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NYSP Trooper Shot On Southern State Parkway; Suspect On Run NYSP Trooper Shot On Southern State Parkway; Suspect On Run
Nysp Trooper Shot On Southern State Parkway; Suspect On Run A New York State Police trooper is recovering after being shot on a Long Island highway. The incident happened on the Southern State Parkway in West Hempstead, in the westbound lanes near exit 17, late Wednesday night, Oct. 30. According to police, a trooper exchanged gunfire with a suspect before the suspect fled the scene.  The trooper was taken to a hospital and was listed in stable condition early Thursday, Oct. 31. Authorities did not elaborate on the nature of their injuries. Police said the suspect was a dark skinned man driving possibly a black Dodge Charger with temporary Ne…
3 Children, 2 Drivers Hospitalized After Saint James Crash 3 Children, 2 Drivers Hospitalized After Saint James Crash
3 Children, 2 Drivers Hospitalized After Saint James Crash Five people were injured, one seriously, in an overnight Long Island crash.  It happened around 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, in Saint James. A 40-year-old Coram man was driving a 2004 Honda Accord westbound on Middle Country Road, approaching the intersection of Lake Avenue, when the vehicle struck a 2024 Chevrolet Sonic that had been traveling eastbound and was attempting to turn left onto Lake Avenue, Suffolk County Police said. The driver of the Chevrolet, a 68-year-old Port Jefferson man, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries…
'Suspicious' Death At Hamptons Wellness Retreat Under Investigation 'Suspicious' Death At Hamptons Wellness Retreat Under Investigation
'Suspicious' Death At Hamptons Wellness Retreat Under Investigation Police are investigating what they described as a suspicious death at a luxury spa on Long Island. Click here for an updated story: Update: Guest Murdered At Water Mill's Shou Sugi Ban House Southampton Town Police officers were called at around 12:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, about a death in the Southampton hamlet of Water Mill, at the Shou Sugi Ban House on Montauk Highway. It was not immediately clear whether the decedent was an employee or guest at the facility, which bills itself as an award-winning wellness retreat and luxury spa focused on “global healing arts practices.” Southam…
'What Is He Do–?' Dashcam Captures Attempted 'Insurance Fraud' Ramming Near Long Island 'What Is He Do–?' Dashcam Captures Attempted 'Insurance Fraud' Ramming Near Long Island
'What Is He Do–?' Dashcam Captures Attempted 'Insurance Fraud' Ramming Near Long Island Authorities are investigating a case of attempted insurance fraud after the victim’s shocking dashcam video of the incident went viral online. “Everything happened so fast,” Ashpia Natasha, recounted in a video on TikTok that had more than 68M views as of press time. She said she was alone driving eastbound on the Belt Parkway in Queens, toward the Southern State Parkway, on Wednesday, Oct. 16, when another driver cut her off and slammed on his brakes. At first, her dashcam video shows what appears to be just a close call; she hits her brakes and avoids crashing into the other ve…
Cargo Truck Hits, Kills 44-Year-Old Man On Long Island Cargo Truck Hits, Kills 44-Year-Old Man On Long Island
Cargo Truck Hits, Kills 44-Year-Old Man On Long Island A man died after being struck by a vehicle on Long Island. The incident happened in Baldwin, on Coes Neck Road, at around 6:20 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18. Nassau County Police said a cargo truck was driving near the intersection of Notre Dame Court when it swerved to avoid a car backing into the roadway and struck a 44-year-old man walking on the shoulder. The victim suffered severe head trauma and was pronounced dead by a Nassau County Police medic, according to police. His identity had not been publicized as of Friday evening. The 59-year-old truck driver remained at the scene. Police said…
Suspects Enter Occupied Long Island Home, Steal Keys, Then Cars In Driveway: Police Suspects Enter Occupied Long Island Home, Steal Keys, Then Cars In Driveway: Police
Suspects Enter Occupied Long Island Home, Steal Keys, Then Cars In Driveway: Police Police are searching for a group of suspects who stole two cars from the driveway of a Long Island home after burglarizing the occupied residence. Three of the suspects entered the North Woodmere residence located on Jay Court through a rear door. just before 4 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, according to Nassau County Police. They then removed two sets of car keys from inside the home before entering two of the victim’s vehicles that were parked in the driveway.  There was an additional suspect inside of a dark colored SUV parked outside of the residence, police said.  The two stole…
1 Killed In Crash At Busy Coram Intersection 1 Killed In Crash At Busy Coram Intersection
1 Killed In Crash At Busy Coram Intersection Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash at a busy Long Island intersection overnight. It happened just before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, in Coram. A man was operating a 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle eastbound on Route 25 when he crashed into a 2021 Jeep Cherokee traveling westbound as it was turning left at the intersection of County Road 83, according to Suffolk County Police. The motorcyclist, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.  The dri…
Human Remains Found At Harbor On Long Island Human Remains Found At Harbor On Long Island
Human Remains Found At Harbor On Long Island An investigation is underway after the remains of a dead man were found on Long Island. Nassau County Police detectives say officers responded to reports of human remains found at Hempstead Harbor in Roslyn just before 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10. Upon arrival, officers located and recovered the body of a deceased man. Further information has not yet been released. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
New Details Emerge After Amityville Man Found Shot Dead On Long Island Roadway New Details Emerge After Amityville Man Found Shot Dead On Long Island Roadway
New Details Emerge After Amityville Man Found Shot Dead On Long Island Roadway New details have been released after a man was found dead on Long Island. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For 32-Year-Old Found Shot Dead On Roadway In Wantagh Officers responding to Wayside Lane in Wantagh at around 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, located the person on the side of the road who had sustained a gunshot wound. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene. In a new update, police say the person has been identified as a 32-year-old from Amityville. His identity has not yet been released. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From Long Island Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From Long Island
Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From Long Island Police on Long Island are asking for help in locating a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing. Margy Sandoval was last seen in Manhasset at around noon on Monday, Aug. 26, according to Nassau County Police. Relatives reported her missing at 6 p.m. Sandoval is Hispanic, 5-foot-1 and 220 pounds, with black and red hair, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white sweatshirt, white sweatpants, and black Crocs shoes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347 or call 911. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Che…
Someone Set Van On Fire Outside Long Island Home, Police Seeking Tips Someone Set Van On Fire Outside Long Island Home, Police Seeking Tips
Someone Set Van On Fire Outside Long Island Home, Police Seeking Tips Police are investigating after someone set a van on fire outside a Long Island home. The incident happened in North Valley Stream at a residence on Franklin Avenue shortly before 4 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. Nassau County Police said someone poured a flammable liquid on a Ford Econoline van that was parked in a driveway and set the vehicle on fire. The suspect then ran away heading northbound on Franklin Avenue. Firefighters from the Valley Stream Fire Department responded to the home and extinguished the flames. Nobody was injured and there was no substantial damage to the van. No suspects…
Fatal Crash: 24-Year-Old From Babylon ID'd As Victim In Brightwaters Fatal Crash: 24-Year-Old From Babylon ID'd As Victim In Brightwaters
Fatal Crash: 24-Year-Old From Babylon ID'd As Victim In Brightwaters Police are investigating a fatal overnight crash near a Long Island. It happened around 2:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, in Brightwaters. According to Suffolk County Police, the victim was driving a 2018 Jeep westbound on Union Boulevard near Johnson Lane when his vehicle crossed into the eastbound lane, left the roadway, and struck a light pole. Bryant  Dorman, age 24, of Babylon, was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, where he was pronounced dead. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to call the Suffolk County PD Third Squad at 6…
Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing 4 Days Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing 4 Days
Gregorio Arrue Reported Missing From Amityville Police are asking for the community’s help in locating a Long Island man who has been missing for several days. Gregorio Arrue, age 63, of Amityville, was last seen at around 8:40 a.m. Thursday, June 20, on Cherokee Court. He suffers from dementia and may be in need of medical attention, according to Suffolk County Police. Arrue is 5-foot-4 and 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, black pants, and brown boots. Police said he primarily speaks Spanish, and his English is limited. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Suffolk County P…
12-Year-Old Airlifted To Hospital Following Long Island Crash 12-Year-Old Airlifted To Hospital Following Long Island Crash
12-Year-Old Airlifted To Hospital Following Long Island Crash Two people were injured, including a young boy riding a bicycle, when a pair of large cars collided. The North Bellmore incident occurred at around 4:40 p.m. on Thursday, June 20. According to Nassau County Police, a 52-year-old man was driving a 2020 Ford Econoline Van northbound on Oakfield Avenue. Near the intersection of S Shelley Road, he collided with a Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by a 41-year-old woman heading east. A 12-year-old boy, who was riding a bike nearby, was hit by one of the cars during the collision. Authorities reported that the child was airlifted by a police heli…
Latest Update: Kindergarten Student, Mother Both Fatally Struck Near Westchester School Latest Update: Kindergarten Student, Mother Both Fatally Struck Near Westchester School
Latest Update: Kindergarten Student, Mother Both Fatally Struck Near Westchester School This story has been updated. A crash involving a school bus in Westchester left a kindergarten student and his mother dead.  New, updated report - New Update: IDs Released Of Mother, Child Fatally Struck By School Bus In Mamaroneck The incident happened on Thursday morning, June 20 around 8:30 a.m., when the student and his mother were struck by a vehicle while walking to the Mamaroneck Avenue School on Mamaroneck Avenue, according to the Mamaroneck Union Free School District.  According to the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department, investigators found that a school bus w…
'More Playtime': Rex Heuermann Used 'Planning Document' To Guide Gilgo Beach Murders, DA Says 'More Playtime': Rex Heuermann Used 'Planning Document' To Guide Gilgo Beach Murders, DA Says
Heuermann Used 'Planning Doc' For Gilgo Beach Murders: DA New details are shedding light on the lengths that accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann went to in hopes of getting away with his alleged murder spree. The 60-year-old Long Island resident, of Massapequa Park, was arraigned on two more charges of second-degree murder in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, June 6, in the killings of Jessica Taylor and Sandra Costilla. Heuermann was previously charged with the murders of four Gilgo Beach victims: Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, Amber Lynn Costello, and Maureen Brainard-Barnes. Earlier Report: Gilgo Beach Murders: Suspect …
Deadly Hit-Run: New Video Shows Suspect Vehicle In Crash Killing Long Island 21-Year-Old Deadly Hit-Run: New Video Shows Suspect Vehicle In Crash Killing Long Island 21-Year-Old
Deadly Hit-Run: New Video Shows Suspect Vehicle In Crash Killing Long Island 21-Year-Old Police are hoping that newly released video will help track down a hit-and-run driver who killed a 21-year-old Long Island woman. The incident happened at around 3:20 a.m. Monday, May 20, in Ronkonkoma near the intersection of Ronkonkoma Avenue and Third Street. Suffolk County Police said Elyse Crivaro, of Holbrook, was walking across Ronkonkoma Avenue when she was struck by a southbound car. The vehicle, described as a dark colored sedan, fled the scene. Crivaro was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital where she was pronounced dead. On Tuesday, June 4, the department released surveil…
4 Family Members Found Dead Inside Hudson Valley Home 4 Family Members Found Dead Inside Hudson Valley Home
4 Family Members Found Dead Inside Hudson Valley Home Police are investigating a possible murder-suicide after four members of a New York family were found dead inside a home in the Hudson Valley. Click here for a new, updated story - Apparent Triple Murder-Suicide: IDs Released For PD Sergeant In Westchester, 3 Family Members In Rockland County, members of the Clarkstown Police Department responded to 10 Clydesdale Court in the hamlet of New City to perform a welfare check on Saturday, Dec. 30 at 12:20 a.m. Upon arrival, officers made entry to the residence and discovered the four deceased persons, consisting of a man, a woman, and tw…
Human Remains Found At Sunken Meadow State Park In Smithtown Human Remains Found At Sunken Meadow State Park In Smithtown
Human Remains Found At Sunken Meadow State Park In Smithtown Police are investigating after human remains were found on a Long Island roadway. The incident happened just before 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30 at Sunken Meadow State Park in the town of Smithtown, Suffolk County. Further info is pending examination by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office and further investigation by the state police. This is an active investigation and the State Police is asking for any witnesses or anyone with information to call 631-756-3300. 
Teen's Shooting Threat Leads To Increased Patrols At Long Island Schools Teen's Shooting Threat Leads To Increased Patrols At Long Island Schools
Teen's Shooting Threat Leads To Increased Patrols At Long Island Schools Threats of a school shooting led to a police investigation and increased patrols at several Long Island schools. At around 10:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, the Southampton Town Police Department learned that an online post was circulating among students in the Hampton Bays School District. In the post, an unidentified boy said he couldn’t take being bullied anymore and was going to shoot up a school, police said. An investigation found that the post was made by a boy who lives in North Carolina, and the threat was deemed “non-credible,” according to police. Detectives relayed their findings to…
Man Found Dead In Wooded Area Near Long Island Jail Man Found Dead In Wooded Area Near Long Island Jail
Man Found Dead In Wooded Area Near Long Island Jail Police are investigating after a man’s body was found in a wooded area near a Long Island jail. The discovery was made at around 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, in Riverhead near Center Drive, located just yards from the Suffolk County government campus. According to Southampton Town Police, a passerby spotted the man while walking in the woods and called 911. Multiple agencies responded, including Suffolk County homicide detectives. The Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy to determine an official cause of death. Police said no foul play is suspected. So far, the m…
Man Dies Days After Being Found Injured At Greenport Residence Man Dies Days After Being Found Injured At Greenport Residence
Man Dies Days After Being Found Injured At Greenport Residence Police are investigating the death of a man days after he was found injured at a residence on Long Island. Southold Town Police responded to the Lakeside Garden Apartments in Greenport, located at 301 North St., at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Friday, June 30 after Modesto Salguero-Guillen, age 48, was found seriously injured. Salguero-Guillen, of Greenport, was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore where he died on Monday, July 3 at approximately 8 a.m. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Suffolk County PD Homicide Squad detectives at …
$3,000 Boutique Burglary: Trio Swipes Cash, Clothing From Long Island Shop $3,000 Boutique Burglary: Trio Swipes Cash, Clothing From Long Island Shop
$3,000 Boutique Burglary: Trio Swipes Cash, Clothing From Long Island Shop Police are searching for a group of three that broke into a Long Island thrift store and stole thousands of dollars worth of cash and clothing. The incident occurred on Sunday, June 4 at 3 p.m. in Westbury, according to Nassau County Police. Three men entered Canny Thrift Shop, located at 191 Post Avenue, and went downstairs, where a second vintage clothing boutique is located. Though the boutique was closed, police reported that the trio entered the boutique and stole $1,000 cash and another $2,000 in assorted clothing. Authorities said the thieves left out of the thrift store’s fron…
Fatal Stabbing: 30-Year-Old Victim Found Near Copiague Deli Fatal Stabbing: 30-Year-Old Victim Found Near Copiague Deli
Fatal Stabbing: 30-Year-Old Victim Found Near Copiague Deli Updated story: ID Released For 30-Year-Old Found Fatally Stabbed Outside Copiague Deli Police are investigating after a man was stabbed to death near a Long Island deli. The 30-year-old victim, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was found on the ground next to a deli in Copiague on Barcellona Place at approximately 7:40 p.m. Monday, May 15, Suffolk County Police said, He was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy will be performed by personnel from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. Detectives are asking anyone wit…
Fatal Overdose Led Police To Long Island Dealer Who Ran Down Officer With Car: DA Fatal Overdose Led Police To Long Island Dealer Who Ran Down Officer With Car: DA
Fatal Overdose Led Police To Long Island Dealer Who Ran Down Officer With Car: DA A suspected drug dealer is facing a host of charges after allegedly selling counterfeit opioid pills laced with fentanyl and then reportedly running down a police officer with his car when they attempted to arrest him. Christian Castillo, age 20, of Ronkonkoma, was arraigned on eight criminal counts in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, May 10. Earlier Report: Seen Him? 20-Year-Old Intentionally Strikes Suffolk County Officer With Car, Police Say According to the Suffolk County DA’s Office, police began investigating Castillo in April 2022 after being tipped off that he was selling co…
New Details Released After Arrest Made In 2003 Murder Case Of 20-Year-Old Hudson Valley Woman New Details Released After Arrest Made In 2003 Murder Case Of 20-Year-Old Hudson Valley Woman
New Details Released After Arrest Made In 2003 Murder Case Of 20-Year-Old Hudson Valley Woman With the family of Megan McDonald looking on, New York State Police laid out their case for arresting an ex-boyfriend for her brutal beating murder in 2003. On Thursday, April 20, after 20 years, state police arrested Orange County resident Edward V. Holley, age 42, of Wawayanda, and charged him with second-degree murder of the 20-year-old woman who disappeared after a night of attending a party and looking to purchase marijuana, a criminal complaint shows. McDonald's body was found in Orange County on Saturday, March 15, 2003, in a field off Bowser Road in the town of Wallkill, s…
Double Shooting: Suspect At Large After 2 Female Victims Found On Hempstead Roadway Double Shooting: Suspect At Large After 2 Female Victims Found On Hempstead Roadway
Double Shooting: Suspect At Large After 2 Female Victims Found On Hempstead Roadway An investigation is underway after two female victims were found shot on a Long Island roadway. The incident happened around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, April 1 in Hempstead. That's when Hempstead Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation at Polk Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered the two with apparent gunshot wounds. They were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.  One victim is in stable condition and the other is critically injured, according to  Nassau County Police. Detectives request anyone with information contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at …
Seen Him? 20-Year-Old Intentionally Strikes Long Island Officer With Car, Police Say Seen Him? 20-Year-Old Intentionally Strikes Long Island Officer With Car, Police Say
Seen Him? 20-Year-Old Intentionally Strikes Long Island Officer With Car, Police Say Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 20-year-old man accused of intentionally striking a Long Island police officer with his car. The incident happened at around 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9, in Lindenhurst, during a confidential police investigation, according to Suffolk County Police. Detectives said Christian Castillo used his car to purposely strike police vehicles and a First Precinct Anti-Crime Unit police officer who was standing outside his vehicle. The officer was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Castillo is described as a Hispanic male, 5 feet 8 inches …
IDs Released For 4 Killed In Head-On Crash On Long Island's North Fork IDs Released For 4 Killed In Head-On Crash On Long Island's North Fork
IDs Released For 4 Killed In Head-On Crash On Long Island's North Fork The identities have been released of the four people who were killed in a head-on crash on Long Island's North Fork. It happened at 11:33 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17 on Route 25 in the hamlet of East Marion in the town of Southold. According to the Southold Town Police Department, the victims are: Long Island resident Heath Miller, age 47, of Greenport in Suffolk County Connecticut resident William Price, age 55, of Wilton in Fairfield County New York City resident Peter R. Smith, age 80, of Brooklyn New York City resident Patricia A. O'Neill, age 66, of Brooklyn The two Brooklyn resid…
39-Year-Old Woman Found Dead In Parking Lot Outside South Hempstead Store 39-Year-Old Woman Found Dead In Parking Lot Outside South Hempstead Store
39-Year-Old Woman Found Dead In Parking Lot Outside South Hempstead Store Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For Woman Found Outside South Hempstead Store In Death Ruled As Homicide Police are investigating after a woman was found dead outside of a Long Island store. Officers responded to a call for a female lying on the ground next to a dumpster in the rear of Advanced Auto Parts in South Hempstead, located at 1140 Grand Ave., on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 7:40 a.m. The woman, whose last known address was in Hempstead, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity has not yet been released. The victim was transported to the Nassau County…
New York Woman Found Dead Days After Reported Missing, Police Say New York Woman Found Dead Days After Reported Missing, Police Say
New York Woman Found Dead Days After Reported Missing, Police Say The body of a 59-year-old New York woman was found days after she was reported missing. New York State Police announced on Sunday, Dec. 18, that Onondaga County resident Susan Mills was found dead in the area of Carpenter Falls, a waterfall located in the Cayuga County town of Niles. Mills was reported missing on Wednesday, Dec. 14, after she had last been seen leaving her home in Elbridge, a village located about 20 miles from Syracuse, on Monday, Dec. 12, police reported. Police said the investigation into Mills' death is ongoing. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice fo…