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Bullet Strikes Man In Wallet In Broad Daylight At Coram Residence Bullet Strikes Man In Wallet In Broad Daylight At Coram Residence
Bullet Huts Man In Wallet In Broad Daylight At Coram Complex Police are investigating an incident in which a man was shot in his wallet at a residence on Long Island. The incident happened at around 10:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, in Coram. An unknown person fired multiple shots into a vehicle located at the intersection of Homestead Drive and Grant Court inside the Homestead Village Apartment Complex, Suffolk County Police said.  A bullet became lodged in the wallet of a man who was inside the vehicle. The man was not injured. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Sixth Squad at 631-854-8652 …
Second Driver Nabbed In Hit-Run Killing Woman In Brentwood Second Driver Nabbed In Hit-Run Killing Woman In Brentwood
Second Driver Nabbed In Brentwood Hit-Run Killing Woman Police have arrested a second suspected hit-and-run driver who was allegedly involved in a crash that killed a pedestrian on Long Island. The early-morning crash happened shortly after 5 a.m. Monday, April 15, in Brentwood, near the intersection of Wicks and Bradley roads. Suffolk County Police said a woman was crossing Wicks Road from east to west when she was struck by an SUV at around 5:10 a.m. The driver then fled the scene without offering her aid. She was then struck by a second vehicle, which also fled. Earlier Report: Hit-Run Driver Nabbed After Killing Woman In Brentwood,…
Hit-Run Driver Nabbed After Killing Woman In Brentwood, Police Say Hit-Run Driver Nabbed After Killing Woman In Brentwood, Police Say
Hit-Run Driver Nabbed After Killing Woman In Brentwood, Police Say A suspected hit-and-run driver was arrested hours after allegedly killing a pedestrian on Long Island. The early-morning crash happened shortly after 5 a.m. Monday, April 15, in Brentwood, near the intersection of Wicks and Bradley roads. Suffolk County Police said a woman was crossing Wicks Road from east to west when she was struck by an SUV at around 5:10 a.m. The driver then fled the scene without offering her aid.  The woman, who has not been publicly identified, was taken by ambulance to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore where she was pronounced dead. At around 11:45…
Drive-By Shooting Injures 28-Year-Old Woman At Mastic Beach Home Drive-By Shooting Injures 28-Year-Old Woman At Mastic Beach Home
Drive-By Shooting Injures 28-Year-Old Woman At Mastic Beach Home A woman is recovering after being shot in a drive-by shooting at a Long Island home. The incident happened at around 10:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11, in Mastic Beach at a residence on Woodside Drive near Gooseberry Road. Suffolk County Police said multiple shots were fired into the home, striking a 28-year-old woman in the arm. The victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Nobody else inside the home was injured. Detectives believe the house was targeted, police said. No suspects had been named as of Friday afternoon, April 12. Anyone with information is asked to c…
Man Found Dead Behind Building In Brentwood Man Found Dead Behind Building In Brentwood
Man Found Dead Behind Building In Brentwood An investigation is underway after a man was found dead on Long Island. The discovery was made behind a building in Brentwood, located at 345 Washington Ave., just after noon on Wednesday, April 3. The preliminary investigation and exam were inconclusive regarding the cause of death, Suffolk County Police said. The identity of the man and a cause of death will be determined by an autopsy by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office. Anyone with information is asked to contact Homicide Squad detectives at 631-852-6392 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.  Check back…
Easter Sunday Home Invasion: Suspects On Run After Person Shot Twice In Sayville Easter Sunday Home Invasion: Suspects On Run After Person Shot Twice In Sayville
Easter Sunday Home Invasion In Sayville: Suspect On Run Two suspects are at large following an apparent targeted home invasion on Long Island in which a person was shot two times. Two masked men, one with a handgun, entered through an unlocked side door of the residence located on Greenbrier Lane at approximately 11:40 p.m. Sunday, March 31, Suffolk County Police said. A small gathering was taking place inside, and the men stole cell phones, jewelry, and cash from the people in attendance.  As the men were exiting through the side door, they encountered a man who was about to enter the house.  The burglar with the…
Burglar Swipes Over $1K From Long Island CVS, Suspect At Large Burglar Swipes Over $1K From Long Island CVS, Suspect At Large
Burglar Swipes Over $1K From Long Island CVS, Suspect At Large Police are searching for a man who they say stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a Long Island CVS. It happened on Sunday, March 24 in East Hills. According to Nassau County Police, a man walked into the CVS at 421 Glen Cove Road just after 8:45 p.m. and headed into the employee stock room. Once he was in, he began taking assorted merchandise worth approximately $1,600 in total and fled the scene. Police said the suspect wore a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, black and white sneakers, and a surgical mask. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information …
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…
New Details Emerge On Woman ID'd In Suffolk County Dismembered Remains Case New Details Emerge On Woman ID'd In Suffolk County Dismembered Remains Case
New Details Emerge On Woman ID'd In Suffolk County Dismembered Remains Case One of two murder victims whose dismembered remains were found strewn across Long Island has numerous ties to the Hudson Valley. Suffolk County Police said the severed remains of Donna Conneely, age 59, were discovered Thursday, Feb. 29, at Babylon’s Southards Pond Park.  Homicide detectives located additional remains on Tuesday, March 5, at Bethpage State Park and in a wooded residential area in West Babylon. Homicide detectives have located human remains at Bethpage State Park, Southards Pond Park in Babylon, and in a wooded area along Lakeway Drive in West Babylon.  Googl…
Severed Body Parts Suspect Caught Shoplifting At Lindenhurst CVS, Police Say Severed Body Parts Suspect Caught Shoplifting At Lindenhurst CVS, Police Say
Severed Body Parts Suspect Caught Shoplifting At Lindenhurst CVS, Police Say One of four suspects accused of dismembering and scattering the remains of two murder victims from Westchester County across Long Island is now behind bars on an unrelated charge. Amanda Wallace, age 40, was caught shoplifting at a CVS store in Lindenhurst on Friday night, March 15, according to Suffolk County Police. An employee called 911 at around 10:50 p.m. saying a woman was stealing beauty products from the store, located on East Montauk Highway. Earlier Report: Dismembered Remains Case: ID Released For 1 Of 2 Victims Police arrested Wallace a short time later on suspicion of…
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…
Would-Be Robbers At Large Following Long Island Attack: Police Would-Be Robbers At Large Following Long Island Attack: Police
Would-Be Robbers At Large Following Long Island Attack: Police Authorities are asking for the community's help locating a group of people who attempted to rob a man on Long Island. It happened on Monday, March 11 in Cedarhurst, according to Nassau County Police. Just after 5 p.m., a 68-year-old man had just parked his car and was walking south on Bayview Avenue when he was approached by the trio. They threatened the man, demanding that he hand them his car keys or else they would hurt him. He refused, and one of the robbers, a woman, hit the man in the back multiple times. However, the man started to call for help, and the suspects ran, fleeing…
Trio Beaten With Baseball Bat In Group's Ambush Attack Outside Smithtown Business Trio Beaten With Baseball Bat In Group's Ambush Attack Outside Smithtown Business
Trio Beaten With Baseball Bat In Group's Ambush Attack Outside Smithtown Business Police are seeking tips after three men were beaten with a baseball bat in a group ambush attack outside a Long Island business. The incident happened at around 4:30 a.m. Sunday, March 10, in Smithtown, outside the Bagel Express on West Main Street near Brooksite Drive. Suffolk County Police said three men were walking along West Main Street when a vehicle stopped and seven men got out. The group then attacked them with a baseball bat in a parking lot. One victim managed to grab the bat and smash a widow on the suspects’ vehicle. The seven assailants then got back in the car and fled.…
Dismembered Remains Case: ID Released For 1 Of 2 Victims Found In Babylon, Bethpage Dismembered Remains Case: ID Released For 1 Of 2 Victims Found In Babylon, Bethpage
Dismembered Remains Case: ID Released For 1 Of 2 Victims Found In Babylon, Bethpage For the first time, police have publicly identified one of two murder victims from Westchester County whose mutilated remains were found strewn across Long Island, reigniting the debate over bail reform laws. In an update to the case Monday, March 11, Suffolk County Police identified the female victim as 59-year-old Donna Conneely, whose last known address was in Yonkers. The identity of the male victim is still pending confirmation from the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s office. Earlier Report: Dismembering Dead Body Would Be Felony Under NY Bill Meant To Remedy 'Ill-Conceived D…
'Indefensible': Suffolk County DA Blasts Hochul Over Criticism Of Severed Body Parts Case 'Indefensible': Suffolk County DA Blasts Hochul Over Criticism Of Severed Body Parts Case
'Indefensible': Suffolk County DA Blasts Hochul Over Criticism Of Severed Body Parts Case Local leaders are outraged over comments Gov. Kathy Hochul made criticizing the investigation into two Westchester County residents whose mutilated corpses were strewn across Long Island. The public back-and-forth began Wednesday, March 6, when Suffolk County District Raymond Tierney blasted reforms to the state’s bail laws that saw four suspects in the case released from custody with GPS monitoring. “Unfortunately, due to ‘bail reform’ passed by the New York State Legislature in 2019, charges relating to the mutilation and disposal of murdered corpses are no longer bail-eligible, meaning m…
4 Suspects ID'd In Severed Body Parts Case Spanning Multiple Suffolk County Locations 4 Suspects ID'd In Severed Body Parts Case Spanning Multiple Suffolk County Locations
4 Suspects ID'd In Severed Body Parts Case Spanning Multiple Suffolk County Locations Four people have been charged in connection with the deaths of two victims from Westchester County whose mutilated remains were strewn at locations across Long Island. They were arrested Tuesday, March 5, after Suffolk County Police homicide detectives spent hours searching an Amityville residence on Railroad Avenue, located roughly a block east of the Amityville LIRR station. No human remains were located at the home, police confirmed. Police said the following were taken into custody, with the first three being residents of the home: Steven Brown, age 44 Jeffrey Mackey, age 38 Amanda W…
Fatal Incident: 36-Year-Old ID'd After Sharp-Force Injury In Jamesport Fatal Incident: 36-Year-Old ID'd After Sharp-Force Injury In Jamesport
Fatal Incident: 36-Year-Old ID'd After Sharp-Force Injury In Jamesport Police are investigating after a man was killed overnight on Long Island. Officers responded to a 911 call in Riverhead at 448 Herricks Lane, at 11:43 p.m. Monday, March 4. When officers arrived, Conrad Gowan, age 36, was found inside a residence on the property with a sharp-force injury. Gowan, a resident of the home, was transported by the Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps to Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead where he was pronounced dead. Detectives are asking anyone with information to call the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TI…
New Details: More Human Remains Found Near West Babylon Home, In Second Long Island Park New Details: More Human Remains Found Near West Babylon Home, In Second Long Island Park
New Details: More Human Remains Found Near West Babylon Home, In Second Long Island Park This story has been updated. Detectives investigating the deaths of two people from Westchester County whose severed remains were found at a Long Island park have found additional body parts at two more locations. Suffolk County Police said human remains were located in West Babylon, in a wooded area along Lakeway Drive near Troy Avenue, and at Bethpage State Park on Tuesday, March 5. Both scenes were processed by homicide detectives and members of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office. The remains are believed to be those of the same victims whose severed limbs, including a woman’…
Centereach Man Films Rape Of Woman He'd Drugged With Sleeping Pills, DA Says Centereach Man Films Rape Of Woman He'd Drugged With Sleeping Pills, DA Says
Centereach Man Films Rape Of Woman He'd Drugged With Sleeping Pills, DA Says A Long Island man is accused of drugging and raping a woman while filming the abuse. Arthur O’Neal, age 36, of Centereach, was arraigned on felony rape and sexual abuse charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, Feb. 23. Prosecutors said O’Neal brought the victim to his Centereach residence on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, after drugging her with a sleep aid while they had drinks in Huntington. He then sexually assaulted her until she lost consciousness, according to prosecutors. The woman later woke up in a bed next to O’Neal and saw blood on the sheets. She went to a hospital where an examin…
Alleged Hit-Run Driver Nabbed In Crash Injuring Woman Near Brentwood LIRR Station Alleged Hit-Run Driver Nabbed In Crash Injuring Woman Near Brentwood LIRR Station
Alleged Hit-Run Driver Nabbed In Crash Injuring Woman Near Brentwood Lirr Station One of two suspected hit-and-run drivers has been arrested following a crash that injured a woman near a Long Island Rail Road station. The incident happened around 3 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 11 in Brentwood. Suffolk County Police said the 37-year-old woman was walking southbound on Brentwood Road at the Long Island Rail Road crossing when she was struck by a gray sedan. She was then hit by a blue sedan. Earlier Report: 37-Year-Old Woman Struck By 2 Vehicles Who Flee Scene In Brentwood Neither driver stopped to check on the woman, police said. The victim, a resident of Brentwood, was tra…
37-Year-Old Woman Struck By 2 Vehicles Who Flee Scene In Brentwood 37-Year-Old Woman Struck By 2 Vehicles Who Flee Scene In Brentwood
37-Year-Old Woman Struck By 2 Vehicles Who Flee Scene In Brentwood An investigation is underway after a local woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash on a Long Island roadway overnight. See New Update: Alleged Hit-Run Driver Nabbed In Crash Injuring Woman Near Brentwood LIRR Station The incident happened around 3 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 11 in Brentwood. The 37-year-old was walking southbound on Brentwood Road at the Long Island Rail Road crossing when she was struck by a gray sedan and then a blue sedan, Suffolk County Police said. The woman, a resident of Brentwood, was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Ba…
Seen Him? Man Follows Teen Girls On Long Island, Runs After Seeing Parents: Police Seen Him? Man Follows Teen Girls On Long Island, Runs After Seeing Parents: Police
Seen Him? Man Follows Teen Girls On Long Island, Runs After Seeing Parents: Police Authorities on Long Island are looking for a man who made advances on two young girls on Long Island – but ran away once he noticed one of the girl’s parents was nearby. On Thursday, Nov. 30 in Westbury, the man, who appeared to be in his mid-40s, approached the two 14-year-old girls, Nassau County Police said. It was about 4:30 p.m. near the intersection of Post Avenue and Union Avenue when he began to make a move on the pair, following them as they headed south on Post Avenue. However, the man spotted one of the victim’s parents, turned around, and ran north on Post toward Old Westbur…
Fatal Shooting: 40-Year-Old Woman ID'd After Incident At Middle Island Residence Fatal Shooting: 40-Year-Old Woman ID'd After Incident At Middle Island Residence
Fatal Shooting: 40-Year-Old Woman ID'd After Incident At Middle Island Residence An investigation is underway after a New Year's Eve Day shooting left a Long Island woman dead. Click here for a new, updated story: Suspect Nabbed In Murder Of 40-Year-Old Woman At Middle Island Residence The shooting happened just before 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31 in Middle Island. Responding Suffolk County Police Department officers determined that Kristine Costantino, age 40, had been shot inside her residence on Arist Lake Drive. Costantino was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where she was pronounced dead. Detectives are asking anyone with inform…
Suspect At Large After Bank Robbery In Selden Suspect At Large After Bank Robbery In Selden
Suspect At Large After Bank Robbery In Selden A suspect is on the loose after a bank robbery on Long Island. See a new update here: Bank Robbery Update: Suspect Nabbed After Targeting Selden Branch, Police Say A man entered Chase Bank in Selden, located at 999 Middle Country Road, at about 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, verbally implied to an employee he had a weapon, and handed the teller a note demanding cash, Suffolk County Police said.  The teller complied and the suspect fled. Detectives are asking anyone with information on this robbery to call the Major Case Unit at 631-852-6555 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers…
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Man Struck By 2 Vehicles Near Farmingville Intersection Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Man Struck By 2 Vehicles Near Farmingville Intersection
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Man Struck By 2 Vehicles Near Farmingville Intersection A man was killed after being struck by two vehicles, one of which fled the scene, near a Long Island intersection overnight. New Update: ID Released For Man Killed In Hit-Run Crash Near Farmingville Intersection The incident happened around 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11 in Farmingville. The victim was crossing northbound on Horseblock Road, near Raymond Avenue when he was struck by an unknown vehicle traveling westbound, Suffolk County Police said. As he was lying in the roadway, a Subaru Impreza struck the victim, then spun and crashed into a fire hydrant, a tree, and a parked Hyund…
Woman's Body Found At Demolition Site In Port Jefferson Station Woman's Body Found At Demolition Site In Port Jefferson Station
Woman's Body Found At Demolition Site In Port Jefferson Station Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body found at a demolition site on Long Island. A person found the body of an adult woman in Port Jefferson Station at Lawrence Aviation Industries Incorporated Site, located at on Sheep Pasture Road, at approximately 11:50 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8. The body was taken to the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner for an autopsy to determine cause of death and identity of the woman, which has not yet been released. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6…
Tips Sought After Sheep Found Tied To Tree In East Moriches Woods Tips Sought After Sheep Found Tied To Tree In East Moriches Woods
Sheep Found Tied To Tree Behind Vacant East Moriches Home Police are investigating after a sheep was found tied to a tree behind a vacant home on Long Island. A land surveyor spotted the animal shortly after noon on Thursday, Dec. 7, in a wooded area in East Moriches, along Evergreen Avenue. Suffolk County Police said the sheep’s feet had been tied together. In photos shared by the department, two officers were seen assisting a veterinarian in providing emergency care to the animal. The sheep was transported to a local animal sanctuary for further treatment. Authorities did not comment on the animal’s condition or speculate on how long it may h…
Fatal Hit-Run: ID Released For Man Struck Near Holbrook Intersection Fatal Hit-Run: ID Released For Man Struck Near Holbrook Intersection
Fatal Hit-Run: ID Released For Man Struck Near Holbrook Intersection Authorities have identified a man who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Long Island. The crash happened at around 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 in Holbrook. Suffolk County Police said the victim was struck on Coates Avenue, just north of Frank Court, and the driver fled the scene. Earlier Report: Man Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver Near Holbrook Intersection On Monday, Dec. 4, detectives identified the victim as Richard Dirocco, age 63, of Holbrook. Dirocco was taken by ambulance to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue, where he was pronounced dead. Police are asking anyone wi…
Man Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver Near Holbrook Intersection Man Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver Near Holbrook Intersection
Man Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver Near Holbrook Intersection Click here for a new, updated story - Fatal Hit-Run: ID Released For Man Struck Near Long Island Intersection Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash on Long Island. It happened around 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 in Holbrook. Suffolk County Police Fifth Precinct officers responded to a report of a man on the east side of Coates Avenue, just north of Frank Court.  The Holbrook man, whose name is being withheld pending identification of next of kin, was transported via ambulance to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he was pronounced …
Fatal Shooting: 45-Year-Old From North Bellport ID'd As Victim At Mastic Home Fatal Shooting: 45-Year-Old From North Bellport ID'd As Victim At Mastic Home
Fatal Shooting: 45-Year-Old From North Bellport ID'd As Victim At Mastic Home A suspect is on the loose after a fatal overnight shooting at a Long Island residence. It happened around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 in Mastic. When Suffolk County Police Department officers arrived after a 911 caller reported a man had been shot, they discovered the victim outside the home on Poospatuck Lane with a gunshot wound. Umar Elquhir, 45, age of North Bellport, was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he was pronounced dead. Detectives are asking anyone with information to call the SCPD Homicide Squad at 63…
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: 15-Year-Old From Copiague ID'd As Victim Fatal Hit-Run Crash: 15-Year-Old From Copiague ID'd As Victim
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: 15-Year-Old From Copiague ID'd As Victim A suspect is at large after a teenage boy was killed in a hit-and-run crash overnight at a busy Long Island intersection. It happened around 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 in Copiague. The teen was walking at the crosswalk on eastbound Sunrise Highway (Route 27) at 35th Street when he was struck by a 1999 Subaru driven by a 65-year-old Lindenhurst woman, Suffolk County Police said. The boy was lying in the roadway and was struck by another driver, who fled. Both the boy and the driver of the Subaru were transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip.  The victim,…