driver, 24-year-old Greenport resident Walter Alvizures-Gomez passed out in the front seat. According to police, responding officers found Alvizures-Gomez passed out with his foot on the accelerator, causing the vehicle to overheat. Alvizures-Gomez was removed fr…