Man Accused Of Assaulting Nassau County Police Medic Man Accused Of Assaulting Nassau County Police Medic
Man Accused Of Assaulting Nassau County Police Medic A man was arrested on Long Island after allegedly assaulting a police medic, according to authorities. The incident occurred just before 5:40 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29, in Plandome Manor.  Nassau County Police said Nicholas Vulpis, age 53, a resident of Plandome Manor, was being evaluated at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset when he became violent and struck one of the NCPD medics in the leg, causing swelling, bruising, and substantial pain. Vulpis was arrested at the hospital, and the medic was treated and released. Vulpis was charged with second-degree assault and was arr…
Man Dies In Fall From Roof In Nassau County Man Dies In Fall From Roof In Nassau County
Man Dies In Fall From Roof In Nassau County A man fell to his death from the roof of a two-story home on Long Island, authorities say. The incident occurred on Maple Avenue in Lynbrook on Saturday, Nov. 30.  According to Nassau County Police, the 47-year-old man lost his footing while working on the roof and fell to the ground, sustaining severe head trauma. The victim, whose identity and place of residence have not been released, was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead by a physician. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been notified, and the investigation is ongoing. Check back …
Driver Killed In Chain-Reaction Long Island Expressway Crash In Plainview Driver Killed In Chain-Reaction Long Island Expressway Crash In Plainview
Driver Killed In Chain-Reaction Long Island Expressway Crash In Plainview One person was killed in a chain-reaction crash involving multiple vehicles on the Long Island Expressway. It happened in Plainview on Saturday, Nov. 30 at around 7:15 a.m. near Exit 46. A 55-year-old man driving a 2002 Mazda pickup truck struck a 2006 Honda Pilot in the HOV lane, Nassau County Police said. Both vehicles stopped, with the Mazda coming to a halt in the left lane. As the driver of the Mazda exited his vehicle, a 2017 Toyota RAV4 struck the Mazda, pushing it into its driver.  The collision created further chaos when a 2011 Subaru Outback swerved from the left lane…
Long Island Man Airlifted After Being Struck Crossing Busy Road Long Island Man Airlifted After Being Struck Crossing Busy Road
Long Island Man Airlifted After Being Struck Crossing Busy Road A man was seriously injured and airlifted to a hospital after being struck by a car while crossing a busy road on Long Island. The incident happened just after 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29, near the Greenview Inn at 1433 West Main Street in Riverhead, according to authorities.  Police say a 29-year-old Westhampton Beach man was attempting to cross West Main Street from the south shoulder to the north shoulder when he was hit by a 2021 Nissan Sentra driven by a 51-year-old Riverhead woman. The man was treated at the scene by Riverhead Ambulance crews before being flown by Suffolk County P…
Turkey Fryer Fire Destroys $4M CT Mansion on Thanksgiving; Family of 20 Escapes Turkey Fryer Fire Destroys $4M CT Mansion on Thanksgiving; Family of 20 Escapes
Turkey Fryer Fire Destroys $4M CT Mansion on Thanksgiving; Family of 20 Escapes A Connecticut mansion valued at more than $4 million was destroyed by fire on Thanksgiving as a family of 20 was about to sit down to enjoy their holiday meal, authorities said. The fire ignited shortly before 4 p.m. in Fairfield County at a two-story, nearly 9,300-square-foot residence in Weston on Weston Road, near the intersection with Broad Street. All occupants escaped unharmed, Weston firefighters reported. On the rainy Thanksgiving afternoon of Thursday, November 28, 2024, most firefighters in lower Fairfield County were... Posted by Sayje Benjamin on Friday, November 29, 20…
1,000-Plus Vehicles Screened, Trio Charged At Thanksgiving Eve Checkpoint On Long Island 1,000-Plus Vehicles Screened, Trio Charged At Thanksgiving Eve Checkpoint On Long Island
1,000-Plus Vehicles Screened, Trio Charged At Thanksgiving Eve Checkpoint On Long Island More than 1,000 vehicles were screen and three drivers were charged during a Thanksgiving Eve sobriety checkpoint on Long Island. The operation was held in Hampton Bays from 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27 to 12:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Day on Thursday,Nov. 28, on Flanders Road (Route 24), according to Southampton Town Police. The following individuals were charged: Oswald Espinoza-Mogrovejo, age 46, of Hampton Bays, charged with driving while intoxicated. Roberto Granados-Sanchez, age 38, of Flanders, charged with driving while intoxicated. Daniel R. McNamara, age 33, of Hampton Bays, charged w…
8 Teens Accused Of Robbing Boy In Oceanside 8 Teens Accused Of Robbing Boy In Oceanside
8 Teens Accused Of Robbing Boy In Oceanside A group of teens allegedly robbed a boy on Long Island, stealing his jacket and iPhone before fleeing, police said. The incident occurred in Oceanside near the intersection of Fulton Avenue and Moore Avenue on Wednesday, Nov. 27, just after 9 p.m. Detectives said the boy was approached by about eight teens who forcibly took his jacket, which contained an iPhone 15. The group chased him toward Lawson Boulevard before fleeing in an unknown direction. Officers later recovered the stolen phone near Messick Avenue. No injuries were reported. The suspects were described as: Two white boys, Th…
Person Struck, Killed By Car Turning Onto Long Island Roadway Person Struck, Killed By Car Turning Onto Long Island Roadway
Person Struck, Killed By Car Turning Onto Long Island Roadway A person died after being struck by a car on Long Island. The crash happened just before 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, in Brentwood.  Suffolk County Police said a 24-year-old Brentwood woman was driving a 2012 Acura TL and turning left onto eastbound Suffolk Avenue from Eisenhower Avenue when she struck a pedestrian in the roadway. The victim, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner, police said.  The driver of the Acura was not injured in the crash. The vehicle was impo…
3 Charged At Thanksgiving Eve DWI Checkpoint On Long Island 3 Charged At Thanksgiving Eve DWI Checkpoint On Long Island
3 Charged At Thanksgiving Eve DWI Checkpoint On Long Island Three people were arrested for driving while intoxicated during an overnight sobriety checkpoint on Long Island, according to Suffolk County Police. The checkpoint took place from 11 p.m. on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, Nov. 27, to 2 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, at Waverly Plaza, located at 371 North Service Road in Patchogue.  Officers from the Suffolk County Police Highway SAFE-T Team (Selective Alcohol Fatality Enforcement Team) screened 377 vehicles as part of a holiday crackdown on impaired driving. The following individuals were charged with driving while intoxicated: Je…
Daughter Accused Of Stabbing Mother To Death In Quiet Long Island Neighborhood Thanksgiving Eve Daughter Accused Of Stabbing Mother To Death In Quiet Long Island Neighborhood Thanksgiving Eve
Daughter Accused Of Stabbing Mother To Death In Quiet Long Island Neighborhood Thanksgiving Eve A woman has been apprehended after police say she stabbed her mother to death on Thanksgiving Eve in a quiet residential neighborhood on Long Island, police said. The incident happened just after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, in Dix Hills. Suffolk County Police said officers responded to a 911 call reporting a stabbing at the home on 2 Carman Court.  When they arrived, they found Josephine Bekatoros, age 84, dead from stab wounds inside the residence, said police. Detectives later arrested the victim’s daughter, 51-year-old Diana Bekatoros, at her home in Long Island City.  She…
Woman Fatally Struck By Car In Nassau County Woman Fatally Struck By Car In Nassau County
Woman Fatally Struck By Car In Nassau County A woman was fatally struck by a car while crossing a street on Long Island, according to police. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For Lindenhurst Woman Fatally Struck By Car Overnight In Freeport The crash happened just before 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27 in Freeport.  Authorities said the 51-year-old woman was crossing Merrick Road near Henry Street from the north to the south side when she was hit by a 2008 Volkswagen heading eastbound. She suffered trauma to her head and body and was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 7:33 p.m., police …
Long Island Woman Charged With DWI After Crash Seriously Injures 41-Year-Old Long Island Woman Charged With DWI After Crash Seriously Injures 41-Year-Old
Long Island Woman Charged With DWI After Crash Seriously Injures 41-Year-Old A woman was arrested for driving while intoxicated following a crash on Long Island that seriously injured a man. The incident occurred at about 12:35 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, at the intersection of Route 112 and Sunrise Highway South Service Road in North Patchogue.  Aleshia Davis, age 39, of Medford, was driving a 2024 Audi Q7 southbound on Route 112 when her vehicle struck an eastbound 2011 Hyundai Sonata, according to Suffolk County Police. The driver of the Hyundai, a 41-year-old Shirley man was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue with serious injuries…
Hit-Run Crash Kills Woman Crossing Long Island Roadway Hit-Run Crash Kills Woman Crossing Long Island Roadway
Hit-Run Crash Kills Woman Crossing Long Island Roadway A hit-run driver struck and killed a woman on Long Island. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For Central Islip Woman Killed In Hit-Run Crash In Bohemia The crash happened in Suffolk County at approximately 5:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, in Bohemia. on Veterans Memorial Highway at 5th Avenue. A westbound vehicle hit the woman while she was crossing the road and fled the scene, according to authorities. The woman, whose identity has not yet been confirmed, was pronounced dead at the scene. Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives are investigating and ask anyone…
Drunk Long Island 23-Year-Old Caught After Sideswiping Cruiser, Fleeing Scene: Police Drunk Long Island 23-Year-Old Caught After Sideswiping Cruiser, Fleeing Scene: Police
Drunk Long Island 23-Year-Old Caught After Sideswiping Cruiser, Fleeing Scene: Police A man has been accused of driving while intoxicated after allegedly sideswiping a police vehicle and fleeing the scene on Long Island. Authorities say the incident occurred around 6:25 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, on Montauk Highway in Water Mill.  Kevin Sagastume, age 23, of Riverhead, was reportedly attempting to exit a private dirt driveway onto the highway when his vehicle sideswiped an unoccupied marked Southampton Town Police cruiser parked with emergency lights on.  Officers were conducting an unrelated investigation nearby, the Southampton Town PD added. Sagastume fl…
Pair Of Long Island Teens Has Been Missing 5 Days Pair Of Long Island Teens Has Been Missing 5 Days
Pair Of Long Island Teens Has Been Missing 5 Days Authorities are asking for help in locating two missing teenagers from Long Island. Angel Maceria, age 15, and Naia Beck, age 17, both of Brentwood, were last seen on Thursday, Nov. 21, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Beck was last seen wearing a green t-shirt and gray sweatpants, while Maceria was wearing a blue flannel shirt, blue jeans, and white shoes.  The two may be traveling together. Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook …
Vietnam Veteran Dies In Fire At Long Island Home Vietnam Veteran Dies In Fire At Long Island Home
Vietnam Veteran Dies In Fire At Long Island Home A Long Island veteran died after he was seriously injured in a house fire. Emergency crews in Middle Island were called shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, when flames broke out at the Lake Pointe apartment complex on Middle Country Road. Inside, firefighters located 79-year-old Arthur Ziomek. He was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. On Tuesday, Nov. 26, Suffolk County Police confirmed that Ziomek had died. A preliminary investigation determined the cause of the fire was non-criminal in nature, police said. Ziomek was born in Brooklyn and se…
Seen Her? 16-Year-Old Girl From Long Island Has Been Missing 3 Days Seen Her? 16-Year-Old Girl From Long Island Has Been Missing 3 Days
Seen Her? 16-Year-Old Girl From Long Island Has Been Missing 3 Days Authorities are asking for help in locating a missing teenager from Long Island. Dilana Villaneuva, age 16, of Brentwood, was last seen on Saturday, Nov. 23, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. She was last seen wearing a blue sweater, dark sweatpants, and glasses. Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Police Seek Suspect Accused Of Stealing $900 Using Stolen Identity At Long Island Bank Police Seek Suspect Accused Of Stealing $900 Using Stolen Identity At Long Island Bank
Police Seek Suspect Accused Of Stealing $900 Using Stolen Identity At Long Island Bank A man is being sought in connection with an identity theft that resulted in a $900 loss at a Long Island bank. Nassau County Police said the incident happened on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at approximately 11:30 a.m. at the Capital One bank on Grand Avenue in Baldwin. Investigators said the suspect entered the bank, filled out a withdrawal slip using someone else’s identity, and withdrew $900 in cash. The suspect is described having a thin build, standing about 5-foot-10. He has black hair, a black beard, a bald head, and was last seen wearing blue jeans, red sneakers, a gray coat, and a blue cast on…
Seen Her? 15-Year-Old Hempstead Girl Has Been Missing 3 Days Seen Her? 15-Year-Old Hempstead Girl Has Been Missing 3 Days
Seen Her? 15-Year-Old Hempstead Girl Has Been Missing 3 Days If you’ve seen this missing Long Island teenager, police want to hear from you. Adriana Barreno, age 15, was last seen at Hempstead High School at around 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, according to Nassau County Police. She was reported missing that evening. Barreno is 5-foot-3 and 135 pounds, with long black hair, brown eyes, and brown glasses. She was last seen wearing black pants and a yellow/green sweatshirt. She has a scar on her right arm and right leg, and is believed to be traveling on foot. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nassau County Police at 516-573-7347 or call 911. S…
Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Boy From Hempstead Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Boy From Hempstead
Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Boy From Hempstead Authorities are asking for help in locating a missing teenager from Long Island. Francisco Benitez, age 14, was last seen at his Hempstead home at around 6:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, according to Nassau County Police. He was reported missing two hours later. Benitez is 5-foot-6 and 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing gray and black plaid pajama pants, a black hoodie, a black jacket, and white sneakers. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department 516-573-7347. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check ba…
Port Washington School Superintendent Charged With DWI After Crash Seriously Injures Motorist Port Washington School Superintendent Charged With DWI After Crash Seriously Injures Motorist
Port Washington School Superintendent Charged With DWI After Crash Seriously Injures Motorist A Long Island school superintendent has bee accused of driving while intoxicated after a crash on Long Island seriously injured a motorist. Suffolk County Police said the incident occurred at about 9:05 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, in Sayville, at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Depot Street. Michael Hynes, age 53, of Sayville and the superintendent of the Port Washington Union Free School DIstrict, was driving a 2019 Honda Civic northbound on Railroad Avenue when he attempted to turn left onto Depot Street, according to Suffolk County Police.  His vehicle then collided with a southb…
Long Island Woman Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Boat, Sparking Fire: Police Long Island Woman Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Boat, Sparking Fire: Police
Long Island Woman Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Boat, Sparking Fire: Police A woman was arrested for driving while intoxicated after a chaotic crash on Long Island that ended with a boat catching fire. Suffolk County Police said the incident occurred around 10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, in Babylon.  Multiple 911 callers reported a vehicle traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Route 231.  The vehicle, a 2021 Kia Forte, crossed over the median and continued south in the proper lanes, hitting road signs along the way. The driver, identified as Lorrie Ibe, age 54, of West Babylon, then drove through the intersection at East Main Street, over another me…
3 Pulled From Fiery Long Island Crash, Seriously Injured 3 Pulled From Fiery Long Island Crash, Seriously Injured
3 Pulled From Fiery Long Island Crash, Seriously Injured Three people were seriously injured in a fiery crash on Long Island. The crash occurred at about 10:20 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, when a 2017 Kia Sportage veered off Cliff Road in the village of Belle Terre, struck a tree, and caught fire, according to Suffolk County Police said. The vehicle was traveling northbound between Old Homestead Road and Bell Circle at the time. A Village of Belle Terre constable was the first to arrive at the scene and helped extricate the driver, a 19-year-old Rocky Point man, and two passengers, a 20-year-old Rocky Point man, and 20-year-old Farmingville r…
NY State Launches Statewide DWI Crackdown, Extra Patrols For Thanksgiving Travel NY State Launches Statewide DWI Crackdown, Extra Patrols For Thanksgiving Travel
NY State Launches Statewide DWI Crackdown, Extra Patrols For Thanksgiving Travel New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a statewide surge in law enforcement patrols and safety measures to protect travelers during Thanksgiving week, one of the busiest and riskiest times for road travel. The detail will run through Sunday, Dec. 1 after launching Saturday, Nov. 23. “Thanksgiving kicks off the busiest travel season of the year, and we want everyone to reach their friends and loved ones safely,” Hochul said. “I urge drivers to stay alert, stay sober, and move over when you see vehicles stopped on the side of the road.” In response, New York State officials are rampin…
New Update: Man Accused Of Smashing Door, Stealing Beer In Nassau County Store Burglary New Update: Man Accused Of Smashing Door, Stealing Beer In Nassau County Store Burglary
New Update: Man Accused Of Smashing Door, Stealing Beer In Nassau County Store Burglary  Long Island store was burglarized, with a man accused of smashing the front glass door and stealing beer before being arrested nearby. The incident happened Sunday, Nov. 24, at approximately 2:15 a.m. at E Smoke and Beer Island on Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown. R Nassau County Police said responding officers found the store’s front glass door shattered and conducted an investigation. Police said they located Queens resident Leondre D. Bent, age 28, of Jamaica, near the scene. Investigators determined that Bent threw a brick through the door, entered the store, and removed an 18-pac…
Teen Stabbed Breaking Up Fight Outside Long Island Mall Teen Stabbed Breaking Up Fight Outside Long Island Mall
Teen Stabbed Breaking Up Fight Outside Long Island Mall A teenager was injured in a stabbing during a fight outside a Long Island mall. Suffolk County Police said the incident occurred just before 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, on the sidewalk outside the food court at Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove.  A 16-year-old boy was stabbed while trying to break up a dispute involving a small group of people. The victim was taken to a local hospital in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.  Another 16-year-old boy sustained minor injuries during the altercation and was also transported to a hospital for treatment. Police are asking …
Infant Rescued From Hot Car At Nassau County Walmart, Father Faces Charges Infant Rescued From Hot Car At Nassau County Walmart, Father Faces Charges
Infant Rescued From Hot Car At Nassau County Walmart, Father Faces Charges A man has been accused of endangering the welfare of his infant son after the child was found unattended in a vehicle at a Long Island shopping center. Nassau County Police said the incident occurred on Saturday, Nov. 23, at approximately 12:17 p.m. in Valley Stream.  Officers responded to Walmart on Green Acres Road after receiving a report of a 10-month-old boy left alone in a car. Upon arrival, police observed the infant in the rear seat and broke the driver's side front window to rescue the child. The baby was transported by a Nassau County Police ambulance to a local hospital for…
Scam Foiled As Man Nabbed Trying To Defraud Victim In Nassau County: Police Scam Foiled As Man Nabbed Trying To Defraud Victim In Nassau County: Police
Scam Foiled As Man Nabbed Trying To Defraud Victim In Nassau County: Police A Long Island man has been accused of scamming an elderly resident in a grandparent bail scheme and resisting arrest. Nassau County Police said the incident occurred on Friday, Nov. 22, at approximately 1:30 p.m. in South Farmingdale.  Detectives said New York City resident Cristhian Ortega Rodriguez, age 24, of the Bronx, posed as part of a scam targeting an 83-year-old man.  The victim received a phone call from someone claiming to be his grandson, who said he had been arrested and needed bail money. The victim was instructed to contact a lawyer, "Larry Hays," to arrange paymen…
LI Woman Drove Drunk In Crash Killing Mom Riding In SUV With Daughter, Grandchild: Police LI Woman Drove Drunk In Crash Killing Mom Riding In SUV With Daughter, Grandchild: Police
LI Woman Drove Drunk In Crash Killing Mom Riding In SUV With Daughter, Grandchild: Police A Long Island woman was driving under the influence when she caused a crash that killed a 75-year-old mother, according to authorities. Suffolk County Police said the collision occurred on Friday, Nov. 22, at approximately 8:40 p.m. on Middle Country Road near Wading River Hollow Road in Middle Island.  Investigators determined that Melissa Koprowski, age 31, of Yaphank, was driving a 2014 Dodge Durango eastbound when she attempted to turn left onto Wading River Hollow Road. Koprowski’s vehicle struck a westbound 2022 Nissan Rogue, police said. Esther Guy, age 75, of Coram, was a pass…
Masked Trio, Including Pair Of Teens, Nabbed In Nassau County Burglary Attempt Masked Trio, Including Pair Of Teens, Nabbed In Nassau County Burglary Attempt
Masked Trio, Including Pair Of Teens, Nabbed In Nassau County Burglary Attempt Three masked suspects, including two teenage boys, were arrested after allegedly attempting to break into a home on Long Island. The incident occurred at 2:55 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, on Ivy Hill Road in Woodsburgh. According to Nassau County Police investigators, four masked individuals tried multiple times to illegally enter the residence, using a crowbar to pry open a rear entrance.  Although they caused significant damage to the property, the group triggered the home’s alarm system and fled on foot. Police quickly responded, setting up a perimeter and deploying K9 units.&nbs…
Seen Them? Pair Of Long Island Teens Reported Missing On Same Day Seen Them? Pair Of Long Island Teens Reported Missing On Same Day
Seen Them? Pair Of Long Island Teens Reported Missing On Same Day Authorities are asking for help in locating two missing teenagers from Long Island. Johan Genebroso, age 16, and Laura Morales, age 15, both of Brentwood, were last seen on Thursday, Nov. 21, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. Johan was last seen wearing an orange shirt and black pants. Laura was wearing a white t-shirt and gray pants, and has a tattoo of a watch on her left arm. Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to D…