Suffolk County Man Accused Of Driving Intoxicated With Child In Front Passenger Seat Suffolk County Man Accused Of Driving Intoxicated With Child In Front Passenger Seat
Suffolk County Man Accused Of Driving Intoxicated With Child In Front Passenger Seat A 37-year-old Long Island man was arrested after authorities said he drove while intoxicated with his 4-year-old child in the front passenger seat. William Coelho-Marques, of Brentwood, was arrested for driving while intoxicated under Leandra's Law in Farmingville on Sunday, Nov. 28, the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office reported. Deputies saw a van failing to maintain its lane on North Ocean Avenue at about 1:40 a.m., the Sheriff's Office said. Authorities said deputies pulled the van over and found that the driver, identified as Coelho-Marques, showed signs of intoxication.  His chil…
NY Officials Caution About Cannabis Look-Alike Products Before Halloween NY Officials Caution About Cannabis Look-Alike Products Before Halloween
NY Officials Caution About Cannabis Look-Alike Products Before Halloween State officials in New York are cautioning parents to be wary of cannabis edibles to ensure that no children have a bad trip on Halloween. New York Attorney General Letitia James is warning the public about cannabis edibles and hemp derivatives in packaging designed to look like well-known snack foods and candy that could intentionally or accidentally be slipped to trick-or-treaters. In some instances, instead of “Chips Ahoy,” the THC items are dubbed “Trips Ahoy,” while “Oreos” are packaged as “Stoneos.” "These misleading products contain a high concentration of THC, the psychoactive comp…
7-Year-Old Dies From Injuries In Long Island Crash 7-Year-Old Dies From Injuries In Long Island Crash
7-Year-Old Dies From Injuries In Long Island Crash One of two children who suffered critical injuries in a crash near a Long Island intersection has died. The crash happened in Lake Grove at around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17. Andreia Gaynor, age 40, of Farmingville, was driving a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse westbound on Middle Country Road, just west of Hawkins Lane, when she attempted to make a left turn into a parking lot on the south side of the street, Suffolk County Police said. The Traverse then struck a 2018 Nissan Rogue being driven by Sungeethah Subramaniam, age 22, of Selden, police said. Two children in the Trav…
Officers Rescue 1-Year-Old Locked In Car At Long Island Beach, Police Report Officers Rescue 1-Year-Old Locked In Car At Long Island Beach, Police Report
Officers Rescue 1-Year-Old Locked In Car At Long Island Beach, Police Report Police officers rescued a child who was locked in a car with the windows up on Long Island. The incident happened on Saturday, July 10, at about 4:45 p.m. in Atlantic Beach, according to the Nassau County Police Department.  The 1-year-old girl was locked in a car with the air conditioner set to "on," but the car had automatically shut off., said police.  Officers reportedly broke the window to free the girl.  The Atlantic Beach Fire Department Medics then evaluated the girl and determined she was healthy and could be returned to her family. Two officers suffered multiple …
Drunk Jet Skier Crashes Into 8-Year-Old At Jones Beach, Police Say Drunk Jet Skier Crashes Into 8-Year-Old At Jones Beach, Police Say
Drunk Jet Skier Crashes Into 8-Year-Old At Jones Beach, Police Say A child had to be airlifted to a nearby hospital after being struck by an allegedly intoxicated jet skier off the shores of Jones Beach on Long Island, police said. Nassau County Police Marine Bureau officers responded to the Sloop Channel in the area of Jones Beach Field 10 at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 26 in Wantagh, where there was a report of an 8-year-old swimmer who had been struck by a jet ski. Police said that upon arrival, officers found the child, two jet skiers, and New York State Parks Police on the shoreline, and the child was airlifted to Cohen’s Children’s Hosp…
Man Accidentally Locks Small Children Inside SUV In Northern Westchester Man Accidentally Locks Small Children Inside SUV In Northern Westchester
Man Accidentally Locks Small Children Inside SUV In Northern Westchester A fast-acting police officer came to the rescue of a father who accidentally locked a pair of children inside an SUV in Northern Westchester. The North Castle Police Department received a report shortly after 1:15 p.m. on Monday, May 28 from a man who said that he had inadvertently locked the doors to his Audi SUV with two children inside on Old Route 22 in Armonk. An officer was dispatched to the area, who was able to locate the driver and vehicle, and confirmed that the two small children appeared to be in good condition at the time. With an assist from Armonk Garage, the officer was ab…
Long Island Man Driving Drunk With Two Kids In Car Crashes Into Pole, Picket Fence, Police Say Long Island Man Driving Drunk With Two Kids In Car Crashes Into Pole, Picket Fence, Police Say
Long Island Man Driving Drunk With Two Kids In Car Crashes Into Pole, Picket Fence, Police Say A Long Island man is facing charges after allegedly driving drunk and crashing his car into a telephone pole and picket fence with two kids in the vehicle, police said. Damien William, age 25, s was driving a 2016 Toyota Camry on Fifth Avenue in Bay Shore at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, police said, when he struck the pole and the fence. Police said that there were three passengers inside the vehicle at the time of the crash: a 23-year-old Bay Shore woman and her two children, ages 4 and 5. No injuries were reported in the crash. According to police, while investigating th…
Peloton Recalls Treadmills After 72 Injuries, 1 Child Death Reported Peloton Recalls Treadmills After 72 Injuries, 1 Child Death Reported
Peloton Recalls Treadmills After 72 Injuries, 1 Child Death Reported Peloton recalled all of its treadmill machines Wednesday. The popular exercise equipment company issued an apology for not acting faster on reports of nearly 72 injuries and the death of a 6-year-old child, who was pulled under the rear of a treadmill. Of the 72 injuries, 29 were to children such as second- and third-degree abrasions, broken bones, and lacerations, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Peloton CEO John Foley called the decision to recall both the Tread+ and Peloton Tread the "right thing to do." "I want to be clear... We should have engaged more p…
Man Wanted For Attempting To Lure Children At Long Island Stop & Shop, Police Say Man Wanted For Attempting To Lure Children At Long Island Stop & Shop, Police Say
Man Wanted For Attempting To Lure Children At Long Island Stop & Shop, Police Say Police on Long Island are searching for a man in a pickup truck after he allegedly motioned for children to come to him in a parking lot. The incident took place around 6:10 p.m., Monday, April 19, in the Stop  & Shop parking lot in Oceanside, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, a 46-year-old woman was in the parking lot of Stop & Shop located at 465 Atlantic Ave., with her two children, 11 and 5.   The woman walked away to grab a shopping cart. An unknown man waved and signaled for the kids to come over to him, police said. The children refused…
Feds Issue Urgent Warning On Popular Home Exercise Device Feds Issue Urgent Warning On Popular Home Exercise Device
Feds Issue Urgent Warning On Popular Home Exercise Device Reports of children and pets getting trapped under a popular home exercise device have prompted an urgent warning from a federal agency. The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the alert about the danger of the popular, 450-pound Peloton Tread+ exercise machine following what it said were "multiple incidents," including one death. Of the 39 total incidents, 24 involved children, with the one fatality a child. The commission said that "public health and safety requires this notice to warn the public quickly of the hazard." The urgent warning comes less than a month after Peloton itse…
Man Mistook Young Girl For His Granddaughter In Suspected Long Island Luring Case, Police Say Man Mistook Young Girl For His Granddaughter In Suspected Long Island Luring Case, Police Say
Man Mistook Young Girl For His Granddaughter In Suspected Long Island Luring Case, Police Say A suspected case of luring of a 5-year-old girl at a Long Island church turned out to be a case of mistaken identity. The incident took place around 11:30 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 15, when the girl was outside St. Brigid's on Maple Avenue in Westbury, when a man attempted to grab her arm and tried to pull her in his direction several times, said the Nassau County Police. The little girl was able to break free and run to her parents he reported the incident. Earlier Story: Man Grabs 5-Year-Old Girl's Arm Several Times At Long Island Church, Police Say Police were able to see the inciden…
New Photos Released Of Man Wanted For Grabbing Long Island Girl, Exposing Himself To Her Sister New Photos Released Of Man Wanted For Grabbing Long Island Girl, Exposing Himself To Her Sister
New Photos Released Of Man Wanted For Grabbing Long Island Girl, Exposing Himself To Her Sister Click here for an updated story: Police: LI Man Apprehended For Exposing Himself To Girl, Trying To Sexually Abuse Her Sister New photos have been released of a man who allegedly exposed himself to a Long Island 9-year-old girl riding her bicycle before trying to pull her sister’s pants down, police said. Two sisters, both age 9, riding their bikes in Merrick to and from their Petit Avenue home to their grandmother’s house on Webster Street came across a man at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 10 sitting on a bicycle, according to Nassau County Police. On Tuesday, Aug. 18, …