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As Officer Hangs On, Wanted Man Drives Off, Crashes During Escape On Long Island: Police
A Long Island police officer is recovering after a wanted man allegedly fled a traffic stop and crashed as the officer stood on the vehicle’s running board.
The incident happened at around 7:45 p.m. Thursday, July 20, in Massapequa, according to Nassau County Police.
Dennis Zvonki, age 43, of Bay Shore, was initially pulled over for speeding in a van on Sunrise Highway near Loudon Avenue.
When the officer instructed him to put his vehicle in park, Zvonki refused, police said. That’s when the officer stepped onto his running board and reached through the window in an attempt to place the va…
Car Veers Into Water, Hits Bicyclist In Long Island Accident: Police
A Long Island accident has left one injured when his bicycle was hit by a woman’s car before driving into the water, police said.
It happened on Thursday, July 13 at approximately 9:50 a.m. in Massapequa, according to Nassau County Police.
A 70-year-old man was riding his bicycle, crossing south on North Linden Street, when he was hit by a 2022 grey Buick suburban.
The SUV was traveling east on North Linden Street. After striking the bicyclist, the car swerved off the road into a small body of water nearby, police said.
Authorities reported that the Buick driver, a 74-year-old woman, …
Firework Fright: Man Arrested For Housing Hundreds Of Explosives On Long Island, Police Say
A Long Island man’s Independence Day plans have been canceled after he was arrested for possessing hundreds of fireworks, including 400 mortars, police said.
On Saturday, July 1 at approximately 3:30 p.m., Nassau County Police arrested Massapequa resident Michael Masone, aged 37, for unlawfully possessing fireworks.
According to the police department, 113 cases of fireworks and 400 mortars were seized by the Arson Bomb Squad from Masone’s home.
In a statement, Nassau County Police reminded residents that the use of explosives, including fireworks, is illegal and “extremely dangerous.” …
Boat Racer, Aspiring Firefighter From LI Who Died At Age 28 Had 'Heart As Big As Ocean'
Tributes are pouring in for a beloved speedboat racer and aspiring firefighter from Long Island who died in a boating accident.
James Jaronczyk, age 28, of Massapequa, went missing Sunday afternoon, May 7, while boating in the Great South Bay, according to Suffolk County Police.
Investigators said he was alone when his 22-foot Progression speedboat hit a wave, knocking him into the water.
Earlier Report: Tragic Ending: Body Of Missing 28-Year-Old Who Fell From Boat On Great South Bay Recovered
Family members, friends, and total strangers spent the next several days scouring the water and…
