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Miller Place Man Nabbed For Creating Fake Loans, Scamming Many: Police Miller Place Man Nabbed For Creating Fake Loans, Scamming Many: Police
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…
Miller Place Man Sexually Exploited Children, Nabbed In Georgia: Authorities Miller Place Man Sexually Exploited Children, Nabbed In Georgia: Authorities
Miller Place Man Sexually Exploited Children, Nabbed In Georgia: Authorities A Long Island man was arrested nearly 1,000 miles away for exploiting young girls, getting them to send him explicit videos, police said. On Tuesday, Nov. 28, authorities with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, located in Georgia, announced the arrest of Michael Merle, age 36, of Miller Place. Merle’s arrest followed a 14-month investigation alongside Homeland Security Investigations Sexual Exploitation Unit into his alleged manipulation of Cherokee County girls as young as 13. According to Cherokee County’s Captain Jay Baker, Merle used common social media to convince the girls to s…
Gilgo Beach Murders: Attorney For Victims' Families To Unveil New Evidence Over DA Objection Gilgo Beach Murders: Attorney For Victims' Families To Unveil New Evidence Over DA Objection
Gilgo Beach Murders: Attorney For Victims' Families To Unveil New Evidence Over DA Objection A Long Island attorney is moving forward with plans to unveil purported new evidence in the Gilgo Beach serial murders case despite objections from the lead prosecutor. John Ray, a Miller Place attorney representing relatives of some of the victims, will hold a symposium at Molloy University in Rockville Centre on Friday, Dec. 8, according to a GoFundMe.  During the event, Ray will “reveal and share facts” about the Gilgo Beach murder case and other “related serious crimes,” said campaign creators Delores Smith and Frances Nicotra. Earlier Report: Gilgo Beach Murders: New 20/20 Episode …
Employee From Miller Place At Teen Center In Riverhead Rapes 16-Year-Old, Police Say Employee From Miller Place At Teen Center In Riverhead Rapes 16-Year-Old, Police Say
Employee From Miller Place At Teen Center In Riverhead Rapes 16-Year-Old, Police Say An employee at a teen rehabilitation center on Long Island has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing an underage resident. Manuel Roias, age 51, of Miller Place, was arrested on rape and related charges Thursday, Sept. 21, following an investigation by the Riverhead Police Department. Roias is an employee at Timothy Hill Ranch in Riverhead, described as a Christian rehabilitation center for troubled teens and young adults.  He works as an assistant director of maintenance at the facility, according to his LinkedIn page. Investigators determined that Roias had a sexual relation…
$31M Trip-Fall Fraud Scheme: Miller Place Doctor, Nassau County Attorneys Sentenced $31M Trip-Fall Fraud Scheme: Miller Place Doctor, Nassau County Attorneys Sentenced
$31M Trip-Fall Fraud Scheme: Miller Place Doctor, Nassau County Attorneys Sentenced Sentences have been handed out for two attorneys and a doctor convicted of defrauding New York businesses and their insurance companies of more than $31 million through a massive, three-year trip-and-fall fraud scheme. The three men all live on Long Island -- 60-year-old George Constantine in Plainview, 50-year-old Marc Elefant in Woodmere, and 67-year-old Andrew Dowd in Miller Place. Constantine and Dowd were convicted at a trial in mid-December 2022 of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, mail fraud, and wire fraud. Dowd was also found guilty of additional counts of conspiracy to co…
Found: Woman Went Missing After Leaving Bar In Patchogue Found: Woman Went Missing After Leaving Bar In Patchogue
Found: Woman Went Missing After Leaving Bar In Patchogue Update: A Long Island woman who disappeared after leaving a local bar has been found. Heather Robinson, age 36, of Miller Place, was last seen at around 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, according to Suffolk County Police. Detectives said Robinson got into the car of an acquaintance after leaving a Patchogue bar, located on Route 112, and never made it home. Late Saturday night, April 15, police reported that Robinson "has been located and is unharmed." Original Report: Police are asking for assistance in locating a woman who disappeared after leaving a Long Island bar. Heather Robinson,…
4 Employees Busted Selling Minors E-Cigarettes At Suffolk County Businesses, Police Say 4 Employees Busted Selling Minors E-Cigarettes At Suffolk County Businesses, Police Say
4 Employees Busted Selling Minors E-Cigarettes At Suffolk County Businesses, Police Say Over the span of about three hours, four employees at four separate shops on Long Island were arrested for allegedly selling vape products to minors, with police confiscating thousands of illegal products, authorities said. Hardinger Singh, age 27, of Queens, sold a vape product to a minor at Lucky Spot Smoke Shop, located on Deer Park Avenue in North Babylon at approximately 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, and was arrested, police report. He is charged with: Selling E-Cigarette to a Person less than 21 years-old Babylon resident Dharmendra Gadhavi, age 36, was working at The Barn, als…
New Update: Missing Miller Place Woman Has Reportedly Been Seen New Update: Missing Miller Place Woman Has Reportedly Been Seen
New Update: Missing Miller Place Woman Has Reportedly Been Seen New update: A Long Island woman who was reported missing late last week has reportedly been seen, according to authorities. Milinda Carman, age 41, of Miller Place, who was reported missing on Thursday, March 30, has been seen in the Southampton/Quogue area as recently as Sunday, April 2, Suffolk County Police reported in an update early Monday morning, April 3.  Detectives are asking anyone with information on her location to call 911 or the Fifth Squad at 631-854-8540. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Dail…
1 Teen Killed, 5 Others Injured In Port Jefferson Station Crash 1 Teen Killed, 5 Others Injured In Port Jefferson Station Crash
1 Teen Killed, 5 Others Injured In Port Jefferson Station Crash One teenager was killed and five others suffered injuries in a two-vehicle overnight crash on Long Island. It happened Saturday, March 11 at about 9:30 p.m. in Port Jefferson Station. An 18-year-old Islandia teen was driving a 2019 Honda Accord eastbound on Nesconset Highway when he attempted to make a left turn onto Woodhull Avenue and was struck in the intersection by a westbound 2022 Ford Bronco, Suffolk County Police said. A 16-year-old boy, a backseat passenger in the Honda, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead. …
Woman Starts Breathing At Funeral Home After Being Pronounced Dead In Port Jeff Nursing Center Woman Starts Breathing At Funeral Home After Being Pronounced Dead In Port Jeff Nursing Center
Woman Starts Breathing At Funeral Home After Being Pronounced Dead In Port Jeff Nursing Center A woman who was breathing and alive was delivered to a New York funeral home after being pronounced dead at an area rehabilitation and nursing center. The incident took place on Long Island after the 82-year-old woman was pronounced dead at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at Waters Edge Rehab and Nursing Center in Port Jefferson, the Suffolk County Police said. The woman was transported to the O.B. Davis Funeral Home in Miller Place around 1:30 p.m., where it was determined she was breathing at 2:09 p.m., police said. The woman was then transported to a local hospital, officials said. The in…
Long Island Chef Gears Up To Serve Fresh Seafood Dishes At New Takeout Eatery In Miller Place Long Island Chef Gears Up To Serve Fresh Seafood Dishes At New Takeout Eatery In Miller Place
Long Island Chef Gears Up To Serve Fresh Seafood Dishes At New Takeout Eatery In Miller Place A Long Island chef is getting ready to open a new takeout eatery in Miller Place that he believes will bring something unique to the area. Maggie's Eatery is set to open in the coming days, pending a final inspection, owner Tyler Hannibal said. Hannibal named the restaurant after his late grandmother, who died about a week before he signed the lease. He said his grandmother had a love of baking and cooking and a hospitable nature, an energy Hannibal hopes to bring to the community through his new business. "I was born and raised on Long Island," Hannibal said. "I was a chef in the Hampto…
$31M Trip-Fall Fraud Scheme Results In Convictions For Miller Place Doctor, Plainview Attorney $31M Trip-Fall Fraud Scheme Results In Convictions For Miller Place Doctor, Plainview Attorney
$31M Trip-Fall Fraud Scheme Results In Convictions For Miller Place Doctor, Plainview Attorney An attorney and doctor have been convicted of defrauding New York businesses and their insurance companies of more than $31 million through a massive trip-and-fall fraud scheme. Following a three-week trial, a jury in Manhattan just convicted George Constantine, a lawyer, and Andrew Dowd, an orthopedic surgeon, for their participation in the scheme from 2013 and 2018.  Both men live on Long Island -- the 60-year-old Constantine in Plainview, and the 67-year-old Dowd in Miller Place. The two were both found guilty of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, mail fraud, and w…
Man Killed In Fiery 2-Vehicle Long Island Expressway Crash Involving Miller Place Man Man Killed In Fiery 2-Vehicle Long Island Expressway Crash Involving Miller Place Man
Man Killed In Fiery 2-Vehicle Long Island Expressway Crash Involving Miller Place Man Police are investigating a fatal overnight crash on the Long Island Expressway. It happened just after 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 in Nassau County. An occupied 1999 Ford Explorer was stopped in the westbound HOV lane at Exit 48 in Plainview when the vehicle's rear was struck by a 2018 Kia Sportage travelling in the same direction, Nassau County Police said.  Upon impact the 1999 Ford Explorer caught fire and became fully engulfed in flames, said police. The sole occupant of that vehicle, an 89-year-old Oceanside man, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. H…
Nearly 300 Animals, Thousands Of Cockroaches Found In Brookhaven Hoarding House, DA Says Nearly 300 Animals, Thousands Of Cockroaches Found In Brookhaven Hoarding House, DA Says
Nearly 300 Animals, Thousands Of Cockroaches Found In Brookhaven Hoarding House, DA Says A 51-year-old woman is facing charges after hundreds of animals were found living in filthy conditions in her Long Island home. Karin Keyes, the owner of the Brookhaven residence on Miller Place, was charged with multiple counts of cruel confinement of animals under the Agriculture and Markets Law, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Tuesday, Oct. 18. An investigation known as "Operation Open Cage” began on Saturday, Oct. 1, after Biological, Environmental and Animal Safety Team (BEAST) investigators were contacted by Town of Brookhaven Animal Control of…
2 Killed In Crash Near Miller Place Intersection 2 Killed In Crash Near Miller Place Intersection
2 Killed In Crash Near Miller Place Intersection Police are investigating a crash that killed two people near a Long Island intersection. It happened around 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24 in Miller Place. A 35-year-old Shirley woman was driving a 2019 Kia Sedona eastbound on Route 25A, east of Park Avenue, when she attempted to make a U-turn in the vehicle and was struck by a westbound 2011 Audi convertible coupe, Suffolk County Police said. The driver of the Audi, Victor Lanzotti, age 32, of Rocky Point, and his passenger, Raymond Neff, age 37, of Mount Sinai were pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from…
Sports Schmear? Miller Place Bagel Shop Owner Denies Harassing Customers Over Mets Gear Sports Schmear? Miller Place Bagel Shop Owner Denies Harassing Customers Over Mets Gear
Sports Schmear? Miller Place Bagel Shop Owner Denies Harassing Customers Over Mets Gear Kent Strickland welcomes all types of patrons at his Long Island bagel shop, and yes, he told Daily Voice, that even includes Mets fans. That’s why Strickland, who has owned Miller Place Bagels & Deli in Miller Place, on Route 25A, for four-and-a-half years, was baffled to see a recent post on the Facebook group, Long Island Foodies. “What do you think about an owner of a business harassing customers for wearing a hat of a sports team he doesn’t like and demanding you take it off?” reads a post from Amy Lee, of Stony Brook, that has garnered nearly 400 comments. “The first time he did…
Late-Night Watch Sale Ends In Armed Robbery In Miller Place Late-Night Watch Sale Ends In Armed Robbery In Miller Place
Late-Night Watch Sale Ends In Armed Robbery In Miller Place Police on Long Island are working to identify several suspects after a late-night watch sale ended in an armed robbery. Suffolk County Police said the incident happened in Miller Place shortly before midnight on Thursday, July 21. The victim had arranged to meet another person in a parking lot on Route 25A to sell a Rolex watch. At around 11:45 p.m. he was approached by three men, one of whom displayed a gun before robbing him of his watch, cellphone, and wallet, police said. The men then fled in a white SUV, possibly a Mercedes Benz AMG GT with a rear spoiler, according to police. …
LI Man Sentenced For Role In $12 Million Ponzi Scheme Targeting Nearly 50 Victims LI Man Sentenced For Role In $12 Million Ponzi Scheme Targeting Nearly 50 Victims
LI Man Sentenced For Role In $12 Million Ponzi Scheme Targeting Nearly 50 Victims A New York man was sentenced for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that targeted nearly 50 victims from throughout the region and the nation between 2015 and 2017. Long Island resident Matthew Eckstein, age 52, of Syosset, was sentenced on Monday, July 11 to three-and-a-half to 10-and-a-half years in prison. Eckstein originally pleaded guilty to the charges on September 26, 2019, but later withdrew his plea. A new indictment was secured in August 2020, but court closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic further delayed the case. “This defendant preyed upon seniors and hard-working men…
Mount Sinai Man Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle South Setauket Crash Mount Sinai Man Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle South Setauket Crash
Mount Sinai Man Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle South Setauket Crash Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash near a Long Island intersection that left one man seriously injured. It happened around 2:25 p.m. Saturday, June 18 in South Setauket. Stephen Napolitano, age 45, of Mount Sinai, was driving a 2017 Nissan van eastbound on Nesconset Highway when he struck a 2013 Ford truck that was stopped in eastbound traffic approximately 1,100 feet west of Wireless Road, Suffolk County Police said. The collision pushed the Ford truck into the rear of a 2011 Ford Edge also stopped in traffic. Napolitano was transported to Stony Brook U…
Four Charged During Impaired Driving Detail In Patchogue Four Charged During Impaired Driving Detail In Patchogue
Four Charged During Impaired Driving Detail In Patchogue Four people were charged during a detail targeting alcohol and drug impaired drivers on Long Island. Officers from the Suffolk County Police Highway Patrol Bureau targeted multiple roadways leading in and out of Patchogue Village for offenses that involved driving a motor vehicle while ability impaired by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both, according to police.  The special saturation patrol operation involved the use of several Drug Recognition Experts (DRE), officers who are specially trained at identifying drug impaired drivers, said police.  The detail  was part of…
Alert Issued In Suffolk For Wanted Man With Ties To Deer Park, Miller Place Alert Issued In Suffolk For Wanted Man With Ties To Deer Park, Miller Place
Alert Issued In Suffolk For Wanted Man With Ties To Deer Park, Miller Place Recognize him? An alert was issued by police investigators on Long Island as they attempt to locate a wanted man who has been at large for nearly three years. The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 49-year-old Ryan McEvoy, who is wanted on Long Island and by the NYPD on a host of charges. Police said that McEvoy is wanted on a Suffolk County Family Court warrant for failing to pay child support and a Suffolk County First District Court warrant for second-degree harassment. McEvoy is also wanted by the NYPD for failure to appear on multiple crim…
ID Released For Man Killed After Being Struck By Two Cars On Busy Long Island Roadway ID Released For Man Killed After Being Struck By Two Cars On Busy Long Island Roadway
ID Released For Man Killed After Being Struck By Two Cars On Busy Long Island Roadway The identity has been released of a man who was killed after being struck by two cars on a busy Long Island roadway. The incident happened around 7:40 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6 in Port Jefferson Station. The man was attempting to cross Nesconset Highway when he was struck by a 2019 Honda driven by a 30-year-old Port Jefferson Station man, Suffolk County Police said. He's now been identified as Gerard Hamill, age 63, of Queens. A 2013 Volkswagen driven by a 42-year-old Miller Place woman then struck the pedestrian, said police.  Earlier report: Man Killed After Being Stru…
Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island
Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island There have now been 42 confirmed fatalities after Ida battered the Northeast with historic rainfall and flash flooding. In New York City, more than 3 inches of rainfall fell in one hour in Central Park on Wednesday, Sept. 1, smashing the previous record. Here is a look at some rainfall totals from throughout Long Island compiled on the day after, on Thursday, Sept. 2 by the National Weather Service. Nassau County Glen Cove, 9.09 inches Levittown, 4.43 inches Locust Valley, 6.72 inches Lynbrook, 4.04 inches Manhasset, 5.29 inches Port Washington, 6.70 inches Syosset, 5.81&n…
Henri: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island Henri: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island
Henri: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island Fears of dangerous winds from Henri never materialized for most of this region after the storm weakened significantly before making landfall, which wound up being about 50 miles farther east than earlier projections. But the storm, though disorganized, did manage to cause dangerous flooding in many areas, with drenching downpours at times over the course of nearly 48 hours. A total of just over 8 inches of rainfall were recorded in New York City (in Central Park). Here's a rundown of totals early Monday evening, Aug. 23 on Long Island from reports by the National Weather Service and other …
Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash On Busy Suffolk County Roadway Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash On Busy Suffolk County Roadway
Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash On Busy Suffolk County Roadway A Long Island man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on a busy area roadway. It happened just after 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 31, in Miller Place. Raoul Rasch, age 79, of Rocky Point, was driving a 1934 Ford vintage model eastbound on Route 25A, near Panther Path, when the vehicle crossed into the westbound lane and struck a westbound 2004 Ford pickup, Suffolk County Police said. Rasch was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Jose Herrera, age 54, of Centereach, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital with minor injuries. The vehicl…
Long Island Ice Cream Tour Focuses On Suffolk County's 'Homemade' Shops Long Island Ice Cream Tour Focuses On Suffolk County's 'Homemade' Shops
Long Island Ice Cream Tour Focuses On Suffolk County's 'Homemade' Shops Ice cream enthusiasts rejoice!  The 11th annual Long Island Ice Cream Tour is back to bring some sweetness to your summer.  Organizers said the tour focuses entirely on locally-owned shops that create homemade ice cream. The tour is split into two parts, the first of which took place on June 19 and focused on the western part of the island in Nassau County. The upcoming eastern tour will take place on Sunday, July 18, from approximately 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Organizers said this tour will focus primarily on Suffolk County.  Planned stops include: Snowflake Ice Cream Shopp…
Long Island Duo Nabbed With Multiple Weapons After Parking In Front Of Fire Hydrant, Police Say Long Island Duo Nabbed With Multiple Weapons After Parking In Front Of Fire Hydrant, Police Say
Long Island Duo Nabbed With Multiple Weapons After Parking In Front Of Fire Hydrant, Police Say A Long Island duo was arrested for alleged possession of multiple weapons and drugs after being stopped for parking in front of a fire hydrant. Nassau County Police said the man and a woman were arrested around 10:45 p.m., Wednesday, June 23, when officers from the Criminal Intelligence Rapid Response Team spotted a 2020 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck parked illegally in front of a fire hydrant on Franklin Street in Franklin Square.  Officers stopped the vehicle on the Hempstead Turnpike and while speaking with the couple noticed what appeared to be a firearm on the driver's side floo…
Suffolk County Man Suffers Critical Injuries After SUV Crashes Off Roadway Suffolk County Man Suffers Critical Injuries After SUV Crashes Off Roadway
Suffolk County Man Suffers Critical Injuries After SUV Crashes Off Roadway A Long Island man was critically injured in a single-vehicle late-morning crash. It happened on Saturday, May 8 at approximately 10:20 a.m. in Miller Place. Stephen Laudani, age 75, of Miller Place, was traveling in his 2021 Dodge Durango south on Radio Avenue when the SUV veered off the roadway and crashed into shrubbery, Suffolk County Police said.  Laudani was not conscious and officers and EMTs performed CPR on him, according to police.  Detectives believe Laudani may have suffered a medical incident prior to the crash, police said. Laudani was transported to John T. …
Raging House Fire Causes Extensive Damage To Suffolk County Home Raging House Fire Causes Extensive Damage To Suffolk County Home
Raging House Fire Causes Extensive Damage To Suffolk County Home A fully involved Long Island house fire took seven fire departments to extinguish. The blaze began around 6:45 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4 in Miller Place, on Henearly Drive. The first units arriving on the scene found the two-story residential building in blaze, said the Miller Fire Department. Under the joint direction of Ex-Chief Kyle Markott and Engine Company Captain Joe Italiano, members worked to bring the fire under control using handlines and the department's tower ladder.  A home received extensive damage from a fire.Provided By Lynne Coleman There were no injuries, and a family…
Man Turning Into Suffolk County Parking Lot Killed In Crash Man Turning Into Suffolk County Parking Lot Killed In Crash
Man Turning Into Suffolk County Parking Lot Killed In Crash A Long Island man was killed in a head-on crash. It happened on Monday, Sept. 14 at about 2:45 p.m. in Port Jefferson. Kenneth Regan, 63, of Mount Sinai, was driving a 2005 Buick westbound on North Country Road when he attempted to make a left turn into a parking lot, located at 70 North Country Road, and collided with a 2013 Toyota being driven eastbound by Leanne Schreiber, 37, of Miller Place, Suffolk County Police said. Regan was transported to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital in Port Jefferson where he was pronounced dead.  Schreiber was taken to the sam…
Food Delivery Vehicles Stolen After Bogus Orders Placed, Suffolk Police Say Food Delivery Vehicles Stolen After Bogus Orders Placed, Suffolk Police Say
Food Delivery Vehicles Stolen After Bogus Orders Placed, Suffolk Police Say Police are investigating a rash of food delivery vehicles stolen on Long Island after fake delivery orders were placed. The incidents happened in Suffolk County when the drivers exited their vehicles to deliver food, police say.  No resident at the delivery address had placed a food order, according to police. Suffolk County Police detectives are asking all delivery drivers to take precautions and keep their vehicle keys with them at all times.  The incidents occurred at the following locations: A 2015 Toyota Camry was stolen on Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station, on Tuesda…