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Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, NY

20-Year-Old Sleeping In Car Assaults Officers On Long Island, Police Say 20-Year-Old Sleeping In Car Assaults Officers On Long Island, Police Say
20-Year-Old Sleeping In Car Assaults Officers On Long Island, Police Say A young Queens man was arrested after he allegedly assaulted the police officers who found him sleeping in a car. It happened on the morning of Monday, April 1 in New Hyde Park, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 5:40 a.m. that day, 20-year-old Raul Veingolea was reportedly sleeping in a gold Toyota sedan in the lot of an auto body shop at 2044 Jericho Turnpike. Officers who found him said he refused to comply with verbal commands and tried to flee the scene, injuring the officers by being violent and combative. Both Venigolea and the injured officer were taken to a l…
'Project 21': 3 Nabbed Selling Tobacco, More To Minors On Long Island, Police Say 'Project 21': 3 Nabbed Selling Tobacco, More To Minors On Long Island, Police Say
'Project 21': 3 Nabbed Selling Tobacco, More To Minors On Long Island, Police Say Three people from three different Long Island stores were arrested after authorities claimed they sold alcohol, tobacco, and THC products to minors. The arrests took place on Monday, March 18 throughout Nassau County with the assistance of underage agents and the department’s Problem Oriented Policing (POP) unit. In East Meadow, Cindy Granados Vigil, a 21-year-old, was arrested for what authorities said was the second time in four months for selling tobacco products to minors at Hempstead Convenience & Smoke, located at 2125 Hempstead Turnpike. Not only was Vigil taken into custody, b…
Man Admits Driving Drunk, Killing Trio Leaving Party On Long Island Man Admits Driving Drunk, Killing Trio Leaving Party On Long Island
Man Admits Driving Drunk, Killing Trio Leaving Party On Long Island A Long Island man has pleaded guilty to his role in a crash that killed three people and injured three others, all of the same family. Twenty-three-year-old Dante Lennon of Freeport entered his plea on Tuesday, March 5 for the May 2022 crash, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. According to his plea, Lennon was driving his Mercedes Benz drunk on the night of May 21, 2022, speeding down Jericho Turnpike at nearly twice the 35-mile-per-hour speed limit. Earlier Report: IDs Released For Three Women Killed In Crash In New Hyde Park He was driving eastbound near The Inn ev…
Naked Man Punches Woman, Runs Into Oncoming Traffic On Long Island: Police Naked Man Punches Woman, Runs Into Oncoming Traffic On Long Island: Police
Naked Man Punches Woman, Runs Into Oncoming Traffic On Long Island: Police A Long Island man was arrested after he punched a woman, attempted to run into traffic, and fought an officer – all while nude, police said. It happened on Sunday, Sept. 3 in New Hyde Park, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 10:35 p.m. near 633 Jericho Turnpike, 29-year-old Varinder Singh approached a 23-year-old woman while entirely naked. Singh allegedly punched the woman in the upper right arm or shoulder. When officers arrived, they saw him running east on Jericho Turnpike. According to the NCPD, officers attempted to make contact with Singh, but he started to r…
Update: Missing Long Island Mother, 2-Year-Old Daughter Found Update: Missing Long Island Mother, 2-Year-Old Daughter Found
Update: Missing Long Island Mother, 2-Year-Old Daughter Found Update: A Long Island mother and daughter who went missing have been found. Jiery Ramos-Martinez, age 2, and her mother, Telma Martinez, age 24, had last been seen in New Hyde Park walking on Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park on Friday, June 16 at 7 a.m., according to Nassau County Police.  On Saturday afternoon, June 17, police reported the two have been found. Original report: Have you seen them? A Long Island mother and daughter have gone missing and authorities are asking for the public's help in locating them. Jiery Ramos-Martinez, age 2, and her mother, Telma Martinez, age 2…
IDs Released For Three Women Killed In Crash On Long Island IDs Released For Three Women Killed In Crash On Long Island
IDs Released For Three Women Killed In Crash On Long Island The identities have been released who three women who were killed after a crash involving a drunk driver in front of an event venue in New York, police said. At around 11:10 p.m. Saturday, May 21 on Long Island, a 2010 Lincoln Town Car with a driver and five occupants was struck in the eastbound lane of Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park by a 2012 Mercedes-Benz sedan occupied by only the driver, according to Nassau County Police.  The incident happened in front of 214 Jericho Turnpike, the location of The Inn at New Hyde Park, a facility for events and weddings. (See…
Three Female Passengers Killed In DWI Crash On Long Island, Police Say Three Female Passengers Killed In DWI Crash On Long Island, Police Say
Three Female Passengers Killed In DWI Crash On Long Island, Police Say Updated story: IDs Released For Three Women Killed In Crash Involving Drunk Driver Near NY Event Venue Three female passengers were killed after a crash involving a drunk driver that happened overnight in front of an event venue in New York, police said. At around 11:10 p.m. Saturday, May 21 on Long Island, a 2010 Lincoln Town Car with a driver and five occupants was struck in the eastbound lane of Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park by a 2012 Mercedes-Benz sedan occupied by only the driver, according to Nassau County Police.  The incident happened in front …
COVID-19: New Long Island Vaccine Pop-Up Sites Open COVID-19: New Long Island Vaccine Pop-Up Sites Open
Covid-19: New Long Island Vaccine Pop-Up Sites Open New York state officials have announced a series of COVID-19 vaccination pop-up sites at a site on Long Island. Gov. Kathy Hochul made the announcement on Wednesday, Dec. 1, saying the sites are part of the state's #VaxtoSchool campaign to increase vaccination among school-aged children.  The four pop-up sites will provide vaccines for those ages 12 and older, and they will all be held at the New Hyde Park Fire Department, located at 15555 Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park. The pop-up sites will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for four straight days: Wednesday, Dec. 1 th…
Man Nabbed For At Least 14 Burglaries On Long Island, Police Say Man Nabbed For At Least 14 Burglaries On Long Island, Police Say
Man Nabbed For At Least 14 Burglaries On Long Island, Police Say Police on Long Island have arrested a man who is allegedly responsible for at least 14 burglaries. Police captured the repeat burglar around 11 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 11 while he was attempting to break into a jewelry store in Bellmore, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, officers were dispatched for a suspicious person that was climbing onto the roof of a jewelry store located on Bedford Avenue. The man, identified as Sean Smith, age 40, of Queens, fled before officers arrived but was located and placed under arrest without incident.   Following a thorough in…
Six Apprehended After Loaded Gun Found During Long Island Stop, Police Say Six Apprehended After Loaded Gun Found During Long Island Stop, Police Say
Six Apprehended After Loaded Gun Found During Long Island Stop, Police Say Police have arrested six people in connection with the alleged possession of a loaded gun on Long Island. The arrest took place around 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 3, in New Hyde Park, when members of the Nassau County gang spotted a 2017 Jeep that had obstructed license plates and dark tinted windows traveling westbound on Jericho Turnpike.  Officers conducted a traffic stop in the vicinity of the Jericho Turnpike.  After an investigation was conducted, a loaded .22 caliber pistol was found inside the vehicle and all six occupants were arrested without incident.  The…
ID Released For Long Island Man Killed In Crash Involving Motorist Charged With DWI, Police Say ID Released For Long Island Man Killed In Crash Involving Motorist Charged With DWI, Police Say
ID Released For Long Island Man Killed In Crash Involving Motorist Charged With DWI, Police Say A pedestrian who was killed in a crash involving an allegedly drunk motorist has been identified by police. At approximately 11:45 p.m. on Friday, July 2, Steven Moscatiello, age 20, of Garden City, was operating a gray-colored 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee eastbound on Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park at the intersection of Cherry Lane when he struck the male pedestrian, Nassau County Police said. The 50-year-old victim, now identified as Daniel Sandstrom, age 50, of Huntington Station. succumbed to his injuries and at 12:51 a.m. when he was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.…
20-Year-Old Long Island Man Charged With DWI After Fatally Striking Pedestrian, Police Say 20-Year-Old Long Island Man Charged With DWI After Fatally Striking Pedestrian, Police Say
20-Year-Old Long Island Man Charged With DWI After Fatally Striking Pedestrian, Police Say Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Long Island Man Killed In Crash Involving Motorist Charged With DWI, Police Say A Long Island man was charged with driving while intoxicated after a crash that killed a pedestrian, police announced. At approximately 11:45 p.m. on Friday, July 2, Steven Moscatiello, age 20, of Garden City, was operating a gray-colored 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee eastbound on Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park at the intersection of Cherry Lane when he struck the male pedestrian, Nassau County Police said. The 50-year-old victim, a resident of Huntington Sta…
20-Year-Old Long Island Man Charged With DWI After Fatally Striking Pedestrian, Police Say 20-Year-Old Long Island Man Charged With DWI After Fatally Striking Pedestrian, Police Say
20-Year-Old Long Island Man Charged With DWI After Fatally Striking Pedestrian, Police Say Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Long Island Man Killed In Crash Involving Motorist Charged With DWI, Police Say A Long Island man was charged with driving while intoxicated after a crash that killed a pedestrian, police announced. At approximately 11:45 p.m. on Friday, July 2, Steven Moscatiello, age 20, of Garden City, was operating a gray-colored 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee eastbound on Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park at the intersection of Cherry Lane when he struck the male pedestrian, Nassau County Police said. The 50-year-old victim, a resident of Huntingto…