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Son, Daughter's Abuse Led To Death Of Long Island Woman, Police Say
A brother and sister from Long Island are accused of abusing their elderly mother to the point the woman died. Nassau County Police were called to a Roosevelt home at around 2:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, to perform a welfare check. Inside, officers found 85-year-old Carmel McDougall unresponsive. She was taken to a hospital and died days later, on Wednesday, Sept. 18. An investigation found that McDougall’s 65-year-old son, Michael McDougall, was responsible for the injuries that caused her death, police said. Detectives also determined that McDougall’s 55-year-old daughter, Nichole Mull…
Police & Fire
Cop Hospitalized After Long Island Man Becomes Combative During Traffic Stop, Police Say
A police officer was hospitalized after a Long Island motorist allegedly became combative after being stopped near an intersection. Officers conducted the traffic stop of a 2012 Dodge Challenger in Valley Stream in the vicinity of Hook Creek Boulevard and 136th Avenue at around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2. During the investigation, it was determined that the driver, Albert Dodson, age 30, of Hempstead, was operating the vehicle with a suspended license, according to Nassau County Police. While attempting to place Dodson under arrest, he became combative and began to resist, caus…
Lifestyle
17-Year-Old's 'Unbearable Loss' In Single-Vehicle Long Island Crash Sparks Swell Of Support
Devastated loved ones of a 17-year-old boy killed in a Long Island crash are seeing a swelling of support from the community. Joseph Andreano, of Merrick, died when his compact SUV crashed into a tree in Merrick, while heading southbound on Merrick Avenue, at around 2:20 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22. The teen, who was the sole occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene, Nassau County Police said. Earlier Report: 17-Year-Old Killed After SUV Crashes Into Tree In Merrick Andreano was a senior at Merrick’s Calhoun High School, according to a GoFundMe campaign organized by Leonora Gomes. “O…
Police & Fire
56-Year-Old Dies From Injuries After 2-Vehicle Long Island Crash
A man has died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle Long Island crash. The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 in Glen Cove. A 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML 320 driven by a 64-year-old woman was traveling westbound on Brewster Street and making a left turn when it collided with a 2018 Honda motorcycle, Nassau County Police said. The motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Brewster Street in the vicinity of Mill Hill Road. The motorcycle operator suffered severe head and facial injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. On…
Police & Fire
52-Year-Old Woman Dies After Being Stabbed Multiple Times Near Long Islad Restaurant
A woman was killed after being stabbed behind a Long Island restaurant. Click here for a new, updated story: Suspect Nabbed, ID Released For Woman Fatally Stabbed Near West Hempstead Restaurant Nassau County Police Fifth Precinct officers responded for a 911 call for a stabbing in the rear of La Candela Restaurant in West Hempstead located at 205 Hempstead Turnpike at around 12:05 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. Upon arrival, officers located two victims: a 52-year-old woman who was stabbed multiple times and a 50-year-old man with a laceration to his hand. Both victims were transport…
Police & Fire
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…
Police & Fire
Long Island Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Girl
A weeks-long investigation has led to the arrest of a Long Island man for allegedly exposing himself to a girl. The incident happened on Tuesday, Sept. 10, in Valley Stream. A 17-year-old girl was walking on Emerson Place in the vicinity of Prague Street when a 2019 white Nissan Sentra pulled up next to her, according to Nassau County Police. The girl observed the male driver exposing and inappropriately touching himself inside the vehicle, said police. The suspect then drove away from the scene. After an extensive investigation, detectives were able to identify and arrest the suspec…
Police & Fire
Man Who Allegedly Robbed NY Walmart Charged Under County's Controversial Mask Law
A man who allegedly robbed a Long Island Walmart was also charged with violating Nassau County's controversial new mask law. The suspect was wearing a black ski mask when he entered the store located in East Meadow at 2465 Hempstead Turnpike at around 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 and began concealing merchandise in his bag. He exited the store without paying for the merchandise and was confronted by store security, Nassau County Police said, adding that security recovered the merchandise, "and the suspect directed physical threats towards them as he was leaving the scene." A short …
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Attempted Murder: Man Tries Stabbing Woman To Death At Long Island Home, Police Say
A man is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly trying to stab a woman to death at a Long Island home. The incident happened in Inwood, at a residence on Mott Avenue, at around 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26. Nassau County Police said officers responded to the home for reports of a disturbance. They found a 42-year-old woman on the ground with lacerations on her arm and face. The victim was taken to a hospital and was listed in stable condition. A preliminary investigation found that the woman had been in an altercation with 56-year-old Ivan Cullins, of Roosevelt, shortly before the…
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Drunk Driver Plows Through Salon On Long Island, Police Say
A Long Island business was heavily damaged by an alleged drunk driver. The incident happened in New Hyde Park, at the Touch of Class II salon on Jericho Turnpike, at around 1:15 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27. Nassau County Police said officers arrived to find an unoccupied Acura sedan just outside the building’s front exterior. The impact shattered two large windows and toppled part of a brick wall. Nobody was inside at the time and there were no reports of injuries. Officers located the driver, 28-year-old Antonio Fleming, of South Floral Park, walking away from the crash. An investigation found…
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Church Burglar At Large After Stealing Cash From Donation Box On Long Island
If you recognize this sticky-fingered bandit, police want to hear from you. Nassau County Police said a man broke into Franklin Square’s St. Catherine of Sienna Church, located on Holzheimer Street, shortly before 10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17. After forcing open a locked basement door, the man pried his way into a donation box and stole an undisclosed amount of money. Police described the suspect as a Black man, approximately 5-foot-10 with a thin build. He was wearing a white hat with a blue brim, brown sweater, black pants, and a black face mask. Anyone with information is asked to contac…
Police & Fire
Police Chase, Fatal Shooting On Sunrise Highway Prompts State Investigation
A police pursuit and fatal officer-involved shooting on a Long Island highway is the subject of a New York State Attorney General’s Office investigation. The incident happened on Sunrise Highway in Massapequa on Friday, Sept. 20. According to the AG’s office, officers with the NYPD, along with Freeport and Nassau County Police, were involved in a vehicle pursuit through Queens and Nassau counties. The chase ended when the suspect, Jeremy Bennett, stopped his car on the highway. During the ensuing encounter, officers opened fire, striking the man. Bennett, whose age and hometown were not…
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