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Seen Him? Thief Nabs Over $1K Worth Of Perfume From Ulta Beauty In Commack Seen Him? Thief Nabs Over $1K Worth Of Perfume From Ulta Beauty In Commack
Seen Him? Thief Nabs Over $1K Worth Of Perfume From Ulta Beauty In Commack Police are asking for help in identifying a man seen on surveillance video stealing more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from an Ulta Beauty store on Long Island. The theft occurred on Monday, Feb. 13, at the Ulta Beauty in Commack, located on Veterans Memorial Highway, according to Suffolk County Police. Detectives said the man stole approximately $1,100 worth of fragrances before fleeing in a silver sedan with Florida license plates. Anyone with information is asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below.

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by Michael Mashburn
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63-Year-Old Dies After Being Struck By Compact SUV In Commack 63-Year-Old Dies After Being Struck By Compact SUV In Commack
63-Year-Old Dies After Being Struck By Compact SUV In Commack Police are investigating after a fatal overnight crash on Long Island. It happened around 10:40 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 in Commack. A 63-year-old man was walking southbound on Veterans Memorial Highway, east of Jericho Turnpike, when he was struck by a westbound 2015 Kia Soul, Suffolk County Police said. The man, identified as Julio Monteiro, of Valley Stream, was transported to St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center in Smithtown, where he was pronounced dead.  The driver of the Kia, a 41-year-old East Northport woman, was not injured. Anyone with information…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Crossing Bohemia Roadway Dies After Being Hit By At Least 3 Vehicles Man Crossing Bohemia Roadway Dies After Being Hit By At Least 3 Vehicles
Man Crossing Bohemia Roadway Dies After Being Hit By At Least 3 Vehicles A man crossing a busy Long Island roadway was hit by at least three vehicles while crossing a busy roadway. The man was crossing in front of 3870 Veterans Memorial Highway in Bohemia when he was struck by an eastbound 2003 Honda Civic at approximately 8:30 p.m., on Monday, Feb. 20. The driver of the Honda, Victor Velez, age 32, of Bayport, stopped his car and then saw two other vehicles hit the victim and continue eastbound without stopping, Suffolk County Police said.  The victim, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was pronounced dead at&…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police Seek To ID Suspects Accused Of Stealing From Islandia Walmart Police Seek To ID Suspects Accused Of Stealing From Islandia Walmart
Police Seek To ID Suspects Accused Of Stealing From Islandia Walmart Police are asking for help in identifying two suspects accused of stealing hundreds of dollars worth of items from a Long Island Walmart. The theft occurred just after 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, at the village of Islandia Walmart store, located on Veterans Memorial Highway, Suffolk County Police said. Two women stole approximately $270 worth of clothing and toys from the store, police said. Surveillance footage released by police shows the alleged thieves in action. Anyone who recognizes them may be eligible for a cash reward for information leading to their arrest. Tips can be called …

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by Michael Mashburn
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25-Year-Old Killed In Crash At Ronkonkoma Intersection 25-Year-Old Killed In Crash At Ronkonkoma Intersection
25-Year-Old Killed In Crash At Ronkonkoma Intersection Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash at a Long Island intersection that left a man dead. It happened around 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 6 in Ronkonkoma. John Hannon, age 25, of Patchogue, was riding a 2015 Honda motorcycle westbound on Veterans Memorial Highway when the vehicle was struck by an eastbound 2006 Toyota Tacoma making a left turn onto Artic Avenue, Suffolk County Police said. Hannon was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he was pronounced dead, police said. The driver of the Toyota, a 54-year-old Huntington man who was al…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Detours Start On Long Island Expressway In Islip Detours Start On Long Island Expressway In Islip
Detours Start On Long Island Expressway In Islip Overnight roadwork on the Long Island Expressway in Suffolk County will bring delays in the coming weeks, according to the Department of Transportation. The closures are taking place Sundays to Thursdays from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. in Islip for approximately four weeks while crews repave the roadway, officials said. One eastbound lane will be closed between 8:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Eastbound traffic on I-495 will be detoured onto South Service Road between Sagtikos State Parkway (Exit 53) and Veterans Memorial Highway (Exit 57) in Islip. The roadwork started at 10 p.m. Thursday, June 16. Tran…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Man Accused Of Stealing Credit Card, Cash From Purse At Commack BJ's Man Accused Of Stealing Credit Card, Cash From Purse At Commack BJ's
Man Accused Of Stealing Credit Card, Cash From Purse At Commack BJ's If you recognize this man, police on Long Island want to hear from you. He’s accused of stealing a credit card and cash from a woman at BJ’s Wholesale Club in Commack, police said. Investigators said it happened Wednesday, April 20, at the store on Veterans Memorial Highway. The suspect took the victim’s purse from a shopping cart and then swiped the money before getting away, police said. Police released surveillance footage showing the man wearing a dark colored, long sleeve shirt with an American flag design, a red baseball cap, and a blue surgical mask. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers …

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by Michael Mashburn
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One Seriously Injured In Chain-Reaction Crash Near Suffolk County Intersection One Seriously Injured In Chain-Reaction Crash Near Suffolk County Intersection
One Seriously Injured In Chain-Reaction Crash Near Suffolk County Intersection Police are investigating a chain-reaction crash near a busy Long Island intersection that left a local man seriously injured. It happened just before 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 in Commack. A woman was driving a 2017 Buick Regal westbound on Veterans Memorial Highway when she attempted to make a right turn onto Jericho Turnpike, Suffolk County Police said.  The Buick struck a 2016 Nissan Rogue traveling eastbound on Jericho Turnpike, approximately 50 feet west of Ruth Boulevard.  The Rogue, driven by a 25-year-old Brentwood man, flipped on its side and slid into the rear of a 20…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Seriously Injured In Suffolk County Chain-Reaction Crash Man Seriously Injured In Suffolk County Chain-Reaction Crash
Man Seriously Injured In Suffolk County Chain-Reaction Crash A man suffered serious injuries in a multi-vehicle, chain-reaction crash on Long Island. The crash happened on eastbound Veterans Memorial Highway at Lakeland Avenue in Ronkonkoma at about 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 29, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. A 48-year-old Holtsville man was driving a 2015 Honda when he collided with a 2019 Honda at the intersection. Police said the man's vehicle then struck a 2010 Jeep in the left turning lane, which caused a chain reaction involving at least two additional vehicles that were also in the turning lane. The 48-year-old was ho…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Man Killed In Crash At Busy Suffolk County Intersection Man Killed In Crash At Busy Suffolk County Intersection
Man Killed In Crash At Busy Suffolk County Intersection An investigation is underway after a man was killed in a crash at a busy Long Island intersection. It happened around 7 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10 in Islandia. Matthew Matuza, age 42, of Central Islip, was riding a 2013 Ducati motorcycle eastbound on Motor Parkway when he was struck by a westbound 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe as the driver, Rachel Grube, age 23, of Hauppauge, attempted to make a left turn onto Veterans Memorial Highway, Suffolk County Police said.  The collision caused Matuza and his motorcycle to roll under a 2015 Ford F-750 that was stopped at the intersection, according to po…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Suspect At Large After Robbery At Chase Bank In Suffolk Suspect At Large After Robbery At Chase Bank In Suffolk
Suspect At Large After Robbery At Chase Bank In Suffolk A suspect is on the loose after a robbery at a Long Island bank. It happened at the Chase Bank on Veterans Memorial Highway in Islandia at about 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 24. A man entered the bank, and handed the teller a note demanding cash, Suffolk County Police said.  The teller complied with the man’s demand and gave him cash from the drawer. The man fled the bank on foot. The suspect is described as Black, in his mid-40s to 50 years old, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, and approximately 160 pounds, according to police.  He was wearing a gray fitted baseball cap, whit…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Woman Accused Of Switching Price Tags At Suffolk Store Woman Accused Of Switching Price Tags At Suffolk Store
Woman Accused Of Switching Price Tags At Suffolk Store Police are searching for a woman wanted for petit larceny who switched price tags on merchandise at a Long Island Target, purchasing a set of pots and pans worth $200 for just $50.  The incident took place in Commack at a Target location on Veterans Memorial Highway at approximately 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30, Suffolk County Police said. Those who recognize the pictured woman or witnessed the incident can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers online, via the P3Tips app or by calling 800-220-TIPS.

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by Christina Coulter