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Trio Repeatedly Punches Employee At Commack Walmart, Police Say Trio Repeatedly Punches Employee At Commack Walmart, Police Say
Trio Assaults Employee At Commack Walmart: Police Police are hoping that surveillance photos will help them track down three people accused of assaulting an employee at a Long Island Walmart. The incident happened at around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at the Commack Walmart store on Crooked Hill Road. Suffolk County Police said the employee confronted two men and a woman about their handling of merchandise. During the encounter, the trio attacked the worker, punching him multiple times. The employee was taken to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore and treated for minor injuries. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cas…
Thousands Of Biometric Gun Safes Being Recalled Due To Faulty Locks That May Fail: CPSC Thousands Of Biometric Gun Safes Being Recalled Due To Faulty Locks That May Fail: CPSC
Thousands Of Biometric Gun Safes Being Recalled Due To Faulty Locks That May Fail: Cpsc Multiple biometric gun safes are being recalled nationwide due to locks that can fail and allow access to unauthorized users, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced.  On Thursday, Feb. 22, the agency issued a series of recall alerts regarding four safes that are subject to the recall due to the faulty locks.  Products subject to the recall:  Awesafe Biometric Gun Safes Awesafe Biometric Gun Safes CPSC MouTec brand Biometric Firearm Safes MouTec brand Biometric Firearm Safes CPSC Machir Biometric Personal Safes Machir Biometric Personal Safe…
Seen Him? Police Search For Alleged Islandia Assaulter Seen Him? Police Search For Alleged Islandia Assaulter
Seen Him? Police Search For Alleged Islandia Assaulter Police are searching for a man who is accused of assaulting a woman on Long Island a month prior. The incident originally occurred in Islandia on Wednesday, Dec. 20, according to Suffolk County Police. On that day at approximately 8 p.m., an unknown man assaulted a woman in the woods behind the Walmart located at 1850 Veterans Memorial Highway. Pictures of the reported suspect show him wearing a black shirt and a gray hooded sweatshirt. Detectives with the Suffolk County Crime Stoppers are offering a cash reward to anyone who can provide information that leads to an arrest. Any pers…
Magnetic Balls Sold By Walmart Recalled As Feds Cite 7 Deaths Linked To Similar Products Magnetic Balls Sold By Walmart Recalled As Feds Cite 7 Deaths Linked To Similar Products
Magnetic Balls Sold By Walmart Recalled As Feds Cite 7 Deaths Linked To Similar Products Thousands of units of small magnetic balls sold by Walmart and used as stress relievers and building blocks are being recalled after reports of several deaths and numerous hospitalizations due to similar products. The Relax 5mm Science Kit, Large Hematite Magnets Magnetic Stones Building Blocks ball sets (shown in the images above) do not comply with the requirements of the mandatory federal magnet regulation because the sets contain one or more magnets that fit within the Consumer Product Safety Commission's small parts cylinder and the magnets are stronger than permitted. …
BlandJet Recalling 4.8M Portable Blenders Nationwide For Fire, Laceration Hazards BlandJet Recalling 4.8M Portable Blenders Nationwide For Fire, Laceration Hazards
BlandJet Recalling 4.8M Portable Blenders Nationwide For Fire, Laceration Hazards Nearly five million portable blenders sold nationwide are being recalled due to fire and laceration risks. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that a total of around 4.8 million BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders that can overheat or catch fire. If the blender were to get too hot, the blender blades can break off, creating the hazard. The recall includes blenders sold in a variety of colors and designs, federal authorities noted Recalled items have the serial numbers printed on the bottom of the base along with “blendjet2” and “The Original Portable Blender.”  The…
1.75 Million Travel Steam Irons Part Of Expanded Recall For Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards 1.75 Million Travel Steam Irons Part Of Expanded Recall For Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards
1.75 Million Travel Steam Irons Part Of Expanded Recall For Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards Federal authorities announced that a recall initially reported in May has been expanded to include an additional 1.7 million travel irons after there were new reports of injuries. Kansas-based Vornado announced that it is now recalling upwards of two million Steamfast Home and Away Travel Steam Irons due to fire, burn, and shock hazards due to a faulty power cord. According to the company, the cord can become damaged, leading to possible overheating, which then poses fire and burn risks. The damage can also lead to exposed copper wires, representing a shock hazard. Steamfast travel ste…
Walmart Unveils Remodeling Of 117 Stores: Here's What's New Walmart Unveils Remodeling Of 117 Stores: Here's What's New
Walmart Unveils Remodeling Of 117 Stores: Here's What's New There's a brand-new look at more than 100 Walmarts nationwide. The discount department store unveiled 117 remodeled stores in 30 states on Friday, Nov. 3, the largest single-day rollout of re-grand openings in the history of the company. Walmart says it's invested over $9 billion in the past two years to upgrade more than 1,400 stores across the country. " Each store is designed to deliver a more modern shopping experience and improve the lives of our associates and customers from the moment they step into the new space," Walmart said in a statement. The fronts of the stores hav…
Over 80 Tickets, Arrests Issued At Mall On Long Island Over 80 Tickets, Arrests Issued At Mall On Long Island
Over 80 Tickets, Arrests Issued At Mall On Long Island In just one day, over 80 tickets were given and multiple arrests were made of mallgoers for various violations, including two larcenies and a fake inspection sticker, authorities said. On Thursday, Oct. 12, Nassau County Police officers in and around the area of Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream made arrests, issued dozens of tickets, and even impounded multiple vehicles. During what the department dubbed a “Quality of Life and Traffic Safety Enforcement” operation, 21-year-old Coram resident Angel D. Cruz-Torres was arrested and charged with having a forged inspection sticker on his car.…
Know Him? Man Used Stolen Credit Cards In Islandia, Central Islip, Police Say Know Him? Man Used Stolen Credit Cards In Islandia, Central Islip, Police Say
Know Him? Man Used Stolen Credit Cards In Islandia, Central Islip, Police Say Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly used a stolen credit card to make purchases at different stores. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives said the man used the card in Islandia and Central Islip. The purchases were made in September at the Walmart in Islandia and Target in Central Islip in excess of $1,000 police said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime&…
Cakes Sold Nationally At Walmart Recalled Due To Possible Peanut Presence: FDA Cakes Sold Nationally At Walmart Recalled Due To Possible Peanut Presence: FDA
Cakes Sold Nationally At Walmart Recalled Due To Possible Peanut Presence: FDA Check the fridge. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it is recalling a specific cake that was sold at Walmart stores across the country due to a mislabeling issue. David's Cookies issued an alert regarding its "Marketside Chocolate Chip Explosion Cake" with the lot code (see above photo) of #BS23212 which may in fact be "Marketside Ultimate Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake."  According to the FDA, the recalled cakes were mislabeled and does not depict peanuts as a key ingredient in the item, and also lacks a peanut allergen warning. The recalled items are in a 7-ounce,…
Update: Woman Last Seen Leaving Long Island Walmart Found Update: Woman Last Seen Leaving Long Island Walmart Found
Update: Woman Last Seen Leaving Long Island Walmart Found Update:  A Long Island woman who went missing after a trip to Walmart has been located, officials said.  Marie Gratia, a 66-year-old woman who authorities said had dementia, was reported missing after she left a Valley Stream Walmart on Wednesday, July 12, and disappeared.  At the time of her disappearance, she was thought to be riding the NYC bus system in Queens.  On Friday, July 14, Nassau County Police announced that Gratia had been located, but did not provide information about her condition or location.  Original story: Police are asking for the community’…
Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination A recall has been issued for specific frozen fruit products linked to pineapple provided by a third-party supplier due to the potential of Listeria contamination. SunOpta Inc’s subsidiary, Sunrise Growers Inc., issued the voluntary recall on Wednesday, June 21. The following products were distributed by these retailers: Whole Foods: 365 Organic Tropical Fruit Medley, 365 Organic Pineapple Chunks, 365 Pineapple Chunks, 365 Organic Whole Strawberries, 365 Organic Slice Strawberries, and Bananas, and 365 Organic Blackberries distributed to select stores throughout the US from Nov. 1, 2…
Kitchen Products Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Injury Concerns, Reports Of 'Severe Cuts' Kitchen Products Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Injury Concerns, Reports Of 'Severe Cuts'
Kitchen Products Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Injury Concerns, Reports Of 'Severe Cuts' Nearly 500,000 juicers are being recalled after reports of hundreds of malfunctions reported by consumers, some of which included injuries that required emergency treatment, according to federal officials.  The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Empower Brands is recalling approximately 469,000 Power XL Self-Cleaning Juicers due to both laceration and ingestion hazards. According to the CPSC, the juicers can rupture during use, striking users and posing a laceration hazard. They've also been known to leave small particle shavings in the juice, posing an ad…
456,000 Waffle Makers Recalled Due To Burn Hazard, With Dozens Of Injury Reports 456,000 Waffle Makers Recalled Due To Burn Hazard, With Dozens Of Injury Reports
456,000 Waffle Makers Recalled Due To Burn Hazard, With Dozens Of Injury Reports Nearly half a million waffle makers are being recalled due to a burn hazard that has resulted in dozens of injuries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of 456,000  PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer waffle makers on Thursday, May 18 after 44 reports of incidents including 34 burn injuries with three requiring medical attention. "Hot pieces of the waffle or stuffing can be expelled from the waffle maker during use or upon opening the product, posing a burn risk to consumers," the CPSC said. The waffle makers were sold at Walmart, Kohls, Big Lots, B…
Robber Swings Knife, Threatens Long Island Walmart Employee, Police Say Robber Swings Knife, Threatens Long Island Walmart Employee, Police Say
Robber Swings Knife, Threatens Long Island Walmart Employee, Police Say A 21-year-old man who allegedly robbed a Long Island Walmart store and injured an employee has been arrested, according to authorities. Officers responded to the Valley Stream Walmart, located at 77 Green Acres Road, on Tuesday, May 2 at approximately 1:10 p.m. in regards to a reported robbery. The thief, who was caught walking past the checkout with unpaid items, was confronted by the store’s Loss Prevention Officers. However, when the prevention officer attempted to escort the robber into an office, he purportedly became agitated, threatening the officer with a knife. Then, police sa…
Long Island Man Nabbed Exposing Himself To Woman, Child At Walmart, Police Say Long Island Man Nabbed Exposing Himself To Woman, Child At Walmart, Police Say
Long Island Man Nabbed Exposing Himself To Woman, Child At Walmart, Police Say A Long Island man has been charged with public lewdness after he was caught on video surveillance at a Walmart exposing his genitals to a woman and child. The incident took place in Nassau County on Thursday, April 13, at the Walmart in East Meadow. According to detectives, while reviewing surveillance video during an unrelated larceny investigation at Walmart, located at 2465 Hempstead Turnpike, officers spotted a man follow and approach a 10-year-old victim and her mother.  The man, identified as Rory K. Anderson, age 28, of Freeport, was observed by the victim f…
Identity Theft Scam: $26,000 Stolen From Long Island Woman; Police Searching For Culprit Identity Theft Scam: $26,000 Stolen From Long Island Woman; Police Searching For Culprit
Identity Theft Scam: $26,000 Stolen From Long Island Woman; Police Searching For Culprit A young woman lost tens of thousands of dollars after she fell victim to an identity theft scam on Long Island. The 24-year-old woman met an unknown man in a Valley Stream parking lot on Monday, April 3, Nassau County police said. That is where, at around 2 p.m., the man took off with $26,000 from the victim. Police said the woman was contacted by the man, who claimed to be a government employee. He told the victim that she had been the target of identity theft. In addition to providing personal information to the alleged scammer, the victim was instructed to withdraw all of her money fr…
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards In Centereach Store Know Them? Duo Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards In Centereach Store
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards In Centereach Store Police on Long Island are seeking the public's assistance in identifying two men who allegedly used stolen credit cards. The incident took place in Centereach on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at a Walmart. The two men purchased items from Walmart, located at 161 Centereach Mall, using credit cards that were stolen earlier that day, said the Suffolk County Police.  Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous …
Man Stole $40K In Jewelry, Electronics From Walmart Stores In Suffolk County, Police Say Man Stole $40K In Jewelry, Electronics From Walmart Stores In Suffolk County, Police Say
Man Stole $40K In Jewelry, Electronics From Walmart Stores In Suffolk County, Police Say A 34-year-old man is facing grand larceny charges after police said he stole more than $40,000 worth of jewelry and electronics from Walmart stores on Long Island. Jonathan Sunderland, of Hempstead, is accused of using a specialized tool to open locked display cases at the stores, the Suffolk County Police Department reported. He was identified by investigators and arrested at about 12:10 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9, at the Morris County Jail in New Jersey, where he was being held on similar charges from the Boonton Township Police Department, police said. SCPD said Sunderland was charged …
52,000 Smart TVs Recalled Due To 'Serious Tip-Over, Entrapment Hazards' 52,000 Smart TVs Recalled Due To 'Serious Tip-Over, Entrapment Hazards'
52,000 Smart TVs Recalled Due To 'Serious Tip-Over, Entrapment Hazards' Officials are warning that more than half a million smart television models sold throughout the US pose a serious safety risk.  Around 52,000 86-inch television models produced by LG Electronics sold between March and September 2022 can become unstable while on the assembled included stand, posing "serious tip-over and entrapment hazards" that can injure or kill a child or other people, according to a recall announcement by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission from Thursday, Jan. 12.  The recall specifically includes four different models with the model numbers:  86UQ8…
100 Infant Deaths Lead To Recall Of Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Sleeper 100 Infant Deaths Lead To Recall Of Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Sleeper
100 Infant Deaths Lead To Recall Of Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Sleeper Almost 5 million Rock ‘n Play Sleepers have been recalled after approximately 100 infants have reportedly died in sleepers-related incidents. The product was initially recalled in 2019 after 30 infants were reported to have died in the sleeper, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Since the initial recall, 70 more deaths have been reported, eight of which occurred after the recall.  Fisher-Price re-announced the recall on Monday, Jan. 9, possibly due to many of the products remaining in people's homes, according to Consumer Reports.  The reported deaths …
And The Winner Is: Website Reveals Results Of Comparison Of Grocery Giants Whole Foods, Wegmans And The Winner Is: Website Reveals Results Of Comparison Of Grocery Giants Whole Foods, Wegmans
And The Winner Is: Website Reveals Results Of Comparison Of Grocery Giants Whole Foods, Wegmans It was a supermarket showdown and there could only be one winner. Grocery giants Whole Foods and Wegmans found themselves under the microscope during recent visits by Business Insider reporter Mary Meisenzahl, who wanted to find out which store was more worthy of her dollar. First up was Wegmans, the Rochester, New York-based regional chain of grocery stores that has 109 stores throughout the Northeast. Meisenzahl touted the large selection of pre-made salad bowls and expansive array of produce, including harder to find items like starfruit, jackfruit, and cherimoya. She also praised the…
Man Wanted For Stealing $25K In Jewelry From Middle Island Walmart, Police Say Man Wanted For Stealing $25K In Jewelry From Middle Island Walmart, Police Say
Man Wanted For Stealing $25K In Jewelry From Middle Island Walmart, Police Say A man is wanted for allegedly stealing more than $25,000 worth of jewelry from Walmart on Long Island. The man stole the jewelry from a locked case at the Middle Island store, located at 750 Middle Country Road, at about 8:20 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers reported on Thursday, Dec. 15. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.
Authorities Search For Man Accused Of Stealing TV From Commack Walmart Authorities Search For Man Accused Of Stealing TV From Commack Walmart
Authorities Search For Man Accused Of Stealing TV From Commack Walmart Authorities asked the public for help identifying a man who is accused of stealing a 65-inch television from Walmart on Long Island. A man stole a Vizio television, valued at about $450, from the Commack store, located at 85 Crooked Hill Road, at 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers reported on Monday, Nov. 14. The man left in a dark gray Chrysler 300, traveling north on Crooked Hill Road, authorities said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-T…
Seen Him? Man Wanted For Stealing Fishing Equipment From Middle Island Walmart Seen Him? Man Wanted For Stealing Fishing Equipment From Middle Island Walmart
Seen Him? Man Wanted For Stealing Fishing Equipment From Middle Island Walmart Authorities asked the public for help locating a man who is accused of stealing fishing equipment from a Long Island store. A man stole the merchandise from Walmart in Middle Island on Thursday, Sept. 8, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers reported on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Authorities said the store is located at 750 Middle Country Road. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.
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 …
Clorox Recalls Pine-Sol Cleaners Due To Infection-Causing Bacteria Clorox Recalls Pine-Sol Cleaners Due To Infection-Causing Bacteria
Clorox Recalls Pine-Sol Cleaners Due To Infection-Causing Bacteria Parent company Clorox is recalling eight Pine-Sol disinfectant cleaning products due to fears they may contain infection-causing bacteria, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced. To date, testing has identified bacteria in certain recalled products, including those produced between January 2021 and September 2022. Clorox produced approximately 37 million recalled products in that period, the CPSC said. The recalled products have date codes beginning with the prefix “A4” and followed by a five-digit number less than 22249. The products were sold in bottles of 28, 48, 60, 100…
Police Search For Trio Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Cards At Lake Grove, Centereach Stores Police Search For Trio Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Cards At Lake Grove, Centereach Stores
Police Search For Trio Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Cards At Lake Grove, Centereach Stores Authorities are searching for three men who are accused of using stolen credit cards at two businesses on Long Island. Three men used a stolen credit card at Walmart, located at 161 Centereach Mall in Centereach, on Monday, Sept. 5, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers reported on Monday, Oct. 17. They also used a stolen credit card at Speedway, located at 2825 Middle Country Road in Lake Grove, that same day, authorities said. The credit cards were stolen from a pocketbook that was in a vehicle on Talisam Drive in Dix Hills on either Sunday, Sept. 4, or Sept. 5, authorities report…
Seen Her? Woman Wanted For Stealing Merchandise From Islandia Store Seen Her? Woman Wanted For Stealing Merchandise From Islandia Store
Seen Her? Woman Wanted For Stealing Merchandise From Islandia Store Authorities asked the public for help locating a woman who is accused of stealing items from Walmart on Long Island. A woman stole assorted household items from the Walmart that is located at 1850 Veterans Memorial Highway in Islandia at about 9:15 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers reported on Monday, Oct. 10. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.
Seen Him? Man Accused Of Stealing Speaker From Setauket Walmart Seen Him? Man Accused Of Stealing Speaker From Setauket Walmart
Seen Him? Man Accused Of Stealing Speaker From Setauket Walmart Police asked the public for help locating a man who is accused of stealing a speaker from a Walmart on Long Island. A man stole a Bose SoundLink speaker from the store, which is located at 3990 Nesconset Highway in Setauket, on Monday, Aug. 29, the Suffolk County Police Department reported on Monday, Sept. 19. SCPD said the man damaged a lock on a display case at about 11 a.m. and stole the speaker. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.
Woman Nabbed For Leaving Infant In Car At Long Island Walmart, Police Say Woman Nabbed For Leaving Infant In Car At Long Island Walmart, Police Say
Woman Nabbed For Leaving Infant In Car At Long Island Walmart, Police Say A woman was arrested on Long Island after allegedly leaving her 4-month-old child in a car for more than an hour as she shopped in a Walmart. Treisha Clarke, age 41, of Queens, was arrested around 5:25 p.m., Monday, Sept. 12, in Valley Stream. The infant was found around 4:20 p.m. when Nassau County Police received a call from a witness who spotted the child inside a parked vehicle at the Walmart on Green Acres Road West, police said. When police arrived they found the baby in the rear seat of a vehicle that was locked and running, police said. Officers used a lockout kit to open the…