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Long Island Man Accused Of Disguising, Selling Fentanyl, Heroin, More Long Island Man Accused Of Disguising, Selling Fentanyl, Heroin, More
Long Island Man Accused Of Disguising, Selling Fentanyl, Heroin, More A Long Island man has been charged for reportedly selling heroin, cocaine, oxycodone, and fentanyl, leading to at least one overdose death. The indictment against Ryan Mueller of Lynbrook was announced by the United States Attorney’s Office Eastern District of New York on Thursday, April 4. Over the last few years, Mueller, age 32, is accused of conspiring with several other unnamed people to distribute controlled substances like heroin and cocaine. According to the USAO, Mueller’s conspiring is related to the December 2022 death of a 49-year-old victim. The man was found inside of hi…
Valentine’s Day Killing: Man Admits Strangling Woman On Long Island Valentine’s Day Killing: Man Admits Strangling Woman On Long Island
Valentine’s Day Killing: Man Admits Strangling Woman On Long Island A Long Island man admitted to strangling a woman to death in a car and leaving her body by a dumpster, authorities announced. Andrew Avila, age 26, pleaded guilty to the charges against him on Tuesday, March 2, according to the Nassau County District Attorney, over a year after the Valentine’s Day death of Rebecca Carlson, age 39. Original Story: 25-Year-Old From Elmont Accused Of Killing Hempstead Woman Found Next To Dumpster Avila, who is from Elmont, contacted Carlson through a website, where they agreed to meet in person for a sex act, the DA’s Office said. In the early morn…
Man Impersonates Officer To Search Victim's Pants Pockets, More On Long Island: Police Man Impersonates Officer To Search Victim's Pants Pockets, More On Long Island: Police
Man Impersonates Officer To Search Victim's Pants Pockets, More On Long Island: Police A Queens resident was arrested after he pretended to be a police officer so that he could search a man’s pants pockets and car on Long Island, authorities said. It happened on Sunday, March 17 in Elmont, according to Nassau County Police. At about 10:30 p.m. that evening, 32-year-old Mitchell Robi of Queens walked up to a man at the Mobile Gas Station, located at 101 Hempstead Turnpike, identifying himself as an undercover, off-duty police officer. Robi then allegedly began to search the 25-year-old man’s sweatshirt and pants pockets before moving on to the man’s car. As he opened the…
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…
Drunken LI Man Pulls Gun On Worker After Being Kicked Out Of Virginia Business: Police Drunken LI Man Pulls Gun On Worker After Being Kicked Out Of Virginia Business: Police
Drunken LI Man Pulls Gun On Worker After Being Kicked Out Of Virginia Business: Police A 43-year-old New York man kicked out of a Virginia business was arrested for returning to the scene and flashing a gun at an employee, authorities said. Dean Campbell, of Elmont in Nassau County, got the boot from a business on the 3100 block of Wilson Boulevard due to disorderly behavior in Arlington just before 1 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, county police said. Campbell returned shortly after and began arguing outside the business, at which point he brandished a firearm and advanced towards an employee, "making physical contact," with them, police said. Campbell then fled on foot. Responding o…
Recognize These Scammers? Duo Pose As Masonry Workers On Long Island, Police Say Recognize These Scammers? Duo Pose As Masonry Workers On Long Island, Police Say
Recognize These Scammers? Duo Pose As Masonry Workers On Long Island, Police Say Police are searching for a pair of scammers who pretended to be construction workers and stole over $200,000 from a Long Island resident. The scam started in Elmont in November 2023 and lasted through Tuesday, Feb. 6, according to Nassau County Police. A pair of people, who posed as masonry workers, visited a 70-year-old man’s home. They told him that they would perform the necessary repairs his home needed. The victim agreed, and over the next two months, the duo came back to the house and each time claimed that there was more damage that needed repair. Each time, the scammers allege…
5 Alleged Theft Group Members Nabbed For Attempted Burglary On Long Island 5 Alleged Theft Group Members Nabbed For Attempted Burglary On Long Island
5 Alleged Theft Group Members Nabbed For Attempted Burglary On Long Island A group of people, thought to be part of a South American theft group, were arrested after they were discovered on Long Island with a Wi-Fi signal scrambler, crowbars, and more, officials said. It happened on Monday, Jan. 29 in Elmont, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 9:45 a.m., the group was discovered near South Kings Street in two cars – a black Nissan Rogue and a Mitsubishi Lancer, both with Ohio plates – one of which was recognized by officers as the vehicles involved in multiple burglaries across different jurisdictions. Police said that an investigation located …
Shots Fired In Residential Area Of Long Island Spark Investigation Shots Fired In Residential Area Of Long Island Spark Investigation
Shots Fired In Residential Area Of Long Island Spark Investigation Police are investigating an early-morning shooting that occurred in a residential area of Long Island. It happened on Friday, Jan. 5 in Elmont, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 4:20 a.m., a witness near the Baylis Avenue and Parkway Drive area reported hearing five loud shots. Police at the scene recovered four 9mm shell casings from the road. No injuries were reported during the shooting, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All calls will rema…
6 Busted Selling Alcohol, Tobacco To Minors At Long Island Stores: Police 6 Busted Selling Alcohol, Tobacco To Minors At Long Island Stores: Police
6 Busted Selling Alcohol, Tobacco To Minors At Long Island Stores: Police With the help of undercover agents, police on Long Island reportedly found six people from a handful of stores to be selling alcohol and tobacco products to minors. The bust started on Monday, Dec. 11 at approximately 5:30 p.m., according to Nassau County Police. Using underage agents working with the Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Unit, officers went to stores in Franklin Square and West Hempstead as part of “Project 21,” meant to target the sale of illicit products to minors. At the Smoke Shop located at 727 Franklin Avenue, Akil Hossain, age 21 of Elmont, was arrested for allegedly s…
Man Performs Lewd Act In Front Of Teen On Long Island, Remains At Large: Police Man Performs Lewd Act In Front Of Teen On Long Island, Remains At Large: Police
Man Performs Lewd Act In Front Of Teen On Long Island, Remains At Large: Police Police are searching for a man who performed a sexual act in front of a teenager on Long Island while she tried to get to school. It happened on the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 5 in Elmont. According to Nassau County Police, a 15-year-old girl was on her way to Elmont High School just before 8 a.m. She was walking north on 240th Street when, near the intersection of 117th Road, the man in question began to walk in front of her. Suddenly, the man turned around to face the girl and began to perform a lewd act, police said. The victim fled in the opposite direction and called the police. …
USPS Robbery: Trio Stole Keys From Long Island Worker, Sold On Instagram, DA Claims USPS Robbery: Trio Stole Keys From Long Island Worker, Sold On Instagram, DA Claims
USPS Robbery: Trio Stole Keys From Long Island Worker, Sold On Instagram, DA Claims Three people are facing felony charges after they allegedly threatened postal workers with a gun, stole their keys, and attempted to sell them online. The Nassau County District Attorney announced the trio’s indictment on Wednesday, Nov. 29, for the two alleged robberies, which occurred in early 2023. Kimora Dupree, age 20 of Elmont, Melajah Taffe, age 22 of Valley Stream, and a third person, first struck on February 26, 2023, the DA’s Office claimed. Just after 3:30 p.m., an unsuspecting USPS worker was walking up to the front of a Hempstead home when the third person, who has not been…
'Violent' Man Breaks Long Island Woman's Belongings During Fight, Resists Arrest: Police 'Violent' Man Breaks Long Island Woman's Belongings During Fight, Resists Arrest: Police
'Violent' Man Breaks Long Island Woman's Belongings During Fight, Resists Arrest: Police A Queens man had been taken into custody after he got into a fight with a Long Island woman and her two teen daughters that allegedly turned violent. At approximately 8:45 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30, a 45-year-old Elmont woman had just returned to her Heathcote Road home with her two teen daughters, ages 14 and 17. When they arrived, the mother got into a verbal argument with Tristan Jobity, a 38-year-old from Queens, according to Nassau County Police. Though it is currently unclear what, if any, Jobity’s relationship is with the family, the fight soon turned physical, as he began to pick up…
29-Year-Old Nabbed For Selling Drugs On Long Island After Overdose Investigation: Police 29-Year-Old Nabbed For Selling Drugs On Long Island After Overdose Investigation: Police
29-Year-Old Nabbed For Selling Drugs On Long Island After Overdose Investigation: Police A Long Island man was arrested after an unrelated investigation led police to discover that he was selling heroin and more, police said. On Wednesday, Sept. 6, 29-year-old Steven M. Ayala was arrested for allegedly possessing and selling drugs, according to Nassau County Police. The Elmont resident’s arrest came during an investigation into an unrelated fatal overdose. Ayala was allegedly in possession of and sold substances that police believe to be heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine. He was arrested outside of the Belmont Deli and Grill, located at 139 Hempstead Turnpike, without in…
Dead Dogs Discovered In Car On Long Island Dead Dogs Discovered In Car On Long Island
Dead Dogs Discovered In Car On Long Island A call to the police on Long Island regarding a bad odor led to the shocking discovery of deceased animals. It happened on Tuesday, Aug. 15 at approximately 7 p.m. in Elmont, according to Nassau County Police. Officers received a call to 911 reporting that a car parked on Diellen Lane had a stench coming from it. When police arrived at the scene, they saw that the 2016 black Explorer had two large dead dogs in the backseat. The investigation remains ongoing, and no further details were released about the breed of dogs or their potential cause of death. Detectives encourage anyone wi…
Man Steals Passenger Trolley, Crashes On Long Island, Flees Man Steals Passenger Trolley, Crashes On Long Island, Flees
Man Steals Passenger Trolley, Crashes On Long Island, Flees Officials are searching for an unknown man who they say commandeered a Long Island passenger trolley, crashed it, and fled the scene, leaving police to find a fiery scene. The incident on Saturday, July 15 at approximately 9 a.m. in Elmont, according to Nassau County Police. Near Gate 5 of the UBS Arena, located at 2150 Hempstead Turnpike, an unknown man was discovered to have gotten into a green UBS passenger trolley. Once in the vehicle, he drove it around the parking lot, where he hit a parked car. Courtesy of Nassau County Police DepartmentDaily Voice_sg After the collision, …
Update:  Missing Long Island Teen Found Update:  Missing Long Island Teen Found
Update: Missing Long Island Teen Found Update:  A teenager last seen on Long Island has been found a week later, police announced.  Nassau County Police announced on Thursday, July 6 that they have located Joaquin Knight, aged 15. The announcement came just over a week after he went missing on June 27 in Elmont.  Further information about where Knight was found and his condition were not released by police.  Original story:  Police are imploring the community to aid in finding a missing Long Island teenager. According to Nassau County Police, 15-year-old Joaquin Knight was last seen on Tuesday, Jun…
Racetrack Murderer Will Spend 25 To Life In Prison For Killing Ex-Girlfriend On Long Island Racetrack Murderer Will Spend 25 To Life In Prison For Killing Ex-Girlfriend On Long Island
Racetrack Murderer Will Spend 25 To Life In Prison For Killing Ex-Girlfriend On Long Island Officials announced that a Long Island man who traveled 1,000 miles to kill his former coworker (also his ex-girlfriend) will now spend at least two decades behind bars. Jose Franco-Martinez, aged 58, of Elmont, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the murder of his ex-girlfriend at her place of work, the Nassau County DA announced on Wednesday, June 28.  Franco-Martinez was convicted by a jury of the crime nearly five years after the incident itself.  Earlier Report: Racetrack Murder: Man Drove 1K Miles To Stab Elmont Employee To Death, Jurors Agree Maria Larin…
Violent Carjacking: Long Island Man Pulled From Car, Kicked, Punched, Police Say Violent Carjacking: Long Island Man Pulled From Car, Kicked, Punched, Police Say
Violent Carjacking: Long Island Man Pulled From Car, Kicked, Punched, Police Say Police are searching for a trio who were involved in a violent, early-morning Long Island carjacking. The incident occurred in Elmont on Wednesday, June 7 at approximately 5:40 a.m., according to Nassau County police. A 60-year-old man was entering his vehicle in front of his Fieldmere Street home when a group of three appeared and pulled him out of his car. Police said that the carjackers threw the victim onto the ground, kicking and punching him. One of the carjackers got into the victim’s gray 2022 Honda CRV and fled the scene, heading southbound on Fieldmere Street towards 106th Av…
Road Rage: Killer Who Stomped Long Island Father To Death Formally Charged With Murder, DA Says Road Rage: Killer Who Stomped Long Island Father To Death Formally Charged With Murder, DA Says
Road Rage: Killer Who Stomped Long Island Father To Death Formally Charged With Murder, DA Says A 26-year-old man accused of beating a father and grandfather to death following a fender bender on Long Island has been formally charged with murder. Patrick Destine, of Queens, was arraigned on second-degree murder and other charges in Nassau County Court on Wednesday, June 7, in the beating death of 54-year-old David McKenzie in Baldwin in April 2023. According to prosecutors, it was around 11 p.m. on April 15 when Destine and McKenzie got into a minor car accident in Baldwin, near Shuman Place and Forest Avenue. Earlier Report: Road-Rage Murder Update: Baldwin Man Identified As V…
Long Island Man Sentenced For Producing, Possessing Child Pornography For Decades Long Island Man Sentenced For Producing, Possessing Child Pornography For Decades
Long Island Man Sentenced For Producing, Possessing Child Pornography For Decades A former racehorse trainer from Long Island will likely spend the remainder of his life behind bars for sexually exploiting a child and possessing child pornography, officials announced. Daniel Mullan, aged 83, of Elmont, was sentenced to 30 years behind bars, which is the maximum sentence based on the criminal statutes in place at the time of Mullan’s offenses, according to the US Attorney’s Office Eastern District of New York. Earlier Report: Ex-Elmont Racehorse Trainer Produced, Appeared In Child Porn For Decades, Authorities Say According to court filings, Mullan was convicted of pos…
Trio Steals Phone, Credit Cards In Late-Night Long Island Robbery: Police Trio Steals Phone, Credit Cards In Late-Night Long Island Robbery: Police
Trio Steals Phone, Credit Cards In Late-Night Long Island Robbery: Police Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a group of three people accused of robbing a man on Long Island. A 37-year-old man was walking eastbound on Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont near Savoy Avenue at around 11 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, when the robbers struck, according to Nassau County police. The three males, described as wearing all black with their faces covered, reportedly grabbed and pushed the victim up against the side of a building while they emptied his pockets and backpack. All suspects left on foot, going south on Claridge Avenue. Police reported that the…
Racetrack Murder: Man Drove 1K Miles To Stab LI Employee To Death, Jurors Agree Racetrack Murder: Man Drove 1K Miles To Stab LI Employee To Death, Jurors Agree
Racetrack Murder: Man Drove 1K Miles To Stab LI Employee To Death, Jurors Agree A jury has convicted a Long Island man accused of viciously stabbing his ex-girlfriend to death at a local racetrack. Jose Franco-Martinez, age 58, of Elmont, was found guilty of second-degree murder nearly five years after stabbing Maria Larin, the Nassau County DA announced Wednesday, April 5. Larin worked as a hot walker at the Belmont Park racetrack in Elmont, where she would walk horses after their races to help them cool down. She was working when, on June 17, 2018, Franco-Martinez showed up and attacked her, stabbing and cutting her 23 times with a kitchen knife. Larin’s co-worke…
3 Suspects On Loose After Robbery At Long Island Gas Station 3 Suspects On Loose After Robbery At Long Island Gas Station
3 Suspects On Loose After Robbery At Long Island Gas Station Three suspects are on the run after a robbery at a Long Island gas station. The three entered the Bolla Shell gas station in Elmont at 2115 Liden Blvd. at around 12:50 a.m. Sunday, March 26, and approached employees near the front register, Nassau County Police said.  They then threatened to shoot the employees but no firearm was displayed, before demanding that the registers be opened. Fearing for their lives, the victims complied.  The subjects removed an unknown amount of US currency from multiple cash registers and took a small safe containing an unknown amount of cash. …
25-Year-Old Accused Of Killing Long Island Woman Found Next To Dumpster 25-Year-Old Accused Of Killing Long Island Woman Found Next To Dumpster
25-Year-Old Accused Of Killing Long Island Woman Found Next To Dumpster A Long Island man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a 39-year-old woman who was found lying next to a dumpster. Andrew D. Avila, age 25, of Elmont, was charged on Thursday, March 2, for killing Rebecca Carlson, age 39, of Hempstead whose body was found on Tuesday, Feb. 14 in South Hempstead, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, officers responded to a call for a woman lying on the ground next to a dumpster in the rear of Advanced Auto Parts located at 1140 Grand Ave.  The woman, identified as Carlson, was pronounced dead at …
Repeat Thieves Busted Prowling Cars In Neighborhood On Long Island, Police Say Repeat Thieves Busted Prowling Cars In Neighborhood On Long Island, Police Say
Repeat Thieves Busted Prowling Cars In Neighborhood On Long Island, Police Say Four suspected thieves are behind bars after they were allegedly busted prowling parked cars in a neighborhood on Long Island, authorities said. Officers were called at around 5:20 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 with reports that several people were seen going through parked cars in Wantagh, on Lawrence Drive, according to Nassau County Police. When officers arrived, they found a stolen Jaguar that matched the suspects’ vehicle description. It had been involved in an earlier crash on Oakfield Avenue in North Bellmore, police said. Three men fled the vehicle on foot and were later arrested following…
Trespasser Punches, Injures Officers During Arrest On Long Island, Police Say Trespasser Punches, Injures Officers During Arrest On Long Island, Police Say
Trespasser Punches, Injures Officers During Arrest On Long Island, Police Say A call about a suspected trespasser ended with a 31-year-old man behind bars for assaulting two police officers, authorities said. Police were initially called at around 10:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, with reports of a suspicious person at a commercial building in Valley Stream, located on Franklin Avenue near Sunrise Highway, according to Nassau County Police. Following an investigation, officers arrested David Owusu, of Valley Stream, on a charge of third-degree criminal trespass. While in custody at the Fifth Precinct in Elmont, police allege that Owusu punched an officer in the head befo…
Woman Sideswipes Ambulance On Long Island, Flees Scene, Police Say Woman Sideswipes Ambulance On Long Island, Flees Scene, Police Say
Woman Sideswipes Ambulance On Long Island, Flees Scene, Police Say A 33-year-old woman has been charged with DWI after allegedly sideswiping a police ambulance and then leaving the scene. The incident took place in Elmont around 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12 on Elmont Road. Zeena Loor, age 33, of Queens, was driving a 2020 BMW X3, sideswiped the driver's side of a Nassau County Police ambulance causing damage to the vehicle, said the Nassau County Police. Loor then left the scene. Nassau County police located her on Elmont Road and pulled her over, police said. During the stop, Loor was found to be intoxicated. She was arrested and charged with DWI, police …
'Have A Heart': Reward Upped In Acid Attack That Left Hofstra Student Disfigured 'Have A Heart': Reward Upped In Acid Attack That Left Hofstra Student Disfigured
'Have A Heart': Reward Upped In Acid Attack That Left Hofstra Student Disfigured Police are renewing calls for tips nearly two years after a Long Island college student suffered devastating injuries in an acid attack outside of her home. Speaking at a press conference Tuesday, Feb. 7, Nassau County Police said they are increasing the reward to $50,000 for information leading to an arrest in the attack on Nafiah Ikram. Police are upping the reward to $50,000 for information leading to an arrest in the acid attack on 23 year old Nafiah Ikram nearly 2 years ago #nbc4ny pic.twitter.com/8vH5lF3N0K — Pei-Sze Cheng (@PeiSzeCheng4NY) February 8, 2023 Surveillance footage c…
Crews Responding To House Fire On Long Island (Developing) Crews Responding To House Fire On Long Island (Developing)
Crews Responding To House Fire On Long Island (Developing) Emergency crews responded to reports of a fire at a home on Long Island Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 10. The incident was reported at around 3:45 p.m. at a home in Elmont, located on Foster Avenue near Beverly Place. pic.twitter.com/b6qbibQ9mG — LI Fire Buff (@LIFireBuff) January 10, 2023 Photos posted on Facebook show the two-story home engulfed in flames on one side. It was not immediately clear if anyone was inside the home when the fire broke out, or if anyone was injured. Posted by Chris Schroeher on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice …
10-Year-Old Sexually Abused By Church Employee From Long Island, Police Say 10-Year-Old Sexually Abused By Church Employee From Long Island, Police Say
10-Year-Old Sexually Abused By Church Employee From Long Island, Police Say A church employee from Long Island is facing charges for allegedly sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl. Daniel Butler, age 41, of Elmont, was arrested on multiple charges, including first-degree rape and endangering the welfare of a child, following an investigation by Nassau County Police. Investigators said Butler sexually abused the victim in December 2022. The girl attended an after-school program at the Fullness of Joy Ministries Church, located in Jamaica, Queens, where Butler serves as director. She also spent time at his Rockmart Avenue home for childcare, according to police. But…
After Probation Meeting, Man Steals Delivery Driver's Car Outside LI Restaurant, Police Say After Probation Meeting, Man Steals Delivery Driver's Car Outside LI Restaurant, Police Say
After Probation Meeting, Man Steals Delivery Driver's Car Outside LI Restaurant, Police Say A man on probation and three juveniles are facing charges after allegedly stealing a delivery driver’s car outside a Long Island restaurant. The theft occurred at around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, in Mineola, outside of Riko’s Pizza on Old Country Road, according to Nassau County Police. Investigators said the delivery driver left his 2019 Toyota Camry unlocked with the keys inside. At around the same time, 19-year-old Alix Dupre, of Elmont, was leaving a scheduled probation appointment near the Nassau County Supreme Court building, roughly a block away. Police said after spotting the ve…