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'Must Be Changed': Drugged Driving Loophole Target Of NY Bill Amid Rising Fatalities 'Must Be Changed': Drugged Driving Loophole Target Of NY Bill Amid Rising Fatalities
'Must Be Changed': Drugged Driving Loophole Target Of NY Bill Amid Rising Fatalities New York state lawmakers are considering legislation aimed at expanding the definition of drugged driving amid a rise in fatal crashes. A bill sponsored by Democratic Sen. John Mannion and co-sponsored by two Republicans would change the definition of “drug” in the vehicle and traffic law to include any substance or combination of substances that impairs one’s ability to drive. Under current state law, drivers who are obviously impaired by a drug can only be arrested and prosecuted if the substance they are on is listed in a specific section of the Public Health Law. The problem, proponent…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Man Admits To Vehicular Homicide For Crash That Killed Father, Children On Long Island Man Admits To Vehicular Homicide For Crash That Killed Father, Children On Long Island
Man Admits To Vehicular Homicide For Crash That Killed Father, Children On Long Island A man dubbed “one of the most staggeringly reckless defendants” admitted to his role in a quadruple-fatal crash, during which he drove over 100 miles an hour under the influence of fentanyl and cocaine. Michael DeAngelo, age 33 of Lindenhurst, pleaded guilty to charges including aggravated vehicular manslaughter on Wednesday, May 1, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Original Story - Quadruple Homicide: Man Indicted For Fatal Massapequa Crash On the evening of August 6, 2023, 60-year-old Marine veteran Patrice Huntley was sitting at a stoplight on Sunrise Highway at Un…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Drunk Driver Who Led Troopers On High-Speed Chase On LI Highway Before Crash Sentenced Drunk Driver Who Led Troopers On High-Speed Chase On LI Highway Before Crash Sentenced
Drunk Driver Who Led Troopers On High-Speed Chase On LI Highway Before Crash Sentenced A man who led troopers on a high-speed chase on a Long Island highway while drunk and high on marijuana before crashing his car is heading to prison. Bentley Butler, age 35, of Rosedale, Queens, was sentenced to between two and seven years behind bars in Nassau County Court on Tuesday, Feb. 14. It followed his jury conviction on nearly a dozen charges, including aggravated DWI, in December 2022. Prosecutors said State Police attempted to stop Butler at around 9:45 p.m. on May 28, 2020 after getting a 911 call about an erratic driver heading eastbound on the Southern State Parkway in Hempste…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Man Accused Of Driving Over 100 MPH While Impaired, Killing Woman In Old Westbury Crash Man Accused Of Driving Over 100 MPH While Impaired, Killing Woman In Old Westbury Crash
Man Accused Of Driving Over 100 MPH While Impaired, Killing Woman In Old Westbury Crash A 19-year-old man was indicted on a manslaughter charge after allegedly driving on Long Island while impaired on drugs and crashing into another vehicle, killing a 30-year-old woman.Arhum Tanveer, of Floral Park, was arraigned on Thursday, Sept. 1, on charges stemming from the December 2021 crash that killed Maricela Donaire, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced. “The defendant was allegedly exceeding 100 mph in his vehicle just before impact, and never made an effort to brake before the deadly collision,” Donnelly said. “As we prosecute this tragic case, our thoughts…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Utility Worker Sentenced For Crash That Killed Bicyclist On Long Island Utility Worker Sentenced For Crash That Killed Bicyclist On Long Island
Utility Worker Sentenced For Crash That Killed Bicyclist On Long Island A utility worker from out of the region has been sentenced to 3-1/2 years to 10 years in prison for operating a utility truck while high on multiple drugs and striking and killing a bicyclist on Long Island. Matthew Mummaw, age 34, of Jacksonville, Florida, was sentenced on Friday, Dec. 17, after pleading guilty to manslaughter in October for the death of 38-year-old Erik Canales in Uniondale, said Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith. In August 2020, Mummaw was in Nassau County as an employee of Heart Utilities of Jacksonville. He was being paid to repair po…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Long Island Man Sentenced For DWI Crash That Seriously Injured Woman In Nassau County Long Island Man Sentenced For DWI Crash That Seriously Injured Woman In Nassau County
Long Island Man Sentenced For DWI Crash That Seriously Injured Woman In Nassau County A Suffolk County man will spend years in prison after admitting to driving while under the influence of multiple drugs and speeding before crashing and leaving his passenger with serious injuries in Nassau County, the DA announced. Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith announced on Friday, Dec. 3 that East Setauket resident William Byrus, age 29, has been sentenced to a term of between three-and-a-half to six years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges in September. Specifically, Byrus pleaded guilty to: Aggravated vehicular assault; Assault; Driving while impa…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Long Island Woman State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Long Island Woman
State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Long Island Woman Seen her? New York State Police investigators on Long Island issued an alert for a wanted woman who was arrested more than seven years ago for allegedly driving while under the influence of drugs. Christina Kavanagh, age 59, is wanted by the New York State Police and Nassau County First District Court after being arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and DWAI by drugs on Oct. 10, 2013. Kavanagh later failed to show up for a court appearance and a warrant was issued for her arrest in Nassau County on March 14, 2014. Police described Kavanagh as being 5-fo…

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by Zak Failla