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False Child Abuse Report, Court Threats Land NY Man In PA Jail False Child Abuse Report, Court Threats Land NY Man In PA Jail
False Child Abuse Report, Court Threats Land NY Man In PA Jail A New York man already facing two pending stalking and harassment cases involving a Pennsylvania resident has been jailed again after allegedly filing a false child abuse report and threatening the victim ahead of court, police announced on Friday, May 22. Ali M. Tobar, 39, of Nyack, New York, was charged after Camp Hill Police were notified of an ongoing stalking and harassment investigation on Wednesday, May 7, according to the release. Tobar had previously been released on bail in two separate cases tied to the same borough resident, police said. As part of those bail conditions, he was …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Cops ID Motorcyclist, 38, Killed In Fiery LI SUV Crash Cops ID Motorcyclist, 38, Killed In Fiery LI SUV Crash
Cops ID Motorcyclist, 38, Killed In Fiery LI SUV Crash A Long Island man was killed after crashing his motorcycle into an SUV and being thrown from the bike on Friday evening, May 22, police said. Anees Khan, 38, of Huntington, was riding a 2023 Ducati motorcycle southbound on Round Swamp Road near Hilltop Drive in Melville, around 6:45 p.m. when he attempted to pass a 2022 Kia Seltos traveling in the same direction, according to Suffolk County police. Khan struck the Kia’s right rear bumper, causing him to lose control and be thrown from the motorcycle, police said. The Ducati caught fire after the crash. Khan was pronounced dead at the …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Bay Shore Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt In Late-Night Patchogue Crash With Another Bike: Cops Bay Shore Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt In Late-Night Patchogue Crash With Another Bike: Cops
Bay Shore Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt In Late-Night Patchogue Crash With Another Bike: Cops A 26-year-old Bay Shore man was seriously injured after crashing his motorcycle into the back of another bike in Patchogue just after midnight, police said. The man was riding a 2005 Suzuki sport bike westbound on East Main Street between Rider Avenue and North Ocean Avenue around 12:06 a.m. behind a 25-year-old Bay Shore woman operating a 2012 Honda sport bike, according to Suffolk County police. Police said the front of the Suzuki struck the rear of the Honda, causing the man to be thrown from the motorcycle. The man was transported to NYU Langone Hospital–Suffolk in Patchogue with s…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Hidden Camera At Long Island Spa Leads To ICE Arrest: Cops Hidden Camera At Long Island Spa Leads To ICE Arrest: Cops
Hidden Camera At Long Island Spa Leads To ICE Arrest: Cops A hidden recording device discovered inside a massage therapy room at a Long Island wellness spa led to the arrest of two people Friday, May 22, police said. A 32-year-old woman was inside Kokoro Wellness on North Village Avenue in Rockville Centre, when she noticed what appeared to be a recording device mounted on the wall of the massage room, according to Nassau County police. The woman left the business and contacted authorities. After what detectives described as an extensive investigation, police arrested Luke Unneland, 38, of Copiague. Investigators determined at least three…

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by Cecilia Levine
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LI Creep Groomed 9-Year-Old Girl For Sex Abuse In COVID Video Calls, Jury Finds LI Creep Groomed 9-Year-Old Girl For Sex Abuse In COVID Video Calls, Jury Finds
LI Creep Groomed 9-Year-Old Girl For Sex Abuse In COVID Video Calls, Jury Finds A Long Island man used COVID-era video calls the groom a 9-year-old girl for sexual abuse, then assaulted her during babysitting visits, authorities said Friday, May 22. The 29-year-old West Babylon man was convicted Friday, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. His name was not released to protect the child victim’s identity. The suspect was a friend of the girl’s family and was seen as an “uncle” figure by the child, prosecutors said. They had video calls during the 2020 COVID lockdowns that initially focused on innocent topics like games and TV, according to investigators. …

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Drunk Driver Nearly Mows Down Cops During LI Traffic Stop: Police Drunk Driver Nearly Mows Down Cops During LI Traffic Stop: Police
Drunk Driver Nearly Mows Down Cops During LI Traffic Stop: Police A drunk driver on Long Island nearly slammed into two cops who had pulled over a different vehicle for a traffic violation, police said. The incident began after 10 p.m. Friday, May 15 when Suffolk County Police executed a traffic stop on Gordon Avenue in Wyandanch, the department shared Thursday, May 21 in social media posts. As two officers, one man and one woman, were speaking with the first driver, an out-of-control drunk driver sped into two parked vehicles and nearly struck the two officers, who jumped out of the way and avoided injuries, according to authorities. The driver was then…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Nearly $45K In Precious Metals From PA Victim By Russian Woman Living In NY: Police Nearly $45K In Precious Metals From PA Victim By Russian Woman Living In NY: Police
Nearly $45K In Precious Metals From PA Victim By Russian Woman Living In NY: Police A New York woman is wanted after police say she stole nearly $45,000 worth of precious metals ordered online by a Pennsylvania victim. Shorena Dzhgamaia, 30, was charged and a felony warrant was issued for her arrest by the Lower Swatara Township Police Department on Friday, May 22, police announced. The investigation stems from an incident in March 2026 on the 200 block of Fulling Mill Road in Middletown, Dauphin County, according to police. Dzhgamaia is accused of stealing $44,807.87 worth of precious metals that had been ordered online by the victim, authorities said. Police said Dzhga…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Armed & Dangerous Heavily Tattooed Man Wanted In Multiple States Back On Run After Release Armed & Dangerous Heavily Tattooed Man Wanted In Multiple States Back On Run After Release
Armed & Dangerous Heavily Tattooed Man Wanted In Multiple States Back On Run After Release A heavily tattooed Downingtown fugitive once captured in Texas after a four-state manhunt is back on the run after being released from custody in Pennsylvania earlier this week, according to information shared with Daily Voice and newly filed court records. Kevin James Kistler, 35, was released Monday, May 18, with the understanding that he would surrender himself to authorities in Cecil County, Maryland, according to information provided to Daily Voice by a person familiar with the ongoing cases. Instead, new fugitive warrants have since been issued in Maryland and New Jersey, the source sa…

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by Jillian Pikora
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LI Boy, 10, Seriously Injured In E-Bike Crash With Porsche SUV: Police LI Boy, 10, Seriously Injured In E-Bike Crash With Porsche SUV: Police
LI Boy, 10, Seriously Injured In E-Bike Crash With Porsche SUV: Police A 10-year-old Long Island boy was seriously injured in an e-bike crash on Thursday night, May 21, police said. The boy was riding his bike northbound in the southbound shoulder of Patchogue-Holbrook Road through Lake Ronkonkoma, the Suffolk County Police Department said. A 27-year-old Ronkonkoma man was driving a 2020 Porsche Macan southbound on the road and attempted to turn right onto Richard Place around 8:30 p.m. when he struck the boy, investigators said. The child, a Holbrook resident, was thrown from the bike in the crash, police said. He was transported to Stony Brook University Ho…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Search For Missing Hofstra Swimmer Turns To Recovery Mission: Police Search For Missing Hofstra Swimmer Turns To Recovery Mission: Police
Search For Missing Hofstra Swimmer Turns To Recovery Mission: Police A 20-year-old who went boogie boarding in Ocean City on Monday, May 18 remains missing, authorities said. The search for the missing swimmer has transitioned to a recovery mission, the Ocean City Police Department said. Police, firefighters and beach patrol will be actively working in the recovery mission and continue to request additional assets as necessary to assist in that effort, law enforcement said. The man was in the water near 10th Street, 200 yards from shore, the Coast Guard originally said. The teen was struck by a wave and failed to resurface, the Coast Guard said. The mi…

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by Sam Barron
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NJ Woman Turned Over To ICE After Nassau County Prostitution Sting NJ Woman Turned Over To ICE After Nassau County Prostitution Sting
NJ Woman Turned Over To ICE After Nassau County Prostitution Sting A New Jersey woman arrested in a prostitution sting at a Long Island marina motel was later turned over to federal immigration agents, police announced on Thursday, May 21. An undercover investigation at The Freeport Inn and Marina on South Main Street in Freeport led detectives to determine prostitution was taking place at the location, according to Nassau County Police. Santa Y. Lopez, 35, of Guttenberg, New Jersey, was arrested without incident around 3:20 p.m., police said. She was charged with prostitution and later released on an appearance ticket. Further investigation revealed Lope…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Flat Tire Distraction Scheme Leads To Arrest On Long Island: Police Flat Tire Distraction Scheme Leads To Arrest On Long Island: Police
Flat Tire Distraction Scheme Leads To Arrest On Long Island: Police A Long Island man is accused of stealing cash from a woman during a distraction scheme in a parking lot, police announced on Thursday, May 21. Peter Cordero, 55, of August Road, was arrested following the incident at 531 Montauk Highway in West Babylon at approximately 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, according to Suffolk County Police. Investigators said a woman had returned to her vehicle after shopping when a man approached her and claimed she had a flat tire. The man offered to fill the tire and asked the woman to search for a jack in the trunk, police said. While the woman was distracted…

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by Jillian Pikora