Fatal Hit-Run Update: Suspect Nabbed In Crash That Killed 68-Year-Old On Long Island Fatal Hit-Run Update: Suspect Nabbed In Crash That Killed 68-Year-Old On Long Island
Fatal Hit-Run Update: Suspect Nabbed In Crash That Killed 68-Year-Old On Long Island A suspect is behind bars in connection to an overnight hit-and-run crash at a Long Island intersection that left a man dead. The wreck happened at around 8:30 p.m. Monday, July 31, in Central Islip. The victim was in the roadway at the intersection of Carleton Avenue and Elmore Street when he was struck by a dark-colored SUV, which fled the scene southbound on Carleton Avenue, Suffolk County Police said. Earlier Report: Fatal Hit-Run Crash: SUV Strikes 68-Year-Old At Central Islip Intersection The victim, identified as Paul Benjamin, age 68, of Central Islip, was transported to Sou…
Massage Parlor Raid: 2 More Women Charged After Investigation At Troubled Long Island Business Massage Parlor Raid: 2 More Women Charged After Investigation At Troubled Long Island Business
Massage Parlor Raid: 2 More Women Charged After Investigation At Troubled Long Island Business Two more women are facing charges for alleged crimes at an embattled massage parlor on Long Island. Suffolk County Police conducted an operation in Centereach at New Day Spa on Dawn Drive Wednesday, Aug. 2, after receiving multiple complaints. Following their investigation, Liu Bing, age 42, of Centereach, was arrested and charged with unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony. Wendy Valencia Dorado, age 26, of Brooklyn, was also arrested and charged with prostitution, a misdemeanor. Earlier Report: 2 Women Charged After Raid At Centereach Massage Parlor They were issued a d…
$1M Fraud: Chiropractor On Long Island Gets Prison After Billing For Ghost Services $1M Fraud: Chiropractor On Long Island Gets Prison After Billing For Ghost Services
$1M Fraud: Chiropractor On Long Island Gets Prison After Billing For Ghost Services A Long Island chiropractor will spend time in federal prison after fraudulently obtaining nearly $1 million in insurance payouts for services that were never provided. Peter Adamczack, age 66, of Huntington, was sentenced to one year and a day behind bars in federal court in Central Islip on Monday, July 31. It came one year after he pleaded guilty to health care fraud in August 2022, admitting that he billed a private insurance company over $1 million for acupuncture services that were never performed at his East Meadow office. Earlier Report: Huntington Chiropractor Admits To $1 M…
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: SUV Strikes 68-Year-Old At Central Islip Intersection Fatal Hit-Run Crash: SUV Strikes 68-Year-Old At Central Islip Intersection
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: SUV Strikes 68-Year-Old At Central Islip Intersection One person was killed in an overnight hit-and-run crash at a Long Island intersection. It happened Monday, July 31 at about 8:30 p.m. in Central Islip. The victim was in the roadway at the intersection of Carleton Avenue and Elmore Street when he was struck by a dark-colored SUV, which fled the scene southbound on Carleton Avenue, Suffolk County Police said. The victim, identified as Paul Benjamin, age 68, of Central Islip, was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore where he was pronounced dead. Detectives are asking anyone with informati…
Suspect Nabbed In Robbery Of Bank On Long Island Suspect Nabbed In Robbery Of Bank On Long Island
Suspect Nabbed In Robbery Of Bank On Long Island A suspect has been apprehended about a week after a bank robbery on Long Island. The robbery happened Thursday, July 13 at about 2:30 p.m. in Huntington Station. That's when the suspect entered New York Community Bank/Roslyn Bank, located at 693 E. Jericho Turnpike, and passed a note threatening violence and demanding money.  The teller complied and the suspect fled on foot with proceeds. Early in the afternoon on Friday, July 21, following an investigation by Major Case Unit detectives, Steven J. Reyes, age 35, of Huntington, was arrested and charg…
Man, Helmet-Wearing Woman Nabbed For String Of Long Island Bank Robberies, Police Say Man, Helmet-Wearing Woman Nabbed For String Of Long Island Bank Robberies, Police Say
Man, Helmet-Wearing Woman Nabbed For String Of Long Island Bank Robberies, Police Say Two suspects are behind bars in connection with a string of bank robberies on Long Island. Joseph Hill, age 40, and Stephanie Demola, age 34, both of Moriches, were arrested on robbery charges Monday, July 17. According to Suffolk County Police, the duo first attempted to rob a Chase Bank in Yaphank on Monday, July 10, but left without any cash after the teller refused their demands. Earlier Report: Helmet-Wearing Woman Strikes Again In New Robbery At Bank In Patchogue Hours later, the pair successfully held up a TD Bank in Lake Ronkonkoma, police said. They’re also accused of robbi…
Business Robbery Spree: Suspect Nabbed In Suffolk County Business Robbery Spree: Suspect Nabbed In Suffolk County
Business Robbery Spree: Suspect Nabbed In Suffolk County A suspect has been apprehended after a string of business robberies on Long Island. After an investigation, Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives determined Andre Desvignes, age 55, of Central Islip, was was responsible for robbing the following places: Bethpage Federal Credit Union, 233 South Research Place, Central Islip, on Tuesday, May 30. United States Postal Service, located at 136 Carleton Ave., Islip Terrace, on Wednesday, June 21. Bethpage Federal Credit Union, located at 233 South Research Place, Central Islip, on Thursday, June 29. United States Postal Servi…
Women Arrested For Prostitution During Long Island Massage Parlor Raid Women Arrested For Prostitution During Long Island Massage Parlor Raid
Women Arrested For Prostitution During Long Island Massage Parlor Raid Two women were arrested for prostitution during a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, authorities conducted an investigation at BBP Enterprises in Coram, located at 356 Middle Country Road, Suite 301 Monday, July 3 at about 3:30 p.m. Following an investigation by Suffolk County Police, Yanfang Gao, age 41, and Geng Hua Zhu, age 42, both of Flushing, Queens, were arrested and charged with unauthorized practice of a profession.  Both were released on a field appearance ticket and are scheduled to appear at First Distric…
Robber Hits Long Island Bank; Police Seeking Tips Robber Hits Long Island Bank; Police Seeking Tips
Robber Hits Long Island Bank; Police Seeking Tips Police are seeking tips after a man robbed a Long Island bank. The incident happened just before 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 29, in Central Islip, at the Bethpage Federal Credit Union on South Research Place. Suffolk County Police said a man walked into the branch and handed the teller a note demanding cash and threatening to use violence. The teller complied with the man’s request and the man fled the bank on foot. No employees or customers were injured during the ordeal. Police described the suspect as a Black male, approximately 5-feet-7-inches tall. He was wearing a blue surgical mask, …
'Motivated By Greed': Ex-Energy Dept Employee Took Bribes From NY Business For $1M In Contracts 'Motivated By Greed': Ex-Energy Dept Employee Took Bribes From NY Business For $1M In Contracts
'Motivated By Greed': Ex-Energy Dept Employee Took Bribes From NY Business For $1M In Contracts A former employee at the US Department of Energy (DOE) has admitted to accepting thousands of dollars in bribes in exchange for securing nearly $1 million in federal contracts for a New York business. Jami Anthony, age 47, of Hayes, Virginia, pleaded guilty to receiving bribes as a federal official in US District Court in Central Islip on Monday, June 26. According to the US Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District, Anthony is the former Small Business Program Liaison and Procurement Officer for the DOE. Earlier Report: 'Down In Flames': Central Islip Business Owner Bribed Official …
New Update: West Islip Woman Falsely Reports Men With Guns Inside Home, Police Say New Update: West Islip Woman Falsely Reports Men With Guns Inside Home, Police Say
New Update: West Islip Woman Falsely Reports Men With Guns Inside Home, Police Say A Long Island woman is due in court after being accused of falsely reporting men with guns were inside her home. At around 2:20 p.m. Friday, June 16, Suffolk County Police received a 911 call from the Gladstone Avenue resident who called from a neighbor’s house. When officers arrived, she repeated the information and officers surrounded the house, Suffolk County Police said.  A short time later, a family member exited the home after observing the police activity and told officers there was no one inside.  A check of the house revealed there was no one in the …
'Catastrophic' Fire Destroys 150-Year-Old Church On Long Island 'Catastrophic' Fire Destroys 150-Year-Old Church On Long Island
'Catastrophic' Fire Destroys 150-Year-Old Church On Long Island A Long Island church that dates back over a century was destroyed in an early-morning fire. Firefighters in Central Islip were called shortly before 3:30 a.m. Sunday morning, June 18, with reports of a fire at the Episcopal Church of the Messiah, located on Carleton Avenue. According to the Islip Fire Department, crews from multiple agencies spent nearly two hours on scene. Firefighters had to force open multiple doors to get inside and at one point cut a ventilation hole in the roof. Nobody was inside at the time and there were no reports of injuries. Central Islip's Episcopal Church…