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ID Released For Woman Killed In Stolen Car Crash Involving Impaired Teen In Centereach ID Released For Woman Killed In Stolen Car Crash Involving Impaired Teen In Centereach
ID Released For Woman Killed In Stolen Car Crash Involving Impaired Teen In Centereach The identity has been released of a woman killed in a Long Island crash involving an allegedly impaired teen driving a stolen car. The crash happened at around 9:10 p.m. Saturday, May 4 in Centereach. The 16-year-old boy was driving a stolen 2008 Land Rover LR2 eastbound on Middle Country Road when he crashed the vehicle into the rear of a sedan being driven by a 73-year-old woman, Suffolk County Police said. The woman was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.  Late Monday morning, May 6, Suffolk County Police identified the victim a…
Teen Driving Impaired Crashes Stolen Car, Killing Woman In Centereach, Police Say Teen Driving Impaired Crashes Stolen Car, Killing Woman In Centereach, Police Say
DUI Teen Crashes Stolen Car, Killing Woman In Centereach A teen's stolen joyride turned deadly after he was accused of driving under the influence and fleeing the scene of a crash that killed a woman on Long Island. Click here for a new, updated story - ID Released For Woman Killed In Stolen Car Crash Involving Impaired Teen In Centereach The crash happened at around 9:10 p.m. Saturday, May 4 in Centereach. The 16-year-old boy was driving a stolen 2008 Land Rover LR2 eastbound on Middle Country Road when he crashed the vehicle into the rear of a sedan being driven by a 73-year-old woman, Suffolk County Police said. The woman wa…
Prolific Burglar Targets 7 Long Island Businesses, DA Says Prolific Burglar Targets 7 Long Island Businesses, DA Says
Prolific Burglar Targets 7 Long Island Businesses, DA Says A pizzeria, a laundromat, and a nail salon were among the seven businesses targeted in a Long Island man’s alleged burglary spree. Kenneth Eckhoff, age 70, of Mastic Beach, was indicted on multiple felony counts of burglary in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, July 12. According to prosecutors, Eckhoff burglarized the following Suffolk County businesses between May and June 2023: Carpet Depot, located in Lake Grove at 2970 Middle Country Road Villa Grazie Pizza, located in Centereach at 1665 Middle Country Road Rainbow Shops, located in Centereach at 257 Middle Country Road Carpet Depo…
Driver Charged With Vehicular Homicide In LI Crash That Killed Student With 'Heart Of Gold' Driver Charged With Vehicular Homicide In LI Crash That Killed Student With 'Heart Of Gold'
Driver Charged With Vehicular Homicide In LI Crash That Killed Student With 'Heart Of Gold' A Long Island man who was allegedly high on fentanyl when he caused a car crash that claimed the life of a 22-year-old college student was formally charged with aggravated vehicular homicide. Christopher Guzman, age 40, of Farmingville, appeared in a Suffolk County courtroom on Monday, May 8, where he was also arraigned on manslaughter and vehicular assault charges in the death of Timothy Carpenter. Earlier Report: Farmingville Man Charged With DWI/Drugs After Fatal Centereach Crash, Police Say According to the Suffolk County DA’s Office, it was around 5 p.m. on March 19, 2023 when Gu…
21-Year-Old Killed In Long Island Crash By Man High On Drugs, Police Say 21-Year-Old Killed In Long Island Crash By Man High On Drugs, Police Say
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 From Middle Island Nabbed Minutes After Centereach Bank Robbery Suspect From Middle Island Nabbed Minutes After Centereach Bank Robbery
Suspect From Middle Island Nabbed Minutes After Centereach Bank Robbery A suspect was apprehended minutes after a bank robbery on Long Island. According to Suffolk County Police, Ralph William Dominguez, age 65, entered M&T Bank in Centereach, located at 1919 Middle Country Road, at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, and handed a note demanding cash to a bank teller.  The employee complied and Dominguez fled on foot. Less than a half hour later, a man matching his description was located by Suffolk County PD Sixth Precinct patrol officers in the parking lot of 1740 Middle Country Road in Centereach (see the image above).  …
Man Seriously Injured In Stabbing Sparked By Incident Near Centereach Shell Station, Police Say Man Seriously Injured In Stabbing Sparked By Incident Near Centereach Shell Station, Police Say
Man Seriously Injured In Stabbing Sparked By Incident Near Centereach Shell Station, Police Say A Long Island man was stabbed 11 times after he confronted a jogger who yelled at him as he pulled into a gas station. The incident occurred in Centereach at 8:10 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 1 near the Shell Gas located on Middle Country Road. According to Suffolk County Police, the 49-year-old man was driving a vehicle, with three passengers, into the entrance of the gas station as Matthew Ulloa, age 18, of Ronkonkoma, was jogging westbound past the entrance. Ulloa yelled at the driver and continued jogging westbound on Middle Country Road. The driver then drove into the gas station, pumpe…
Suffolk Man Forced To Withdraw Money From ATMs At Knifepoint, Slashed In Face, Police Say Suffolk Man Forced To Withdraw Money From ATMs At Knifepoint, Slashed In Face, Police Say
Suffolk Man Forced To Withdraw Money From ATMs At Knifepoint, Slashed In Face, Police Say An investigation is underway after a Long Island man was forced to withdraw money from an ATM at knifepoint and then was slashed in the face.  The incident happened at the OK Petroleum, located at 2117 Middle Country Road in Centereach, at about 10:40 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 12, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.  SCPD said a 30-year-old Centereach man left his 2003 Chevrolet unlocked and running in the parking lot and went inside the business.  When he came back to the Chevrolet, a man with a knife was sitting in the backseat of the vehicle and demanded cash fr…
Man Struck, Killed By Van Near Long Island Intersection Man Struck, Killed By Van Near Long Island Intersection
Man Struck, Killed By Van Near Long Island Intersection A man was killed after being struck by a van near a Long Island intersection. It happened on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at approximately 10:10 p.m. in Centereach. Christopher Wolowski, age 37, of Nesconset, was driving a 1998 Chevrolet G2500 Express Van eastbound on Middle Country Road, just east of Wood Road, when the vehicle struck the pedestrian in the roadway, Suffolk County Police said. The pedestrian, Jose Palino Funez Ajuilar, age 43, of Centereach, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Wolowski was not injured.  The van was impounde…
Police Search For Man Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Card At Suffolk County Store Police Search For Man Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Card At Suffolk County Store
Police Search For Man Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Card At Suffolk County Store Authorities are asking the public for help as they search for a man accused of using a stolen credit card at a Long Island store. At about 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25, a man reported that his credit card was stolen while at a 7-Eleven, according to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers. The 7-Eleven is located at 1671 Route 112 in Coram. Crime Stoppers said the credit card was later used at a number of locations, including at a GameStop, located at 1973 Middle Country Road in Centereach, at about 8:50 p.m. A man used the card to buy a PlayStation 5 remote control and a Nintendo Switch, auth…
Four Long Island Store Clerks Accused Of Selling E-Liquid Nicotine To Minors Four Long Island Store Clerks Accused Of Selling E-Liquid Nicotine To Minors
Four Long Island Store Clerks Accused Of Selling E-Liquid Nicotine To Minors Four store clerks on Long Island were busted selling e-liquid nicotine to minors during an undercover police operation, investigators said. Detectives from the Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct charged them for selling nicotine products to minors. Police said that the operation came about following multiple complaints from the community, which led to an investigation into the sale of vapes and e-cigarettes to minors during which nine businesses were checked for compliance. During the investigation, four clerks were arrested and charged with second-degree unlawfully dealing with a child:…
Newly Opened Long Island Eatery Quickly Creating Buzz Among Pizza Lovers Newly Opened Long Island Eatery Quickly Creating Buzz Among Pizza Lovers
Newly Opened Long Island Eatery Quickly Creating Buzz Among Pizza Lovers A one-month-old pizzeria is quickly becoming a go-to spot for pizza-lovers on Long Island. With multiple pizza styles on the menu - including New York, Roman, and Neapolitan - Mozzafiato opened in late December 2020 on Middle Country Road in Centereach. In Italian, "mozzafiato" means breathtaking, awesome, or amazing. Local foodies on Yelp, Instagram, and the Foodies of Long Island Facebook group, have praised Mozzafiato for its unique specialty pies - like pizza with Buratta, short rib, and truffle oil - as well as the restaurant’s use of fresh, quality ingredients. And Mozzafiato is a…
Man Killed In Five-Vehicle, Chain-Reaction Crash At Busy Long Island Intersection Man Killed In Five-Vehicle, Chain-Reaction Crash At Busy Long Island Intersection
Man Killed In Five-Vehicle, Chain-Reaction Crash At Busy Long Island Intersection One person was killed in a multi-vehicle, chain-reaction crash at a busy Long Island intersection. It happened around 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 in Centereach. Ant’Wan Pevy, age 25, of Ronkonkoma, was driving a 2011 Kia sedan northbound on Nicolls Road when he suffered a medical event that caused him to lose control of the vehicle, Suffolk County Police said. The Kia struck a 2016 Nissan SUV being operated by Zachary Morrison, 29, of Holbrook, that was westbound at the traffic light at the intersection of Middle Country Road and Nicolls Road, according to police. Pev…
Man Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Crash Outside Long Island Bar Man Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Crash Outside Long Island Bar
Man Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Crash Outside Long Island Bar A man was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash that happened outside a Long Island bar overnight. It happened around 10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 in Centereach. Gary Harnig, 48, was standing in the parking lot of Jack McCarthy’s Pub, located at 2582 Middle Country Road, when he was struck by the motor vehicle, Suffolk County Police said. Harnig, of Centereach, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital in serious but stable condition. ‘ The motor vehicle, described as a white pickup truck, fled the scene southbound on Lake Grove Boulevard.  Detectives are…
Suspect Nabbed In Long Island St. Patrick's Day Bank Robbery Suspect Nabbed In Long Island St. Patrick's Day Bank Robbery
Suspect Nabbed In Long Island St. Patrick's Day Bank Robbery A suspect has been charged in connection with a St. Patrick's Day bank robbery on Long Island. It happened Tuesday, March 17 at approximately 4 p.m. in Centereach, Suffolk County Police said. The suspect, Chris Nilsen, 61, of Medford, entered People’s United Bank, located at 1919 Middle Country Road, and demanded cash, according to police. The teller complied with the demand and gave Nilsen cash from the drawer, said police. Nilsen fled on foot northbound through the bank’s parking lot. Nilsen was charged with third-degree robbery on Friday, April 17. He will be held …
Suspect On Loose After Long Island Bank Robbery Suspect On Loose After Long Island Bank Robbery
Suspect On Loose After Long Island Bank Robbery A suspect is on the loose after a bank robbery on Long Island. It happened Tuesday, March 17 at approximately 4 p.m. in Centereach, Suffolk County Police said. The suspect entered People’s United Bank, located at 1919 Middle Country Road, and demanded cash, according to police. The teller complied with the demand and gave the man cash from the drawer. The man fled on foot northbound through the bank’s parking lot. The man is described as white and wearing dark clothing. Detectives are asking anyone with information on this robbery to call the Major Case Unit at 631-852-655…
Woman Wanted For Stealing From Long Island CVS Woman Wanted For Stealing From Long Island CVS
Woman Wanted For Stealing From Long Island CVS An alert has been issued by police investigators on Long Island as they attempt to track down a woman who allegedly stole medication from CVS. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers has offered an award for information that leads to the arrest of a woman who was caught on camera before stealing over-the-counter medication from CVS on Middle Country Road in Centereach earlier this month. The alleged shoplifting incident took place at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3. Anyone with information regarding the woman or the stolen medication has been asked to contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1-8…
Man Wanted For Stealing $475 Worth Of Merchandise From Long Island CVS Man Wanted For Stealing $475 Worth Of Merchandise From Long Island CVS
Man Wanted For Stealing $475 Worth Of Merchandise From Long Island CVS An alert has been issued by police investigators on Long Island whoa re attempting to identify and locate a man who allegedly stole from CVS last month. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers has issued a cash reward for information that leads to the arrest of a man who was caught on camera allegedly shoplifting cold medicine from CVS on Middle Country Road in Centereach. According to police, the alleged theft took place at approximately 3:50 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22. The stolen items have a value of approximately $475. Anyone with information regarding the suspect in the released photos, or the shopli…
Woman Wanted For Stealing $200 In Items From Long Island CVS Woman Wanted For Stealing $200 In Items From Long Island CVS
Woman Wanted For Stealing $200 In Items From Long Island CVS A woman allegedly shoplifted $200 worth of personal hygiene products from a Long Island CVS, police said. Investigators from the Suffolk County Police Department released surveillance photos of a woman who allegedly stole from CVS on Middle Country Road in Centereach shortly before 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13. The woman allegedly stole the products and walked out without paying. In the photos, she can be seen sporting long boots and dark glasses as she walks out of the store with the shoplifted merchandise. Anyone with information regarding the woman’s whereabouts, or who recognizes her, ha…
Police Search For Suspect In Armed Robbery At Long Island Gas Station Police Search For Suspect In Armed Robbery At Long Island Gas Station
Police Search For Suspect In Armed Robbery At Long Island Gas Station A handgun-wielding man robbed a Long Island gas station early on Tuesday morning, Suffolk County police said. A man wearing a mask entered OK Petroleum on Middle Country Road in Centereach at approximately 3:10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, brandishing a handgun. Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart said that the man instructed the employee to open the register, then lay on the ground. The suspect then took cash from the register and cigarettes before fleeing in an unknown direction on foot. In a surveillance photo from the gas station, the suspect can be seen wearing all black w…
These Are Five Delis You'll Want To Drop By In Suffolk County These Are Five Delis You'll Want To Drop By In Suffolk County
These Are Five Delis You'll Want To Drop By In Suffolk County You can't beat a Long Island deli where long lines move quickly in expert hands of friendly counter servers. They all seem to have a flair for engaging conversation while loading fresh bread with cold cuts, chicken cutlets, meatballs, eggplant parmesan or whatever your hungry self desires. Here are five Suffolk County delis to drop by. Mac's Countryside Deli & Catering, 61 Half Mile Road, Middle Island: The about section on the store's website says, "Grandma had a special gift. Everything she touched became a delicacy. I add my own modern twist to her old world recipes." Owner Anthony …
This Park's Mini Golf Course Has Been Voted Best By Long Islanders This Park's Mini Golf Course Has Been Voted Best By Long Islanders
This Park's Mini Golf Course Has Been Voted Best By Long Islanders Tiki Action Park in Centereach was voted Best Mini Golf in the Long Island Press Bethpage Best of Long Island Annual Business and Professionals Awards Program. The park features a challenging miniature golf course played against a backdrop of tropical music and lush layout. The long holes are spread out amongst gushing waterfalls, meandering streams, large caves, a canyon area and a goldfish pond with a 10-foot "Tiki" fountain. There is also a go-kart track, 50-game arcade, bamboo lounge for parties and shaded picnic area for large gatherings. Tiki Action Park has refreshments of ice cream…
Here Are Five Spots For Sushi In Suffolk County Here Are Five Spots For Sushi In Suffolk County
Here Are Five Spots For Sushi In Suffolk County It's low in calories. Some say it's the texture and the seasonings. It's hard to understand why people love sushi but it tastes so good.  Here are five places to try it in Suffolk County. Tang Dynasty, 846 Portion Road, Ronkonkoma: A Google poster, Alli Ruggi, calls it "my sushi obsession place. So good. Great price. Definitely worth the try." "OMG you have to come here! So much yummy food, all you can eat! Order off a menu-sushi, traditional Chinese dishes, apps, seaweed salad, dessert. We pigged out for 20 bucks," says a recent review, also on Google. Onsen Sushi, 597 Mon…
Istanbul Cafe Offers Mediterranean Mix In Centereach Istanbul Cafe Offers Mediterranean Mix In Centereach
Istanbul Cafe Offers Mediterranean Mix In Centereach Are you in the mood for an authentic Turkish meal? Head on down to Istanbul Cafe, located at 2139 Middle Country Road in Centereach. Fresh ingredients fill each menu item with classic and traditional Turkish cuisine flavors.  From Lahmacun (thin dough topped with ground meat and vegetables) and Manti (Turkish mini beef ravioli with yogurt sauce topped with tomato sauce) to Gyro kebabs, tilapia and much more, enjoying a meal at Istanbul Cafe will make you feel like you’ve been transported to Turkey. Istanbul Cafe also offers a variety of breakfast and dessert options — try stopping in …