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BMW Driver Flees Illegal Long Island Car Meet, Kills Lights, Blows Through Reds
A reckless driver tore away from an illegal car meet, cut his lights, and blasted through red lights to evade Suffolk County police—but officers tracked him down the next night and seized his BMW, authorities said.
Clyde Jean Baptiste, 23, of Mastic Beach, fled from a street takeover at Motor Parkway and Joshua’s Path in Hauppauge at approximately 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.
When the Street Takeover Task Force moved in, Baptiste allegedly shut off his headlights and floored it, blowing through intersections in a high-speed escape attempt.…
TASER Device Used On Man Breaking Into Woman’s Home, Fleeing Officers: Nassau County Police
A Brooklyn man was tased by police after breaking into a woman’s home and attempting to flee in Bellerose Terrace, authorities said.
Angel Casiano, 23, of Fountain Avenue, unlawfully entered the victim’s residence and destroyed various items inside on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 4:20 p.m., according to Nassau County police.
When officers arrived, Casiano allegedly ran from the scene but was caught nearby. As police attempted to arrest him, he refused commands and reached for his waistband, prompting officers to deploy a TASER device to subdue him, officials said. Casiano was taken to a local…
Man Dies After Brutal Long Island Beating—Attacker Faces Homicide Probe: Police
A Long Island man who was savagely beaten on a Bay Shore street has died, turning the case into a homicide investigation, Suffolk County police announced.
Carlos Cabrera, 44, of Brentwood, was walking along Main Street near Third Avenue around 6:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, when Ricardo Siguenza, 32, of Bay Shore, allegedly smashed him in the head with a metal object before fleeing, police said.
Cabrera suffered devastating injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he fought for his life—until now. Authorities confirmed on Saturday, March 15, that he had succumbed to his wounds, e…
Bleeding Out, No Tourniquet Possible: Nassau Officers Save Pedestrian’s Life After Crash
A 20-year-old man lay bleeding heavily on a Baldwin street, his right arm torn open, after being struck by a car. Without a moment to lose, Nassau County officers sprang into action—saving his life in a dramatic roadside rescue, police announced on Saturday, March 15.
Officers rushed to Forest Avenue and Clyde Road after the crash at 12:50 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025. They found the young victim semi-conscious, blood pooling from a deep laceration to his right arm. The wound was so severe that a tourniquet wouldn’t work, police said.
Instead, quick-thinking officers grabbed a ble…
Pedestrian Killed In Crash On Long Island: Police
A pedestrian was fatally struck by an SUV in North Amityville early Saturday morning, March 15, according to Suffolk County police.
Richard Moffatt, 30, of Amityville, was driving a 2021 Mazda SUV southbound in the left lane of Broadway near Francine Avenue when he hit the pedestrian at 12:13 a.m., authorities said.
The victim, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Moffatt was not injured in the crash, and his vehicle was impounded for a safety check, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call the First Squad at 631-854-8152.
This is one of two fat…
Man DWI Crashes Into Nassau County Home, Police Say
A Bellmore man was arrested for drunk driving after crashing his car into a Wantagh home, causing extensive damage, Nassau County police said.
Officers from the Eighth Precinct responded to Gregg Court at 12:19 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, after a 2019 Hyundai Elantra slammed into a house, police said. The driver, identified as Daniel Delia, 33, of Cedar Lane, was taken into custody at the scene without further incident.
Delia sustained minor injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation. No one inside the home was injured, but a Town of Hempstead building inspector deemed…
Public Lewdness In Roosevelt Leads To Arrest: Nassau County Police
A Freeport man has been arrested after allegedly exposing himself in Roosevelt, Nassau County police announced.
Officers responded to a call about a man inappropriately touching himself on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 6:36 p.m., according to the First Squad. An investigation identified the suspect as Paul Scott, 23, of Dutchess Street in Freeport.
Scott was taken into custody and charged with public lewdness. He is scheduled for arraignment on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at First District Court, 99 Main Street.
Anyone with further information is urged to contact the Nassau County Police Depa…
Connecticut Woman Held Stepson Captive For 2 Decades In 'Horrific' Conditions: Police
A Connecticut woman has been arrested after police say she held her stepson captive for over two decades, subjecting him to extreme neglect and abuse before he allegedly set fire to their home in a desperate bid for freedom.
Kimberly Sullivan, 56, of Waterbury, was arrested on Wednesday, March 12, and charged with multiple felonies, including first-degree assault, second-degree kidnapping, first-degree unlawful restraint, cruelty to persons, and first-degree reckless endangerment, police said.
New Report: Stepmom Accused Of Holding Man Hostage Posts Bond; Police Detail Victim's Lif…
Second Arrest Made In Broad-Daylight Hempstead Execution: Police
A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the broad-daylight execution of a 19-year-old man in Hempstead, Nassau County police announced in an update on Monday, March 10.
Brayan Pineda, 20, of Elmont, was taken into custody and charged with first-degree hindering prosecution for allegedly assisting in the cover-up of the March 1 homicide, police said. He is set to be arraigned on Tuesday, March 11, at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.
Authorities previously arrested 18-year-old Jeremias Ferrufino-Rodriguez for second-degree murder and two counts of second-degree…
Drunk Driver On 3 Tires Barrels Past Road Closure, Nearly Hits Cop On Southern State: Police
A Long Island man is facing drunk driving charges after speeding through a road closure on the Southern State Parkway and narrowly missing a state investigator, police said.
Kenneth Salgado, 31, of Bethpage, was driving westbound near Exit 37 in Babylon when he blew past a DOT road closure set up for an unrelated incident at around 8 p.m. Saturday, Mach 8, New York State Police said.
Salgado, who was driving on only three tires, ignored barricades and sped through the closure, prompting a trooper to initiate a pursuit, police said.
At one point, Salgado came dangerously close to striking …
Wildfires Threaten Wealthy Part Of The Hamptons: Here's The Latest On Long Island
A massive wildfire that erupted Saturday afternoon, March 8 at the edge of the Hamptons has burned through over two miles of land, destroyed two structures, and sent one firefighter to the hospital, officials said.
The fire, which started around 1 p.m. in Center Moriches, spread rapidly due to 35 mph winds, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine said at a Saturday evening news conference. The flames quickly moved to East Moriches, Eastport, and then Westhampton, igniting a massive blaze just north of Gabreski Airport, he said.
On Saturday, all eastbound lanes of Sunrise Highway were closed bet…
Illegal Car Rally At Long Island Mall Ends In 40 Summonses, 1 Arrest: Cops
Authorities broke up a large-scale illegal vehicle rally at Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream, resulting in one arrest, 40 summonses, and two vehicles impounded, police said.
The incident occurred at 9:40 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, at 500 West Sunrise Highway, according to Nassau County police.
Patrol Officers and the Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Unit responded to the scene, where they found a large gathering of vehicles participating in illegal activity, officials said.
In total, 40 summonses were issued, and two vehicles were impounded, police stated. During the operation, 26-yea…
Body Of Long Island Man Found In NJ Picnic Area, Authorities Seek Next Of Kin
Authorities have identified the body discovered along the shoreline in Fort Lee’s Ross Dock last weekend, but they are still trying to locate his next of kin, officials said.
Jairo Lopez-Lopez, 25, of Hempstead, NY, was found dead along the Hudson River at 10:58 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, according to Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Deputy Chief of Detectives Jeff Angermeyer.
Palisades Interstate Parkway Police responded to the scene after a body was spotted near the water, Angermeyer said. A joint investigation was launched with the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Uni…
