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Suspect From Islandia Nabbed For String Of 14 Suffolk County Commercial Burglaries Suspect From Islandia Nabbed For String Of 14 Suffolk County Commercial Burglaries
Suspect From Islandia Nabbed For String Of 14 Suffolk County Commercial Burglaries A suspect has been apprehended for a string of more than a dozen commercial burglaries on Long Island. Following an investigation by Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives, Christopher Lacker, age 42, of Islandia, was identified as the man who committed multiple burglaries at storage facilities within the confines of the Fourth and Fifth Precinct between early December 2022 and early November  2023.  During each burglary, Lacker entered storage facilities, cut locks from individual storage units, and stole property from within, according to police. Lacker, who was located b…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Seen Him? Police Issue Alert For Man Wanted For Questioning In Suffolk Seen Him? Police Issue Alert For Man Wanted For Questioning In Suffolk
Seen Him? Police Issue Alert For Man Wanted For Questioning In Suffolk Police investigators on Long Island are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted in connection to a possible hit-and-run that killed a 41-year-old man. An alert was issued by Suffolk County Crime Stoppers as they seek information surrounding the circumstances of an incident in October 2021 that left a man injured in East Patchogue who later died from his wounds. Benjamin HeroldSuffolk County Crime Stoppers Benjamin Herold (pictured above) was walking from 7-Eleven on Montauk Highway in East Patchogue to his home on Atlantic Avenue at approximately 9:50 p.m. on Oct. 30, 2…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Shot While Riding In Back Of SUV On Long Island Man Shot While Riding In Back Of SUV On Long Island
Man Shot While Riding In Back Of SUV On Long Island A man was seriously injured after being shot while riding in the back of an SUV on a busy roadway on Long Island, police said. Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating the shooting that took place around 8:45 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 7, in the East Patchogue/North Bellport area. According to police, three men were driving in an SUV when a black sedan with dark tinted windows drove next to them and fired several shots at their vehicle. A man sitting in the back seat of the SUV was struck by one of the bullets, police said. Other shots caused damage to the SUV. The black se…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Charged With Kidnapping After Missing NY 15-Year-Old Found In Virginia Man Charged With Kidnapping After Missing NY 15-Year-Old Found In Virginia
Man Charged With Kidnapping After Missing NY 15-Year-Old Found In Virginia A man is facing kidnapping charges after allegedly taking a 15-year-old Long Island boy he met online out of state. Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances during which the missing special needs boy was found in Virginia early on Wednesday, June 30. The boy was reported missing by his family on Tuesday, June 29 at approximately 1:30 p.m., after he was last seen leaving his home at 11:30 a.m., police said.  Following an investigation, detectives determined the boy had been communicating with a 20-year-old man residing in Tennessee through an ins…

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by Kathy Reakes
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21-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash 21-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash
21-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash that happened overnight on Long Island. It happened on Friday, Feb. 26 at about 8 p.m. in Ronkonkoma. Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed the operator of a quad in Ronkonkoma last night. Lisa Delvecchio, age 25, of Whitman, in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, was driving a 2017 Chevrolet Cruz westbound on Marconi Avenue, when the vehicle was struck at the intersection of Lakeland Avenue by a northbound Honda 300EX quad, being operated by Brandon Niles, age 21, of Bohemia, Suf…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Know Him? Man Accused Of Fleeing After Stealing Cart At Long Island Golf Course Know Him? Man Accused Of Fleeing After Stealing Cart At Long Island Golf Course
Know Him? Man Accused Of Fleeing After Stealing Cart At Long Island Golf Course Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are on the lookout for a man suspected of stealing a golf cart in West Sayville. Police say a man, pictured above, was causing a disturbance in the parking lot of the West Sayville Golf Course (200 Montauk Highway) on Sunday, June 16 around 4 p.m. The man stole a golf cart and fled, according to police. The golf cart has reportedly been recovered. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for any information that leads to an arrest. To submit an anonymous tip, call 1-800-220-TIPS, text “…

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by Valerie Musson
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Man Wanted For Stabbing Two In Front Of Patchogue Restaurant Man Wanted For Stabbing Two In Front Of Patchogue Restaurant
Man Wanted For Stabbing Two In Front Of Patchogue Restaurant Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are on the lookout for a man allegedly involved in a stabbing in Patchogue. Police say a man, pictured above, stabbed two people in front of Indigo (32 West Main Street) on Tuesday, July 25 around 11:15 p.m. The man was wearing a red hat, a white tee-shirt, shorts and white sneakers, according to police. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for any information that leads to an arrest. To submit an anonymous tip, call 1-800-220-TIPS, text “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637) …

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by Valerie Musson
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Know Him? Man Stole Backpack With Laptop From Car In Patchogue, Police Say Know Him? Man Stole Backpack With Laptop From Car In Patchogue, Police Say
Know Him? Man Stole Backpack With Laptop From Car In Patchogue, Police Say Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are on the lookout for a man suspected of stealing items from a vehicle in Patchogue. Police say a man, pictured above, stole a backpack containing keys, electronics, medications, a laptop and other items from an unlocked 2006 Acura that was parked in a lot on Main Street in Patchogue on Thursday, June 13. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for any information that leads to an arrest. To submit an anonymous tip, call 1-800-220-TIPS, text “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637)…

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by Valerie Musson
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Man Wanted For Allegedly Shattering Windows Of Five Vehicles In Medford Parking Lot Man Wanted For Allegedly Shattering Windows Of Five Vehicles In Medford Parking Lot
Man Wanted For Allegedly Shattering Windows Of Five Vehicles In Medford Parking Lot Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are on the lookout for a man suspected of damaging five vehicles in a Medford parking lot. Police say a man, pictured above, shattered the windows of five vehicles in the parking lot of Superior Laundry Systems (16 Industrial Drive) on Thursday, June 6 between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. The man was wearing a maroon sweatshirt and sweatpants with a blue hat, according to police. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for any information that leads to an arrest. To submit an anonymous tip, cal…

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by Valerie Musson
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Man Accused Of Stealing $4K Worth Of Medication From Two CVS Locations In Patchogue Man Accused Of Stealing $4K Worth Of Medication From Two CVS Locations In Patchogue
Man Accused Of Stealing $4K Worth Of Medication From Two CVS Locations In Patchogue Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are on the lookout for a man suspected of stealing merchandise from two pharmacies in Patchogue. Police say a man, pictured above, stole more than $4,000 worth of over-the-counter cold medication from two separate CVS locations (503 East Main Street and 470 West Main Street) on Sunday, May 5 between 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. The man may have driven away in a black SUV, according to police. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for any information that leads to an arrest. To submit an anon…

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by Valerie Musson
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22-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit By Jeep On Veterans Memorial Highway 22-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit By Jeep On Veterans Memorial Highway
22-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit By Jeep On Veterans Memorial Highway A 22-year-old pedestrian was injured after being hit by a vehicle on Veterans Memorial Highway in Bohemia.  Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating the crash that seriously injured the unidentified man around 11:40 a.m., Friday, June 7. According to detectives, a 2016 Jeep was traveling east on Veterans Memorial Highway near Kenwood Drive when the vehicle struck the pedestrian.  The victim transported to Southside Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Kathy Reakes
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Suspect On Run After Burglary At Domino’s Pizza In Patchogue Suspect On Run After Burglary At Domino’s Pizza In Patchogue
Suspect On Run After Burglary At Domino’s Pizza In Patchogue Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are on the lookout for a man suspected of burglarizing a business in Patchogue. Police say a man, pictured above, illegally entered Domino’s Pizza (252 Main Street) and stole cash on Friday, May 17 at approximately 7:40 a.m. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for any information that leads to an arrest. To submit an anonymous tip, call 1-800-220-TIPS, text “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637) or submit an email at www.tipsubmit.com. All calls, text messages and emails will …

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by Valerie Musson
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Duo Accused Of Stealing $2.8K Worth Of Tools, Damaging Vehicle In Ronkonkoma Duo Accused Of Stealing $2.8K Worth Of Tools, Damaging Vehicle In Ronkonkoma
Duo Accused Of Stealing $2.8K Worth Of Tools, Damaging Vehicle In Ronkonkoma Two suspects have been accused of stealing about $2,800 in power tools and damaging a vehicle in Ronkonkoma, police say. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives say that two people broke into two vehicles parked in an Ocean Avenue parking lot in Ronkonkoma on Dec. 27, 2018 around 4 a.m. The stolen tools are reportedly valued at $2,800, and the subjects allegedly caused about $500 in damages to the vehicles. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for any information that leads to an arrest. Those who have any informati…

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by Valerie Musson