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Nassau County Man Sentenced For Fatally Stabbing Sister's Boyfriend, DA Says
A Long Island man has been sentenced for fatally stabbing his sister's boyfriend in 2018.
Roy Christmas, age 40, of Hempstead, was sentenced on Wednesday, Oct. 27, to 19 years in prison in the death of William Pinckney, according to Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith.
Christmas pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter on Wednesday, Sept. 15, Smith said.
“William Pinckney was a loving father who was senselessly stabbed to death when he came to the aid of his girlfriend after she was punched by her brother,” Smith said. “This was a truly senseless killing a…
Hempstead Man Admits To Murdering Mom, Sister, Family Friend With Hammer
A Long Island man has pleaded guilty to murdering his mother, sister, and a family friend in an attack with a hammer.
Bobby Vanderhall, age 37, of Hempstead, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Oct. 26 to first-degree murder and second-degree attempted murder in the attack, according to acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith.
“Bobby Vanderhall brutally attacked his mother, sister, and his sister’s friend in an act of family violence that tragically resulted in their deaths,” Smith said. “Our thoughts continue to be with the Vanderhall and Simpson families as they mourn their loved …
Former Hempstead Official Sentenced For Scamming Lender, Stealing $59K, DA Says
A former Long Island public official was sentenced for stealing $59,000 and scamming a commercial lender into granting him more than $1 million in loans.
John Novello, the former deputy commissioner for the Town of Hempstead Buildings Department, was sentenced on Thursday, Sept. 30, to five years of probation, Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith announced.
The 53-year-old Hewlett Harbor man also paid $41,000 in restitution to the Nassau County Republican Committee.
Novello pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree grand larceny on Friday, July 23.
“As public o…
Duo Indicted In Fatal July 4th Shooting At Nassau County Block Party
Two men are facing felony charges in a shooting during a block party on Long Island that left a man dead and injured two others.
Michael Wright, age 34, and Lawrence Sims, age 29, from Roosevelt, were indicted by a grand jury on Friday, Aug. 13, according to an announcement from Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith on Monday, Sept. 27.
Wright was arraigned on Monday, and Sims was arraigned on Friday, Sept. 10.
“A traditional Fourth of July block party turned deadly when these two defendants – allegedly in a verbal argument – pulled guns and fired indiscriminately at one …
Nassau County Man Sentenced For Strangling Wife To Death
A Long Island man was sentenced for strangling his wife to death in their home last year following an argument.
John Gerges, age 61, of Merrick, was sentenced on Monday, Sept. 13, to 21 years in prison and five years post-release supervision.
On Tuesday, July 20, John Gerges pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the death of 58-year-old Marvat Gerges, according to Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith.
The DA's Office said the defendant strangled his wife on Feb. 22, 2020, following a 3 a.m. argument over the cleanliness of their home.
Earlier report: Lo…
MS-13 Member Sentenced In Two Murders In Nassau County, DA Says
An MS-13 member was sentenced for helping plan and participating in two murders on Long Island.
Kevin Lopez-Morales, age 23, of Roosevelt, was sentenced on Tuesday, Aug. 31, to 24 years to life in prison, Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith announced.
Lopez-Morales pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder on Sept. 9, 2019.
"Kevin Lopez-Morales and his co-defendants acted as friends to two young men but lured them to their deaths over perceived slights to MS-13,” Smith said. “MS-13 has left behind many grieving families on Long Island, but their attempts…
LI Correction Officer Nabbed For Smuggling Contraband Into Jail, DA Says
A Long Island corrections officer has been arrested for allegedly smuggling contraband, including cigarettes and lighters, into an area correction center in exchange for bribes.
Harris Ferro, age 35, who faces up to seven years in prison, was arrested on Friday, Aug. 20, on a 22-count indictment, said acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith.
“Officers who accept bribes and compromise the integrity of their position for personal financial gain threaten the safety of their fellow officers and undermine the County’s correction system,” said Smith.
According to the indic…
DNA Match Leads To Arrest In Long Island Restaurant Burglary
A DNA match has led to the arrest of a man for allegedly entering a Long Island restaurant and stealing hundreds of dollars from the register.
Riqui Rodriguez, aka, Riqui Nunez, age 37, of Brooklyn, who is also suspected of other burglaries, was arraigned on Thursday, Aug. 5, for charges of burglary and criminal mischief, said Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith.
Smith said, in July 2020, Rodriguez allegedly threw a brick through the window of the SeaFood House restaurant at 247 Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont and entered the restaurant illegally through th…
