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Ronkonkoma Man Admits To Double-Fatal Shooting At Selden Residence
A Long Island man is facing decades in prison after admitting to fatally shooting two people inside a home.
Brian Cordovano, age 50, of Ronkonkoma and formerly of Bay Shore, was arrested following a traffic stop in Smithtown, on Columbus Avenue, just before noontime on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.
On Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at around 10:45 p.m. in Selden at 55 Hollywood Ave., Ian Saalfield, age 45, of Lake Grove, who had been reported missing by his wife nearly two weeks earlier, and the homeowner, Robert Julian, age 58, were found shot to death, Suffolk County Police said.
Cordovano w…
Suspect Who Allegedly Forced Entry By Throwing Objects Nabbed For Suffolk County Burglary Spree
A suspect has been apprehended in connection to a spree of burglaries of Long Island businesses.
Following an investigation by Suffolk County Police Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Squad detectives, Joseph Foresto, age 67, was charged with six commercial burglaries and an attempted burglary between Saturday, May 18, and Saturday, June 22.
During the burglaries, Foresto, a Lake Grove resident, forced entry by throwing objects through a glass door or window to enter the closed businesses.
Foresto was arrested at his home around 12:30 p.m. Monday, June 24, and cha…
Attempted Murder: Husband Admits Beating, Choking Wife Unconscious Inside Long Island Home
A Long Island man has confessed to brutally beating his wife, at one point choking her unconscious, as the couple’s daughter watched in horror and begged him to stop.
The 45-year-old Lake Grove resident, who prosecutors are not naming in order to protect the victim’s identity, pleaded guilty to attempted murder and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Aug. 2.
According to the Suffolk County DA’s office, the victim was awakened at around 2:30 a.m. on May 22, 2022, when the defendant turned the bedroom lights on.
When the victim asked the man what he was doing, he became enr…
Clerk Steals $125K Worth Of Jewelry From Customers Of Long Island Business, Police Say
An employee at a Long Island jewelry store is accused of stealing over $100,000 worth of jewelry from customers over a three-year period.
Laura Bee, age 59, of Lake Grove, was arrested Tuesday, July 25, for allegedly stealing from clients of Ever Love Jewelers, located in Huntington on New York Avenue.
According to Suffolk County Police, between September 2019 and December 2022 Bee stole over $125,000 in jewelry from seven clients.
In some cases, she issued bad checks to cover the transactions and then kept the jewelry, police said. Other times, she allegedly swapped out real diamonds for …
21-Year-Old Killed In Long Island Crash By Man High On Drugs, Police Say
A Long Island man has been charged with driving while high on drugs after he was involved in a motor vehicle crash that killed a 21-year-old.
The incident took place in Centereach around 5 p.m., March 19 on Middle Country Road, near Wood Road.
Christopher Guzman, age 39, of Farmingville, was driving a 2022 Chevrolet pickup truck westbound on Middle Country Road, his truck struck the side of an eastbound 2011 Toyota Camry, driven by a 66-year-old Coram woman, said the Suffolk County Police.
Guzman continued driving westbound and, a short distance away, struck a westbound…
Suspect Nabbed After 2 Found Shot To Death In Selden Home
A suspect has been charged after two people were found shot to death inside a Long Island home following a months-long investigation.
Brian Cordovano, age 48, of Bay Shore, was arrested following a traffic stop in Smithtown, on Columbus Avenue, just before noontime on Wednesday, Feb. 15, Suffolk County Police said.
On Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at around 10:45 p.m. in Selden at 55 Hollywood Ave., Ian Saalfield, age 45, of Lake Grove, who had been reported missing by his wife nearly two weeks earlier, and the homeowner, Robert Julian, age 58, were found shot to death.…
Dealer Sold Deadly 'Fetty Mix' To Long Island Woman Who Overdosed, DA Says
An accused drug dealer is facing multiple charges in connection to a Long Island woman’s overdose death.
Jaquan Casserly, age 34, of Holbrook, was arraigned in Suffolk County Court Friday, Jan. 27, months after allegedly selling fentanyl to a Lake Grove woman who later died, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.
Police were called to the woman’s home on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022 with reports of an apparent overdose. The woman’s mother found her unresponsive in a bathroom, according to investigators.
Officers administered Narcan, which is used to reverse the effects of a…
Lake Grove Man Who Made Sexual Comments To A Girl, 11, Nabbed At Home, Police Say
A Lake Grove man was arrested after allegedly running up behind an 11-year-old girl leaving school and began making sexual propositions.
The incident took place in Selden on Tuesday around 3:25 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 20 Commonwealth Ave.
According to Suffolk County Police, the girl was approached by Zachary Chase, age 28, as she was walking home from Selden Middle School.
Police said Chase ran up from behind the victim and made sexual propositions to her before she ran home.
Chase then left the scene in a car, striking a pole as he fled, police said.
He was tracked to his h…
Victim Hit With Bat, Shot With BB Gun In Assault By Group At Lake Ronkonkoma Park, Police Say
Four people are facing charges after a 20-year-old man was hit with a metal baseball bat and shot with a BB gun at a Long Island park.
Officers responded to a report of a disturbance at Larry's Landing, located on Lake Shore Road in Lake Ronkonkoma, at about 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, the Suffolk County Police Department reported.
Police reported finding that a 20-year-old Lake Grove man had been assaulted by four individuals who were known to him.
He was struck with a baseball bat, kicked, and shot with a BB gun, SCPD said.
The victim was hospitalized with serious injuries, police…
Popular Restaurant In Lake Grove Closes After Decades In Business
A popular barbecue restaurant has permanently closed after serving Long Islanders for more than 60 years.
The Good Steer had its last night of service on Saturday, July 9, the owners announced.
The eatery, known for its burgers, onion rings, and barbecue dishes, first opened its doors in 1957.
The restaurant was located at 2810 Middle Country Road in Lake Grove.
"We have truly enjoyed serving you for these past 7 decades, but it is time for us to end this story," the owners said in a farewell message to customers. "We will miss you all. We will miss sharing the occasions, celebrations, an…
Man Assaults Woman Before Hours-Long Standoff At Long Island Home, Police Say
A Long Island man has been apprehended after assaulting and seriously injuring a woman prior to a long standoff with officers at his home, police said.
The incident unfolded early Sunday morning, May 22 in Lake Grove.
Jarrod Pearson, age 43, was involved in a domestic dispute with an adult female family member when he attempted to choke the woman, Suffolk County Police said.
The woman, who also suffered a head injury during the physical altercation, and a 17-year-old girl, fled the house at 19 Chester St., and walked to a neighbor’s home on Fulton Street to call 911 at approximately …
Man Accused Of Raping Long Island 13-Year-Old He Met On Snapchat
A man has been apprehended after police say he raped a teenager he conversed with on Snapchat.
Andrew Ramsaroop, age 30, of Queens, then met the victim at Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove on Friday, May 13 during which he attempted to have the victim and her friend enter his vehicle, but they refused, Suffolk County Police said.
Later that day, the victim met with Ramsaroop at a playground on Devonshire Road in Hauppauge, said police.
During the encounter, Ramsaroop raped the victim, according to police.
The victim disclosed the incident to a school official who called poli…
Long Island Man Accused Of Making Anti-Arab Comment, Attempting To Hit Victim With Vehicle
An investigation into a hate crime led to the arrest of a Long Island man who allegedly made anti-Arab comments at two men and attempted to run one over, police announced.
in Lake Grove, shortly before 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, it is alleged that Hauppauge resident Peter Domenichello, age 55, was in the parking lot of Smith Haven Plaza when he directed the slur at the two men.
It is alleged that Domenichello then drove his 2017 Honda Civic at one of the men, forcing him to evade the vehicle. When he then got into his own vehicle, police said that Domenichello drove directly at him, but di…
IDs Released For Two Found Shot To Death At Long Island Home
Police have released the identity of two men found shot to death inside a Long Island home.
The men were found in Selden around 10:45 p.m., Tuesday, May 3 at a home located at 55 Hollywood Ave.
As part of a missing person investigation, detectives responded to the home and found two men shot to death in the home, Suffolk County Police said.
See Earlier Story: Two Found Shot To Death In Selden Home, Police Say
The men, Ian Saalfield, age 45, of Lake Grove, who had been reported missing by his wife on Tuesday, April 26, and the homeowner, Robert Julian, age 58, were pronounced dead at …
Two Brothers Accused Of Robbing Long Island Gas Station
Two brothers have been apprehended after police say they robbed a Long Island gas station overnight.
The incident happened in Lake Grove at QuickChek at 2686 Middle Country Road, at around 11:35 p.m. Thursday, April 14, according to Suffolk County Police.
Matthew Tait, age 26, and William Tait, age 27, both of Centereach, entered QuickChek, and Matthew displayed what appeared to be a handgun while William went behind the counter and forced the clerk to open the register, according to police.
The two men stole cash, cigarettes and assorted merchandise, and then fled on foot, poli…
