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Man Wanted For Performing Lewd Act In Front Of Woman In Glenwood Landing Man Wanted For Performing Lewd Act In Front Of Woman In Glenwood Landing
Man Wanted For Performing Lewd Act In Front Of Woman In Glenwood Landing A suspect is at large after allegedly performing a lewd act in front of a Long Island woman. Nassau County Police released a composite sketch of the wanted man on Friday, July 26. The incident happened around 7:10 p.m. Monday, July 8,  in Glenwood Landing. While operating her vehicle on Glenwood Road, a 26-year-old woman observed a man in a greenish-gray Toyota SUV with an NY registration obstructing her driveway, according to Nassau County Police. The victim exited her vehicle and approached the man to ask him to move. When the victim peered into the suspect’s vehicle, she obs…
Update: 911 Disruptions On Long Island Solved, Police Say Update: 911 Disruptions On Long Island Solved, Police Say
Update: 911 Disruptions On Long Island Solved, Police Say Update:  An equipment failure leading to disruptions to 911 calls on Long Island has been fixed, according to authorities.  On Tuesday, Nov. 28, the Suffolk County Police Department announced that service disruptions, which were causing issues for those calling 911, have now been solved.  The news comes one day after the department provided an alternate number for callers who were unable to get ahold of the emergency center. According to the department, the issue stemmed from an equipment failure that impacted Verizon's cellular network. In addition to citizens across the …
ID Released For 26-Year-Old Found Shot, Killed In New Cassel ID Released For 26-Year-Old Found Shot, Killed In New Cassel
ID Released For 26-Year-Old Found Shot, Killed In New Cassel The identity has been released of the victim of a fatal shooting on Long Island. Police responded to a 911 call for shots fired in New Cassel in the vicinity of 166 State Street at around 8:20 p.m. Sunday, May 7. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 26-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, Nassau County Police said.  The victim was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead by a hospital physician. He has now been identified as Quraan Williams, of Baldwin. The investigation is ongoing. Earlier report: 26-Year-Old Found Shot, Ki…
Update: Funeral Set For Ex-NYSP Trooper Who Died From 9/11-Related Cancer Update: Funeral Set For Ex-NYSP Trooper Who Died From 9/11-Related Cancer
Update: Funeral Set For Ex-nysp Trooper Who Died From 9/11-Related Cancer This story has been updated: Funeral arrangements are set for a former New York State Police trooper who died from an illness stemming from his time working in and around the World Trade Center site following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Retired Senior Investigator Nicholas Georgeadis, of the town of Wilton in Saratoga County, died Friday, April 28, at the age of 52, according to his obituary.  Georgeadis was assigned to New York City following the collapse of the twin towers and spent 13 weeks working at the site. In 2018, he retired after being diagnosed with a "rare,…
Father, Young Daughter Found Dead In West Babylon Home Father, Young Daughter Found Dead In West Babylon Home
Father, Young Daughter Found Dead In West Babylon Home Police are investigating the circumstances after a father and daughter were found dead at a Long Island home. Suffolk County Police responded to a 911 call on Friday, March 3 from a family member of a 34-year-old man who reported finding him dead from an apparent suicide inside the home in West Babylon, located on Walker Street. His 6-year-old daughter was also found dead in the home, Suffolk County Police added.  An autopsy is being conducted to determine the child’s cause of death. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the Suffolk County PD Ho…
Store Employee Accused Of Falsely Reporting Bomb, Gun Threats At Smith Haven Mall Store Employee Accused Of Falsely Reporting Bomb, Gun Threats At Smith Haven Mall
Store Employee Accused Of Falsely Reporting Bomb, Gun Threats At Smith Haven Mall A 28-year-old woman was charged after investigators said that she falsely reported bomb and gun threats at a mall on Long Island. Officers responded to Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove after texts were sent to 911 reporting a bomb inside the mall shortly after 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 1, the Suffolk County Police Department reported. Minutes later, a text from the same phone number indicated that a woman had a gun in the mall, SCPD said. Police searched the mall and determined there was no threat to the public, authorities said. Police said Tasia Morales, an employee at a store in the mall, w…
Police Issue Alert For Thefts From Parking Lots In Nassau County Police Issue Alert For Thefts From Parking Lots In Nassau County
Police Issue Alert For Thefts From Parking Lots In Nassau County Police issued an alert to Long Islanders about thefts from parking lots in the region. The Nassau County Police Department shared a series of tips to prevent these thefts on Friday, Sept. 16. Police said individuals should not leave purses or wallets unattended in their vehicle while they load groceries into the trunk, as thefts often occur when victims are distracted. People should also lock their vehicles, even if they're just returning their cart. NCPD said suspicious activity can be reported to 911.
Body Found At Long Island Beach Body Found At Long Island Beach
Body Found At Long Island Beach An investigation is underway after a body was found along a Long Island beach. In Nassau County, Sands Point Police responded to a 911 call from a resident who was walking along the beach and discovered a dead body in the vicinity of Plum Beach Point in Sands Point at around 9:10 a.m. Saturday, April 16, Nassau County Police said. The victim was pronounced dead by Sands Point Fire Department Ambulance personal and appeared to be a man in his 50s, Nassau County Police said. The investigation is ongoing. The name of the man has not yet been released. Detectives request anyone with info…
Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Of 37-Year-Old On Long Island Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Of 37-Year-Old On Long Island
Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Of 37-Year-Old On Long Island Police are investigating the death of a 37-year-old man who was shot multiple times on Long Island. The Nassau County Police Department reported that the incident happened at about 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 10 on 43 California Avenue in Hempstead. When officers arrived, they found the man with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead. His identity has not yet been released. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact authorities by calling 1-800-244-TIPS or 911. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily…
33-Year-Old In Critical Condition After Nearly Drowning In Swimming Pool At Long Island Home 33-Year-Old In Critical Condition After Nearly Drowning In Swimming Pool At Long Island Home
33-Year-Old In Critical Condition After Nearly Drowning In Swimming Pool At Long Island Home A man is in critical condition after nearly drowning in a backyard swimming pool at a Long Island home overnight. Officers responded to the residence in Mount Sinai on North Country Road after a 911 caller reported a man at the bottom of a backyard swimming pool on Saturday evening, July 24, Suffolk County Police said.  Sixth Precinct Officer Brian Christopher was first to arrive at the scene. Officer Christopher jumped into the pool, removed the victim, and began CPR, said police. The victim, a 33-year-old, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he is in critic…
10-Digit Dialing Will Soon Be Required From Locals Calls In Parts Of Hudson Valley, Long Island 10-Digit Dialing Will Soon Be Required From Locals Calls In Parts Of Hudson Valley, Long Island
10-Digit Dialing Will Soon Be Required From Locals Calls In Parts Of Hudson Valley, Long Island Get ready to re-program your phone as 10-digit dialing is soon coming to parts of the Hudson Valley and Long Island. The change, which begins Saturday, April 24, was announced by The Federal Communications Commission in this month's phone bills. The reason behind the change is the FCC has adopted 988 as a new three-digit number to be used nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline starting Friday, July 16. But in order for the 988 to work, 10-digit dialing must first be implemented, the FCC said. If callers forget and just dial seven numbers…
Alert Issued For Long Island Girl Who's Been Missing For A Week Alert Issued For Long Island Girl Who's Been Missing For A Week
Alert Issued For Long Island Girl Who's Been Missing For A Week Police are asking the public for help locating a missing Long Island teen who has not been seen in seven days. Alisha Mingot, 15, was last seen on Tuesday, Dec. 15 leaving her Valley Stream home around 12:01 a.m., Nassau County Police said. She was reported missing to police on Monday, Dec., 21. According to detectives, Mingot is described as being Hispanic, 5’2” tall, 110 pounds, with long curly black hair, blue eyes and wears braces.  Her clothing description and probable destination are unknown. Detectives request anyone with information regarding her whereabouts to call Missing …
COVID-19: CDC Updates Guidelines On Caring For Person Who's Sick With Virus COVID-19: CDC Updates Guidelines On Caring For Person Who's Sick With Virus
Covid-19: CDC Updates Guidelines On Caring For Person Who's Sick With Virus Federal health officials have laid out guidelines for how to best care for someone who contracts COVID-19 without falling ill yourself. With new COVID-19 cases on the rise across the country, the CDC laid out new guidance to help those who have to provide support for someone who falls sick. The CDC said that caretakers should follow doctor’s orders, and see if any over-the-counter medicines help make the person feel slightly better. The sick person should be drinking lots of fluid, and contact should be limited between the two. Officials said that a doctor’s phone number should be readily…
Long Island Woman Found Dead In Apparent Drowning, Police Say Long Island Woman Found Dead In Apparent Drowning, Police Say
Long Island Woman Found Dead In Apparent Drowning, Police Say An investigation is underway after the drowning death of a woman on Long Island. Suffolk County Marine Bureau officers responded to the Great South Bay, off of Venetian Boulevard in Lindenhurst, at approximately 1:50 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24 after a 911 call reported a person floating in the water.  Vita LaValle, 58, of North Babylon, was found unresponsive and pulled from the water by a Good Samaritan in a boat. LaValle was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. Detectives are asking anyone with information on …
Heat Advisory: Dangerously Hot Conditions Grip Region - Here's When We'll See Some Relief Heat Advisory: Dangerously Hot Conditions Grip Region - Here's When We'll See Some Relief
Heat Advisory: Dangerously Hot Conditions Grip Region - Here's When We'll See Some Relief Steamy, unhealthy, dangerously hot conditions will linger for the next few days with a Heat Advisory in effect for the region. The advisory, issued by the National Weather Service, is from noon Sunday, July 19 until 8 p.m. Monday, July 20. Heat indices will climb to the upper 90s throughout the region on Sunday, with parts of interior Connecticut reaching 100. (See first image above.) On Monday, heat indices will reach 100 for most of the region. (See second image above.) Sunday will be sunny and Monday will be partly sunny. "Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, …
Hot Stuff: Here's When You'll Really Feel The Heat This Weekend Hot Stuff: Here's When You'll Really Feel The Heat This Weekend
Hot Stuff: Here's When You'll Really Feel The Heat This Weekend Get set for a prolonged period of heat and humidity as temperatures will soar into the upper 90s with heat indices hitting 100 degrees or more over the weekend. Saturday, July 18 will feature above-normal temps with lots of sunshine and highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s across eastern New York, Connecticut and western New England.  Heat indices Saturday are forecast to be mostly in the lower 90s, but could reach 95 in a few spots, the National Weather Service said. The heat and humidity will be on the increase for the second half of the weekend. Heat indices will climb to the …
Alert Issued For Long Island Man Wanted For Criminal Mischief Alert Issued For Long Island Man Wanted For Criminal Mischief
Alert Issued For Long Island Man Wanted For Criminal Mischief Police investigators in Nassau County have issued an alert for a wanted man who was charged with third-degree criminal mischief last year. He later failed to appear for court proceedings and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Investigators described Richard Stultz, 36, as a 5-foot-8 African American weighing approximately 190 pounds who is bald with brown eyes. Anyone who comes into contact with him has been cautioned by police not to attempt to apprehend or detain him. Anyone with information regarding Stultz’s whereabouts, or who recognizes him has been asked to call 911 or contact the…
New Long Island Memorial Honors Victims Of 9/11 Illness New Long Island Memorial Honors Victims Of 9/11 Illness
New Long Island Memorial Honors Victims Of 9/11 Illness A memorial to honor the victims of 9/11-related illness is now open to the public at a popular beach on Long Island.  The town of Oyster Bay unveiled the new 9/11 Walls of Honor in memory of residents tho died from 9/11-related cancer and illnesses to its Sept. 11 memorial at Tobay Beach in Massapequa. The town held an unveiling ceremony Thursday, Sept. 5 which was attended by 600 people, including family and friends of victims whose names inscribed on the Walls of Honor were read aloud. The Town’s 9/11 Memorial at the site is inscribed with the names of residents lost on Septemb…
Labor Day Weekend BWI, DWI Crackdown Announced For Suffolk County Labor Day Weekend BWI, DWI Crackdown Announced For Suffolk County
Labor Day Weekend BWI, DWI Crackdown Announced For Suffolk County There will be a comprehensive boating and driving while intoxicated crackdown, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart said in a joint announcement. County police will patrol for both, driving while intoxicated and boating while intoxicated offenders on Suffolk County roads and waterways. Police Highway Patrol, Motorcycle Section, Selective Alcohol Fatality Enforcement (SAFE), and Marine Bureau, as well as precinct-level patrol officers,  will be part of this county-wide enforcement effort. During Labor Day weekend 2018, 41 people w…