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Woman Driving Drunk Flees Fatal Long Island Crash In Stolen Cruiser: Police Woman Driving Drunk Flees Fatal Long Island Crash In Stolen Cruiser: Police
Woman Driving Drunk Flees Fatal Long Island Crash In Stolen Cruiser: Police A Long Island woman is in custody after police say that while driving drunk, she fled the scene of a fatal crash in a stolen patrol car. Click here for a new, updated story - ID Released For Freeport Woman Killed In Massapequa Crash Involving Alleged Drunk Driver  The chain of events began around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, in Massapequa. Rachel Lodice, age 21, of Jericho, was operating a 2023 Kia southbound on Hicksville Road and struck a 2022 Nissan Altima traveling eastbound on Sunrise Highway, according to Nassau County Police. A 64-year-old woman driving the Altima suffered tra…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Busted For Hiding Snacks In Pants During Long Island Robbery: Police Man Busted For Hiding Snacks In Pants During Long Island Robbery: Police
Man Busted For Hiding Snacks In Pants During Long Island Robbery: Police An alleged robber was caught attempting to smuggle snacks out of a Long Island store by stuffing them in his pants, police said. It happened on Friday, March 1 in Massapequa, according to Nassau County Police. Just after 12 a.m., 33-year-old Kevin McKenna walked into the 7-Eleven located at 422 Sunrise Highway. The Levittown man reportedly took food from the shelves, shoving it into his pants pockets before an employee confronted him. McKenna and the employee got into a physical altercation before the alleged robber ran out of the store. He was located by police a short time later, wh…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Quadruple Homicide: Man Indicted For Fatal Long Island Crash Quadruple Homicide: Man Indicted For Fatal Long Island Crash
Quadruple Homicide: Man Indicted For Fatal Long Island Crash A man who allegedly drove under the influence of cocaine, causing a Long Island crash that killed four family members faces up to 25 years behind bars if he’s convicted, authorities announced. On Wednesday, Sept. 20, Michael DeAngelo, age 32 of Lindenhurst, was arraigned on multiple charges related to the wreck, including vehicular homicide, for the August 2023 crash in Massapequa, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. On Sunday, Aug. 8, 60-year-old Patrice Huntley was celebrating a new job offer by taking five of his family members out for ice cream. Read the original story:…

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by Sophie Grieser
Obituaries
Triple-Fatal Crash: Support Pours In For Family Of Father, Children Killed On Long Island Triple-Fatal Crash: Support Pours In For Family Of Father, Children Killed On Long Island
Triple-Fatal Crash: Support Pours In For Family Of Father, Children Killed On Long Island The Long Island community is doing what it can to aid a family after a father and his two children were killed in a crash that also left two other family members in critical condition. Sunday, Aug. 6 was not a normal day for Patrice Huntley. It was meant to be a special day. In addition to it being his son’s birthday, the 60-year-old Flushing resident had just received a job promotion and wanted to celebrate both with his family. Patrice took his four children and stepgranddaughter out to get ice cream.  But at approximately 7:20 p.m., while the family was waiting at a red light on Sun…

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by Sophie Grieser
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As Officer Hangs On, Wanted Man Drives Off, Crashes During Escape On Long Island: Police As Officer Hangs On, Wanted Man Drives Off, Crashes During Escape On Long Island: Police
As Officer Hangs On, Wanted Man Drives Off, Crashes During Escape On Long Island: Police A Long Island police officer is recovering after a wanted man allegedly fled a traffic stop and crashed as the officer stood on the vehicle’s running board. The incident happened at around 7:45 p.m. Thursday, July 20, in Massapequa, according to Nassau County Police. Dennis Zvonki, age 43, of Bay Shore, was initially pulled over for speeding in a van on Sunrise Highway near Loudon Avenue. When the officer instructed him to put his vehicle in park, Zvonki refused, police said. That’s when the officer stepped onto his running board and reached through the window in an attempt to place the va…

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by Michael Mashburn
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12 Busted By Suffolk County Sheriff For Alleged Intoxicated Driving Over Thanksgiving 12 Busted By Suffolk County Sheriff For Alleged Intoxicated Driving Over Thanksgiving
12 Busted By Suffolk County Sheriff For Alleged Intoxicated Driving Over Thanksgiving A man with a child in the car and an Uber driver were among 12 who were busted for alleged impaired driving on Long Island during the Thanksgiving holiday, the Suffolk County Sheriff announced. One of the 12 charged was driving intoxicated with a child in the front seat, according to authorities. For more on that arrest, click here. Other DWI arrests: On Nov. 24, Uber driver Ezio Casimirri, Jr., age 46, of Bellport, was stopped for speeding on Nichols Road north of the Greenbelt Parkway on his way to pick up a customer. A subsequent breathalyzer found that his blood alcohol concentration…

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by Zak Failla
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One Hospitalized After 'Serious Auto Accident' On Long Island, Police Say One Hospitalized After 'Serious Auto Accident' On Long Island, Police Say
One Hospitalized After 'Serious Auto Accident' On Long Island, Police Say One was hospitalized on Long Island after a two-vehicle crash on Sunrise Highway, police said. According to Nassau County police detectives, a 40-year-old man was driving a 2004 Infinity when he struck a 2021 Land Rover being driven by a 44-year-old man west on Sunrise Highway in Massapequa shortly before 10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28. Police said that as a result of the collision the driver of the Infinity was “severely injured” and transported to a local hospital for treatment. He is currently listed in stable condition, according to police. The driver of the Land Rover refused medical t…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Trio Wanted For Stealing Apple Watches At Long Island T-Mobile Store Trio Wanted For Stealing Apple Watches At Long Island T-Mobile Store
Trio Wanted For Stealing Apple Watches At Long Island T-Mobile Store Police are looking to the public to identify three people who stole Apple Watches from a Long Island T-Mobile.  The incident took place on Sunday, Dec. 13 at approximately 3:40 p.m. at a T-Mobile on Sunrise Highway in Massapequa, according to Nassau County Police Commissioner Paddy Ryder.  Anyone who recognizes the pictured individuals is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department's 7th Squad at 516-573-6752.

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by Christina Coulter
Police & Fire
Suffolk Woman Attacks Nassau County Restaurant Employee With Liquor Bottle, Knife, Police Say Suffolk Woman Attacks Nassau County Restaurant Employee With Liquor Bottle, Knife, Police Say
Suffolk Woman Attacks Nassau County Restaurant Employee With Liquor Bottle, Knife, Police Say A Long Island woman was arrested after attacking an employee at TGI Friday's with a liquor bottle and a knife and then attempted to leave and steal the bottle. Skylar Williams, 32, of Wyandanch, was arrested around 12:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5, at the restaurant in Massapequa, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, Williams walked behind the bar inside the restaurant located at 5204 Sunrise Highway and attempted to pack food obtained from an all you can eat promotion.  Williams became upset after a 32-year-old male employee told her it was against restaurant policy to…

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by Kathy Reakes