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DNA On Hat Leads To Murder Conviction In Shooting Of Wyandanch Partygoer DNA On Hat Leads To Murder Conviction In Shooting Of Wyandanch Partygoer
DNA On Hat Leads To Murder Conviction In Shooting Of Wyandanch Partygoer More than four years after a man was gunned down at a Long Island house party, a jury convicted his killer.  Basheer Vinson, age 29, of Brooklyn, was found guilty of murder and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Sept. 24, in the death of Mark Birthwright. Prosecutors said Vinson was attending a party on Patton Avenue in Wyandanch in the early hours of Aug. 2, 2020, when he spotted the 26-year-old Birthwright and another man leaving. Earlier Report: Man Indicted For Murder Of Bay Shore Man While Leaving Party As the men walked away from the home, Birthwright dr…
Man Who Traveled Across NY To Kill Ex-Wife's Partner Apprehended, Police Say Man Who Traveled Across NY To Kill Ex-Wife's Partner Apprehended, Police Say
Man Who Traveled Across NY To Kill Ex-Wife's Partner Apprehended, Police Say A man was apprehended in the region after authorities say he traveled hundreds of miles across New York to murder his ex-wife's partner. State Police troopers responded to a Columbia County 911 broadcast about the suspect on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The suspect, Andrew J. Case, age 41, of West Seneca, in Erie County, was located and arrested on Route 9 in the Columbia County town of Greenport, according to police. An investigation determined he was en route to Westchester County with three shotguns, police said. Case was charged with: Attempted murder, Attempted assault, Criminal use of a fir…
Man's 'Horrific' Stabbing Attack On Ex-GF In Front Of Children In Bay Shore Nets 15 Years Man's 'Horrific' Stabbing Attack On Ex-GF In Front Of Children In Bay Shore Nets 15 Years
Man's 'Horrific' Stabbing Attack On Ex-GF In Front Of Children In Bay Shore Nets 15 Years A Long Island man will spend over a decade in prison for brutally stabbing his ex-girlfriend in front of their horrified children. Jorge Guevara, age 49, of Bay Shore, was sentenced to 15 years behind bars in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Sept. 4, after a jury convicted him of attempted assault and related charges. According to prosecutors, Guevara and the victim got into an argument on March 28, 2023, and he threatened her with a knife.  The two struggled over the weapon before Guevara grabbed a pair of scissors and stabbed the woman in her neck and shoulder repeatedly. Earli…
Long Island Gas Station Owner Attacks Person With Knife, Police Say Long Island Gas Station Owner Attacks Person With Knife, Police Say
Long Island Gas Station Owner Attacks Person With Knife, Police Say A Long Island man was charged with assault for allegedly hitting a neighboring business employee with a knife during a parking dispute. The incident occurred in Nassau County around 1:55 p.m., Wednesday, July 10, in Franklin Square. According to the Nassau County Police, Daljit Singh, age 58, of Hicksville, the owner of the OK Gas Station on Park Road, had a verbal dispute with an employee of another business regarding car parking on his property. The argument escalated, and Singh struck the victim with a small knife on the left side of his neck and arm, police said. Singh was a…
Man Stabs GF In Neck As 3 Children Watch Inside Long Island Home, Jury Finds Man Stabs GF In Neck As 3 Children Watch Inside Long Island Home, Jury Finds
Man Stabs GF In Neck As 3 Children Watch Inside Long Island Home, Jury Finds A Long Island man could spend years in prison for stabbing his girlfriend with a pair of scissors in front of their horrified children. Jorge Guevara, age 49, of Bay Shore, was found guilty of attempted assault and related charges by a Suffolk County jury on Wednesday, June 19. According to prosecutors, Guevara and the victim got into an argument on March 28, 2023, and he threatened her with a knife. The two struggled over the weapon and Guevara grabbed a pair of scissors and stabbed the woman in her neck and shoulder repeatedly. The couple’s three children were present during the attack, …
Alleged Shooter Arrested Weeks After Long Island Incident Alleged Shooter Arrested Weeks After Long Island Incident
Alleged Shooter Arrested Weeks After Long Island Incident Weeks after shots rang out in a quiet Long Island neighborhood, police have made an arrest. Shaunkim Abercrombie, age 34, was nabbed for the Manhasset incident, Nassau County Police announced on Monday, June 10. Original Story: Shooting Incident In Quiet Manhasset Neighborhood Under Investigation His arrest comes one month after the Friday, May 10 shooting. At about 6:40 p.m. that evening, officers responded to Pond Hill Road on a report of shots fired. There, they found a dispensed shell casing on the ground. Shortly after, it was determined that the suspect was a man. Aber…
Man Allegedly Rams Police Officer With Car Multiple Times During Long Island Arrest Man Allegedly Rams Police Officer With Car Multiple Times During Long Island Arrest
Man Allegedly Rams Police Officer With Car Multiple Times During Long Island Arrest During a police investigation, a Long Island man allegedly rammed his vehicle into arresting officers multiple times before fleeing. It happened in Carle Place on Tuesday, May 28. Just before 4:30 p.m., Nassau County Police Bureau of Special Operations (BSO) Officers traveled to the Holiday Inn, located at 369 Old Country Road, to arrest Peter Centeno on an active bench warrant. Centeno, age 42, of Hicksville, was found behind the hotel in a 2023 Chevy Malibu. During the BSO’s investigation, Centeno allegedly drove his car into an unmarked patrol car and tried to hit the officer who h…
Assault Arrest: Teen Throws TV At Long Island Man, Police Say Assault Arrest: Teen Throws TV At Long Island Man, Police Say
Assault Arrest: Teen Throws TV At Long Island Man, Police Say A young teen boy has been arrested on a charge of assault after authorities say he chucked a television at a man during a heated argument. The incident occurred on Sunday, May 19 in New Cassel, according to Nassau County Police. Just before 7 p.m. that day, a 15-year-old teenager and a 56-year-old man got into a verbal altercation at their home. When officers arrived at the scene, the argument escalated, culminating in the teen reportedly throwing a television at the man. During the intervention, one officer sustained a substantial injury to his hand. He was taken to a local hospital …
23-Year-Old Draws Knife, Threatens Man On Long Island: Police 23-Year-Old Draws Knife, Threatens Man On Long Island: Police
23-Year-Old Draws Knife, Threatens Man On Long Island: Police Police have arrested a young Long Island man after he allegedly got into a fight and threatened another person’s life. It happened on Thursday, April 4 in Island Park, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 12:30 a.m. that morning, 23-year-old Danny Susi reportedly got into an argument with a 53-year-old man at a home in Island Park. The argument escalated, with Susi pulling out a knife and threatening the victim. He then fled the scene, intentionally damaging the home’s door on his way. Officers found Susi, who is from Hewlett, nearby and he was placed under arrest befor…
5 Who 'Wreaked Havoc' In $10K Theft Ring At Long Island Ulta Beauty Stores Sentenced 5 Who 'Wreaked Havoc' In $10K Theft Ring At Long Island Ulta Beauty Stores Sentenced
5 Who 'Wreaked Havoc' In $10K Theft Ring At Long Island Ulta Beauty Stores Sentenced Five convicted thieves are serving time after admitting to their roles in a string of thefts at Ulta Beauty stores on Long Island. The thefts occurred between November 2021 and May 2022 at Ulta Beauty stores in East Farmingdale, Commack, and Patchogue, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. Altogether, the group made off with over $10,000 worth of fragrances. On Friday, April 28, the DA’s office announced that the following defendants had pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the case: Devonte Jennings, age 24, of Wyandanch, pleaded guilty to third-degree grand lar…
Man Sentenced For Shooting 2 People At Long Island Restaurant: DA Man Sentenced For Shooting 2 People At Long Island Restaurant: DA
Man Sentenced For Shooting 2 People At Long Island Restaurant: DA The incident took place at a Riverhead eatery in May 2022. Middle Island resident Paul Houpe, age 30, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a shooting that injured two, the Suffolk County District Attorney announced. According to his guilty plea and the district attorney’s investigation, Houpe got into a verbal argument with two other diners while at the Mambo Grill & Lounge, located in Riverhead at 33 East Main Street. Earlier Report: Suspect Nabbed After Two Shot During Dispute At Riverhead Restaurant The verbal altercation continued onto the restaurant’s back patio…
Attempted Murder On BBall Court: Suspect Nabbed In Shooting At LI Gym Attempted Murder On BBall Court: Suspect Nabbed In Shooting At LI Gym
Attempted Murder On BBall Court: Suspect Nabbed In Shooting At LI Gym Months after a shooting sent patrons fleeing a Long Island gym, police have arrested the man who pulled the trigger, authorities said. Orane Davis, age 25, of Queens, was arrested for attempted murder Thursday, Jan. 26, following an investigation by Nassau County Police. Detectives were initially called at around 9 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022 with reports of a shooting at the LA Fitness in New Hyde Park, located on Marcus Avenue. When officers arrived, they saw a large group of bystanders outside along with several people running out of the fitness center, according to police. Inside, in…
Copiague Man Charged In 'Brazen' Attempt To Stab 2 Police Detectives, DA Says Copiague Man Charged In 'Brazen' Attempt To Stab 2 Police Detectives, DA Says
Copiague Man Charged In 'Brazen' Attempt To Stab 2 Police Detectives, DA Says A 40-year-old man who is accused of attempting to stab two police detectives on Long Island has been indicted.  Eric Terranova, of Copiague, is facing multiple charges in the incident that happened in March, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Thursday, Jan. 5. At about 4:30 p.m. on March 19, two Nassau County Police detectives responded to Terranova's home to investigate accusations that Terranova had made threatening phone calls to employees at a Stop & Shop in the area, the DA's Office reported. Detectives asked Terranova if he had any weapons, an…