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Local Woman Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Boat, Sparking Fire In Babylon: Police
A woman was arrested for driving while intoxicated after a chaotic crash on Long Island that ended with a boat catching fire.
Suffolk County Police said the incident occurred around 10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, in Babylon.
Multiple 911 callers reported a vehicle traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Route 231.
The vehicle, a 2021 Kia Forte, crossed over the median and continued south in the proper lanes, hitting road signs along the way.
The driver, identified as Lorrie Ibe, age 54, of West Babylon, then drove through the intersection at East Main Street, over another me…
Man Accused Of Threatening Victim With Knife At Long Island Gym
A Long Island man was arrested after allegedly threatening another man with a knife at a gym.
The incident occurred around 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the 24-Hour Fitness on West Sunrise Highway in Valley Stream.
Edwin Cortez, age 47, is accused of displaying a knife during an argument with a 40-year-old man, according to Nassau County Police.
Cortez was arrested at the scene without incident, and no injuries were reported.
Cortez is charged with:
Criminal possession of a weapon, third degree,
Menacing, second degree.
He was arraigned on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at First District…
Police Break Up Street Takeover, Issue 31 Summonses, Make Arrest On Long Island
A large-scale street takeover led to an arrest and multiple summonses on Long Island after police discovered the disturbance.
Nassau County Police said officers on routine patrol around 9:35 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, found what appeared to be an illegal vehicle rally and possible street takeover in Uniondale, near 711 Stewart Ave.
Additional units were called to assist, including the Bureau of Special Operations, Aviation Unit, Criminal Intelligence Rapid Response Team (CIRRT), and Emergency Service Unit.
Authorities issued 31 summonses, impounded two vehicles, and made one arrest.&…
