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Reckless endangerment

20-Year-Old Volunteer Firefighter Accused Of Setting Suffolk County Blaze 20-Year-Old Volunteer Firefighter Accused Of Setting Suffolk County Blaze
20-Year-Old Volunteer Firefighter Accused Of Setting Suffolk County Blaze A volunteer firefighter from Long Island is facing charges after allegedly setting a brush fire. Suffolk County Police said Jonathan Quiles, age 20, intentionally set the fire in a wooded area on Mount Vernon Avenue in Medford at about 3:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12.  The blaze also damaged a 2004 Chevrolet parked nearby. Following an investigation by the Suffolk County Police Arson Section, detectives arrested Quiles, a resident of Medford. He faces charges of: Arson in the fourth degree Arson in the fifth degree Reckless endangerment in the second degree Quiles is scheduled for ar…
Long Island Man Accused Of Intentionally Hitting Woman With Car Long Island Man Accused Of Intentionally Hitting Woman With Car
Long Island Man Accused Of Intentionally Hitting Woman With Car A Long Island woman suffered injuries after a man allegedly assaulted her during a confrontation in a parking lot, according to police. The incident occurred Saturday, Nov. 9, around 1 p.m. in Oceanside, at 3458 Long Beach Road. The 28-year-old woman was attempting to back her 2011 Jeep out of a parking space when the man driving a 2019 Nissan, identified as 41-year-old John Ardolino, of South Hempstead, began honking, then parked behind her, blocking her from leaving, Nassau County Police said. Police say Ardolino exited his vehicle, banged on the driver’s side window, and yelled at the …
Chaotic Street Takeover: Duo Nabbed After Cop Punched, Dragged By Car In Islip Chaotic Street Takeover: Duo Nabbed After Cop Punched, Dragged By Car In Islip
Chaotic Street Takeover: Duo Nabbed After Cop Punched, Dragged By Car In Islip Two men have been apprehended on charges in connection with a chaotic street takeover on Long Island in which a police officer was assaulted and dragged by a vehicle, officials said. The incident occurred early Sunday, Nov. 3,  in Islip. Suffolk County Police responded to multiple 911 calls about vehicles blocking traffic on westbound Sunrise Service Road near Commack Road at around 1 a.m. A Third Precinct officer arriving on the scene reportedly crashed into a pole while trying to avoid a pedestrian in the roadway. After exiting his vehicle, the officer confronted the driver of a bl…
Rental Home Owners Dodge Jail After Hamptons Fire That Killed 2 Sisters Rental Home Owners Dodge Jail After Hamptons Fire That Killed 2 Sisters
Rental Home Owners Dodge Jail After Hamptons Fire That Killed 2 Sisters A husband and wife will avoid jail after admitting fault in a fire at their New York vacation rental that killed two sisters. On Long Island, Peter Miller, age 56, and Pamela Miller, age 55, were each sentenced to community service in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the deaths of Lindsay and Jillian Wiener, CBS New York reports. The 19-year-old Lindsay and 21-year-old Jillian, both of Potomac, Maryland, were vacationing with their brother and parents at the Millers’ Noyac home when the blaze broke out on the morning of Aug. 3, 2022. Earlier Report: Sisters On Vacation K…
Wanted Driver Drags, Injures Deputy Following Traffic Stop In Bohemia, Police Say Wanted Driver Drags, Injures Deputy Following Traffic Stop In Bohemia, Police Say
Wanted Driver Drags, Injures Deputy Following Traffic Stop In Bohemia, Police Say A Long Island man wanted by police tried fleeing a traffic stop, injuring a sheriff’s deputy in the process, authorities said. The incident happened in Bohemia on Lincoln Avenue, at around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. Suffolk County Sheriff’s officials said the deputy stopped 37-year-old Christopher Brown, of Holbrook, and informed him he was wanted on an arrest warrant out of Amityville. The warrant stemmed from charges of driving without a license and displaying illegal plates. Brown then put the vehicle in drive and attempted to flee, dragging the deputy alongside his car and injuring…
Ex-Penn State Frat Leader From Ronkonkoma Sentenced For Hazing Student To Death Ex-Penn State Frat Leader From Ronkonkoma Sentenced For Hazing Student To Death
Ex-Penn State Frat Leader From Ronkonkoma Sentenced For Hazing Student To Death The former president and vice president of a frat at Penn State have been sentenced in connection with the death of a student from New Jersey, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Tuesday, Oct. 1.  Timothy "Tim" J. Piazza, 19 of Lebanon, NJ, died at Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA, after being hazed at Beta Theta Pi fraternity on Saturday, February 4, 2017, according to his obituary and the AG's release.  Brendan Young, 28, of Malvern, Pennsylvania, and Daniel Casey, 27, of Ronkonkoma, New York, pleaded guilty to multiple misdemeanors including 14 …
Suspect Nabbed After Fleeing From Stop On Southern State Parkway: Police Suspect Nabbed After Fleeing From Stop On Southern State Parkway: Police
Suspect Nabbed After Fleeing From Stop On Southern State Parkway: Police A suspect was apprehended after allegedly fleeing from a stop on the Southern State Parkway. The incident began at around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 when New York State Police say a tan Toyota Sienna was observed with an improper license plate on the eastbound side near Exit 2 in Wantagh. The driver of the car, Hillary Okeke, age 46, of the Bronx, initially pulled over but subsequently refused to cooperate and fled the scene, according to New York State Police. The trooper pursued Okeke who continued northbound onto Route 135 where the suspect’s car sideswiped another vehicle befor…
Owner Of Dog That Mauled 2-Year-Old Boy In Mastic Cops To Reckless Endangerment Charge Owner Of Dog That Mauled 2-Year-Old Boy In Mastic Cops To Reckless Endangerment Charge
Owner Of Dog That Mauled 2-Year-Old Boy In Mastic Cops To Reckless Endangerment Charge A Long Island woman formally accepted responsibility after her dog mauled a 2-year-old boy and injured the child’s uncle. Amy Willi, age 45, of Mastic, pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Prosecutors said Willi opened her front door while the boy was playing in his yard across the street in March 2023. As soon as the door opened, her dog ran outside and went toward the boy. The toddler’s uncle, who had been watching him as he played, picked him up to protect him. Moments later, the dog bit the man on his forearm, causing his nephew to fal…
Owners Admit Fault After Fire Kills Sisters At Noyac Vacation Rental Owners Admit Fault After Fire Kills Sisters At Noyac Vacation Rental
Owners Admit Fault After Fire Kills Sisters At Noyac Vacation Rental A husband and wife from Long Island admitted fault after a fire killed two Maryland sisters staying at their vacation rental. Peter Miller, age 56, pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal negligent homicide, and Pamela Miller, age 55, pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment in Suffolk County Court on Monday, Aug. 26. It came two years after sisters Lindsay Wiener, age 19, and Jillian Wiener, age 21, both of Potomac, Maryland, died in a fire at the couple’s Noyac rental home in August 2022. Earlier Report: Sisters On Vacation Killed In Hamptons House Fire According to prosecutors, …
Man With 18 Guns Admits Shooting At Long Island Neighbors, Nearly Hitting Child Man With 18 Guns Admits Shooting At Long Island Neighbors, Nearly Hitting Child
Man With 18 Guns Admits Shooting At Long Island Neighbors, Nearly Hitting Child A Long Island man could spend a decade behind bars for opening fire on his neighbors, nearly hitting a sleeping child. Steven Frigand, age 58, of North Massapequa, pleaded guilty to drug and weapon charges in Nassau County Court on Monday, July 29. Police were called to his Sussex Avenue apartment shortly before 1 a.m. on Aug. 20, 2023 after neighbors called 911 reporting multiple gunshots. According to prosecutors, Frigand fired dozens of shots from his basement apartment toward his neighbors’ homes.  Several bullets struck adjacent homes, including one that narrowly missed a sleepi…
Mother’s Intestines, Son’s Spleen Removed After Hit-Run Crash Caused By Long Island Man: DA Mother’s Intestines, Son’s Spleen Removed After Hit-Run Crash Caused By Long Island Man: DA
Mother’s Intestines, Son’s Spleen Removed After Hit-Run Crash Caused By Long Island Man: DA An accused hit-and-run driver who seriously injured a mother and her teenage son on Long Island was formally charged. Jamal Graham, age 30, of Central Islip, was indicted on assault and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Monday, July 8, in connection with the May 2023 crash. Prosecutors said Graham was speeding in an Infiniti sedan on Hale Street in Brentwood when he ran a stop sign at Lincoln Avenue and crashed into a Nissan SUV at around 11:30 p.m. on May 29, 2023. The driver of the Nissan, her teenage son, and her son’s friend, all suffered injuries in the crash. The woman and h…
Man Charged With Arson After Fireworks Burn Pair Of Long Island Homes, Shed Man Charged With Arson After Fireworks Burn Pair Of Long Island Homes, Shed
Man Charged With Arson After Fireworks Burn Pair Of Long Island Homes, Shed A 33-year-old Long Island man was charged with arson after giving a firework to an 11-year-old to ignite, which then burned a shed and two homes. The incident occurred in Levittown around 8:50 a.m., Thursday, July 4, on Red Maple Drive North. According to Nassau County Police detectives, officers responded to 128 Red Maple Drive North for reports of a fire. Upon further investigation, it was determined that Karamjit Singh, of Levittown, supplied an 11-year-old with fireworks and instructed the child to ignite it.  The firework malfunctioned and caused a detached sh…
Alleged Shooter Arrested Weeks After Long Island Incident Alleged Shooter Arrested Weeks After Long Island Incident
Alleged Shooter Arrested Weeks After Long Island Incident Weeks after shots rang out in a quiet Long Island neighborhood, police have made an arrest. Shaunkim Abercrombie, age 34, was nabbed for the Manhasset incident, Nassau County Police announced on Monday, June 10. Original Story: Shooting Incident In Quiet Manhasset Neighborhood Under Investigation His arrest comes one month after the Friday, May 10 shooting. At about 6:40 p.m. that evening, officers responded to Pond Hill Road on a report of shots fired. There, they found a dispensed shell casing on the ground. Shortly after, it was determined that the suspect was a man. Aber…
'Beyond Disgusted': NY Murder Victim's Father Outraged Over Possible A&E Interview With Killer 'Beyond Disgusted': NY Murder Victim's Father Outraged Over Possible A&E Interview With Killer
'Beyond Disgusted': NY Murder Victim's Father Outraged Over Possible A&E Interview With Killer Relatives of a 20-year-old woman who was murdered after her boyfriend turned down the wrong driveway in upstate New York are speaking out against a planned television interview with her killer. Andrew Gillis says his family is “beyond disgusted” after learning that A&E is considering a televised interview with Kevin Monahan, who was convicted of shooting and killing his daughter Kaylin outside his Washington County residence in April 2023. In a Facebook post Tuesday, May 28, he criticized the network for even entertaining “giving this low life murderer like Kevin Monahan a platform to s…
Drunk 21-Year-Old Was Going 94 MPH When He Struck, 'Mauled' Long Island Man, DA Says Drunk 21-Year-Old Was Going 94 MPH When He Struck, 'Mauled' Long Island Man, DA Says
Drunk 21-Year-Old Was Going 94 MPH When He Struck, 'Mauled' Long Island Man, DA Says A 21-year-old man has been formally charged for an alleged high-speed, drunk-driving crash that seriously injured another motorist in a Long Island neighborhood. Ryan Wilson, of West Islip, was indicted on vehicular assault and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, May 31, stemming from a crash that occurred Saturday, March 9, in West Islip. Prosecutors said Wilson was intoxicated when his Tesla Model Y came speeding down West Islip Road at around 8:45 p.m. and slammed into another vehicle that was backing out of a driveway. Just moments before impact, he was driving upwards o…
Man Allegedly Rams Police Officer With Car Multiple Times During Long Island Arrest Man Allegedly Rams Police Officer With Car Multiple Times During Long Island Arrest
Man Allegedly Rams Police Officer With Car Multiple Times During Long Island Arrest During a police investigation, a Long Island man allegedly rammed his vehicle into arresting officers multiple times before fleeing. It happened in Carle Place on Tuesday, May 28. Just before 4:30 p.m., Nassau County Police Bureau of Special Operations (BSO) Officers traveled to the Holiday Inn, located at 369 Old Country Road, to arrest Peter Centeno on an active bench warrant. Centeno, age 42, of Hicksville, was found behind the hotel in a 2023 Chevy Malibu. During the BSO’s investigation, Centeno allegedly drove his car into an unmarked patrol car and tried to hit the officer who h…
Long Island Man Causes 3 Crashes, Police Say Long Island Man Causes 3 Crashes, Police Say
Long Island Man Causes 3 Crashes, Police Say A Long Island man was nabbed for reckless driving after allegedly causing three crashes as he fled from police. The incident occurred in Riverhead around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, at Osborn Avenue and Lincoln Street. According to Riverhead Police, officers responded to a report of a 2006 Acura sedan driving at a high rate of speed, putting other drivers at risk. Christian Alexander Hernandez Saenz, age 24, of Riverhead, first collided with a white 2015 Toyota Rav-4 traveling southbound on Osborn Avenue, causing extensive damage to both vehicles, said police. After the i…