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Shots Fired At Long Island Home, Suspect At Large, Police Say Shots Fired At Long Island Home, Suspect At Large, Police Say
Shots Fired At Long Island Home, Suspect At Large, Police Say Authorities are on the hunt for an unknown person who fired two shots at a residential Long Island home and fled the scene. The shooting occurred on Sunday, Oct. 15 in Plainview, Nassau County Police said. At approximately 2:30 a.m., a surveillance video showed an unknown suspect walking up to the home, located on Lillian Lane, and shot two rounds at the residence before turning around and fleeing. Police said the shooter fled east on foot towards Hope Drive. No injuries were reported at the scene, and no further description of the suspect was available at the time of publication. T…
Face Paint-Wearing Rapist Admits Breaking Into Wyandanch Home, Sexually Assaulting Woman Face Paint-Wearing Rapist Admits Breaking Into Wyandanch Home, Sexually Assaulting Woman
Face Paint-Wearing Rapist Admits Breaking Into Wyandanch Home, Sexually Assaulting Woman Nearly three years after a woman was raped inside her Long Island home, the man who broke in and attacked her has confessed. Joseph Johnson, age 33, of Wyandanch, pleaded guilty to first-degree rape in Suffolk County Court on Friday, July 28. According to prosecutors, Johnson admitted to breaking into the victim’s Wyandanch home on Sept. 19, 2020. He then raped the woman before stealing cash and fleeing. After the break-in, the victim put up several security cameras in and around her home. Two days later, Johnson returned to the property and cut their wires or turned them away from the hom…
NY Man Plotted To Assassinate Journalist For Criticizing Iranian Government, Feds Say NY Man Plotted To Assassinate Journalist For Criticizing Iranian Government, Feds Say
NY Man Plotted To Assassinate Journalist For Criticizing Iranian Government, Feds Say A New York man is among three people implicated in an alleged plot to assassinate an Iranian-American journalist on US soil over her criticism of the Iranian government, authorities said. Westchester County resident Khalid Mehdiyev, age 24, of Yonkers, is named in a superseding indictment that was unsealed in the Southern District of New York on Friday, Jan. 27, against three people for murder-for-hire and money-laundering charges. Federal prosecutors allege that Mehdiyev is a member of a violent Eastern European criminal organization that has ties to Iran and has engaged in murders, kidna…
Police Seeking Tips After Burglary At Long Island Business Police Seeking Tips After Burglary At Long Island Business
Police Seeking Tips After Burglary At Long Island Business Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man caught on surveillance footage breaking into a Long Island business before fleeing with a wad of cash. The burglary happened at around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, in Massapequa, at the Carmill Cleaners on Carmans Road, according to Nassau County Police. Investigators said the man broke into the storefront and grabbed approximately $230 in cash from the register. There were no reports of injuries stemming from the incident. Police described the suspect as a Black man wearing gray sweatpants, gray jeans, a black beanie, and black s…
Police Search For Suspect Accused Of Entering LI Home Through Window, Stealing Jewelry Police Search For Suspect Accused Of Entering LI Home Through Window, Stealing Jewelry
Police Search For Suspect Accused Of Entering LI Home Through Window, Stealing Jewelry Authorities asked the public for information after a Long Island home was burglarized.  The incident happened at a residence on 237th Street in Elmont at 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, the Nassau County Police Department said. NCPD said a 44-year-old woman returned home and found that her bedroom had been ransacked. The woman checked her doorbell camera and saw an unknown male on her property, authorities said.  The suspect entered a back window and stole jewelry, leaving the scene on foot, police said. Detectives asked anyone with information about the case to call Nassa…
Know Him? Suspect Caught On Video Attempting Break-In At Long Island Restaurant Know Him? Suspect Caught On Video Attempting Break-In At Long Island Restaurant
Know Him? Suspect Caught On Video Attempting Break-In At Long Island Restaurant Police are asking for help identifying a suspect caught on video breaking into a Long Island business. The break-in occurred Friday, June 24, in Wantagh, at Margaritas Cafe on Wantagh Avenue, Nassau County Police said. Shortly before 6 a.m., the suspect illegally entered the restaurant and caused approximately $10,000 in damage, according to police. They were then seen on surveillance footage fleeing the scene in a white Nissan SUV. Anyone who recognizes the suspect or has additional information is asked to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244 TIPS or visit the Crime Stoppers…
Police Seek Burglars Who Stole $750 Worth Of Items From Long Island Country Club Police Seek Burglars Who Stole $750 Worth Of Items From Long Island Country Club
Police Seek Burglars Who Stole $750 Worth Of Items From Long Island Country Club Police are looking for four suspects believed to have broken into a Long Island country club and stole hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise. The break-in occurred just before 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, in Hewlett Harbor, at the Seawane Country Club, located on Club Drive. Four male suspects entered the country club’s tennis shop through an unlocked window before taking approximately $750 worth of items, Nassau County Police said. Investigators released surveillance footage showing the four suspects walking near the country club. All four can be seen wearing a backpack. Nassau Coun…
Police Seek To ID Duo Who Burglarized Deli In Cold Spring Harbor Police Seek To ID Duo Who Burglarized Deli In Cold Spring Harbor
Police Seek To ID Duo Who Burglarized Deli In Cold Spring Harbor Police on Long Island are working to identify two burglars who were caught on surveillance video breaking into a deli. The footage shows the pair prying open the door of Gold Coast Good 2 Go Delicatessen, located on Woodbury Road in Cold Spring Harbor, at around 4 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9. They then stole a safe and approximately $700 in cash, Suffolk County Police said. Surveillance footage released by police shows both suspects wearing face masks and hats along with pants and long sleeve shirts. Anyone with information in the case could be eligible for a cash reward from Suffolk County…
Suspects Are Targeting, Stealing From Women In Retail Parking Lots In Suffolk, Police Say Suspects Are Targeting, Stealing From Women In Retail Parking Lots In Suffolk, Police Say
Suspects Are Targeting, Stealing From Women In Retail Parking Lots In Suffolk, Police Say It’s a common occurrence: you’re out in public when someone approaches and asks for directions. But police on Long Island are warning residents that their generosity could cost them thanks to a group of thieves who appear to be targeting helpful shoppers in store parking lots. Nassau County Police said it is investigating at least 10 reports of so-called deception larcenies, most of them occurring in Costco parking lots. In each case, a woman was approached by a person asking for directions while a second person stole personal property from their vehicles. The most recent incident happe…
Burglar Hits Long Island Business, Steals Phones, Credit Cards Burglar Hits Long Island Business, Steals Phones, Credit Cards
Burglar Hits Long Island Business, Steals Phones, Credit Cards The search is on for a man who broke into a Long Island business and made off with stolen property. Surveillance video captured the man entering World Courier on Fourth Avenue in New Hyde Park just after 8 p.m. Monday, June 13, according to Nassau County Police. He was able to get in after tearing a screen on a front office window, police said. Once inside, the suspect helped himself to several iPhones and credit cards before taking off on foot, according to police. He was last seen walking south on 13th Street. Police described the suspect as a Black man standing 5-feet-10-inches tall w…
Man Wanted For Stabbing At Holbrook Bar Man Wanted For Stabbing At Holbrook Bar
Man Wanted For Stabbing At Holbrook Bar If you’ve seen this man, police on Long Island want to hear from you. He’s accused of stabbing a man during an altercation at JDC’s Tailgaters Sports Bar in Holbrook on Saturday, May 28, according to Suffolk County Police. Investigators said four men got into a fight just after 1 a.m. before one man pulled a knife and stabbed the victim. He then took off in an unidentified sedan with one of the other men involved in the fight, police said. The victim drove himself to a hospital and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. Surveillance footage released by police…
Trio Wanted For Breaking Into Commack Jewelry Store Trio Wanted For Breaking Into Commack Jewelry Store
Trio Wanted For Breaking Into Commack Jewelry Store Recognize them? Police investigators on Long Island are seeking the public’s assistance as they continue attempting to track down three wanted suspects who were caught on camera breaking into a jewelry store last month. In Commack, shortly before midnight on Monday, May 16, Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives said that three men broke into a rear door at Bunty’s Jewelry on Commack Road in Commack and made off with an undisclosed amount of merchandise. Investigators did not announce how valuable the stolen jewelry was. In a video released by investigators, the three suspects ca…
Police Search For Suspect Who Burglarized Riverhead Farm Police Search For Suspect Who Burglarized Riverhead Farm
Police Search For Suspect Who Burglarized Riverhead Farm An investigation is underway after a suspect burglarized a farm on Long Island. Police in Suffolk County received a report from an employee at the Crescent Duck Farm, located at 10 Edgar Ave. in Riverhead, at about 4:40 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3, according to the Riverhead Town Police Department. The employee said when he arrived at work, he realized someone was inside and called police, authorities said. Police cleared the building and a K9 unit searched the perimeter, but the suspect wasn't located, Riverhead Police reported. Surveillance footage showed a male suspect searching the interio…
Man Wanted For Stealing Guns, Safe During Stony Brook Home Burglary Man Wanted For Stealing Guns, Safe During Stony Brook Home Burglary
Man Wanted For Stealing Guns, Safe During Stony Brook Home Burglary Police are asking for the public’s help after a Long Island family’s home was burglarized. Suffolk County Police said the break-in happened Friday, April 22, at the Brookhaven residence, located on Hargrove Drive in Stony Brook. Sometime between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., the suspect got into the house by removing a window screen, police said. Once inside he stole four long guns, a safe, jewelry, and various ID documents, police said. Altogether, the stolen items are valued at approximately $1,500. The suspect was seen on home surveillance footage wearing dark colored pants, a grey long sleeve …
Duo Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards In Suffolk, Police Say Duo Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards In Suffolk, Police Say
Duo Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards In Suffolk, Police Say Recognize them? Surveillance photos of two suspects who are wanted on Long Island have been released by police investigators after they allegedly used credit cards stolen out of several vehicles. On Friday, Jan. 21, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and detectives from the Quogue Village and Sag Harbor Village police departments issued an alert as they attempt to locate the people who used the stolen cards earlier in the month. According to investigators, credit cards were stolen from three unlocked vehicles in Quogue Village and Sag Harbor Village between Wednesday, Jan. 5 and Tuesday, Jan. …
Know Them? Trio Wanted For Stealing $1.5K Worth Of Items From Suffolk County Home Depot Know Them? Trio Wanted For Stealing $1.5K Worth Of Items From Suffolk County Home Depot
Know Them? Trio Wanted For Stealing $1.5K Worth Of Items From Suffolk County Home Depot Police investigators on Long Island are seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down three wanted suspects who allegedly stole hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from an area Home Depot. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and the Riverhead Town Police Department released surveillance photos of three wanted suspects who allegedly stole 28 packages of roofing shingles from Home Depot on Old Country Road. The alleged theft happened at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 16, 2021. The shingles had an estimated value of approximately $1,500. Anyone with information regarding the suspects ha…
Police Investigate Reports Of Shots Fired Near High School In Region Police Investigate Reports Of Shots Fired Near High School In Region
Police Investigate Reports Of Shots Fired Near High School In Region Police investigators in Westchester are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down suspects who were involved in a shooting near an area high school as students were being dismissed. The Mount Vernon Police Department received a report of shots fired in the area of Mount Vernon High School on California Road shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 13. Upon arrival, police said that officers interviewed several witnesses who said that shots were fired from a passing vehicle in the area of the high school. The shooting incident took place a few hundred feet away from th…
Larceny Suspects Wanted For Targeting Long Island Surfers Larceny Suspects Wanted For Targeting Long Island Surfers
Larceny Suspects Wanted For Targeting Long Island Surfers Recognize them? Police investigators on Long Island have released new surveillance photos of two suspects who are wanted for allegedly targeting surfers while their cars are left unattended at an area beach. An alert was issued by the Nassau County Police Department for two suspects who are wanted in connection with breaking into vehicles at the Lido West Surf Beach Parking Lot in Lido Beach on multiple occasions. According to police, the pair targets surfers who leave their keys and other valuables inside their vehicles while they frequent the beach. There have been reports of stolen c…
Man Wanted For Stealing Credit Cards, Cash From Unlocked Vehicle In Suffolk Man Wanted For Stealing Credit Cards, Cash From Unlocked Vehicle In Suffolk
Man Wanted For Stealing Credit Cards, Cash From Unlocked Vehicle In Suffolk New surveillance photos of a man wanted for using stolen credit cards at a Long Island department store are circulating as police investigators attempt to locate their suspect. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers issued an alert for a man who was caught on camera using stolen credit cards in Huntington last month. Police said that credit cards, gift cards, and cash were reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle on Knoll Lane in Huntington Station at approximately 12:40 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 7. Later that day, the suspect proceeded to use the credit cards at Home Depot on New York Avenue in Hunting…
Queens Man Indicted After Allegedly Aiming Assault Rifle At NYPD Officer Queens Man Indicted After Allegedly Aiming Assault Rifle At NYPD Officer
Queens Man Indicted After Allegedly Aiming Assault Rifle At Nypd Officer A Queens man has been indicted for allegedly pointing an assault rifle at an NYPD detective conducting surveillance as part of a narcotics investigation, authorities announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. Julian Liriano, 34, who was busted on Wednesday, Oct. 7, for pointing the assault rifle at a cop on a stakeout, was indicted on Thursday, Nov. 5, according to New York City's Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget Brennan. Liriano was arrested around 6:45 p.m., when members of the NYDETF Group T-31 were conducting surveillance as part of a short term narcotics investigation when they spotted Lirian…
Wanted Man Armed With Handgun Breaks Into Suffolk County Home, Police Say Wanted Man Armed With Handgun Breaks Into Suffolk County Home, Police Say
Wanted Man Armed With Handgun Breaks Into Suffolk County Home, Police Say Police are searching for an unidentified man who broke into a Long Island home in the wee hours of the evening, armed with a handgun, and stole a JBL speaker.  According to police, the incident took place on Thursday, Sept. 24 in the area of South 34th Street in Wyandanch at approximately 3:30 a.m., Suffolk County Police said. Surveillance footage from the interior of the home, depicting the unidentified man examining the residence's kitchen for approximately two minutes, can be viewed here.  Those who recognize the individual or have information pertinent to the investigati…
NYPD Nabs Accused Burglar In Break-Ins On Long Island, Elsewhere NYPD Nabs Accused Burglar In Break-Ins On Long Island, Elsewhere
Nypd Nabs Accused Burglar In Break-Ins On Long Island, Elsewhere An accused burglar nabbed by the NYPD had items stolen during a bi-state break-in spree in Mahwah and New York in his car, authorities said. Samuel Bender, 22, also was carrying a Glock handgun stolen during a burglary on Long Island, Mahwah Police Chief Stephen Jaffe said. Township detectives had worked with their counterparts in Westchester’s Mount Kisco and Nassau County’s Woodbury to identify Bender following burglaries in their towns, he said. Surveillance video showed him entering several commercial buildings and offices located in an unidentified business park and retail business on…
Know Him Or This Car? Man Wanted For Stealing From Suffolk Stop & Shop Know Him Or This Car? Man Wanted For Stealing From Suffolk Stop & Shop
Know Him Or This Car? Man Wanted For Stealing From Suffolk Stop & Shop Recognize this man or station wagon? Police investigators on Long Island have released surveillance photos of a suspect who allegedly stole groceries from Stop & Shop earlier this month before fleeing in a Buck Roadmaster. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers issued an alert for a wanted man who allegedly stole from Stop & Shop on Portion Road on Saturday, May 2. No other information on the suspect was provided by Suffolk County Police investigators. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers released surveillance photos of a suspect. Anyone with information regarding the suspect or shoplifting in…
Woman Wanted For Stealing Credit, Debit Cards From Suffolk High School Woman Wanted For Stealing Credit, Debit Cards From Suffolk High School
Woman Wanted For Stealing Credit, Debit Cards From Suffolk High School Police on Long Island are seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down a woman who allegedly used stolen credit and debit cards taken from an area high school. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers released surveillance photos of a woman and her vehicle after she allegedly stole the cards from a vehicle parked at Walt Whitman High School on Wednesday, Sept. 11. According to police, the woman attempted to use the cards at Bethpage Federal Credit Union on Harned Road in Commack, where she was caught on camera. Anyone who recognizes the woman or her vehicle has been asked to contact Suffolk Count…
Know Them? Couple Wanted For Stealing From Suffolk Stop & Shop , Police Say Know Them? Couple Wanted For Stealing From Suffolk Stop & Shop , Police Say
Know Them? Couple Wanted For Stealing From Suffolk Stop & Shop , Police Say Suffolk County Police investigators and the Suffolk County Crime Stoppers have released surveillance photos of a man and woman who allegedly shoplifted at Stop & Shop on Jericho Turnpike in Huntington, Sgt. Steve Surian said. Police said the pair stole beauty products and walked out without paying from the location at 1100 Jericho Turnpike at approximately 6:10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22. Investigators did not identify how much the stolen items were valued. Anyone with information regarding the woman’s whereabouts, or who recognizes her, has been asked to contact the Suffolk County Crime …
Video: Man Steals Unlocked Car With Child Inside In Suffolk Video: Man Steals Unlocked Car With Child Inside In Suffolk
Video: Man Steals Unlocked Car With Child Inside In Suffolk A man stole an unlocked car with a child inside from a parking lot on Long Island, police said. Detectives from the Suffolk County Police Department First Squad are investigating an incident when the man stole the 2007 Acura with an 8-year-old girl inside in Deer Park. Police said a man left the car unlocked with his daughter inside when he went into 7-Eleven on Bay Shore Road at approximately 7:20 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 27. While the victim was inside, a man pulled up in a red van, looked around and entered the Acura with the child still inside. The entire incident was captured on surveil…
Video: Man Wanted For Burglarizing Huntington Station Church Video: Man Wanted For Burglarizing Huntington Station Church
Video: Man Wanted For Burglarizing Huntington Station Church Suffolk County Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down a suspect who targeted a church in Huntington Station. Investigators released surveillance video of a man who faced open a locked door at the Huntington Assembly of God on new York Avenue at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Police said that once inside, the alarm sounded and the burglar fled the church without making off with any cash or proceeds. In the video, the suspect, wearing a hat and lightly colored clothes can be seen canvassing the church, peering into a back room before walking…
Know Them Or This Car? Man, Woman Accused Of Stealing $4K Item From Commack Store Know Them Or This Car? Man, Woman Accused Of Stealing $4K Item From Commack Store
Know Them Or This Car? Man, Woman Accused Of Stealing $4K Item From Commack Store A pair of alleged thieves stole an item worth $4,000 from a store on Long Island then ran off in a car in an incident captured on surveillance cameras, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Police are asking the public’s help to identify and locate the man and woman who reportedly went into Macy’s in Commack at 2 Veterans Memorial Highway on Sunday, Aug. 11 at around 11 a.m., an approached the jewelry section where they asked to look at a gold chain, said police. When it was removed from its case by a store employee, the man allegedly punched the victim in the face an…
Know Them? Man, Woman Accused Of Stealing Electric Sound Bar At South Setauket Target Know Them? Man, Woman Accused Of Stealing Electric Sound Bar At South Setauket Target
Know Them? Man, Woman Accused Of Stealing Electric Sound Bar At South Setauket Target Police are asking the public's help to locate and identify a man and woman seen on surveillance camera accused of stealing an electric sound bar from Target in South Setauket. The man and woman allegedly stole the merchandise from the 265 Pond Path store June 21 at around 12:15 p.m. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.  Anyone with information can submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, texting “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637) or by email here. All calls, text messages and emails will b…
Video Released Of Peeping Tom Caught On Camera Taping Women In LI Bathroom Video Released Of Peeping Tom Caught On Camera Taping Women In LI Bathroom
Video Released Of Peeping Tom Caught On Camera Taping Women In LI Bathroom Police investigators in Nassau County have released video of the Peeping Tom who was caught on camera taking videos of women in a bathroom. Nassau County Police investigators issued an alert this week to area residents as they attempt to locate a man who used his cell phone to record three women - including two minors - while outside their bathroom window in Elmont. Investigators released surveillance photos on Tuesday, June 25 and a video the following day of the suspect who was caught on camera on Saturday, June 15, where he can be seen recording the women. In the video, the bearded man c…
Mastic Woman Charged In Middle Island Home Burglary Mastic Woman Charged In Middle Island Home Burglary
Mastic Woman Charged In Middle Island Home Burglary A woman has been taken into police custody after she and a man were caught on camera breaking into and burglarizing a Middle Island home by a doorbell surveillance cam. Cheryl Liggon, 36, of Mastic, was arrested on Monday, June 17 by Suffolk County Police investigators after allegedly burglarizing and ransacking a West Bartlett Road on Wednesday, June 12. Liggon was held overnight and scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Slip on Tuesday, June 18. The second suspect was last seen wearing a dark hat, glasses, a bright orange shirt, and khaki cargo shorts. Police said …