Scammer Posing As Microsoft Employee Tries Draining Long Island Man's Savings, Police Say Scammer Posing As Microsoft Employee Tries Draining Long Island Man's Savings, Police Say
Scammer Posing As Microsoft Employee Tries Draining Long Island Man's Savings, Police Say A 26-year-old man is accused of targeting a Long Island resident through an elaborate computer scam. Nassau County Police said an 82-year-old East Meadow man contacted detectives at around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, saying he had received a message on his computer from someone claiming to be an employee for Microsoft. The purported employee told the man that his bank accounts had been compromised and that he needed to withdraw all of his savings and “await further instructions” about where to send the funds. Fortunately, the victim realized he was being scammed and immediately contacted…
ID Released For Woman Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck On Long Island ID Released For Woman Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck On Long Island
ID Released For Woman Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck On Long Island The identity has been released of a woman killed in a crash at an intersection in a residential Long Island neighborhood. It happened around 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, in Great Neck Plaza. A woman was struck by a 2004 Dodge Ram pickup truck traveling westbound on Grace Avenue at the intersection of Park Place, according to Nassau County Police. The 37-year-old man operator of the vehicle remained at the scene. The woman suffered severe trauma and was transported to a local area hospital, where a hospital physician pronounced her dead. She has now been ID'd as Joyanna Marx, age …
Trio Beats, Robs Customer After Luring Victim From Long Island Jewelry Store, Police Say Trio Beats, Robs Customer After Luring Victim From Long Island Jewelry Store, Police Say
Trio Beats, Robs Customer After Luring Victim From Long Island Jewelry Store, Police Say A man hoping to sell a bracelet to a Long Island jewelry store was instead beaten and robbed. Nassau County Police said the 31-year-old victim called what he thought was Five Towns Jewelry Buyers, located in Cedarhurst on Willow Avenue, at around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11. He was told the business was undergoing renovations and that he should come to a house on Redwood Drive. When the victim arrived, three men accosted him and dragged him into the house while punching him and hitting him with a baseball bat, police said. The trio also threatened him with a sledgehammer. Once inside, t…
Woman Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck At Long Island Intersection Woman Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck At Long Island Intersection
Woman Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck At Long Island Intersection Police are investigating a fatal crash at an intersection in a residential Long Island neighborhood. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For Woman Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck In Great Neck Plaza It happened around 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, in Great Neck Plaza. A 95-year-old woman was struck by a 2004 Dodge Ram pickup truck traveling westbound on Grace Avenue at the intersection of Park Place, according to Nassau County Police. The 37-year-old man operator of the vehicle remained at the scene. The woman suffered severe trauma and was transported to a local area…
Social Media Threat Raises Alarms At Elementary School In Riverhead Social Media Threat Raises Alarms At Elementary School In Riverhead
Social Media Threat Raises Alarms At Elementary School In Riverhead Security was heightened at a Long Island elementary school after authorities discovered a threatening social media post. Riverhead Police said a parent contacted the agency at around 6:40 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, saying their child had found a Snapchat post making unspecific threats against “Pulaski Elementary School,” along with other schools. The threat was relayed to administrators at Pulaski Street Elementary School and police conducted extra patrols at the campus, police said. Earlier Report: New Bomb Threat Sent To Kellenberg High School For Second Straight Day Investigators…
Doorbell Cam Captures Man Urinating On Long Island Front Porch, Yelling Antisemitic Obscenities Doorbell Cam Captures Man Urinating On Long Island Front Porch, Yelling Antisemitic Obscenities
Doorbell Cam Captures Man Urinating On Long Island Front Porch, Yelling Antisemitic Obscenities Police are trying to identify a man who urinated on the front porch of a Long Island home and shouted antisemitic obscenities. The incident happened in Plainview, at a residence on Grohmans Lane, at around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. Nassau County Police said surveillance video showed a man walk up to the home and expose himself before urinating on the victim’s front door and Ring doorbell camera.  He then activated the camera and fled the scene while yelling derogatory statements about Jewish people, the video shows. Police described the suspect as a white man around 18 to 20 years o…
Burglar Sought After Stealing Cash From Oyster Bay Business Burglar Sought After Stealing Cash From Oyster Bay Business
Burglar Sought After Stealing Cash From Oyster Bay Business Police are investigating after a burglar made off with over $1,000 from a Long Island business. The break-in happened in Oyster Bay at the Lee’s Laundromat on South Street sometime overnight Monday, Sept. 9. Nassau County Police said someone pried open a rear door before stealing approximately $1,500 in cash. They then fled in an unknown direction. No description of the suspect was given. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.
Human Remains Found At Harbor On Long Island Human Remains Found At Harbor On Long Island
Human Remains Found At Harbor On Long Island An investigation is underway after the remains of a dead man were found on Long Island. Nassau County Police detectives say officers responded to reports of human remains found at Hempstead Harbor in Roslyn just before 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10. Upon arrival, officers located and recovered the body of a deceased man. Further information has not yet been released. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
New Bomb Threat Sent To High School On Long Island For Second Straight Day New Bomb Threat Sent To High School On Long Island For Second Straight Day
New Bomb Threat Sent To High School On Long Island For Second Straight Day A high school on Long Island had to be cleared for the second straight day after a new bomb threat.The latest incident happened around 6:40 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Kellenberg Memorial High School in Uniondale. An anonymous person sent a message through a crisis chat message system that bombs had been placed around the school grounds, according to Nassau County Police.  The school was cleared with negative results and reopened to students and faculty.  Homeland Security responded to the scene.  Earlier report - Students At Kellenberg HS Forced To Wait Outside As Polic…
Shotgun-Toting 11-Year-Old Lands Long Island Man In Handcuffs, Police Say Shotgun-Toting 11-Year-Old Lands Long Island Man In Handcuffs, Police Say
Shotgun-Toting 11-Year-Old Lands Long Island Man In Handcuffs, Police Say A Long Island man is facing criminal charges after an 11-year-old boy was seen carrying a shotgun outside his home, police said. The incident happened in Bayville, at a residence on 7th Street, at around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3. Nassau County Police said a 13-year-old boy was riding his bicycle when an 11-year-old boy carrying a shotgun came outside and told the teen to get away from his house. The bicyclist immediately returned home and reported the incident to his parents, who called 911. When officers arrived, 55-year-old Alfredo Caceres told them he does in fact own multiple firear…
Duo Accused Of Burglarizing All-Girls Jewish School On Long Island Duo Accused Of Burglarizing All-Girls Jewish School On Long Island
Duo Accused Of Burglarizing All-Girls Jewish School On Long Island Two men are accused of breaking into an all-girls, Orthodox Jewish school on Long Island. The incident happened in Cedarhurst, at the Shulamith School for Girls on Cedarhurst Avenue, at around 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 Nassau County Police said two men illegally entered the school and rummaged through several offices. On Monday, Sept. 9, investigators announced that they arrested 24-year-old Kevin Jimenez-Ramos, who is homeless, and 24-year-old Kevin Diaz, of Far Rockaway, Queens. Both men are charged with third-degree burglary. Shulamith School serves approximately 600 girls aged prescho…
Duo Nabbed After Item Worth $5.7K Stolen From Long Island Store: Police Duo Nabbed After Item Worth $5.7K Stolen From Long Island Store: Police
Duo Nabbed After Item Worth $5.7K Stolen From Long Island Store: Police A pair of suspects are in custody after police say an item worth thousands of dollars was stolen from a Long Island store. The alleged incident happened around 2:50 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, in Lawrence, at Kay Jewelers at 331 Rockaway Turnpike. Responding officers were informed that a man had fled the store with a necklace that he was trying on valued at approximately $5,700, according to Nassau County Police. Officers canvassed the nearby area and located Demari Harvey, 21, of Rosedale, Queens. He was placed under arrest without incident in the vicinity of Branch Boulevard and Redwood Drive.…