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Duo Indicted On Felony Charges For Allegedly Burglarizing Occupied Suffolk County Home
Two people were indicted for allegedly burglarizing a Long Island residence while the 88-year-old homeowner was present.
Caesar Powell, age 29, and Tara Barton, age 23, both of Rocky Point, are each charged with multiple felony counts of burglary, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini.
At about 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, a man heard someone in his home located at Gibbs Pond Road in Nesconset. He called his grandson who contacted authorities, the DA's Office said.
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LI Woman Indicted For DWI, Leaving Scene of Crashes While Driving Children Home From Camp
A woman has been indicted for allegedly being intoxicated with a blood-alcohol content of more than three times the legal limit while driving a group of campers, and leaving the scene of two crashes on Long Island.
The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office reported on Tuesday, Aug. 3, that Diane Juergens, age 61, of Ridge, has been indicted on:
Multiple counts of driving while intoxicated,
20 counts of aggravated driving while intoxicated (Leandra's Law),
10 counts of endangering the welfare of a child,
Two counts of leaving the scene of an accident with property damag…
Long Island Man Convicted Of Murder For Intentionally Running Over Victim With Vehicle
A Long Island man has been convicted of intentionally running over another man with his vehicle in 2019.
Shatik Canady, age 43, of West Babylon, was convicted by a jury of murder on Thursday, June 17, for the death of Kawon Williams, 28, of Wyandanch in March 2019 in Lindenhurst.
“This was not a typical hit-and-run; the defendant deliberately pursued and struck the victim with his vehicle before fleeing the scene,” Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini said.
At approximately 4:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2019, Canady became engaged in a dispute with Williams, near the…
Long Island Man Accused Of Leaving Scene Of Crash Causing 7-Year-Old's Death
A Long Island man has been indicted for allegedly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash without reporting that resulted in the death of a 7-year-old boy.
Phuoc Truong, a/k/a Philip Truong, 32, of Southampton, was indicted on Thursday, Dec. 10, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini.
“This was an unspeakable tragedy, but we hope that the apprehension and indictment of this defendant bring some solace to the victim’s family,” Sini said.
The crash took place around 10:15 p.m., Sunday, May 31, when Truong was driving a 2008 Toyota Camry eastbound on Sunrise Highw…
Man, Woman Accused Of Drug Dealing Nabbed In Riverhead Raid
Two area residents were allegedly nabbed with heroin and cocaine following a raid by the Riverhead Police Department along with East End Drug Task Force.
Richard Kayte, 38, and Charlene Crump, 61, both of 47 Hinda Blvd., Riverhead, were busted on Monday, April 15, following an investigation into complaints of drug activity in the neighborhood, said Riverhead Police.
During the search of the home, officers found quantities of heroin, and cocaine were recovered, along with, items and materials to cut, process and package heroin for sale, police said.
Kayte was charge…
