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Long Island Trucker On Meth Sentenced For Killing Ecuadorian Sisters In Crash: DA
A Long Island man will be behind bars for the next seven to 20 years after pleading guilty to causing a double fatal crash while on methamphetamine and alcohol, Lancaster District Attorney Heather Adams announced on Thursday, April 26.
On April 17, Jagminder Jit Singh, 43 of Floral Park, entered a negotiated guilty plea on two counts of homicide by vehicle while DUI, two counts of homicide by vehicle, five counts of DUI, one count of aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI, one count of aggravated assault by vehicle, four counts of recklessly endangering another person, and three summary off…
Quadruple Homicide: Man Indicted For Fatal Long Island Crash
A man who allegedly drove under the influence of cocaine, causing a Long Island crash that killed four family members faces up to 25 years behind bars if he’s convicted, authorities announced.
On Wednesday, Sept. 20, Michael DeAngelo, age 32 of Lindenhurst, was arraigned on multiple charges related to the wreck, including vehicular homicide, for the August 2023 crash in Massapequa, the Nassau County District Attorney announced.
On Sunday, Aug. 8, 60-year-old Patrice Huntley was celebrating a new job offer by taking five of his family members out for ice cream.
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Baby, 7-Year-Old Injured When Drunk Mom Crashes SUV In Shirley, Police Say
Two children, including a 7-month-old baby, are recovering from injuries sustained when their drunk mother crashed her SUV on Long Island, police said.
The incident happened at around 9:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, in Shirley, on the Sunrise Highway Service Road near Maple Avenue, according to Suffolk County Police.
Investigators said Kimberly Diaz, age 27, of West Babylon, was driving a GMC Yukon eastbound on the service road when she lost control and crashed into a utility pole. No other vehicles were involved.
When Suffolk County Police Highway Patrol officers arrived, they determined tha…
MTA Driver Kills Passenger In Drunken Long Island Crash, DA Says
A Long Island man was indicted on charges including manslaughter for allegedly driving drunk and crashing his car, killing a 26-year-old passenger, officials announced.
Donnell Hill, age 51 of Hempstead, pleaded not guilty during his indictment on Tuesday, Aug. 29 to the seven felony charges against him regarding an October 2022 fatal car crash, the Nassau County District Attorney announced.
The crash happened in Hempstead on Oct. 29, 2022, at approximately 10:35 p.m.
Hill, who was working as an MTA bus driver at the time of the incident, is said to have been driving his 2018 Dodge Charg…
Man Admits Stealing Car With Toddler Inside, Crashing Into Guardrail In Greenport
A Long Island man is facing years in prison after admitting that he stole a car with a sleeping toddler inside and then crashed into a guardrail while under the influence of alcohol.
Paul Ludeman, age 56, of Holtsville, pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including endangering the welfare of a child, in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, April 25, stemming from the February 2023 incident.
According to the Suffolk County DA’s Office, Ludeman was drunk on Feb. 14, 2023 when he stole the vehicle, which had a 14-month-old child sleeping inside, and drove away in Greenport.
The infant’s grandmoth…
Long Island Man Driving Drunk With Child Onboard Crashes Pickup Tuck, Police Say
A Long Island man driving drunk with a child in the vehicle is facing a host of charges after an overnight crash, according to police.
The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 21 in Carle Place.
Matthew Ryan, age 42, of Mineola, was driving his 2014 Dodge Ram westbound on Westbury Avenue when he crossed over into eastbound lanes of traffic and struck a 2021 Dodge Ram, Nassau County Police said.
Ryan left the scene of the crash, but because of heavy damage to his tires, he came to a stop in front of 252 Westbury Ave., said police.
Ryan's 13-year-old daughter, who was a p…
Drunk Patchogue Man Nabbed Traveling Wrong Way On Meadowbrook State Parkway, Police Say
State police likely averted tragedy after stopping an allegedly drunk, wrong-way driver on Long Island.
Calls made to 911 started coming in at around 4 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, with reports of a vehicle driving the wrong way on the Meadowbrook State Parkway in Hempstead.
Callers reported the driver was heading southbound in the northbound lanes, approaching the Ocean Parkway.
Troopers quickly responded and were able to safely stop the vehicle on the Ocean Parkway, police said.
The 24-year-old driver, Brandon Garzon, of Patchogue, was found to be intoxicated, with testing revealing a blood a…
Long Island Man Charged After Found With Loaded Pistol, Police Say
A Long Island man is facing weapons charges after police said he was found in possession of a loaded pistol.
Tyrone Vick, age 24, of Floral Park, was arrested following an investigation on Wednesday, Jan. 5, according to the Nassau County Police Department.
Officers saw a 2015 Honda CRV on King Street in Floral Park with Vick was slumped over in the driver's seat at about 7:45 p.m., NCPD said.
Police tried to perform a field sobriety test, but Vick did not comply, authorities said.
After an investigation, officers recovered a loaded pistol and arrested Vick without incide…
