MS-13 Duo Admits To Attempted Murder In Brutal Hempstead Stabbings MS-13 Duo Admits To Attempted Murder In Brutal Hempstead Stabbings
MS-13 Duo Admits To Attempted Murder In Brutal Hempstead Stabbings Two self-identified MS-13 gang members have admitted to attempted murder charges for their roles in a violent assault and stabbing of two men on Long Island. Brandon Meza-Hernandez, age 32, and Jonny Turcios, age 35, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Nov. 6, to two counts each of attempted murder in the second degree.  Meza-Hernandez is expected to receive a 10-year prison sentence, while Turcios faces 12 years, with sentencing dates set for January 2025. The attack occurred early on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2024, they attacked a victim in Hempstead near 76 North Franklin St., allegedly i…
Driver Tried Killing Woman With Her Car During Dispute At Long Island Shopping Center, DA Says Driver Tried Killing Woman With Her Car During Dispute At Long Island Shopping Center, DA Says
Driver Tried Killing Woman With Her Car During Dispute At Long Island Shopping Center, DA Says A Long Island woman is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly striking another woman with her car. Philomena Mistretta, age 51, of Coram, was indicted on multiple charges in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Nov. 8, in connection with an incident at North Bellport’s Miracle Plaza on Montauk Highway. According to prosecutors, Mistretta was sitting in her driver’s seat when she got into an argument with a woman standing next to the passenger side at around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. Earlier Report: Coram Resident Intentionally Strikes Woman With Minivan In North Bellp…
Suspect In US Illegally Nabbed For Long Island Gas Station Robberies, Police Say Suspect In US Illegally Nabbed For Long Island Gas Station Robberies, Police Say
Suspect In US Illegally Nabbed For Long Island Gas Station Robberies, Police Say A suspect in the United States illegally has been apprehended in connection to a pair of gas station Accused Killer Of 15-Year-Old Northern Westchester Boy In US Illegally, ICE Saysrobberies on Long Island. The Nassau County Police Major Case Bureau arrested Christian Antonio Sepulveda Silva, age 43, of Elmont, on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Detectives say he was responsible for the following robberies: Sepulveda Silva entered the Bolla Mart Gas Station located at 380 Peninsula Boulevard in Hempstead on Sunday, July 28, at around 11:40 p.m., approached a male employee, demanding money and cla…
School Aide Accused Of Falsifying Payroll Records In Uniondale School Aide Accused Of Falsifying Payroll Records In Uniondale
School Aide Accused Of Falsifying Payroll Records In Uniondale A Long Island school aide has been accused of falsifying payroll records claiming to work with a special needs student. Keenya Lessey, age 48, of Baldwin, allegedly submitted 19 falsified timesheets claiming to have worked with the fourth-grader with special needs in the Hempstead Union Free School District when she was not, and wrongfully collected more than $10,000 in pay, Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly said. Timesheets claimed Lessey worked full-time with the student at the Academy Charter School in Uniondale during winter break and other d…
Here's How New York's Sean Combs Broke Social Media Silence After Sex Trafficking Arrest Here's How New York's Sean Combs Broke Social Media Silence After Sex Trafficking Arrest
Here's How New York's Sean Combs Broke Social Media Silence After Sex Trafficking Arrest Almost a month after his arrest for federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges, hip-hop mogul and New York native Sean Combs has broken his silence on his social media pages.  On Tuesday, Oct. 15, a post appeared an on Instagram page belonging to Combs, a 54-year-old New York City native who grew up in Westchester County's Mount Vernon and will stand trial in May for federal charges.  Although the post is the first to be made following Combs's arrest, it does not address the allegations against him; instead, it celebrates the birthday of the embattled star's young 2-yea…
ID Released For Hicksville 20-Year-Old Killed In LIE Crash Involving Alleged Impaired Driver ID Released For Hicksville 20-Year-Old Killed In LIE Crash Involving Alleged Impaired Driver
ID Released For Hicksville 20-Year-Old Killed In LIE Crash Involving Alleged Impaired Driver The identity has been released of a person killed in an overnight crash on the  Long Island Expressway involved an allegedly impaired driver. It happened around 1:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, in Islandia Medford resident Alan Mercado, age 67, was driving a 2010 Honda on the westbound side near Exit 57, when he attempted to move from the center to the right lane and was struck from behind by a 2017 Yamaha motorcycle. The motorcycle operator, now ID'd as Idris Shehu, age 20, of Hicksville, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of …
Long Island Gas Station Attendant Accused Of Forcibly Touching Girl Long Island Gas Station Attendant Accused Of Forcibly Touching Girl
Long Island Gas Station Attendant Accused Of Forcibly Touching Girl An employee at a Long Island gas station is accused of forcibly touching a teenager. A 16-year-old girl walked into the BP gas station, located in Huntington Station at 233 Walt Whitman Road on Monday, Oct. 14 at approximately 10 p.m. when she engaged in conversation with a gas station attendant, according to Suffolk County Police. The employee then forcibly touched the girl two separate times. The victim left the gas station and reported the incident to the Suffolk County Police Department on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Following an investigation, detectives from the Secon…
Disgruntled Gambler Who Shot 2 At Long Island Business Gets 18 Years In Prison Disgruntled Gambler Who Shot 2 At Long Island Business Gets 18 Years In Prison
Disgruntled Gambler Who Shot 2 At Long Island Business Gets 18 Years In Prison A 27-year-old man will spend nearly two decades behind bars for shooting two men at a Long Island business. Alexander Castillo, of the Bronx, was sentenced to 18 years in prison in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Oct. 3, stemming from a shooting at a Port Jefferson pool hall. Prosecutors said Castillo spent several hours playing pool at the establishment on Dec. 28, 2022. Over the course of the evening, he placed bets on each game and lost an undisclosed amount of money. Earlier Report: Disgruntled Gambler Shot 2 At Port Jefferson Business, Jury Finds Shortly after 7 p.m., Castil…
Failed Restaurateur Murdered GF At Mineola Penthouse Before Stealing Her Dog, Jury Finds Failed Restaurateur Murdered GF At Mineola Penthouse Before Stealing Her Dog, Jury Finds
Failed Restaurateur Murdered GF At Mineola Penthouse Before Stealing Her Dog, Jury Finds A Long Island man angered over an impending breakup shot his girlfriend to death inside her penthouse apartment, a jury found. Mark Small, age 57, of Elmont, was found guilty of murder and related charges in Nassau County Court on Thursday, Sept. 26, in the death of 39-year-old Marivel Estevez. Prosecutors said Small entered Estevez’s penthouse apartment at the Allure Mineola apartment complex on Old Country Road sometime overnight on July 28, 2022. He then went to her bedroom, where he shot her with a handgun once in the arm and once in the head. He fled in Estevez’ car with her dog, Tuf…
Freeport Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Girl In Valley Stream Freeport Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Girl In Valley Stream
Freeport Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Girl In Valley Stream A weeks-long investigation has led to the arrest of a Long Island man for allegedly exposing himself to a girl. The incident happened on Tuesday, Sept. 10, in Valley Stream. A 17-year-old girl was walking on Emerson Place in the vicinity of Prague Street when a 2019 white Nissan Sentra pulled up next to her, according to Nassau County Police. The girl observed the male driver exposing and inappropriately touching himself inside the vehicle, said police. The suspect then drove away from the scene. After an extensive investigation, detectives were able to identify and arrest the suspec…
Man Admits Dumping Hazardous Waste At Former Long Island Hospital, Costing $30K In Cleanup Man Admits Dumping Hazardous Waste At Former Long Island Hospital, Costing $30K In Cleanup
Man Admits Dumping Hazardous Waste At Former Long Island Hospital, Costing $30K In Cleanup A Long Island man confessed to dumping hazardous waste at a former hospital, costing taxpayers and the property owner thousands of dollars. Carleton Pulley, age 48, of Bay Shore, pleaded guilty to endangering public health, safety or the environment in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Sept. 5. According to prosecutors, a police officer witnessed Pulley unloading tires from a tractor trailer on the grounds of the former Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center in Brentwood in April 2023. Earlier Report: Man Dumps Hazardous Waste At Former LI Psychiatric Center, Costing Thousands In Cleanup:…
Long Island Man Driving Drunk Causes Crash Hospitalizing 2, Police Say Long Island Man Driving Drunk Causes Crash Hospitalizing 2, Police Say
Long Island Man Driving Drunk Causes Crash Hospitalizing 2, Police Say A man has been accused of driving drunk after a crash causing severe injuries during the height of the evening commute on Long Island. The crash happened around 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, in Hauppauge. Miller Place resident John Whaley, age 52,  was driving a 2021 Nissan Kicks southbound on Veterans Memorial Highway., according to Suffolk County Police. "He attempted to make a left turn onto Express Drive South, which resulted in a collision with a northbound 2006 Honda Civic," police stated. Whaley was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious&n…