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'Trusted' Unlicensed Contractors Defrauded Long Island Homeowners, Police Say 'Trusted' Unlicensed Contractors Defrauded Long Island Homeowners, Police Say
'Trusted' Unlicensed Contractors Defrauded Long Island Homeowners, Police Say They were hired to make repairs but ended up scamming Long Island homeowners instead, police allege. Nassau County Police arrested two men on suspicion of fraud and related charges Monday, July 22, for allegedly posing as construction contractors in order to con homeowners. Investigators said David Young, age 31, of Philadelphia, and Adam Turner, age 25, who is homeless, targeted elderly homeowners and offered to perform construction services through their unlicensed company, “Top Line Masonry.” The two then defrauded victims by falsely reporting damage that wasn’t there or by causing more…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man Police are asking for help in locating a Long Island man who was reported missing. Charles Cacoque, age 82, was last seen in the village of Freeport walking southbound on Babylon Turnpike at around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 17. Nassau County Police said Cacoque has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. He is 6 feet tall and 165 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a plaid button up shirt, blue jeans, black shoes, and is possibly wearing a baseball cap. Police said Cacoque may have traveled to Manhattan or Brooklyn. Anyone with information is asked…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Alert Issued For 13-Year-Old Long Island Girl Missing 4 Days Alert Issued For 13-Year-Old Long Island Girl Missing 4 Days
Alert Issued For 13-Year-Old Long Island Girl Missing 4 Days Police are asking for help in locating a Long Island teenager who has been missing for several days. Jayla Cardwood-Henry, age 13, was last seen leaving her Hempstead home on Saturday, July 13, according to Nassau County Police. Investigators said she may have traveled to Brooklyn. Cardwood-Henry is 5-foot-5 and 125 pounds, with brown curly hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a light blue t-shirt and dark colored cargo pants. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. C…

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by Michael Mashburn
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14-Year-Old Long Island Girl Has Been Missing For 3 Days 14-Year-Old Long Island Girl Has Been Missing For 3 Days
14-Year-Old Long Island Girl Has Been Missing For 3 Days Police are asking for help in locating a Long Island teenager who has been missing for several days. Iyana Logan, age 14, was last seen in Hempstead at around 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, according to Nassau County Police. Logan is 5 feet tall and 90 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt. Police said she may be with Jasiah Logan, age 12, who was also reported missing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voic…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Fatal Long Island Expressway Crash: ID Released For 30-Year-Old Victim From Dix Hills Fatal Long Island Expressway Crash: ID Released For 30-Year-Old Victim From Dix Hills
Fatal Long Island Expressway Crash: ID Released For 30-Year-Old Victim From Dix Hills The identity has been released of a man who was killed in a two-vehicle overnight crash on the Long Island Expressway. The crash happened around 9:20 p.m. Saturday, June 22, in Plainview. A 30-year-old victim was operating a 2016 Kawasaki motorcycle eastbound near Exit 46 when he struck the rear of a 2023 International tractor-trailer.  The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene by a Nassau County Police Department Medic. He's now been identified as Justin Iezzoni, age 30, of Dix Hills.  The operator of the truck, a 57-year-old man, was uninjured and remained at the…

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by Joe Lombardi
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30-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Long Island Expressway Crash 30-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Long Island Expressway Crash
30-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Long Island Expressway Crash One person was killed in a two-vehicle overnight crash on the Long Island Expressway. Click here for a new, updated story - Fatal Long Island Expressway Crash: ID Released For 30-Year-Old Victim In Plainview It happened around 9:20 p.m. Saturday, June 22, in Plainview. A 30-year-old man was operating a 2016 Kawasaki motorcycle eastbound near Exit 46 when he struck the rear of a 2023 International tractor-trailer.  The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene by a Nassau County Police Department Medic. His identity has not yet been released. The operator of the truck…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Accused Of Driving Drunk With Boy Inside Pickup Truck On Long Island Man Accused Of Driving Drunk With Boy Inside Pickup Truck On Long Island
Man Accused Of Driving Drunk With Boy Inside Pickup Truck On Long Island A man has been accused of driving drunk with a boy inside his pickup truck on Long Island. The incident happened around 8:50 p.m. Saturday, June 15, in East Meadow. Massachusetts resident Gregory Foutz, age 48, was observed operating a black 2023 Nissan Titan northbound on Merrick Avenue near the intersection of Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, according to the Nassau County Police Department.  Officers conducted a vehicle and traffic law stop and observed Foutz with slurred speech, watery eyes, and an odor of alcohol emanating from his breath, resulting in positive results on the Standar…

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by Joe Lombardi
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FedEx Package Thief Grabs $5,000 Of Jewelry, Remains At Large On Long Island: Police FedEx Package Thief Grabs $5,000 Of Jewelry, Remains At Large On Long Island: Police
FedEx Package Thief Grabs $5,000 Of Jewelry, Remains At Large On Long Island: Police Authorities are searching for a man who snuck onto a FedEx truck and took off with over a dozen packages. The Great Neck incident occurred on Friday, May 10, Nassau County Police announced. Just after 4 p.m. that day, a FedEx truck made a stop on Great Neck Road. When the driver got out to deliver a package, the suspect opened the passenger side door and climbed aboard. A video shows the man removing a bin full of 14 packages. 🚨: WANTED FOR STEALING FROM @FedEx TRUCK📦 📍: GREAT NECK ROAD, GREAT NECK ☎️: 516-573-6600 ☎️: 1-800-244-TIPS 💻:... Posted by Nassau County Police Departmen…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Know Anything? Man Flees After Gunpoint Robbery On Long Island Know Anything? Man Flees After Gunpoint Robbery On Long Island
Know Anything? Man Flees After Gunpoint Robbery On Long Island Police are on the lookout for a man who they say committed an armed robbery at a Long Island gas station and ran from the scene. The incident occurred on Thursday, May 23 in Uniondale, Nassau County Police Department. At about 7:45 p.m. that evening, a man walked into the Conoco gas station, located at 1198 Front Street. He approached an employee and pulled out a handgun, demanding money, authorities said. After getting cash from the employee, the robber ran from the scene. Police described the suspect as a Black man who stands between 5-foot-6 and 5-foot-9. He was wearing a black h…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Inside Job: Pair Steals Copper Wire From Long Island Employer, Police Say Inside Job: Pair Steals Copper Wire From Long Island Employer, Police Say
Inside Job: Pair Steals Copper Wire From Long Island Employer, Police Say Two Long Island men were arrested after police allegedly discovered they were swiping copper wire from their employer. Nassau County Police Department received notification of the theft from a company in Jericho between Wednesday, May 15, and Thursday, May 16. The report indicated that a burglar had stolen copper wire from Getty Terminal Corp, located at 125 Jericho Turnpike. After an investigation, police arrested two employees for the theft — 35-year-old Carlos Hernandez of Bellerose and 23-year-old Hugo Ayala of Malverne. Both men are charged with burglary and grand larceny. Herna…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Man Forcibly Touches 25-Year-Old Woman On Long Island, Police Say Man Forcibly Touches 25-Year-Old Woman On Long Island, Police Say
Man Forcibly Touches 25-Year-Old Woman On Long Island, Police Say A Long Island man has been arrested after police claim he touched a woman while she walked down the street. It happened in North Bellmore on Monday, May 6. According to the Nassau County Police Department, a 25-year-old woman was walking that day down Evelyn Avenue. Ronal Ortega-Escalon, age 25 of North Bellmore, allegedly approached the woman, inappropriately grabbing and forcibly touching her. Detectives found Ortega-Escalon and arrested him on the evening of Tuesday, May 7. He is charged with two counts of forcible touching. Ortega-Escalon pleaded not guilty at his arraignment …

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by Sophie Grieser
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Man Punched By Worker At Long Island Rehab Center: Police Man Punched By Worker At Long Island Rehab Center: Police
Man Punched By Worker At Long Island Rehab Center: Police A woman has been arrested on accusations that she abused a 71-year-old patient at a Long Island rehab center. Lisa Napier, age 41, was arrested on Tuesday, May 7 in Woodmere, the Nassau County Police Department announced. Napier’s victim was a 71-year-old man with a cognitive disorder, police claimed. The man was staying at the Esplanade of Woodmere, located at 130 Irving Place. On Friday, May 3, the man’s legal guardian noticed that he had bruises on his face. When she questioned the facility, she was told that the victim’s bruises were caused when he fell out of his bed multiple time…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Water Emergency: Jet Skier Rescued On Long Island Water Emergency: Jet Skier Rescued On Long Island
Water Emergency: Jet Skier Rescued On Long Island A jet skier in distress was rescued overnight on Long Island. The Water Emergency occurred on Friday, May 3 at 9:20 p.m. in Massapequa. Nassau County Police received a call from 911 about a jet skier in distress near Great Island.  A Nassau County aviation helicopter and marine unit used their spotlights to locate the jet ski.  It had struck a sandbar and become disabled.  Marine Bureau 6 safely transported the operator back to Wantagh Park, and no injuries were reported. As warm weather approaches, the Nassau County Police Department advises personal watercraft operators…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Update: Missing 12-Year-Old Long Island Girl Found New Update: Missing 12-Year-Old Long Island Girl Found
New Update: Missing 12-Year-Old Long Island Girl Found Update: A 12-year-old Long Island girl who went missing has been found. Nancy Rodriguez had last been seen leaving her Westbury residence on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 11:30 p.m., according to Nassau County Police. Late Saturday night, May 4, police announced she has been located. Original report: A 12-year-old Long Island girl has gone missing, and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. Nancy Rodriguez was last seen leaving her Westbury residence on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 11:30 p.m., according to Nassau County Police. She is 5 feet tall, 100 pounds, wit…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Long Island Man Trafficked Kilogram Of Oxy, Xanax, More Long Island Man Trafficked Kilogram Of Oxy, Xanax, More
Long Island Man Trafficked Kilogram Of Oxy, Xanax, More A Long Island man has been sentenced to a stay in prison after being convicted of a yearslong scheme of forging prescriptions and reselling the drugs on the street. Trevor Lawry, age 38 of Hempstead, received his eight-year sentence on Wednesday, April 17, the United States Attorney’s Office Eastern District of New York announced. Lawry was convicted for orchestrating a conspiracy to divert Oxycodone and a myriad of other medications — including Adderall, Alprazolam (Xanax), and Promethazine with codeine syrup — from a Hempstead pharmacy to then resell. The scheme took place from Februa…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Long Island Man 'Sal The Shoemaker' Admits Running Illegal Gambling Operation For Mafia Long Island Man 'Sal The Shoemaker' Admits Running Illegal Gambling Operation For Mafia
Long Island Man 'Sal The Shoemaker' Admits Running Illegal Gambling Operation For Mafia An associate of the Genovese organized crime family known as “Sal the Shoemaker” admitted to operating an illegal gambling business associated with La Cosa Nostra. Long Island resident Salvatore Rubino, age 60, of Bethpage, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, April 16, at federal court in Brooklyn to operating the business. Earlier this month, four co-defendant members and associates of the Genovese crime family admitted to various felony charges stemming from their long-running operation of several lucrative gambling operations in New York City. Of the five charged, four are from Long Isl…

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by Joe Lombardi
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$250K Scam: Brooklyn Man Nabbed For Alleged Long Island Scheme $250K Scam: Brooklyn Man Nabbed For Alleged Long Island Scheme
$250K Scam: Brooklyn Man Nabbed For Alleged Long Island Scheme A 27-year-old was nabbed after police said he scammed a Long Island resident out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Nassau County Police announced the arrest of Brooklyn resident Jamario Smellie on Friday, April 5 for the Valley Stream incident that occurred months prior. In September 2022, Smellie reportedly called his victim, a 94-year-old man, at his home. He claimed to work for Publishers Clearing House and told the Valley Stream victim that he had won a large sum of money, but first needed to pay taxes before he could take home his winnings. Believing the scammer, the victim wr…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Alert Issued For Teen Missing From Long Island Alert Issued For Teen Missing From Long Island
Alert Issued For Teen Missing From Long Island Police are imploring the community to assist in the search for a teen girl missing from Long Island. Allyson Amaya, age 14, was last seen on Monday, April 1, according to Nassau County Police. It was about 9 p.m. when the teen was spotted in Baldwin. Amaya is 5-foot-5 and weighs approximately 120 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information regarding the teen’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Nassau County Police Department Missing Persons Squad at 516-573-7347 or call 911. All calls will remain anonymous. Share this story by clicking the Facebook ico…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Update: Man Missing From Long Island Located Update: Man Missing From Long Island Located
Update: Man Missing From Long Island Located Update:  Police have located a man who went missing after last being seen on Long Island.  Adolphus Veineer, age 78, had last been seen in Roosevelt on Wednesday, March 27, Nassau County Police said. He reportedly had memory loss and was listed as a vulnerable adult.  On Friday, March 29, the department announced that Veineer had been located.  Additional details, including where he was found and his current state, were not released.  Original Story:  Authorities are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a man who went missing after being seen o…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man Last Seen On Long Island Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man Last Seen On Long Island
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man Last Seen On Long Island Police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a man missing from Long Island who may need medical attention. Leo Frazier, age 88, was last seen on Tuesday, March 19 in Hempstead, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. It was just before 8 p.m. on that day when Frazier was spotted driving a 2002 tan Nissan Altima (with New York registration CZD-4820) on Frazier Street. Authorities say Frazier has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. He is 5-foot-6, weighs approximately 145 pounds, and is bald with brown eyes. When he was last seen, …

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by Sophie Grieser
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Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Teen Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Teen
Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Teen Police are asking the community to keep an eye out for a missing Long Island teenager. Stephanie Zuniga, age 13, was last seen on the morning of Tuesday, March 12, according to Nassau County Police. It was about 7 a.m. when Zuniga left her Urban Avenue home. She is described as 5-foot-6 and weighs approximately 150 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Police said it is unknown what Zuniga was wearing when she was last spotted. Anyone with information regarding Zuniga’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Nassau County Police Department Missing Persons Squad at (516) 573-7347 or to …

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by Sophie Grieser
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21-Year-Old Nabbed On Long Island, Connected To Over 20 Crimes, Police Say 21-Year-Old Nabbed On Long Island, Connected To Over 20 Crimes, Police Say
21-Year-Old Nabbed On Long Island, Connected To Over 20 Crimes, Police Say Police on Long Island have caught a young man after announcing to the community that he was wanted for a string of alleged thefts and other crimes. It happened on Monday, March 4 in Westbury, according to Nassau County Police Department. Earlier Report: Seen Him? Police Seach For Man Responsible For Multiple Nassau County Crimes Just after 6 p.m. that day, police spotted a stolen black BMW (which had been linked to multiple crimes across Nassau County) driving west on W John Street. When authorities attempted to approach the driver, 21-year-old Oceanside man Vincent Fredricks, he…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Hundreds Fight Massive Blaze At Long Island Home: Police Hundreds Fight Massive Blaze At Long Island Home: Police
Hundreds Fight Massive Blaze At Long Island Home: Police Police are investigating a fire that ravaged a home on Long Island and required teams from seven different local fire departments to control. It happened on Sunday, March 3 in Lattingtown, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Just before 4 p.m., the Great Meadow Road home caught fire, quickly escalating into a massive blaze that required, in addition to the Locust Valley Department, the assistance of the following fire departments: East Norwich; Oyster Bay; Glen Cove; Syosset; Bayville; and Jericho. In total, over 100 firefighters fought the flames before it was fina…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Long Island Man Nabbed For Alleged Child Pornography Long Island Man Nabbed For Alleged Child Pornography
Long Island Man Nabbed For Alleged Child Pornography A man from Long Island has been arrested after police said he attempted to distribute child porn in the state of Texas. North Woodmere resident Steven Weinman, age 60, was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 27, according to the Nassau County Police Department. His arrest was the culmination of an investigation between NCPD and the New York and New Jersey US Fugitive Task Force. Weinman was taken into custody at his Hillcrest Place home. He is charged with five counts of possession with the intent to distribute child pornography in the state of Texas. After his next scheduled court appearance…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Man Records 19-Year-Old Changing On Long Island: Police Man Records 19-Year-Old Changing On Long Island: Police
Man Records 19-Year-Old Changing On Long Island: Police An exterminator on Long Island was arrested after he allegedly sprayed his 19-year-old victim with chemicals, encouraged her to change clothes, and then recorded her doing so. It happened on Thursday, Feb. 22  just before 3 p.m. in Mineola, according to Nassau County Police. Walter Rivas, age 45, showed up at the apartment of a 19-year-old woman who had hired a technician from Joroba Pest Control to exterminate her apartment. While he was spraying the woman’s home, Rivas got chemicals on the victim’s clothes. He allegedly advised her that she would need to change her clothes quic…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Have You Seen Him? Police Searching For Missing Long Island Man Have You Seen Him? Police Searching For Missing Long Island Man
Have You Seen Him? Police Searching For Missing Long Island Man Police on Long Island are asking the public for help locating a man who went missing. Robert Juliano, age 38, of East Meadow, went missing around 5:50 p.m., Monday, Feb. 12, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, Juliano was last seen on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow.  He is described as being 5-foot-10, 165 pounds with blue eyes and balding brown hair.  Juliano was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and gray sweatpants. Detectives request anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact the Nassau County Police Department Missin…

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by Kathy Reakes
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4 Hospitalized After Fight At Long Island Bar Spills Out Onto Street 4 Hospitalized After Fight At Long Island Bar Spills Out Onto Street
4 Hospitalized After Fight At Long Island Bar Spills Out Onto Street Four people were hospitalized after a fight at a Long Island bar spilled out into the street. The chain of events begin around 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 Valley Stream. When Nassau County Police Fifth Precinct officers responded to North Central Avenue and West Merrick Road for a large disturbance, they located the four victim who suffered  from lacerations and stab wounds. The victims were 33- and 34-year-old men, and 26- and 31-year-old women. Upon further investigation it was determined that the four victims were inside of Moods Lounge and Café, located at 269 West Merrick R…

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by Joe Lombardi
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19-Year-Old Shot, Killed By Police At Long Island Residence 19-Year-Old Shot, Killed By Police At Long Island Residence
19-Year-Old Shot, Killed By Police At Long Island Residence An investigation is underway after a teenage man was shot and killed by police officers on Long Island. The incident happened just before 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 in Massapequa. Nassau County Police say officers responded to a Stone Boulevard residence for a report of a suicidal 19-year-old.  Upon arrival, the male, David Clements, was standing in front of his home with three handguns, holding a gun in each hand pointing them at his head, according to the Nassau County PD.  "He was threatening to kill himself and disregarded numerous commands from officers to disarm himself…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man Police are asking for help in locating a Long Island man who was reported missing. Peter MacDonald, age 49, was last seen leaving his Seaford residence at around 7 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26, according to Nassau County Police. He was driving a gray 2012 Toyota Sienna at the time. MacDonald is described as 5-foot-11 and is bald with blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, gray pants, and a blue shirt. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for u…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Have You Seen Her? Teen Missing Days From Long Island Have You Seen Her? Teen Missing Days From Long Island
Have You Seen Her? Teen Missing Days From Long Island Police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a teen girl who went missing after last being seen on Long Island. Karina Flores, age 15, was last seen in Hempstead on Saturday, Jan. 6, according to Nassau County Police. Flores had been on Jackson Street at around 6:30 p.m. that day, police said. She is 5-foot-8 and weighs approximately 150 pounds with red hair and brown eyes. When she was last seen, Flores was wearing a black sweatshirt, black pants, and sandals. Anyone with information regarding Flores’ whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Nassau County Police Dep…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Long Island Teen Missing For Days, Alert Issued Long Island Teen Missing For Days, Alert Issued
Long Island Teen Missing For Days, Alert Issued Police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a teenage boy who went missing after last being seen at his Long Island home. Elijah Major, age 15, was last seen on Friday, Dec. 15 in Seaford, where he lives, according to Nassau County Police. It was just before 8 a.m. on that day that Major was last spotted. He was leaving his home at that time. Major is described as being 5-foot-5 and weighing approximately 210 pounds. He has brown eyes and a black afro. Detectives encourage anyone with information regarding Major’s whereabouts to contact the Nassau County Police Depa…

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by Sophie Grieser