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Basement Burglar Busted Inside Remsenburg Home, Police Basement Burglar Busted Inside Remsenburg Home, Police
Basement Burglar Busted Inside Remsenburg Home, Police A man is facing charges after he was allegedly caught burglarizing a Long Island home. The incident happened Friday, March 15, at a residence in the hamlet of Remsenburg. Southampton Town Police said the homeowner called 911 at around 2:15 p.m. saying he came home to find a man at the bottom of his basement steps. When he asked the intruder what he was doing there, the man said he would call his boss. The suspect then left the home and drove away. Detectives identified the culprit as 36-year-old Louis Zangla, of Coram. Zangla was arrested and charged with burglary and criminal possession …

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Man's Illegal Fireworks Contribute To Multi-Structure Long Island Fire, Police Say Man's Illegal Fireworks Contribute To Multi-Structure Long Island Fire, Police Say
Man's Illegal Fireworks Contribute To Multi-Structure Long Island Fire, Police Say A 57-year-old man was arrested after a fire started at his Long Island garage – but spread to multiple properties after his illegal fireworks were set off by the flame, police said. It happened on Tuesday, March 19 in Franklin Square, according to Nassau County Police. At about 2:45 p.m. that day, a fire started in Louis Distefano’s garage at 800 Morton Avenue. When police arrived on the scene, the flames had allegedly begun to spread to other properties, including the fence of 812 Morton Avenue and the garage of 587 Hewlett Street. During the fire, a set of fireworks that 57-year-old …

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by Sophie Grieser
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Shots Fired Near Long Island Shop: Police Shots Fired Near Long Island Shop: Police
Shots Fired Near Long Island Shop: Police Police are investigating reports of shots fired outside of a smoke shop on Long Island. It happened on Monday, March 18 in Elmont, according to Nassau County Police. At around 2:20 p.m. that day, a Shot Spotter notification went off, signaling that shots had been fired near 490 Hempstead Turnpike. When police arrived at the store, N2 Smoke and Cigar Shop, they noticed that the store’s front window had been shot at. An investigation found that the shooter was a man wearing dark clothing. He fled the scene on foot, heading east Hempstead Turnpike. No injuries were reported. Police sa…

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by Sophie Grieser
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$32K Scam: Duo Nabbed For Long Island Scheme, Police Say $32K Scam: Duo Nabbed For Long Island Scheme, Police Say
$32K Scam: Duo Nabbed For Long Island Scheme, Police Say Two people were caught using a customer service scheme to take tens of thousands from a Long Island man, police said. It happened on Saturday, March 16 in Valley Stream, according to Nassau County Police. That day, a 67-year-old man was having technical issues with his computer and searched online to find a customer service phone number. The person on the other end of the tech support number (who claimed to be a representative) told the Valley Stream man that there was suspicious activity on his bank account. In order to correct the issue, the representative said, the victim needed to p…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Suspect At Large After Items Worth Thousands Stolen After Long Island Home Burglary Suspect At Large After Items Worth Thousands Stolen After Long Island Home Burglary
Suspect At Large After Items Worth Thousands Stolen After Long Island Home Burglary A search is on for a suspect who made off with items worth thousands after burglarizing a Long Island home. The incident occurred around 10:45 p.m. Friday, March 15 in Jericho. Nassau County Police say the suspect smashed a rear sliding glass door to gain entry into the residence on Mellow Lane. An investigation revealed that a brown/tan Louis Vuitton hand bag and assorted jewelry with a total value in excess of $ 6900 were stolen.  There is no description of the suspect. The investigation is ongoing. Detectives request anyone with info on the incident contact the Nassau County Cr…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Canines 'Thelma & Louise' Abandoned At Sunken Meadow State Park; $5K Reward Offered For Info Canines 'Thelma & Louise' Abandoned At Sunken Meadow State Park; $5K Reward Offered For Info
Canines 'Thelma & Louise' Abandoned At Sunken Meadow State Park; $5K Reward Offered For Info Authorities are hoping that a cash reward will lead to an arrest after two small dogs were abandoned at a Long Island park. The mixed breed dogs, since named Thelma and Louise, were discovered at Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park on Tuesday, March 5, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. Someone driving a tan or gold SUV was seen pushing the animals out of their car, releasing them into the park, and then fleeing. Passerby later found the dogs, ages 2 and 4, and brought them to the Town of Smithtown Animal Shelter, where staff said they were covered ticks. T…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Know This Jeep? Police Asking For Help Identifying Driver In Hauppauge Crash Know This Jeep? Police Asking For Help Identifying Driver In Hauppauge Crash
Know This Jeep? Police Asking For Help Identifying Driver In Hauppauge Crash Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a motorist who allegedly struck a vehicle and left the scene. The incident took place in Hauppauge on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, at the Starbucks on Route 111. According to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police, the driver struck a parked vehicle in front of Starbucks, with his red Jeep and fled the scene. There was no one inside the parked vehicle. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about this incident can contac…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Suspect Apprehended After Woman Found Dead At Long Island Home Suspect Apprehended After Woman Found Dead At Long Island Home
Suspect Apprehended After Woman Found Dead At Long Island Home A suspect is in custody after a woman was found dead inside a Long Island home. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For Woman Found Dead At Wantagh Home With Suspect In Custody The incident happened just before noontime on Saturday, March 16 in Wantagh. Nassau County Police Seventh Precinct officers responded to an Oakland Avenue residence for a welfare check.  Upon arrival, they observed the woman, age 82, on the floor. She was pronounced dead by a Nassau County Police medic at the scene.  Police are now saying that she died as a result of multiple sta…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Nabbed With Guns During Long Island Traffic Stop, Police Say Man Nabbed With Guns During Long Island Traffic Stop, Police Say
Man Nabbed With Guns During Long Island Traffic Stop, Police Say A Long Island man pulled over for traffic infractions soon found himself with more charges after police said they found weapons in his car. It happened on Thursday, March 14 in Brookville, according to Nassau County Police. Robert Abruzzese, age 49, was driving north on Route 107 near Wheatley Road in his 2023 Dodge Charger when police said he committed multiple traffic violations. However, when they pulled the Lindenhurst man over, they allegedly found an imitation Glock 9mm and a real, loaded Smith and Wesson .38 revolver in the vehicle. Abruzzese is charged with: Criminal possess…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Woman Found Dead At Long Island Home Woman Found Dead At Long Island Home
Woman Found Dead At Long Island Home An investigation is underway after a woman was found dead inside a home on Long Island. New update - Suspect Apprehended After Woman Found Dead At Wantagh Home The incident happened just before noontime Saturday, March 16 in Wantagh. Nassau County Police Seventh Precinct officers responded to an Oakland Avenue residence for a welfare check.  Upon arrival, they observed the woman, age 82, on the floor. She was pronounced dead by a Nassau County Police medic at the scene.  Her identity has not yet been released. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi
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ID Released For 25-Year-Old From Bay Shore Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash ID Released For 25-Year-Old From Bay Shore Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash
ID Released For 25-Year-Old From Bay Shore Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash The identity has been released of a 25-year-old killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the Southern State Parkway. It happened around 2:30 a.m. Friday, March 15 on the westbound side in Hempstead. The operator of a 2005 Honda motorcycle driving in the area of Exit 24 collided with two other vehicles and was pronounced dead at the scene, New York State Police said. The victim has now been ID'd as Bryan Rubio of Bay Shore. The operators and occupants of the other vehicles -- a a red 2011 Toyota Prius driven by a 23-year-old man from West Hempstead and a black 2024 Honda CRV …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Fakes Robbery On Long Island, Police Say Man Fakes Robbery On Long Island, Police Say
Man Fakes Robbery On Long Island, Police Say A Long Island has been arrested after police said he made up a carjacking and assault. Enrique Hurtado Mazada, a Hicksville resident, was arrested on Friday, March 8, Nassau County Police announced. Mazada, whose age was not released, had originally reported that he had been robbed on Monday, February 26. At about 3 a.m. that day, he claimed that he had been carjacked and assaulted by two unknown people, eventually ending in multiple injuries and the loss of Mazada’s car. However, an investigation revealed that no part of Mazada’s claim had been true, police said. He was taken into …

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by Sophie Grieser