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Unpredictable Hedge Trimmer Blades Injure 16 People, Forcing Massive Recall Unpredictable Hedge Trimmer Blades Injure 16 People, Forcing Massive Recall
Unpredictable Hedge Trimmer Blades Injure 16 People, Forcing Massive Recall A popular hedge trimmer is being recalled after blades began turning on without warning, cutting more than a dozen people. Ryobi issued the recall for more than 113,000 24-inch cordless hedge trimmers sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 12. The recall also impacts about 15,000 of the 40-volt trimmers sold in Canada. The tool's blade can activate if either the safety or trigger control is pressed alone, instead of requiring both together. The issue can create a serious injury risk and customers should stop using the trimmers immediatel…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Baldwin Man Ran $40K Home Depot Theft Ring, DA Says Baldwin Man Ran $40K Home Depot Theft Ring, DA Says
Baldwin Man Ran $40K Home Depot Theft Ring, DA Says A Baldwin man is accused of orchestrating a retail theft operation that targeted Home Depot stores across Long Island and New York City. Manooj Heeralall, 55, was indicted on grand larceny and related charges in Nassau County Court on Thursday, March 13, after investigators recovered nearly $40,000 in stolen merchandise from his home and garage, according to the DA’s office. An investigation found that Heeralall recruited several individuals to steal items like circuit breakers, light switches, and power tools between October 2021 and December 2023, prosecutors alleged. The stolen goods ca…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Holiday Shopping? Police Auction On Long Island To Include Jewelry, Power Tools, Bicycles, More Holiday Shopping? Police Auction On Long Island To Include Jewelry, Power Tools, Bicycles, More
Holiday Shopping? Police Auction On Long Island To Include Jewelry, Power Tools, Bicycles, More Looking to get a jump on your holiday shopping? This former police evidence could make the perfect stocking stuffer. The Suffolk County Police Department will hold its next property auction on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Among the hot items up for grabs, according to the department, are jewelry, televisions, watches, power tools, and electronics. There will also be several bicycles. All of the items were seized by police during criminal investigations and were never claimed once their cases were closed, a department spokesperson told Daily Voice. Wednesday’s auction is free to attend, and no pre-…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing Power Tools From Long Island Lowe's, Police Say Know Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing Power Tools From Long Island Lowe's, Police Say
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing Power Tools From Long Island Lowe's, Police Say Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man and a woman who allegedly stole power tools from a Lowe's store. The incident occurred in Medford on Monday, July 15, at the store located at 2796 Route 112. According to Suffolk County Police, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest in the case.  Anyone with information about the incident can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS or online at www.P3Tips.com.  All calls, text messages, a…

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by Kathy Reakes