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Missing North Sea Man Found Dead: Police Missing North Sea Man Found Dead: Police
Missing North Sea Man Found Dead: Police A missing Long Island man who had Alzheimer’s has been found dead, according to police. James Thomas Lee, age 82 of North Sea, was found on Tuesday, Jan. 30, a week after Southampton Town Police had announced his disappearance. Earlier Report: Have You Seen Him? Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing For 2 Days At around noon on that day, a North Sea homeowner reported finding a body behind a private house in the area. Authorities identified Lee and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Lee, who had Alzheimer’s and was believed to need medical attention, had last been seen on…
Woman Dies In Fire At North Amityville Home Woman Dies In Fire At North Amityville Home
Woman Dies In Fire At North Amityville Home Police are investigating a house fire on Long Island that claimed a woman's life. Emergency crews were called just after 7 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, for a fire in North Amityville, at the Gildersleeve mobile home park on Broadway. When firefighters arrived, they found a woman dead inside one of the units, according to Suffolk County Police. Authorities did not reveal her name, age, or hometown. An official cause of death will be determined by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s office. Nobody else was injured in the fire and no other buildings were damaged. The cause of the fire is und…
Man Found Dead Floating In Water On Long Island, Police Say Man Found Dead Floating In Water On Long Island, Police Say
Man Found Dead Floating In Water On Long Island, Police Say Police are investigating after a man was found dead floating in the water on Long Island. The incident occurred in Nassau County in the area of the Safe Harbor Marina in Glen Cove around 8:30 a.m., Monday, Feb. 27. According to Nassau County Police detectives, a 911 call was received for a person floating in the water in the Safe Harbor Marina located at 128 Shore Road.  Glen Cove Police, the Nassau County Marine Bureau, Nassau County Emergency Service Unit and the Glen Cove Fire Department all responded to the area. During the investigation, a 68-year-old man was recovered…
Employees Find Man Dead Outside Riverhead Restaurant Employees Find Man Dead Outside Riverhead Restaurant
Employees Find Man Dead Outside Riverhead Restaurant Employees arriving to work found a man dead outside a Long Island restaurant, authorities said. Medics in Riverhead were called at around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, with reports of an unconscious man who was seated against an exterior wall outside Express Deli & Café on Osborn Avenue, according to Riverhead Town Police. When officers arrived, they found the man not breathing and without a pulse, and began performing CPR. The man was taken to Peconic Bay Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said. Detectives identified the man as 44-year-old Alberto Munoz Noj, of Riverh…
ID Released For Woman Found Dead On LIRR Tracks ID Released For Woman Found Dead On LIRR Tracks
ID Released For Woman Found Dead On Lirr Tracks Police have released the identity of a woman found dead on the Long Island Railroad tracks after being struck by a train. Lindsay Murano, age 35, of Bellerose, was hit and killed around 8:10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 13 in Floral Park, said MTA officials. Murano was on a westbound track when hit, officials said. Earlier report: Person Found Dead On LIRR Tracks In Floral Park The incident remains under investigation by the MTA police.  Memorial services have taken place. To write a message of condolence to the family, click here.  Donations can be made in her name to&nb…
Lindenhurst Man Dies After Falling Into Canal Lindenhurst Man Dies After Falling Into Canal
Lindenhurst Man Dies After Falling Into Canal Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man who fell into a canal on Long Island. Suffolk County Police Department officers responded to a call of a man in the canal in Lindenhurst behind a residence on the 900 block of Pacific St., at around 9:40 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3.  The man, identified as Don Seddio, age 65, of Lindenhurst, was pulled from the water.  Seddio was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip where he was pronounced dead, according to police. Detectives believe Seddio may have suffered a m…
ID Released For Man Found Dead In Parking Lot Of Long Island Business ID Released For Man Found Dead In Parking Lot Of Long Island Business
ID Released For Man Found Dead In Parking Lot Of Long Island Business The identity has been released of a man who was found dead in the parking lot of a Long Island business. Nassau County Police Sixth Precinct Officers responded to a 911 call for an unresponsive male in the rear parking lot of 146 Shore Road in Manorhaven at around 10:10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 4.  Upon arrival, officers located the man lying on the ground, police said. Earlier Report: Man Found Dead In Parking Lot of Manorhaven Business The man, who has now been ID'd as Mauricio Quintanilla, age 46, was pronounced dead at the scene by a Nassau County Police medic. Police say Quintanilla …
Police ID 44-Year-Old Woman Found Dead In Wooded Area In Wading River Police ID 44-Year-Old Woman Found Dead In Wooded Area In Wading River
Police ID 44-Year-Old Woman Found Dead In Wooded Area In Wading River Police released the identity of a 44-year-old woman who was found dead in a wooded area on Long Island. Joanna Derosse, of Brentwood, was identified as the woman whose body was found in a wooded area behind 20th Street in Wading River on Sunday, Nov. 20, the Riverhead Town Police Department reported. Police received a report at about 2:30 p.m. on Sunday that Derosse's body was found by a resident who was walking his dog in the area, authorities said.  Earlier report - Death Investigation: Woman's Body Found In Wading River Wooded Area By Resident Walking Dog Investigators said t…
Death Investigation: Woman's Body Found In Wading River Wooded Area By Resident Walking Dog Death Investigation: Woman's Body Found In Wading River Wooded Area By Resident Walking Dog
Death Investigation: Woman's Body Found In Wading River Wooded Area By Resident Walking Dog A death investigation is underway after a woman's body was found in a wooded area on Long Island.  Police received a report that a body was found in Wading River in the wooded area behind 20th Street at about 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, the Riverhead Town Police Department said. The body was found by a resident who was walking his dog in the area, police said. "At this time, we believe that the woman was not a victim of a crime and that no apparent criminality caused the woman’s death," police said. Authorities said the woman has not been identified. She is described as a white wo…
19-Year-Old, Girlfriend Both Found Dead Inside Inside Shirley Home 19-Year-Old, Girlfriend Both Found Dead Inside Inside Shirley Home
19-Year-Old, Girlfriend Both Found Dead Inside Inside Shirley Home Police are investigating an incident in which a young boyfriend and girlfriend were found dead at their Long Island residence. Suffolk County Police Seventh Precinct officers responded to the home in Shirley at 11 Park Circle following a 911 call from the location at around 4:50 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18. Upon arrival, officers found Destiny Leinfus, age 20, and Gavin Bifalco, age 19, dead from gunshot wounds inside the house, said police.  Detectives are investigating who fired the shots.  Detectives believe one or both died from self-inflicted injuries, police said. The pair …
Missing NY Woman Found Dead, Police Say Missing NY Woman Found Dead, Police Say
Missing NY Woman Found Dead, Police Say A missing Hudson Valley woman who police have spent hundreds of hours searching for has been found dead in a wooded area. Orange County resident, Brittany Hendershot, age 19, of Port Jervis, has been missing since Thursday, June 23, but was officially reported missing to police on Tuesday, July 5 by her mother. Following the missing person's report, the Port Jervis Police Department initiated an investigation which revealed that Brittany was last seen in the Town of Wallkill, said Chief William Worden, of the Port Jervis Police. See Earlier Story: Have You Seen Her? Police Seeking He…
Northampton Man Killed In House Fire Northampton Man Killed In House Fire
Northampton Man Killed In House Fire A man was found dead following a house fire on Long Island. The blaze broke out in Northampton around 12:40 a.m., Tuesday, June 14 on Wildwood Trail. Responders arrived within minutes and were unable to breech the door as the home was fully engulfed in flames, said Lt. Susan Ralph, of the Southampton Police. After the fire was extinguished by Riverhead Fire Department, a man's body was discovered within the residence, police said. See Related Story: Woman Found Dead After House Fire Breaks Out In West Babylon When firefighters arrived on the scene, “fire was blowing o…
Missing Kings Park Man Found Dead Missing Kings Park Man Found Dead
Missing Kings Park Man Found Dead A missing Long Island man has been found dead, authorities have announced. Trevor Verga, age 45, of Kings Park, last spoke to a family member on the phone at approximately 1 a.m. on Sunday, March 20, according to Suffolk County Police. He was reported missing by a family member at approximately 2:15 p.m. that date. On Tuesday evening, April 12, police reported that Verga's body was found off Piper Lane in Suffolk County village of Head of the Harbor at approximately 5:40 p.m. on Saturday, April 9. "The cause of death appears to be non-criminal at this time," police said.
Police ID Man Found Dead In Suffolk County Wooded Area Police ID Man Found Dead In Suffolk County Wooded Area
Police ID Man Found Dead In Suffolk County Wooded Area Police have identified a 51-year-old man who was found deceased in a wooded area on Long Island as they continue to investigate his cause of death. The Riverhead Police Department reported on Monday, Feb. 7, that Oscar Patzan-Xiquin was identified as the man found dead in the area of Pulaski Street. Authorities initially announced that the death investigation was underway on Friday, Feb. 4, police said.  Police said Patzan-Xiquin was originally from Guatemala and most recently was experiencing homelessness in Riverhead. Authorities said members of the community helped …
Man Dies Following Altercation At Suffolk County Home Man Dies Following Altercation At Suffolk County Home
Man Dies Following Altercation At Suffolk County Home Updated story: Man Charged Following Fatal Altercation At Suffolk County Home Police are investigating the death of a man following an altercation that occurred at a Long Island home. The incident happened in East Hampton and involved two men, a 34-year-old who lives at the home on Lincoln Avenue, and 45-year-old Kevin Somers, of Amagansett, Suffolk County Police said. East Hampton Town Police officers responded to the residence following a 911 call at approximately 10:40 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5. Somers was transported to Southampton Hospital where he was pronounced dead, acco…
Brian Laundrie's Parents Seeking To Become Beneficiaries Of Son’s Estate Brian Laundrie's Parents Seeking To Become Beneficiaries Of Son’s Estate
Brian Laundrie's Parents Seeking To Become Beneficiaries Of Son’s Estate Brian Laundrie's parents have filed a petition to become beneficiaries of his estate, according to a new report. The Daily Sun, a news outlet in Florida, reported on Friday, Dec. 10, that Christopher and Roberta Laundrie filed the documents with the probate division in Sarasota County in an effort to be granted their late son's assets. Earlier report - 'For Sale' Sign Placed Outside Laundrie Family Home As Hoax, Lawyer Says The news outlet said Laundrie's assets with Bank of America were listed as $20,000 in the documents. Laundrie's remains were found in a Florida nature reserve on …
ID Released For Man Found Dead On Long Island Roadway ID Released For Man Found Dead On Long Island Roadway
ID Released For Man Found Dead On Long Island Roadway The identity has been released of a man who was found dead on a Long Island roadway. Officers responded to a 911 call for a man lying in the street in Uniondale at Alexander Avenue and Lee Road at around 8:50 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10.   Upon police arrival, the man was pronounced dead by a Nassau County Police Medic. On Friday, Nov. 12, police announced the victim has been identified as Kyle Midtlyng, age 24, of Hempstead. The investigation into this incident continues. Earlier report: Man Found Dead On Long Island Roadway This continues to be a developing story. Check…
Man Pronounced Dead After Being Found In Water At LI Beach, Police Say Man Pronounced Dead After Being Found In Water At LI Beach, Police Say
Man Pronounced Dead After Being Found In Water At LI Beach, Police Say Authorities are investigating after a man was found unresponsive in the water at a Long Island beach and pronounced dead soon after. Marine Bureau Officers in Marine 5 responded to the Lido Beach area at about 1:50 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 19, according to the Nassau County Police Department.  Police said the man was brought abroad Marine 5 and taken to the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station where he was pronounced dead. The Homicide Squad is investigating the incident, NCPD said. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-…
Homicide Squad Investigates After Woman Found Unresponsive At LI Beach Homicide Squad Investigates After Woman Found Unresponsive At LI Beach
Homicide Squad Investigates After Woman Found Unresponsive At LI Beach An investigation is underway after a woman was found unresponsive in the water at a Long Island beach and pronounced dead at the scene. The Nassau County Police Department said officers responded to a report of an unresponsive woman in the water at the Bayville beach at about 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 19. NCPD said the woman was brought to shore and pronounced dead at the scene soon after. The Homicide Squad is investigating the incident. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. This is a develop…
Woman Found Dead In Submerged Car At Popular Suffolk County Beach Woman Found Dead In Submerged Car At Popular Suffolk County Beach
Woman Found Dead In Submerged Car At Popular Suffolk County Beach A woman was found dead in a submerged car on Long Island after police received a 911 call of a vehicle in the water. The unidentified 56-year-old woman was discovered around 8:25 a.m., Tuesday, June 29, near the boat ramps of Iron Pier Beach in Riverhead. According to Riverhead Police, a patrol officer who responded to the call swam to the submerged vehicle a found the deceased woman inside.  A crime scene was established, and the department's detective division is currently investigating the circumstances of why the car was in the water and the cause of death of the woman. At t…
Woman Found Dead At Long Island Motel Woman Found Dead At Long Island Motel
Woman Found Dead At Long Island Motel Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Woman Found Dead At Long Island Motel An investigation is underway after a woman was found dead at a Long Island motel. The incident happened in Floral Park at the Floral Park Motel at 30 Jericho Turnpike. The discovery of the deceased 28-year-old was reported to the Floral Park Police Department on Sunday, June 13 at 1:10 p.m.  The woman's identity has not yet been released, nor has a cause of death. The investigation into the incident continues, Nassau County Police said. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voi…
Suffolk County Man Found Dead On Busy Long Island Roadway Suffolk County Man Found Dead On Busy Long Island Roadway
Suffolk County Man Found Dead On Busy Long Island Roadway Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Man Found Dead Long Island Roadway; Police Search For Possible Hit-Run Driver An investigation is underway after a man was found dead on a busy Long Island roadway overnight.  Highway Patrol officers responded to a 911 call reporting a man lying in the right lane of eastbound Sunrise Highway (Route 27), in Bay Shore, near Exit 43, at approximately 1 a.m. Saturday, April 17, Suffolk County Police said. The man was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.  An autopsy will be conducted to deter…
Woman Found Dead In Apartment In Suffolk Woman Found Dead In Apartment In Suffolk
Woman Found Dead In Apartment In Suffolk Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Woman Found Dead In Apartment On Long Island An investigation is underway after a woman was found dead in her apartment on Long Island. The landlord for the property located in Huntington at 22 Elm St. called 911 on  Monday, Jan. 18 at 2:08 p.m. to request that police check on the welfare of a tenant who had not been seen in several days.  When officers arrived at the scene they found an adult female dead in her apartment, Suffolk County Police. The woman’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.&…
Body Washes Ashore On Suffolk County Beach Body Washes Ashore On Suffolk County Beach
Body Washes Ashore On Suffolk County Beach Click here for an updated story: ID Released After Body Of Teen Found On Long Island Beach Police detectives are investigating a body that had washed ashore on a Long Island beach. The body was found around 1:20 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2, on Dune Road in Westhampton Beach, said the Suffolk County Police. Police did not release additional information, including the gender and age of the person. The cause of death is under investigation. On Friday, Nov. 6, the U.S. Coast Guard reported, a 16-year-old teen boy was swept into the water near the Moriches Inlet while fishing near Dune …
Missing Suffolk Teen Found Dead Missing Suffolk Teen Found Dead
Missing Suffolk Teen Found Dead A Long Island teenager earlier this week who went missing has been found dead. Paige Relyea, of Nesconset, was reported missing by a family member on Monday, Jan. 20 at approximately 12:45 p.m., Suffolk County Police said. Relyea, 19, was last seen leaving her Premier Court home on Sunday, Jan. 19 at approximately 12:30 p.m. in a 2009 gray Toyota Corolla On Friday, Jan. 24, police said Relyea was located deceased on Thursday, Jan. 23 in Syosset. Nassau County Police Department detectives are investigating. No further info was released. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Man Found Floating In Water Near Long Island Park Pronounced Dead Man Found Floating In Water Near Long Island Park Pronounced Dead
Man Found Floating In Water Near Long Island Park Pronounced Dead A man found floating in the water near a park on Long Island has been pronounced dead. The incident occurred at around 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 in Massapequa, Nassau County Police said. According to detectives, a Town of Oyster Bay Constable located the man floating in the water approximately one-half mile south of John Burns Park, according to police. The man was pronounced deceased a short time later by a police medic. The identity of the man is currently unknown, said police, who added that criminality is not suspected.  The incident is still under investigation. …
Woman Found On Pool Float On Long Island Pronounced Dead Woman Found On Pool Float On Long Island Pronounced Dead
Woman Found On Pool Float On Long Island Pronounced Dead A woman was pronounced dead after she was found unresponsive on a pool float in Island Park. Police responded to an Aided call on Quebec Road at 8:40 p.m. on Friday, July 12, where the incident occurred. The woman, who was unresponsive, was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead by a hospital physician. Neither the identity of the woman nor further details have been released. The investigation is ongoing, police say. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Man Found Dead Inside Home On Long Island Man Found Dead Inside Home On Long Island
Man Found Dead Inside Home On Long Island Police are waiting for results from the medical examiner's office in connection with a man who was found dead in a Hicksville home. The report of a deceased male came into the department around 5:44 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, on East Barclay St., said the Nassau County Police Department. Officers responded and found the dead man inside the home, police said. An investigation is underway. Once a cause of death has been determined, police will release additional information. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.