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Fatal Crash: Shoreham 54-Year-Old ID'd After Car Hits Pole, Tree In Port Jefferson Station Fatal Crash: Shoreham 54-Year-Old ID'd After Car Hits Pole, Tree In Port Jefferson Station
Fatal Crash: Shoreham 54-Year-Old ID'd After Car Hits Pole, Tree In Port Jefferson Station Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that left a Long Island man dead overnight. It happened around 12:45 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 20 in Port Jefferson Station. The victim was driving a 2012 Hyundai Genesis southbound on Route 112, near Washington Avenue, when he lost control of the vehicle, which struck a telephone pole and a fire hydrant, and then crashed into a tree, Suffolk County Police said. The victim, identified as Christopher W. McGuckin, age 54, of Shoreham, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical …
Sobriety Checkpoint: 3 Charged During Overnight Detail In Port Jefferson Station Sobriety Checkpoint: 3 Charged During Overnight Detail In Port Jefferson Station
Sobriety Checkpoint: 3 Charged During Overnight Detail In Port Jefferson Station Three people are facing charges after an overnight sobriety checkpoint at the start of the July 4th holiday on Long Island. Authorities conducted the operation in Port Jefferson Station at the corner of Route 112, at Hallock Avenue, from 11:40 p.m. Friday, June 30 until 2:30 a.m. Saturday, July 1.  A total of 414 vehicles went through the checkpoint, Suffolk Couty Police said. The following were charged with driving while intoxicated: Gabrielle Brewer, age 30, of Coram; Jariel Felix-Benitez, age 30, of Farmingdale; Matute Monjoya, age 41, of Mount Sinai. The checkpoin…
ID Released For Victim Killed In Hit-Run Crash On Long Island ID Released For Victim Killed In Hit-Run Crash On Long Island
ID Released For Victim Killed In Hit-Run Crash On Long Island Authorities have identified a man who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on a busy Long Island road. Click here for a new, updated story: Suspect Nabbed Fatal Hit-Run Port Jefferson Station Crash The incident happened at around 10:15 p.m. Friday, June 2, in Port Jefferson Station. A male pedestrian was crossing Route 112 eastbound, south of Rose Avenue, when he was struck by an unknown SUV heading southbound on Route 112 that fled the scene, Suffolk County Police said. Earlier Report: Fatal Crash: Victim Struck By SUV That Flees, Then Another Vehicle On Long Island The man was…
Fatal Crash: Victim Struck By SUV That Flees, Then Another Vehicle In Port Jefferson Station Fatal Crash: Victim Struck By SUV That Flees, Then Another Vehicle In Port Jefferson Station
Fatal Crash: Victim Struck By SUV That Flees, Then Another Vehicle In Port Jefferson Station Police are searching for a suspect after a fatal overnight hit-and-run crash on Long Island. Click here for a new, updated story - Suspect Nabbed Fatal Hit-Run Port Jefferson Station Crash It happened around 10:15 p.m. Friday, June 2 in Port Jefferson Station. A male pedestrian was crossing Route 112 eastbound, south of Rose Avenue, when he was struck by an unknown SUV heading southbound on Route 112 that fled the scene, Suffolk County Police said. The man was then struck by a second southbound vehicle that remained at the scene, according to police. The victim, who has …
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man Police are asking for help in locating a Long Island man who was reported missing. Arturo Rabassa was last seen at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, on Route 112 in the hamlet of Port Jefferson Station. The 93-year-old suffers from dementia and may be in need of medical attention, according to Suffolk County Police. Rabassa is described as being 5-foot-1-inch tall and 150 pounds, bald, with blue eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a black hat, black sweater, gray pants, and black shoes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Suffolk County Police Department at 631-…
Found: Woman Went Missing After Leaving Bar On Long Island Found: Woman Went Missing After Leaving Bar On Long Island
Found: Woman Went Missing After Leaving Bar On Long Island Update: A Long Island woman who disappeared after leaving a local bar has been found. Heather Robinson, age 36, of Miller Place, was last seen at around 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, according to Suffolk County Police. Detectives said Robinson got into the car of an acquaintance after leaving a Patchogue bar, located on Route 112, and never made it home. Late Saturday night, April 15, police reported that Robinson "has been located and is unharmed." Original Report: Police are asking for assistance in locating a woman who disappeared after leaving a Long Island bar. Heather Robinson,…
New Update: Missing 8-Year-Old From NY Found In Florida New Update: Missing 8-Year-Old From NY Found In Florida
New Update: Missing 8-Year-Old From NY Found In Florida This story has been updated. An 8-year-old girl who was reported missing after visiting her mother at a New York hotel has been found. Long Island resident Toni Simmons, of Brookhaven, had last been seen on Saturday, April 1, in Medford, at the Comfort Inn located on Route 112, according to Suffolk County Police. On Monday afternoon, police said Simmons had been found in Florida with her mother and was unharmed. It was not immediately clear whether the child's mother, 31-year-old Carrie Walker, would face criminal charges. Original report: An 8-year-old girl is missing after v…
Employees At 3 Suffolk County Businesses Sold E-Liquid Nicotine To Minors, Police Say Employees At 3 Suffolk County Businesses Sold E-Liquid Nicotine To Minors, Police Say
Employees At 3 Suffolk County Businesses Sold E-Liquid Nicotine To Minors, Police Say Three employees of separate Long Island businesses were charged after allegedly selling e-liquid nicotine to minors. The individuals were arrested at businesses in Bayport, Oakdale, and Medford between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, the Suffolk County Police Department said. Officers investigated the sale of e-liquid nicotine to minors at four businesses after receiving community complaints, according to police.  Police said the following individuals were arrested during the investigation and charged with unlawfully dealing with a child: Idalia Butt, age 53, of Deer Park, a…
Man Hospitalized With Serious Injuries After 2-Vehicle Crash In Patchogue Man Hospitalized With Serious Injuries After 2-Vehicle Crash In Patchogue
Man Hospitalized With Serious Injuries After 2-Vehicle Crash In Patchogue A 50-year-old man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on Sunrise Highway. The crash happened in Patchogue near Route 112 at about 8:40 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28, the Suffolk County Police Department reported. A Patchogue man was riding a 2018 Harley Davidson west on Sunrise Highway when he crashed the motorcycle into the back of a 2015 Ford Mustang, SCPD said. Police said the motorcyclist was hospitalized with serious injuries, and the driver of the Mustang, a 24-year-old Bay Shore man, was not injured. Detectives asked anyone with information about the crash to call police at 631-…
Man Killed After Being Struck By Pickup Truck In East Patchogue Man Killed After Being Struck By Pickup Truck In East Patchogue
Man Killed After Being Struck By Pickup Truck In East Patchogue Police are investigating a fatal crash on Long Island. It happened in East Patchogue when a man was killed crossing Route 112, north of Shaber Road, around 5:30 p.m., Sunday, July 24. He was hit by a northbound 2021 Dodge Ram pickup truck driven by a 37-year-old Patchogue man, police said. The victim, identified as Patchogue resident Mely Josue Galeas-Roque, age 32, was transported by ambulance to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he was pronounced dead, police added. The driver was not injured. The Dodge was impounded for a safety check.  Detectives are a…
Four Charged With DWI During Sobriety Checkpoint At Busy Port Jefferson Intersection Four Charged With DWI During Sobriety Checkpoint At Busy Port Jefferson Intersection
Four Charged With DWI During Sobriety Checkpoint At Busy Port Jefferson Intersection Four people were charged during an overnight sobriety checkpoint overnight at a busy Long Island intersection. It was conducted in Port Jefferson Station at the corner of Route 112 at Hallock Avenue from around 11:10 p.m. Friday, July 1 until just before 2:30 a.m. Saturday, July 2. Police officers from the Suffolk County Police Department’s Highway Patrol Bureau conducted the joint operation. The following people were arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated: Daniel George, age 29, of Centereach, William Renner, age 52, of St. James, Jean Alouder, age 28, of Worcester, M…
Man Accused Of Making Graffiti, Including Swastika, In Port Jefferson Station Man Accused Of Making Graffiti, Including Swastika, In Port Jefferson Station
Man Accused Of Making Graffiti, Including Swastika, In Port Jefferson Station A Long Island man has been arrested for allegedly making graffiti that included such images as a swastika and other hate messages. Carol Vario, age 51, undomiciled, was arrested by Suffolk County Police on Wednesday, March 9, for the incident which took place on Friday, March 4 in Port Jefferson Station. The graffiti was found on a building located at 518 Route 112, police said.  Similar graffiti on a kiosk near the Greenway Trail was also found on Saturday, March 5, police said.  After an investigation, Suffolk County Police Hate Crimes Unit detectives arrested Vario who was ch…
Police Search For Suspect Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Cards In Suffolk County Police Search For Suspect Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Cards In Suffolk County
Police Search For Suspect Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Cards In Suffolk County Police are searching for a suspect accused of using stolen credit cards at a Long Island gas station. The Suffolk County Police Department said the credit cards were stolen from a pocketbook at a business located on Peconic Avenue in Medford on Thursday, Dec. 9. The credits were then used at about 12:30 p.m. that day at the BP, located at 2665 Route 112. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.
Long Island Woman Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Patrol Cruiser, Police Say Long Island Woman Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Patrol Cruiser, Police Say
Long Island Woman Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Patrol Cruiser, Police Say A woman has been charged with driving while intoxicated after she crashed a vehicle into an occupied patrol car on Long Island overnight. The incident happened just before 12:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 in Port Jefferson Station. Janet Marlowe, age 42, of Coram, was driving a 2005 Honda Civic northbound on Route 112 near Sagamore Hills Drive, when she crashed the vehicle into the parked cruiser, causing the Civic to overturn, Suffolk County Police said.  The patrol car was parked facing northbound on the shoulder with emergency lights activated, at the scene of an earlier motor vehicle…
ID Released For Person Killed In DWI Long Island Crash ID Released For Person Killed In DWI Long Island Crash
ID Released For Person Killed In DWI Long Island Crash A man killed in a Long Island crash involving a drunk driver has been identified by police. Port Jefferson Station resident Jason Hank, age 24, was driving a 2009 Toyota Corolla northbound on Route 112, approximately 1,000 feet south of Pine Road in Coram when he struck a man shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 12, Suffolk County Police said. The victim, now ID'd as Glenn Ohlinger, age 66, of Coram, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. Hank was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. He was held …
Man Critically Injured After Being Struck By Car On Long Island Roadway Man Critically Injured After Being Struck By Car On Long Island Roadway
Man Critically Injured After Being Struck By Car On Long Island Roadway A man was critically injured after being hit by a car on Long Island. The crash took place around 9:40 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 26 on Route 112, in Medford. According to police, a 22-year-old Medford man was driving a 2005 Honda Civic southbound on Route 112, south of Granny Road, when he struck the 54-year-old who was walking in the roadway. The victim, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital in critical condition.  The driver was not injured.  The Honda was impounded for a safety check. Detectives a…
Man, Woman Nabbed For Stealing Pocketbooks At Long Island Supermarkets, Police Say Man, Woman Nabbed For Stealing Pocketbooks At Long Island Supermarkets, Police Say
Man, Woman Nabbed For Stealing Pocketbooks At Long Island Supermarkets, Police Say A Long Island man and woman have been arrested after a vehicle crash when it was discovered they allegedly stole multiple pocketbooks from women at area supermarkets. Suffolk County Police said Tariasha Smith, age 25, of West Babylon, was driving a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta at the Lidl supermarket parking lot, in Oakdale, on Wednesday, Julyy 28, when she noticed a woman left her pocketbook in a shopping cart, while she was putting her groceries in her car.  Smith’s front-seat passenger, Robert Hengeveld, age 50,  grabbed the pocketbook from Smith’s vehicle, according to police. The p…
One Injured, Multiple Cars Destroyed By Fire Outside Long Island Car Rental One Injured, Multiple Cars Destroyed By Fire Outside Long Island Car Rental
One Injured, Multiple Cars Destroyed By Fire Outside Long Island Car Rental One injury was reported and multiple cars were destroyed when a fire broke out at a parking lot shared by Hertz-Rent-A-Car and a local taxi company on Long Island, authorities announced. First responders were dispatched to Hertz on Medford Avenue in East Patchogue shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 28, where there was a report of multiple cars that caught fire in the parking lot. In total, officials said that eight cars suffered extensive damage and one minor injury was reported, though it was unclear if he required any treatment. The fire, which the Brookhaven Fire Marshal said…
Six Charged With DWI During Police Checkpoint At Busy Long Island Intersection Six Charged With DWI During Police Checkpoint At Busy Long Island Intersection
Six Charged With DWI During Police Checkpoint At Busy Long Island Intersection Six people were charged with driving while intoxicated during an overnight sobriety checkpoint at a busy Long Island intersection. The checkpoint was conducted by Suffolk County Police on Route 112 at Hallock Avenue in Port Jefferson Station between around 11 p.m. Saturday, July 3, and 2:15 a.m. Sunday, July 4. The checkpoint was part of an ongoing holiday weekend enforcement initiative targeting alcohol and drug-impaired driving. A total of 435 vehicles went through the checkpoint. The following people were charged with DWI: Cesar Ortiz, age 32, of  Bellport Erik An…
Suspect Nabbed For Rape Of Woman Walking On Long Island Trail, Police Say Suspect Nabbed For Rape Of Woman Walking On Long Island Trail, Police Say
Suspect Nabbed For Rape Of Woman Walking On Long Island Trail, Police Say A 29-year-old man has been arrested for the alleged rape and assault of a woman who was walking on a trail in a wooded area on Long Island. Suffolk County Police arrested Jesse Diaz for raping and assaulting a woman in a wooded area in Coram near Route 112 and Skips Road on Thursday, May 27 around 1:45 p.m.  Diaz, of Shirley, was arrested in front of 800 Montauk Highway in Shirley at 6:40 p.m., on Wednesday, June 2. Sixth Squad detectives charged Diaz with first-degree rape and strangulation. He was held overnight and is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Is…
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:…
IDs Released For Two Found Dead In Long Island Home After Man Fleeing Police Takes Own Life IDs Released For Two Found Dead In Long Island Home After Man Fleeing Police Takes Own Life
IDs Released For Two Found Dead In Long Island Home After Man Fleeing Police Takes Own Life The identities have been released of two people found dead inside a Long Island home after police went to inform next of kin of the death of a man who committed suicide moments before after fleeing from officers, police said.The incident happened Tuesday morning, Oct. 6 in Suffolk County. An officer initiated a traffic stop of a 2003 Honda Civic at the intersection of Route 112 and Montauk Highway in East Patchogue at approximately 10 a.m. The driver pulled over and a passenger exited the vehicle before the driver left the scene, Suffolk County Police said. A short time later the vehi…
Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway
Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway A pedestrian was seriously injured in an overnight crash on a busy Long Island roadway. The crash happened around 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12 in Port Jefferson Station. A man was driving a 2015 Mitsubishi sedan southbound on Route 112, north of Wilson Street, when the vehicle struck the male pedestrian, Suffolk County Police said. The pedestrian was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. His name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the Sixth Squad at 631-85…
Two Seriously Injured In Long Island Crash Two Seriously Injured In Long Island Crash
Two Seriously Injured In Long Island Crash A driver and passenger were seriously injured in a two-vehicle Long Island crash. It happened Sunday, Oct. 11 at 10:30 a.m. in Coram. Melvin Rodriguez-Carvajl , 24, of Port Jefferson Station, was operating a 2007 Suzuki motorcycle northbound on Route 112 when a 2014 Honda pulled out of a gas station, located at 1883 Route 112, and struck the motorcycle, Suffolk County Police said. Rodriguez-Carvajl and his passenger, Elianny Feliz-Rodriguez, Feliz-Rodriguez, 19, of Port Jefferson Station, were thrown from the motorcycle. Rodriguez-Carvajl and Feliz-Rodriguez were trans…
ID Released For Man Who Killed Himself  Before Discovery Of Two Bodies At Long Island Home ID Released For Man Who Killed Himself  Before Discovery Of Two Bodies At Long Island Home
ID Released For Man Who Killed Himself Before Discovery Of Two Bodies At Long Island Home The identity has been released of the man fleeing from officers who committed suicide moments before police who went to a nearby Long Island home to inform next of kin of the death discovered two bodies inside. The incident happened Tuesday morning, Oct. 6 in Suffolk County. An officer initiated a traffic stop of a 2003 Honda Civic at the intersection of Route 112 and Montauk Highway in East Patchogue at approximately 10 a.m. The driver pulled over and a passenger exited the vehicle before the driver left the scene, Suffolk County Police said. A short time later the vehicle crashed into a…
Two Bodies Found In Long Island Home After Person Fleeing Police Commits Suicide, Police Say Two Bodies Found In Long Island Home After Person Fleeing Police Commits Suicide, Police Say
Two Bodies Found In Long Island Home After Person Fleeing Police Commits Suicide, Police Say Click here for an updated story - ID Released For Man Who Killed Himself Before Discovery Of Two Bodies At Long Island Home A person fleeing from officers committed suicide moments before police who went to a nearby Long Island home to inform next of kin of the death discovered two bodies inside. The incident happened Tuesday morning, Oct. 6 in Suffolk County. An officer initiated a traffic stop of a 2003 Honda Civic at the intersection of Route 112 and Montauk Highway in East Patchogue at approximately 10 a.m. The driver pulled over and a passenger exited the vehicle before the …
Man, 36, Killed In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash Man, 36, Killed In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash
Man, 36, Killed In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash A 36-year-old man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Long Island overnight. The crash happened on Friday, Sept. 4 at about 4:15 a.m. in Coram. Emmarie Moore, 21, of Coram, was driving a 2019 Hyundai Accent southbound on Route 112 at the intersection of Glenmere Lane when her vehicle collided with a 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle traveling northbound, Suffolk County Police said. The driver of the motorcycle, a 36-year-old man whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was transported to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital in Port Jefferson where he was …
Woman Seriously Injured, Two Others Hospitalized In Long Island Crash Woman Seriously Injured, Two Others Hospitalized In Long Island Crash
Woman Seriously Injured, Two Others Hospitalized In Long Island Crash A Long Island woman was seriously injured and two others were hospitalized in a multi-vehicle crash. The crash happened just after 6 a.m. Saturday, July 25 in Coram. Leah Cruz, 24, of Medford, was driving a 2014 Chevrolet northbound on Route 83 when she made a left turn onto Route 112 and collided with a 2015 BMW traveling southbound on Route 83, Suffolk County Police said. Cruz was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.  The driver of the BMW, Brian Cruz, 22, of Brentwood, and his passenger, Angel Saravia, 22, of Bay Shore, were …
Man Seriously Injured After Getting Hit By SUV On Busy Long Island Roadway Man Seriously Injured After Getting Hit By SUV On Busy Long Island Roadway
Man Seriously Injured After Getting Hit By SUV On Busy Long Island Roadway A 52-year-old man was seriously injured after being hit by an SUV on a busy Long Island roadway while he was riding a bicycle. It happened just before 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 23 in Medford. Ana Gonzalez, 34, of Ronkonkoma, was driving a 2016 Honda CRV westbound on Horseblock Road when it collided with the bicyclist approximately 545 feet west of Route 112 at approximately 12:55 p.m. The bicyclist, Michael Mandel, 52, of Medford, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital in serious condition.  Gonzalez and her two children suffered minor injuries and were transported to Lo…
Video: Long Island Teen Wanted For Hit-Run Crash In Stolen Vehicle Video: Long Island Teen Wanted For Hit-Run Crash In Stolen Vehicle
Video: Long Island Teen Wanted For Hit-Run Crash In Stolen Vehicle A teenager is wanted on Long Island after allegedly stealing a tractor that was later involved in a hit-and-run that left a man injured, police said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers has offered a cash reward for information that leads to the arrest of a man who was caught on camera backing into a man at a Coram gas station following an apparent altercation. Police said that a John Deere tractor was stolen from the Vistas of Port Jefferson on North Bicycle Path in Port Jefferson Station on Monday, April 20. The following day, the tractor was involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestri…
Two Injured In Shooting At Long Island Gas Station Two Injured In Shooting At Long Island Gas Station
Two Injured In Shooting At Long Island Gas Station Two people were injured in a shooting at a Long Island gas station. It happened on Tuesday, May 19 at approximately 5:30 p.m. in Medford. Police officers responded to a 911 call reporting shots fired in the parking lot of USA Gas, located on Route 112. Upon arrival, officers were told that a victim left the scene in a private vehicle, Suffolk County Police said. A man with a gunshot wound was found inside a vehicle in the parking lot of Home Depot, located at 346 Middle Country Road in Coram. Further investigation revealed a second gunshot victim was found at Lucky 7 Convenienc…