Fatal House Fire: 62-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Nesconset Fatal House Fire: 62-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Nesconset
Fatal House Fire: 62-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Nesconset A Long Island resident was killed in a house fire. The blaze broke out around 5:25 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, in Nesconset. First responders rushed to the scene at Highland Place after a 911 call. Thomas Walz, age 62, a resident of the home, was taken out of the house by responders.  Walz was transported via ambulance to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.  There were no other people in the house at the time of the fire, and no other injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation but does not appear to be criminal at this t…
Seen Her? 17-Year-Old Girl From Long Island Missing Nearly Month Seen Her? 17-Year-Old Girl From Long Island Missing Nearly Month
Seen Her? 17-Year-Old Girl From Long Island Missing Nearly Month Authorities are asking for help in locating a missing teenager from Long Island. Kayla Worilds, age 17, of Bay Shore, was last seen on Sept. 18, according to Suffolk County Police. She was previously reported missing in January. Worilds is 5-foot-6 and 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Police said she may be in Brooklyn or Queens. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Suffolk County Police Department at 631-852-2677 or call 911. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
21-Year-Old Nabbed For DWAI After Crash Seriously Injures Teen On Long Island 21-Year-Old Nabbed For DWAI After Crash Seriously Injures Teen On Long Island
21-Year-Old Nabbed For Dwai After Crash Seriously Injures Teen On Long Island A man is accused of impaired driving after a crash with a serious injury on Long Island. Click here for a new, updated story - 19-Year-Old Dies From Injuries After Crash Involving Allegedly Impaired Driver In Central Islip It happened around 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, in Central Islip. A 19-year-old Brentwood man was riding a bicycle westbound across Joshuas Path at Vanderbilt Avenue when he was struck by a 2012 Honda sedan traveling southbound on Joshuas Path, according to Suffolk County Police. The teen was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shor…
1 Suffers Severe Injuries In Crash On Long Island 1 Suffers Severe Injuries In Crash On Long Island
1 Suffers Severe Injuries In Crash On Long Island A two-vehicle Long Island crash left one of the drivers seriously injured. It happened around 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct.13, in Hauppauge. A 33-year-old man from Brentwood was driving a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee northbound on Joshuas Path, near Stonehenge Lane.  He attempted to make a right-hand turn into a parking lot and was struck by a 2016 Yamaha motorcycle that was trying to go around the Jeep, according to Suffolk County Police. The driver of the motorcycle, a Centereach resident, age 33, was rushed to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore with serious injuries.  …
Drunk Driver Steals Uber Driver’s Car, Crashes It On Long Island Police Drunk Driver Steals Uber Driver’s Car, Crashes It On Long Island Police
Drunk Driver Steals Uber Driver’s Car, Crashes It On Long Island Police A drunk driver was apprehended after he stole an Uber driver's car at a Long Island shopping center and then crashed it moments later, according to authorities. An Uber driver in Commack left the motor running in his 2012 Honda Accord in the parking lot of a shopping center at 88 Veterans Memorial Highway as he was picking up a food order to be delivered, Suffolk County Police said. A man got into the vehicle while it was unattended. and drove away. The vehicle crashed into a curb and a fire hydrant a short distance away.  The man exited the vehicle and fled on foot into a …
34-Year-Old Standing Outside Bellerose Terrace Residences Exposes Himself To Woman: Police 34-Year-Old Standing Outside Bellerose Terrace Residences Exposes Himself To Woman: Police
34-Year-Old Standing Outside Bellerose Terrace Residences Exposes Himself To Woman: Police A man has been accused of exposing himself outside of a Long Island home. Aubrey Bradley, age 34, of  Bellerose Terrace ,was standing outside of his residence exposing himself and touching his genitals in front of a 63-year-old woman at around 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, according to Nassau County Police. After an investigation, Bradley was located and placed under arrest without incident. He's been charged with: Public lewdness, Indecent exposure.  He was issued an appearance ticket returnable on Tuesday, Oct. 29, to First District Court in Hempstead. Police request any…
Hit-Run Crash: Long Island Woman Suffers Severe Injuries Hit-Run Crash: Long Island Woman Suffers Severe Injuries
Hit-Run Crash: Long Island Woman Suffers Severe Injuries A woman suffered serious injuries in a hit=and-run crash in a residential Long Island neighborhood. It happened around 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, in Central Islip. An 86-year-old woman was walking on the westbound shoulder of the roadway on West Suffolk Avenue when she was struck by a westbound motor vehicle, according to Suffolk County Police. The vehicle, believed to be a gold-colored sedan, continued traveling westbound without stopping. The woman, a resident of Central Islip, was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore for treatment of …
Fatal Crash: 58-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On Long Island Roadway Fatal Crash: 58-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On Long Island Roadway
Fatal Crash: 58-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On Long Island Roadway One person was killed in a midday crash on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened around 11:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 in Riverhead. A 2015 Nissan Sentra owned by Riverhead Town Taxi had been traveling eastbound on Route 58, just east of Northville Turnpike.  After passing through the intersection, the vehicle struck a pedestrian who was attempting to cross the roadway from the north side to the south side. The pedestrian, who was identified as Jaime Martin Santos, age 58, of Riverhead, succumbed to his injuries at the scene, police said.  A rear passenger in the taxi, a 49-yea…
19-Year-Old Critically Injured In Hit-Run Freeport Crash Involving SUV 19-Year-Old Critically Injured In Hit-Run Freeport Crash Involving SUV
19-Year-Old Critically Injured In Hit-Run Freeport Crash Involving SUV Autnorities are asking the public's help in finding the suspect in a hit-and-run crash on Long Island. On Saturday, Oct. 12, Nassau County Police released details on the incident that happened last month. According to detectives, the 19-year-old man was crossing Sunrise Highway at the intersection of Bayview Avenue at around 11:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, when he was struck by a dark colored SUV that was traveling northbound on Bayview Avenue.  The vehicle fled the scene westbound on Sunrise Highway.  The victim was transported to a local hospital where he is in critical conditi…
Suspect On Loose After Long Island Bank Robbery Suspect On Loose After Long Island Bank Robbery
Suspect On Loose After Long Island Bank Robbery A suspect is on the loose after a bank robbery on Long Island. A man entered the Chase branch in Shirley, located at 645 Northbound William Floyd Parkway, at about 3:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, and handed the teller a note demanding cash, according to Suffolk County Police. The teller complied and the suspect fled with cash. The robber was described as a white man with brown hair, who appeared to be in his 40s. He was wearing a dark-hooded sweatshirt and dark pants. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the robbery to call the SCPD Major Case Unit at 631-852-6555 or…
Camera Catches Purse Snatcher At East Meadow Restaurant; Suspect Sought Camera Catches Purse Snatcher At East Meadow Restaurant; Suspect Sought
Camera Catches Purse Snatcher At East Meadow Restaurant; Suspect Sought If you recognize this sticky-fingered diner, police want to hear from you. A surveillance camera was rolling when a man made off with a forgotten purse at a Long Island restaurant. The incident happened in East Meadow, at the Qdoba restaurant on Hempstead Turnpike, at around 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. Nassau County Police said a man and woman were sitting in a booth when they saw that someone had left a brown leather purse on the seat behind them. Video shows the man grab the bag, which contained a credit card and jewelry, before quickly exiting the restaurant. Three other people at h…
25-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Crash Near Long Island Intersection 25-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Crash Near Long Island Intersection
25-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Crash Near Long Island Intersection One person suffered severe injuries in a crash near a Long Island intersection. It happened around 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, in Commack. According to Suffolk County Police, a 25-year-old man from East Northport was riding a 2006 Kawasaki motorcycle westbound on Jericho Turnpike when the motorcycle crashed into an eastbound 2019 Nissan Rogue making a left turn onto Morewood Drive. The operator of the motorcycle was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for the treatment of serious injuries.  The driver of the Nissan, a 59-year-old Commack woman, was hospitalized with …
Fatal Crash: 21-Year-Old From Huntington ID'd As Victim On Long Island Fatal Crash: 21-Year-Old From Huntington ID'd As Victim On Long Island
Fatal Crash: 21-Year-Old From Huntington ID'd As Victim On Long Island One person was killed. in a two-vehicle The victim was operating a 2004 Yamaha motorcycle eastbound in Elwood on Jericho Turnpike when he crashed into a 2014 Toyota Corolla traveling westbound as it was making a left turn into a driveway in front of 1500 East Jericho Turnpike at around 3:40 p.m. Friday, Oct.11 Suffolk County Police said. Alexis Ascencio Luna, age 21, of Huntington, was pronounced dead at the scene.  The driver of the Toyota, a 34-year-old Central Islip man, was transported to Huntington Hospital for evaluation and released. Anyone w…
Suspect Nabbed After Robbing Speedway In Oceanside Suspect Nabbed After Robbing Speedway In Oceanside
Suspect Nabbed After Robbing Speedway In Oceanside A suspect who said he was armed was apprehended shortly after allegedly fleeing the scene of a robbery at a Long Island business. The suspect entered the Speedway gas station in Oceanside located at 2650 Long Beach Road at around 4:10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10.  Once inside, he removed beer from the refrigerators and approached the employee, a 44-year-old man, standing behind the register.  The suspect, identified as Edward Miles, age 55, of Oceanside, selected two packs of cigarettes that were behind the counter and placed his hand inside his sweatshirt, stating he had a gun, accor…
Driver Flees Scene After Crashing Into Parked Car At Long Island 7-Eleven Driver Flees Scene After Crashing Into Parked Car At Long Island 7-Eleven
Driver Flees Scene After Crashing Into Parked Car At Long Island 7-Eleven Authorities are asking the public's help in locating a hit-and-run driver after a Long Island crash. A Dodge Ram struck an unoccupied 2016 Ford Mustang parked outside 7-Eleven in Kings Park, located at 655 East Main St., on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at approximately 3:40 p.m. The driver of the Dodge then fled the scene. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. If you have any information about these incidents, you can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip.  You can call 1-800-220-TIPS, use a mobile app calle…
63-Year-Old Seriously Injured In 2-Vehicle Oceanside Crash 63-Year-Old Seriously Injured In 2-Vehicle Oceanside Crash
63-Year-Old Seriously Injured In 2-Vehicle Oceanside Crash One person suffered severe injures in a two-vehicle Long Island crash. It happened just before noon Wednesday, Oct. 9, in Oceanside. A 63-year-old man operating a 2011 Harley Davidson motorcycle was involved in the collision with a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee being operated by a 58-year-old man, according to Nassau County Police.  The motorcycle was heading eastbound on Atlantic Avenue when it was struck by the Jeep which was heading westbound on Atlantic Avenue, attempting to make a left on Lincoln Avenue.  The motorcyclist suffered serious injuries to his legs and was transp…
Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Boy From West Hempstead Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Boy From West Hempstead
Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Boy From West Hempstead Police are asking for help in locating a 14-year-old Long Island boy who was reported missing. King Gonzales was last seen leaving West Hempstead High School at around 3:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, according to Nassau County Police. Gonzales is described as 5-foot-8 and 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, beige slides, and a light purple sweatshirt with the word “spider” on it. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347 or call 911. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check b…
26-Year-Old Nabbed For Reckless Driving After Doing Donuts In Dodge Charger On LI: Police 26-Year-Old Nabbed For Reckless Driving After Doing Donuts In Dodge Charger On LI: Police
26-Year-Old Nabbed For Reckless Driving After Doing Donuts In Dodge Charger On LI: Police A Hudson Valley man has been accused of driving recklessly on Long Island. Suffolk County Police say they observed a purple 2023 Dodge Charger doing donuts in the hamlet of Shirley at around 1:40 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at the intersection of Montauk Highway and William Floyd Parkway. The vehicle stalled and the man left the vehicle and fled on foot. Following an investigation, officers determined the vehicle was a rental. Putnam County resident Anthony Bartoszewicz, age 26, of Mahopac, was located at 1491 William Floyd Parkway, at approximately 5:30 p.m. Monday,…
21-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In 2-Vehicle Long Island Crash 21-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In 2-Vehicle Long Island Crash
21-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In 2-Vehicle Long Island Crash One person was killed in a crash involving a pair of vehicles on a Long Island roadway. It happened around 8:20 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 in Riverhead, near a Target on Old Country Road. A 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R, operated by Christian Gutierrez, age 21, of East Hampton, struck another motorcycle, a 2006 Yamaha R6, operated by Rodolfo Castillo, age 54 of Southampton.  Gutierrez had numerous injuries and died at the scene, Riverhead Police said. The Riverhead Police Department Detective Division and the New York State Police Forensic Investigation Unit responded to the scene of the i…
1 Killed After House Fire Breaks Out In Seaford 1 Killed After House Fire Breaks Out In Seaford
1 Killed After House Fire Breaks Out In Seaford One person died in an overnight house fire on Long Island. The blaze broke out at around 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, in Seaford. First responders observed the second floor of the home on Crescent Cove Drive engulfed in flames.  The Seaford Fire Department extinguished the flames, but the residence sustained extensive damage.  An 85-year-old man was removed from the residence and transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead just after midnight on Tuesday, Oct. 8, by a hospital physician. The man's identity has not yet been released. No other injuries were reported. …
Long Island Teens Have Been Missing Over Month Long Island Teens Have Been Missing Over Month
Long Island Teens Have Been Missing Over Month It’s now been over a month since relatives last saw these Long Island teenagers. Authorities in Suffolk County are asking for help in locating Celina Hernandez, age 17, of Copiague, and Sincere Brown, age 16, of Riverhead. Hernandez was reported missing on Wednesday, Aug. 28, and is believed to be with her 3-month-old son, Angel. She was last seen wearing a beige tank top and gray jeans. Brown was last seen on Monday, Sept. 2. He is believed to be with a male companion, Matthew Lopez, who is also missing, police said.  Brown was last seen wearing black sweatpants and a black sweatshi…
Suspects Enter Occupied North Woodmere Home, Steal Keys, Then Cars In Driveway: Police Suspects Enter Occupied North Woodmere Home, Steal Keys, Then Cars In Driveway: Police
Suspects Enter Occupied North Woodmere Home, Steal Keys, Then Cars In Driveway: Police Police are searching for a group of suspects who stole two cars from the driveway of a Long Island home after burglarizing the occupied residence. Three of the suspects entered the North Woodmere residence located on Jay Court through a rear door. just before 4 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, according to Nassau County Police. They then removed two sets of car keys from inside the home before entering two of the victim’s vehicles that were parked in the driveway.  There was an additional suspect inside of a dark colored SUV parked outside of the residence, police said.  The two stole…
29-Year-Old Woman Found Dead At Nassau County Home 29-Year-Old Woman Found Dead At Nassau County Home
29-Year-Old Woman Found Dead At Nassau County Home An investigation is underway after a woman was found dead at a Long Island home. Check here for a new, updated story: Murder Suspect Nabbed, ID Released Of 29-Year-Old Woman Found Dead At Hempstead Home Officers responded to a 911 call for an aided person in Hempstead at a Botsford Street residence on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 8:40 p.m. in Hempstead. Upon arrival, officers located a 29-year-old woman in the basement of the home with multiple stab wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity has not yet been released. The investigation is ongoing. Detectives reques…
Well-Known Pilot ID'd As Victim Of Fiery Fatal Crash At NY Air Show Well-Known Pilot ID'd As Victim Of Fiery Fatal Crash At NY Air Show
Well-Known Pilot ID'd As Victim Of Fiery Fatal Crash At NY Air Show A pilot killed during a fiery crash while performing in an air show in the Hudson Valley has been identified. The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, on Norton Road in Red Hook. According to the Red Hook Police Department, an initial investigation determined that due to unknown mechanical issues, the engine of a World War I Fokker D.VII caught fire, causing the plane to crash near the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome where the exhibit was taking place. The pilot and sole occupant, Madison County resident Brian T. Coughlin, age 60, of Cazenovia, was pronounced dead …
27-Year-Old Accused Of Promoting Prostitution, Sex Trafficking In Nassau County 27-Year-Old Accused Of Promoting Prostitution, Sex Trafficking In Nassau County
27-Year-Old Accused Of Promoting Prostitution, Sex Trafficking In Nassau County A man has been accused of sex trafficking and promoting prostitution on Long Island. Queens resident Wilson Rodriguez Peralta, 27, of Maspeth, was arrested without incident on Friday night, Oct. 4 in Hicksville, following a Nassau County Police investigation.  Peralta has been charged with: Sex trafficking,  Criminal possession of a controlled substance, Promoting prostitution.  He was scheduled to be arraigned Saturday, Oct. 5, at First District Court in Hempstead. Detectives request anyone who feels that may also be a victim of sex trafficking to contact Nassau County …
6-Year-Old Hospitalized After Drunk Driving Crash On Long Island, Police Say 6-Year-Old Hospitalized After Drunk Driving Crash On Long Island, Police Say
6-Year-Old Hospitalized After Drunk Driving Crash On Long Island, Police Say A man has been accused of driving drunk after an overnight Long Island crash hospitalized his young daughter. It happened around 9:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 in Rocky Point. Suffolk County Police say the man was driving a 2017 Jeep Cherokee eastbound on Lower Rocky Point Road, when the vehicle veered left at the intersection of Hagerman Landing Road, left the roadway, and crashed. When officers arrived, police say Edward Milano, age 36, of Rocky Point, displayed signs of impairment and was placed under arrest.  His 6-year-old daughter, who was the only pass…
21-Year-Old Nabbed After Breaking Into Inwood Home, Police Say 21-Year-Old Nabbed After Breaking Into Inwood Home, Police Say
21-Year-Old Nabbed After Breaking Into Inwood Home, Police Say A 21-year-old man is accused of burglarizing a Long Island home. Nassau County Police were called about a break-in at an Inwood residence on Wahl Avenue at around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2. When officers arrived, they found Wilber Sigaran fleeing the scene, police said. An officer caught up to Sigaran and deployed a TASER device in order to place him under arrest. Sigaran, of Inwood, is charged with assault and burglary. He was scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Hempstead on Thursday, Oct. 3.
14-Year-Old Severely Injured In Merrick Crash 14-Year-Old Severely Injured In Merrick Crash
14-Year-Old Severely Injured In Merrick Crash A teenage suffered critical injuries in an overnight Long Island crash. It happened on Friday, Oct. 4, at 9:40 p.m. in Merrick, according to Nassau County Police. A 41-year-old man operating a 2023 Ford pickup truck traveling westbound on Sunrise Highway (Route 27) was involved in a collision with a 14-year-old boy riding a bicycle northbound on Merrick Avenue.   The boy suffered serious injuries and was transported to a local area hospital for treatment. He is listed in critical condition.  The driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene.  No further injur…
$9.6M Scheme: Long Island Businessman Admits To Bank Fraud Conspiracy $9.6M Scheme: Long Island Businessman Admits To Bank Fraud Conspiracy
$9.6M Scheme: Long Island Businessman Admits To Bank Fraud Conspiracy The owner of a New York business admitted to running a multimillion-dollar check-kiting scheme to keep his company operating. Long Island resident John B. Mensch, age 54, pleaded guilty in connection with a nearly year-long fraud conspiracy involving banks in Suffolk County and the Hudson Valley, federal authorities announced Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 2. Mensch, of Quogue, faces up to five years’ imprisonment as well as financial penalties, including restitution to the two banks of approximately $9.6 million. According to court filings, Mensch was the owner and operator of East End, a…
Business Owner From LI Who Scammed Customers Steals Wallet At Gym: Police Business Owner From LI Who Scammed Customers Steals Wallet At Gym: Police
Business Owner From LI Who Scammed Customers Steals Wallet At Gym: Police A 36-year-old former business owner from Long Island who admitted to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from customers was apprehended after stealing a wallet from a Northern Westchester gym and using a credit card inside in the Hudson Valley, police said. The theft happened in Yorktown on Tuesday, Oct. 1, when a wallet was stolen from Club Fit at 600 Bank Rd., Yorktown Police said on Friday, Oct. 4.  Investigators quickly realized that the victim's credit card had recently been used in Putnam County, and when they obtained surveillance video from this location, they were able t…
Seen Her? 15-Year-Old Long Island Girl Has Been Missing 4 Days Seen Her? 15-Year-Old Long Island Girl Has Been Missing 4 Days
Seen Her? 15-Year-Old Long Island Girl Has Been Missing 4 Days Authorities are asking for help in locating a 15-year-old girl from Long Island who has been missing for several days. Alexa Foth, of Brentwood, was last seen on Monday, Sept. 30, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. She may be traveling with a male companion, relatives said. No other details were given. 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.