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Miller Place Man Nabbed For Creating Fake Loans, Scamming Many: Police
A Long Island man was arrested for scamming multiple people, taking their money in exchange for a loan that would never come, police said.
Nassau County Police announced the arrest of 38-year-old Anthony Boglino of Miller Place on Wednesday, Feb. 7 for the alleged scheme, which took place about seven months prior.
On Sunday, July 2, 2023, Boglino — who is the founder of Miele Consulting Corporation — met with a woman, 48, in Merrick under the guise of helping her secure a Small Business Administration Loan (SBA).
She reportedly signed a contract with Boglino to get a $50,000 loan. As pa…
Ex-Fire Department Treasurer Steals $30K Of Long Island Government Funds, DA Says
A former fire department treasurer from Long Island is accused of using the department’s debit cards for personal use, withdrawing cash from out-of-state casinos.
Richard Bopp, age 45, of Malverne, faced his charges on Thursday, Feb. 8, the Nassau County District Attorney announced.
Bopp served as Chief of the Malverne Fire Department from 2019 to 2021; then, starting in April 2021, he became the department’s treasurer.
According to the DA’s Office, From July 2021 to May 2023, Bopp wrote and cashed five checks from the department to himself, totaling about $5,000.
He also is alleged t…
'Vicious' Stabber Sentenced For Killing Long Island Uncle
A Long Island man who stabbed his uncle over a dozen times and stole nearly $2,000 from him will now spend at least 25 years behind bars, authorities announced.
On Monday, Nov. 6, 44-year-old David Cahoon of Dix Hills received his sentence of 25 years to life for the brutal December 2018 stabbing, according to the Nassau County District Attorney.
Earlier Report - Gruesome Stabbing: Dix Hills Man Killed Uncle, Jury Finds
David had been convicted by a jury in June 2023 of killing his uncle, William Cahoon, who was 70.
On January 4, 2019, William’s body was found after concer…
Duo Serves Phony Eviction Notice To Tenant Of Centereach Apartment, Police Say
Two property managers are facing charges for allegedly serving a Long Island resident a forged eviction notice.
Grace Rossi, age 52, and Cheryl Florie, age 43, both of Centereach, were arrested Friday, Oct. 13, on suspicion of forgery and related charges, according to the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies began investigating after the victim contacted the agency saying a 14-day eviction notice that appeared to be fake had been posted on the door of their Centereach apartment.
An investigation confirmed that there was no eviction case against the tenant and the document was forged, …
$42K Wage Theft Scheme: Long Island Company Charged For Stealing From Employees, DA Says
A Long Island man, along with his company, has been charged with multiple counts in relation to a kickback scheme, authorities announced.
On Tuesday, Sept. 12, the Nassau County District Attorney announced that 58-year-old Glen Head resident Angelo Stanco, along with his Glen Cove company American Paving & Masonry Corp., were arraigned on charges including grand larceny for their alleged wage theft scheme.
According to the charges, in July 2018, Stanco and his company acknowledged to the NY Department of Labor that they had underpaid employees who worked on projects in Sands Point and…
Covid-19: Amityville Nurse Sold Fake Cards, Submitted Bogus Oxy Scripts: DA
A 50-year-old pediatric nurse faces over 30 counts in two different indictments for money laundering, providing fake COVID-19 vaccination cards, and creating false oxycodone prescriptions for people who were not her patients, authorities said.
Amityville resident Julie DeVuono, owner of Wild Child Pediatric Healthcare, was indicted on Wednesday, April 12, for multiple felonies involving forged vaccination records and prescriptions, the Suffolk County DA announced.
It is alleged that DeVuono, acting in conjunction with employees Brooke Hogan and Marissa Urraro, abused her position as a hea…
Former Long Island Law Firm Employee Indicted For Stealing $500K from 7 Trusts, DA Says
A former Long Island law firm employee has been indicted for allegedly stealing more than $500,000 from seven trust bank accounts that benefitted people with special needs.
Michelle Byrd, age 53, of Hempstead, was arraigned Wednesday, March 8 on one count of grand larceny and 180 counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument, said Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly.
“The victims of this alleged scheme included adults with Cerebral Palsy, stroke victims, and a woman who had lost her arms and legs due to medical malpractice," Donnelly said.
DA Donnelly said that, acco…
Woman Uses Stolen Property, ID To Score Cash From Lindenhurst Pawn Shop, Police Say
A 40-year-old woman is accused of using another person’s identity to pawn stolen goods at a Long Island business, authorities said.
Jacqueline Nollman Hubbard, age 40, of Hauppauge, was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 21 near a pawn shop in Lindenhurst, according to Suffolk County Police.
Detectives began investigating after discovering suspicious activity by someone who sold new items at the store between Feb. 8 and 14.
Nollman Hubbard allegedly used a Pennsylvania woman’s identification and forged her signature during several transactions at the business, police said. At the time of her arrest, …
Wading River Firefighter Impersonated Nypd Officer, Doubled Down On Lie When Caught, DA Says
A former volunteer firefighter on Long Island is facing criminal charges for allegedly impersonating an NYPD officer and then doubling down on her lie when confronted by superiors, authorities said.
Mary Ortega, age 46, of Wading River, was arrested and charged with criminal impersonation and other charges in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Jan. 25.
Prosecutors said Ortega, who volunteered at the Wading River Fire Department, reported for shifts and responded to at least one fire call while dressed in an NYPD uniform, despite not actually being a police officer.
She was reportedly foun…
'Motivated By Greed': Woman Convicted In Murder, Attempted Home Theft Of Aquebogue Mechanic
Nearly two years after a 69-year-old engine mechanic was found shot to death inside his Long Island home, a jury has convicted his killer.
Donatila O’Mahony, age 42, of Central Islip, was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Lee Pedersen in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Jan. 24.
According to prosecutors, Pedersen was found dead inside his Aquebogue home on March 8, 2020. The Suffolk County Medical Examiner determined he had died from a single gunshot wound to the back of his head.
Several of his belongings, including a cell phone and cash, were taken from the home.
Aft…
Police Make Five Arrests Within Several Hours In One Long Island City
Police in a Nassau County city made five arrests within several hours ranging from the theft of a catalytic converter to nabbing a man in an alleged stolen vehicle.
The arrests began around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, in Long Beach when officers spotted a vehicle traveling without tail or headlights.
After pulling the vehicle over, officers determined the driver, Dominick Stewart, age 32, of Queens, did not have a valid driver's license, and the registration for the vehicle was fraudulent, said Long Beach Police Commissioner, Ronald J. Walsh.
Stewart was arrested and charged wi…
Music Manager Sentenced For Stealing Thousands From NY Rock Band
A music manager who took advantage of a Hudson Valley band to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars will spend time behind bars for stealing from his clients, authorities announced.
Richard Clair, Jr., age 52, a resident of Ohio and former manager of the Orange County-based band “The Racer,” has been sentenced to one year in jail for stealing $50,000 from them while falsely claiming that he was promoting an album and concert tour.
Instead, Clair used the band’s funds to subsidize his own personal expenses, which included groceries, fast food purchases, and over $8,500 in cash withdrawal…
Man Nabbed With Heroin, Numerous Forged Credit Cards On Long Island, Police Say
An out-of-state man has been arrested on Long Island for alleged drug possession and having numerous forged credit cards and card templates, as well as other charges.
Frank Randolph, age 33, of Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, was arrested around 10 p.m., Wednesday, March 23, in Hicksville, said the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, as part of Operation Natalie, Nassau County’s War Against Opioids, officers while on patrol, spotted a black Hyundai Sonata traveling southbound on South Oyster Bay Road, commit multiple traffic violations.
After stopping the vehicle, Randolph park…
Three Nabbed With Gun, Marijuana During Long Island Traffic Stop, Police Say
Three men, two from Long Island, were arrested for allegedly having a gun in a vehicle along with marijuana uncovered during a traffic stop.
The incident took place around 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 6, in Uniondale, said the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, officers observed a 2013 Mercedes Benz traveling westbound on Hempstead Turnpike. The vehicle had dark tinted windows and officers conducted a traffic stop, police said.
During the course of an investigation, a loaded firearm was recovered from one of the occupants, and a greenish-brown leafy substance belie…
Duo, Including Home Health Aide, Accused Of Stealing From Long Island Woman
A home health aide and another woman have been charged with stealing money from an elderly Long Island woman.
Nassau County Police announces the arrests of the two Lakeview women on Saturday, Nov. 21 for incidents that occurred in August.
According to detectives, on Monday, Aug. 17, at about 9:30 a.m., Kiondra Bullocks-Bassoo, 33, who is the home health aide of the 76-year-old woman, deposited two forged checks which belonged to the victim into a Capitol One Bank account.
On Wednesday, Aug. 5, just after 2 p.m., Stephanie Fletcher, 36, using the same victim's debit card, ma…
