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Triple-Fatal Crash Indictment: Man Drove Over 90 MPH On Southern State Parkway, DA Says
A Queens man was arraigned on charges including manslaughter for his alleged role in a speeding crash on the Southern State Parkway that killed three people, officials said.
Matthew Whyte, age 28 of Laurelton, Queens, faced his indictment for the Oyster Bay incident on Thursday, Dec. 7, the Nassau County District Attorney announced.
The crash in question occurred on Nov. 5, 2022, according to the DA’s Office.
Earlier Report: 18-Year-Old Woman Killed, 2 Critically Injured In Southern State Parkway Crash In Oyster Bay
Just before 9 p.m. that night, 18-year-old Ciara Hare, along wi…
Owner, Clerk Busted Selling Drugs At Long Island Business, Police Say
The owner of a Long Island smoke shop and an employee are facing criminal charges after they were allegedly busted selling drugs.
Members of the Nassau County Police Department’s Narcotics/Vice Unit visited Smoke Depot, located in West Hempstead at 177 Hempstead Avenue, on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 14.
Detectives found that the business was selling numerous products containing psilocybin and marijuana, including chocolate bars and gummies. They also reported finding vape cartridges containing THC, along with cash.
The 33-year-old store clerk, Syed Haider, of Bellmore, was arrested on the fol…
8 Suffolk Businesses Accused Of Selling Marijuana Products, Vapes, E-Cigarettes To Minors
Eight Long Island businesses have been accused of selling marijuana products, vapes, and e-cigarettes to minors.
In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers, along with Community Support Unit officers, conducted an investigation during which 20 businesses were checked for compliance with the law.
During the investigation, eight businesses were found to be selling marijuana products, vapes, or e-cigarettes to minors.
Two of the businesses -- Smoke Bazaar Smoke Shop N’ Vape, located at 526 Walt Whit…
22-Year-Old Busted With Ghost Gun, Drugs During Traffic Stop On Long Island, Police Say
A 22-year-old man is facing charges after he was allegedly caught with a ghost gun and drugs during a traffic stop on Long Island, authorities said.
Shemar Freire, of Union City, New Jersey, was stopped by police at around 10:30 p.m. Monday night, Dec. 5, as he drove in Inwood, near Sheridan and Doughty boulevards, Nassau County Police said.
Officers reportedly pulled him over due to his excessively dark window tint.
During the subsequent investigation, police said they found a loaded semi-automatic ghost gun inside the vehicle, along with marijuana.
Ghost guns are typically assembled at …
East Setauket Man Nabbed With Guns, Drugs During Warrant Search, Police Say
A Long Island man was busted with guns, ammo, and drugs when sheriff's deputies served an "extreme risk" domestic violence order.
The incident took place around 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 4, in East Setauket, said the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office.
During the warrant service, deputies arrested Robert Ludwig, age 26, of East Setauket, the sheriff's office said.
Some of the weapons seized during the warrant search.Suffolk County Sheriff's Office
While serving the order, deputies discovered multiple illegal weapons and drug paraphernalia. A search warrant was obtained and was served in…
Police Seize Drugs, Shotgun, Cash After Responding To Disturbance At Long Island Home
Police seized more than 25 pounds of marijuana and other drugs while responding to a disturbance at a Long Island home.
The Nassau County Police seized more than 25 pounds of marijuana, 1,000 cartridges containing THC, 28 hallucinogenic mushroom candy bars, and 3 THC candy bars from a Wantagh man on Wednesday, Nov. 17, after officers responded to a disturbance at his home, the department said.
Anthony Salina, age 38, was also in possession of a 12-gauge shotgun and $31,000 in cash and was arrested on multiple charges.
Salina was released on his own recognizance. He faces up to 25 years if…
Former MS-13 Leader In Suffolk Admits To Trying To Kill Trio Of Rivals
A former leader of a clique of MS-13 on Long Island has been sentenced for his role in multiple shootings that left three rivals wounded.
Ronald Catalan, also known as “Stranger” and “Extrano,” was sentenced to 25 years in prison following his guilty plea to racketeering charges, including predicate acts relating to a June 23, 2009 shooting in Brentwood and an Oct. 21, 2015 shooting in Bay Shore.
Specifically, Catalan, age 30, an MS-13 leader of the Brentwood Locos Salvatrucha group from 2015 until his arrest in July 2017, pleaded guilty in 2018 to racketeering, conspiracy to distribute coc…
Woman Accused Of Repeatedly Punching Cop In Face On Long Island, Police Say
A 31-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly repeatedly punching a Nassau County police officer who was attempting to question her.
Widnise Occelin, age 31, was arrested around 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 25 in Inwood, following the incident, said Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, officers were dispatched to Wasner Avenue regarding a female who was seen pulling on car door handles and walking in and out of neighboring yards.
When police arrived, they saw Occelin throw a plastic baggie over a fence on Wasner Avenue, police said.
As officers attempted to stop …
LI Couple Accused Of Tailgating Police Cruiser, Possession Of Drugs, Loaded Gun
A Long Island man and woman were arrested for allegedly tailgating a police cruiser and honking its horn and when stopped found with a loaded weapon and guns,
The man and woman, both from Baldwin, were arrested around 9 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 19, in Lynbrook, said the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, Bureau of Special Operations Officers observed a Mercedes Benz Sedan driving behind them, traveling northbound on Broadway, in Hewlett.
The vehicle was tailgating the officer's vehicle and repeatedly used its horn. The vehicle then went into the southbound lane of traffi…
Four Arrested On Weapons, Drug Charges Following Long Island Traffic Stop
Four Long Island residents were arrested on various drug and weapons charges following a traffic stop.
Rhyeam Atkinson, 39, Julia Lopez, 45, Jeffrey Appiagyei, 38, all of Hempstead, and Cholena Callaway, 34, of Baldwin, were arrested around 2:10 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 12, after officers observed a blue 2002 Chevrolet Impala committed various traffic infractions in Roosevelt, said Nassau County Police.
During the stop, at the intersection of Washington and Rose avenues, officers smelled a strong odor of marijuana and during a search of each found marijuana, weapons and controlled subst…
Queens Man Convicted Of Sex Trafficking Offenses
A 23-year-old man from Queens has been convicted of sex trafficking a pair of minors, including one that lived in a residential treatment facility in Westchester County.
Following a five-day trial, Luidji “Zoe” Benjamin, was found guilty of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking and sex trafficking of a minor, U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman announced this week.
In 2015, Benjamin “engaged in sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation of two minors,” Berman said. Benjamin recruited, enticed, harbored, transported, provided, obtained, and maintained women for the purpose of commercial se…
