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Police Break Up Illegal Car Rally, Issue 31 Summonses, Make Arrest On Long Island
A large-scale vehicle rally led to an arrest and multiple summonses on Long Island after police discovered the disturbance.
Nassau County Police said officers from the Third Precinct, 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 East Garden City, near 711 Stewart Ave.
Additional units, including the Bureau of Special Operations, Aviation Unit, Criminal Intelligence Rapid Response Team (CIRRT), and Emergency Service Unit, were called to assist.
Authorities issued 31 summonses, impounded two …
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Suspect Nabbed In Suffolk County
A Long Island man has been arrested following a months-long investigation into a fatal hit-and-run.
Southampton Town Police said Benjamin J. SheenWaltzer, age 32, turned himself in on Friday, Nov. 15, after being linked to a crash on Springville Road in Hampton Bays.
The crash on Wednesday, March 6 killed Angel Astimbay, age 67, a resident of Hampton Bays.
SheenWaltzer, of Southampton, faces felony charges of:
Leaving the scene of an accident with injuries resulting in death,
Tampering with physical evidence.
He was arraigned in Suffolk County Court and released on $50,000 bail.
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New Update: Missing South Setauket Man Found
New update:
A Long Island man who was reported missing has been located.
Dominick Yannotto, age 81, of South Setauket, had last been seen leaving his Hart Lane residence at around 6 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, according to a Silver Alert issued by the Suffolk County Police.
On Friday, Nov. 15, police announced that Yannotto was located and was unharmed. No other details were given.
Original report:
Authorities are asking for help in locating a missing man from Long Island.
Dominick Yannotto, age 81, of South Setauket, was last seen leaving his Hart Lane residence at around 6 a.m. Wedn…
New Update: Missing Long Island Woman Found
Update:
A Long Island woman who went missing has been located.
Paula Interrante, age 66, had last been seen leaving her Farmingdale residence Monday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m., according to Nassau County Police.
Early Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 12, police reported she has been found.
Original report:
Have you seen her?
A Long Island woman has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in finding her.
Paula Interrante, age 66, was last seen leaving her Farmingdale residence Monday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m., according to Nassau County Police.
She is described as a being…
Fatal LIE Crash: 30-Year-Old ID'd As Victim, 4 Others Hospitalized In Suffolk County
One person was killed and four others hospitalized in a single-vehicle crash on the Long Island Expressway.
It happened around 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, in Melville.
A 30-year-old man was driving a 2004 Nissan Sentra eastbound, near the Pinelawn Road overpass, when he lost control of the vehicle, which exited the roadway, crashed into trees and overturned, according to Suffolk County Police.
The victim, identified as Daishun Jones Rains, of Huntington Station, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Exam…
34-Year-Old Dies From Injuries Month After Long Island Crash
A man critically injured in a fiery crash on Long Island has died from his injuries, authorities announced Monday morning, Nov. 11.
Richard Sorrentino, age 34, of Queens, was pronounced dead by hospital staff on Friday, Nov. 8, Nassau County Police said.
The crash happened on Saturday, Oct. 12, around 6:55 p.m. in Bellmore.
Sorrentino was riding a black motorcycle westbound on Sunrise Highway near Rose Place when he struck a bicyclist attempting to cross the roadway.
The impact caused the motorcycle to catch fire, and Sorrentino was airlifted to a nearby hospital with severe tra…
Long Island Man Accused Of Intentionally Hitting Woman With Car
A Long Island woman suffered injuries after a man allegedly assaulted her during a confrontation in a parking lot, according to police.
The incident occurred Saturday, Nov. 9, around 1 p.m. in Oceanside, at 3458 Long Beach Road.
The 28-year-old woman was attempting to back her 2011 Jeep out of a parking space when the man driving a 2019 Nissan, identified as 41-year-old John Ardolino, of South Hempstead, began honking, then parked behind her, blocking her from leaving, Nassau County Police said.
Police say Ardolino exited his vehicle, banged on the driver’s side window, and yelled at the …
Seen Him? 23-Year-Old On Run After Murdering His Father At Suffolk County Home, Police Say
Police are seeking the public's help in locating a man accused of stabbing his father to death on Long Island.
The incident happened in Rocky Point at 30 Quail Road on Saturday, Nov. 9, around 1:25 a.m.
Officers arrived to find Joseph Zoll, age 61, with stab wounds, according to Suffolk County Police.
Zoll was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
On Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10, Suffolk County Police said its Homicide Squad detectives are looking to locate Matthew Zoll, who is wanted for the murder of his father.
Matthew Zoll, 2…
Teen Crashes Stolen Mercedes, Attempts To Assault Responding Officer On Long Island: Police
A brazen burglary turned chaotic on Long Island as a man allegedly stole a vintage Mercedes-Benz, crashed through fences, and led police on a chase that ended with an attempted assault on an officer.
Brayan Galiono Hernandez, age 19, was involved in a commercial burglary at Precision Auto Care in Hicksville on Jerusalem Avenue that occurred between Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9, Nassau County Police.
According to officers, the suspect entered the business by breaking down an exterior fence and slipping through an unlocked garage door, where he took the red 1995 Mercedes and drove…
