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Disbarred Northern Westchester Attorney Sentenced For Stealing $1M From 9/11 Victim Funds Disbarred Northern Westchester Attorney Sentenced For Stealing $1M From 9/11 Victim Funds
Disbarred Northern Westchester Attorney Sentenced For Stealing $1M From 9/11 Victim Funds A disbarred attorney from Northern Westchester will spend time behind bars after he admitted to stealing approximately $1 million that was rewarded to one of his clients from the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. Yorktown Heights resident Gustavo Vila has been sentenced to 51 months in prison after pleading guilty in White Plains Federal Court for stealing from his client, who was a first responder who suffered life-threatening medical conditions while cleaning up the crash site at Ground Zero. The Victim Compensation Fund was created in the wake of the terror attack to provide government fund…

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by Zak Failla
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Know Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing $685 From Long Island Stop & Shop, Police Say Know Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing $685 From Long Island Stop & Shop, Police Say
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing $685 From Long Island Stop & Shop, Police Say Police investigators on Long Island are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating two men who are wanted after allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars worth of items from an area Stop & Shop. An alert was issued by Suffolk County Crime Stoppers for a pair of suspects who allegedly stole approximately $685 worth of merchandise from Stop & Shop on Pond Path in South Setauket on Monday, March 1.  According to Suffolk County Police Sgt. Owen O’Callaghan, after stealing the items from the grocery store, the two fled in a possibly older great Mazda3 four-door sedan.…

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by Zak Failla
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Know Her? Woman Wanted For Stealing $2.3K Worth Of Items From Long Island Store, Police Say Know Her? Woman Wanted For Stealing $2.3K Worth Of Items From Long Island Store, Police Say
Know Her? Woman Wanted For Stealing $2.3K Worth Of Items From Long Island Store, Police Say An alert has been issued by police investigators on Long Island for a woman who was caught on camera stealing dozens of pairs of sweatshirts from Victoria’s Secret at the Westfield South Shore Mall. Police investigators in Suffolk County are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a woman who allegedly stole 50 pairs of Victoria’s Secret sweatpants last month from the mall in Bay Shore. Police said that the woman entered the store at approximately 5:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17, and walked out with the stolen items without making an attempt to pay. The sweatpants had a…

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by Zak Failla
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Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Walmart, Police Say Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Walmart, Police Say
Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Walmart, Police Say Detectives on Long Island are seeking the public's assistance in identifying and locating a man who stole clothes and electronics from Walmart last month. New photos have been released by Suffolk County Crime Stoppers of a suspect who allegedly stole merchandise from Walmart on Crooked Hill Road in Commack at approximately 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27. In the photos, the masked suspect can be seen wearing a hooded sweatshirt, tan pants, and dark shoes while walking through the store with a cart full of merchandise he later stole. No other descriptive information was provided about the suspe…

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by Zak Failla
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Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing $500 Worth Of Items From Long Island Store, Police Say Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing $500 Worth Of Items From Long Island Store, Police Say
Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing $500 Worth Of Items From Long Island Store, Police Say Recognize him? Suffolk County Crime Stoppers released new photos of a wanted suspect who allegedly stole hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from a beauty salon company. An alert was issued this week as investigators in Suffolk County attempt to track down a man who was caught on camera before stealing merchandise from Ulta on Vets Highway in Commack last month. Police said that at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14, a man stole 10 bottles of fragrances from Ulta that had an estimated value of approximately $500. Anyone with information regarding the suspect's identity or …

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by Zak Failla
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Man Accused Of Stealing $360 From Long Island L.L.Bean Store, Police Say Man Accused Of Stealing $360 From Long Island L.L.Bean Store, Police Say
Man Accused Of Stealing $360 From Long Island L.L.Bean Store, Police Say Recognize him? Police investigators on Long Island have released a surveillance photo of a wanted man who allegedly stole from a store in the Smith Haven Mall late last year. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers are attempting to identify and locate the suspect pictured above who allegedly stole two winter coats from L.L.Bean in the mall at approximately 4:40 p.m. on Nov. 27. According to police, the two winter coats had an estimated value of approximately $360. Anyone with information regarding the suspect or his whereabouts has been asked to contact Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Secti…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Wanted For Stealing $1,200 From Long Island Macy's Man Wanted For Stealing $1,200 From Long Island Macy's
Man Wanted For Stealing $1,200 From Long Island Macy's Recognize him? Police investigators on Long Island have released surveillance photos of a maskless man who is wanted after being caught on camera before allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from the Smith Haven Mall. It is alleged that the suspect stole sneakers, hats, and shirts from Macy’s in the Smith Haven Mall at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 10. In total, the stolen items had an estimated value of approximately $1,200. Anyone who recognizes the man or has information regarding his whereabouts has been asked to contact Suffolk County Police Fourth Squ…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Wanted For Stealing $300 Worth Of Items From Long Island Target, Police Say Man Wanted For Stealing $300 Worth Of Items From Long Island Target, Police Say
Man Wanted For Stealing $300 Worth Of Items From Long Island Target, Police Say Recognize him? An alert has been issued by police investigators on Long Island as they look to locate a man who allegedly stole merchandise from a Target location shortly before Christmas last month. Police said that a man allegedly stole an assortment of clothes and toys at approximately 7:40 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20 from Target on East Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station. The stolen items had an estimated value of approximately $300. The suspect fled in a gray 2019 Jeep Cherokee after allegedly stealing the merchandise. Anyone with information regarding the suspect or his whereabouts …

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by Zak Failla
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Man Accused Of Stealing $235 Worth Of Items From Long Island Target Man Accused Of Stealing $235 Worth Of Items From Long Island Target
Man Accused Of Stealing $235 Worth Of Items From Long Island Target Police are searching for a man who stole nerf toys and a power XL air fryer, valued at a total of $235.95, from a Long Island Target location.  The incident took place on Monday, Dec. 7 at approximately 4:40 p.m at a Target on Horseblock Road in Medford, according to Suffolk County Police.  Anyone who recognizes the pictured man or witnessed the theft is asked to contact Suffolk County Police by calling 800-220-TIPS, using the P3Tips mobile app or visiting its website. 

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by Christina Coulter
Police & Fire
Woman Wanted For Stealing $445 From Long Island Target Woman Wanted For Stealing $445 From Long Island Target
Woman Wanted For Stealing $445 From Long Island Target Police are searching for a woman who stole headphones, batteries, and socks, worth a collective $445, from a Long Island Target location.  The theft took place at a Target on Pond Path in South Setauket at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, according to Suffolk County Police.  Suffolk County Crime Stoppers will offer a cash reward to anyone with information leading to the woman's arrest, and can be reached at 800-220-TIPS, via their website or by using the P3Tips mobile app. 

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by Christina Coulter
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Man Wanted For Stealing $300 From Long Island Walmart Man Wanted For Stealing $300 From Long Island Walmart
Man Wanted For Stealing $300 From Long Island Walmart Police are searching for a man who allegedly stole a portable generator worth $300 from a Long Island Walmart.  The incident took place at the Walmart location on Crooked Hill Road in Commack on Monday, May 25 at approximately 10:25 a.m. Anyone who recognizes the man or witnessed the incident is asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS, via the P3Tips mobile app or online. 

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by Christina Coulter
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Man Wanted For Stealing Two Televisions, Clothing From Long Island Walmart Man Wanted For Stealing Two Televisions, Clothing From Long Island Walmart
Man Wanted For Stealing Two Televisions, Clothing From Long Island Walmart Police are searching for a man who allegedly stole two televisions and clothing from a Long Island Walmart.  The incident took place at the Walmart location on Crooked Hill Road in Commack at about 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22.  Those who recognize the man or witnessed the incident are asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers for a cash reward. The group can be reached online, via the P3Tips mobile app or by calling 800-220-TIPS.

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by Christina Coulter