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20-Year-Old Sentenced For 'Inexcusable, Senseless' Long Island Murder
A 20-year-old who was convicted of murdering a man during an attempted robbery on Long Island has been sentenced to spend the next quarter of a century behind bars, authorities announced.
Kyle Colthirst, of Uniondale, faced his sentence of 25 years to life on Tuesday, April 2, according to the Nassau County District Attorney.
Colthirst was 18 years old when, on November 10, 2021, he and three other people allegedly lured 24-year-old Kyle Midtlyng to his death.
Original Story: Two Teens Charged With Murder After Man Found Dead On Long Island Roadway
According to the DA’s Office, …
Caught On Video: Suspect Admits Shooting 31-Year-Old To Death Outside Central Islip Restaurant
Nearly two years after a man was shot to death outside of a Long Island restaurant, the victim’s killer has confessed.
Ismael Rodriguez-Rosado, age 29, of East Islip, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and other charges in Suffolk County Court on Monday, June 5, in the death of 31-year-old German Ariel Montes De Oca Ramirez in August 2021.
According to the Suffolk County DA’s office, the two got into an altercation outside of the Mi Nueva Encanto Restaurant, located in Central Islip on Carleton Avenue, at around 1 a.m. on Aug. 2, 2021.
Earlier Report: Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Shoo…
Long Island Man Goes On Wild Tirade At Restaurant, Injures Officer, Police Say
A Long Island man was arrested after he allegedly caused a scene at a restaurant by breaking a martini glass, slapping an employee, and attacking officers, attempting to grab one's gun.
The incident took place in Nassau County around 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 16 in Carle Place at the Fogo De Chao Brazilian Steakhouse.
According to Nassau County Police detectives, when officers responded to the restaurant they found David A. Meikle, 30, of Uniondale attempting to escape by running on the Meadowbrook State Parkway.
Officers caught up to Meikle and when they attempted to p…
Attempted Robbery: Long Island Teen Punches Victim In Face, Police Say
A Long Island teen was arrested after allegedly punching a victim in the face and demanding all of the person's money.
The incident took place in Levittown around 5:40 p.m., Tuesday, March 28 on Drake Lane.
According to Nassau County Police detectives, Ryan Romano, age 18, of Levittown, saw another teen, also 18, drive past his home and began to follow him.
The victim drove to a friend’s home on Drake Lane in Levittown. When he arrived, Romano ran over to the victim's driver's side window and yelled at him to hand over all of his money, police said.
Police said when the victim refused, Ro…
Sore Loser Shoots 2 At Pool Hall In Port Jefferson In Effort To Steal Money Back, DA Says
A gunman who opened fire on two men inside a Long Island pool hall was upset after losing multiple games and was set on stealing his money back, prosecutors said.
Alexander Castillo, age 26, of the Bronx, was formally indicted on attempted murder and other charges in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, March 15, stemming from the attack that occurred in Port Jefferson in December 2022.
Castillo had been playing pool for hours at a pool hall on Main Street on Dec. 28, 2022, and became angry as his financial losses mounted, according to prosecutors.
At around 7 p.m., he exited the pool hall a…
Bank Robbery Spree: Suspect Nabbed After String Of Long Island Incidents
A suspect has been apprehended after a string of bank robberies and attempted robberies on Long Island that started in early January.
At about 1:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, the suspect, identified as Willian Andrade Jordan, age 31, entered the Bank of America in Baldwin, at 2300 Grand Ave., approached a teller, passed a note threatening a gun and a knife and demanded three thousand dollars, Nassau County Police said.
The 29-year-old female victim walked away from her station and Jordan fled the scene on foot without receiving any proceeds, according to police. No injuries were reported. …
Suspect Apprehended After Attempted Robbery At Long Island Bank, Police Say
A suspect was apprehended after an attempted robbery at a Long Island bank.
The incident happened Wednesday, July 6 in Wantagh.
The suspect, Anthony J. Trentacosta, age 30, of Seaford, entered the Bank of America located at 3330 Park Avenue, approached a female teller and produced a demand note for US currency, Nassau County Police said.
The teller did not comply and Trentacosta fled the bank through the rear doors without any proceeds, police said.
On Friday, July 8 at around 10:45 a.m., Trentacosta was located at his residence and placed under arrest without incident, p…
Man Charged After Attacking Employees, Punching Officer In Eye On Long Island
A man has been charged with allegedly attacking a police officer and punching him in the eye during an arrest attempt on Long Island.
The incident took place in Oceanside around 3:10 a.m., Friday, June 17.
According to detectives, Julian Lynch, age 28, of Brooklyn, entered a 7-11 located at 475 Merrick Road. Once inside, he initiated a verbal altercation with a 36-year-old employee and walked around the counter, and hit the victim multiple times with a closed fist in the eye, causing him to hit his head on the counter and fall to the ground.
Lynch left the scene prior t…
Man Accused Of Attempting To Rob Suffolk County Speedway, Police Say
A 30-year-old man is facing charges after police said he attempted to rob a Long Island gas station.
Police received a report of an attempted robbery at Speedway gas, located at 6305 Route 25A in Wading River, at about 8:15 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12, according to the Riverhead Police Department.
When investigators arrived at the gas station, they determined that the man entered the business, demanded cash from an employee and took an item without paying.
The man, identified as John Marchese, of Coram, was located a short distance away, police said.
Marchese was charged with third…
Long Island Duo Attempts To Rob Man With Large Machete, Police Say
Two Long Island men were arrested for allegedly attempting to rob a man by holding a large machete over his head.
Johel Castro, age 45, and Nelson Castro-Guerra, age 49, both of Freeport, were arrested around 2:16 a.m., Sunday, May 9 by Nassau County Police for an attempted robbery in Freeport, police said.
According to detectives, the 38-year-old victim was walking in the vicinity of North Main Street and Leonard Avenue when he was approached from behind by the two men.
Castro lifted a large machete over his head as the victim turned around, and Castro-Guerra said "give me your …
Long Island Man Nabbed After Attempting To Rob Chase Bank, Police Say
A suspect was nabbed shortly after an attempted bank robbery on Long Island, according to police.
Mathew Matteo, age 28, of Lynbrook, attempted to rob the Chase Bank, located in East Meadow, at 2469 Hempstead Turnpike, around 1:40 p.m. Saturday, May 8, Nassau County Police said.
Matteo entered the bank, presented a demand note, and verbally demanded money from a bank teller, according to police.
Employees of the bank were able to call 911 and managed to pull the silent alarm while Matteo was still inside the bank, police said.
Officers immediately responded to the b…
Two Long Island Teens Attempt To Rob Undercover Officers, Police Say
Two Long Island teens were arrested for the alleged attempted robbery of two undercover police officers in a vehicle.
The incident took place around 8:35 p.m., Monday, Jan. 11, in East Meadow, said the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, as part of Operation Natalie, Nassau County’s War Against Opioids, two officers on narcotic enforcement were parked in an unmarked vehicle in the front lot of Coliseum Motor Inn located at 1650 Hempstead Turnpike.
The officers saw two men, identified as Jordan Hernandez, age 18, of Uniondale, and Jose Pineda, also …
