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Fatal Crash: Person Struck By Car On Route 110 In Suffolk County Fatal Crash: Person Struck By Car On Route 110 In Suffolk County
Fatal Crash: Person Struck By Car On Route 110 In Suffolk County A person died after being hit by a car overnight on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened at about 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, in Melville, on Broadhollow Road (Route 110), between Spagnoli Road and Ruland Road.  A 23-year-old Huntington Station man was driving a 2003 Toyota sedan northbound in the left lane when he struck the man who was crossing the road, Suffolk County Police said. The victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was transported to Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, where he was pronounced dead. Morris, of Huntington Station, was uninjured.…
5K Images Of Child Sex Abuse Found At Bay Shore Man's Home, DA Says 5K Images Of Child Sex Abuse Found At Bay Shore Man's Home, DA Says
5K Images Of Child Sex Abuse Found At Bay Shore Man's Home, DA Says A Long Island man was caught with thousands of images depicting child sex abuse, prosecutors alleged. Richard Wolffe Jr., age 39, of Bay Shore, was indicted on multiple counts of possession of a sexual performance by a child in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Nov. 14. Prosecutors said a tipster contacted Suffolk County Police in August 2022 alleging that Wolffee had uploaded child pornography to a cloud storage website. Nearly a year went by before officers executed a search warrant at his Bay Shore home in July 2023. During their search police discovered multiple electronic devices, in…
$500K in Gold, Watches, Memorabilia Stolen In Suffolk County Burglary $500K in Gold, Watches, Memorabilia Stolen In Suffolk County Burglary
$500K in Gold, Watches, Memorabilia Stolen In Suffolk County Burglary Authorities are searching for those responsible for a high-value burglary on Long Island that netted an estimated $500,000 in valuables. The break-in took place overnight between Sept. 28 and Sept. 29 at Wieco Wire and Cable Inc., located on Rodeo Drive in Brentwood, according to Suffolk County Police.  Investigators say the suspect or suspects forced entry into the business and stole gold bars, high-end watches, collectible coins, and sports memorabilia. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.  Anyone with details can submit…
Suffolk County Man Charged With DWI After Crash Seriously Injures Passenger Suffolk County Man Charged With DWI After Crash Seriously Injures Passenger
Suffolk County Man Charged With DWI After Crash Seriously Injures Passenger A man was arrested for driving while intoxicated after a crash left his passenger seriously injured on Long Island. Francisco Fernandesdosreis, of Farmingville, was driving a 2004 Jeep Cherokee northbound when the vehicle struck two parked cars and overturned in front of 111 College Road in Selden around 5:10 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, according to Suffolk County Police. The passenger, a 70-year-old Farmingville man whose name has not been released pending notification of family, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries. Fernandesdosreis was uninjured. He wa…
New Update: Missing South Setauket Man Found New Update: Missing South Setauket Man Found
New Update: Missing South Setauket Man Found New update: A Long Island man who was reported missing has been located. Dominick Yannotto, age 81, of South Setauket, had last been seen leaving his Hart Lane residence at around 6 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, according to a Silver Alert issued by the Suffolk County Police. On Friday, Nov. 15, police announced that Yannotto was located and was unharmed. No other details were given. Original report: Authorities are asking for help in locating a missing man from Long Island. Dominick Yannotto, age 81, of South Setauket, was last seen leaving his Hart Lane residence at around 6 a.m. Wedn…
20-Year-Old Volunteer Firefighter Accused Of Setting Suffolk County Blaze 20-Year-Old Volunteer Firefighter Accused Of Setting Suffolk County Blaze
20-Year-Old Volunteer Firefighter Accused Of Setting Suffolk County Blaze A volunteer firefighter from Long Island is facing charges after allegedly setting a brush fire. Suffolk County Police said Jonathan Quiles, age 20, intentionally set the fire in a wooded area on Mount Vernon Avenue in Medford at about 3:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12.  The blaze also damaged a 2004 Chevrolet parked nearby. Following an investigation by the Suffolk County Police Arson Section, detectives arrested Quiles, a resident of Medford. He faces charges of: Arson in the fourth degree Arson in the fifth degree Reckless endangerment in the second degree Quiles is scheduled for ar…
44-Year-Old Violently Stabs Neighbor In Suffolk County: Police 44-Year-Old Violently Stabs Neighbor In Suffolk County: Police
44-Year-Old Violently Stabs Neighbor In Suffolk County: Police A man is facing charges after allegedly stabbing and seriously injuring his neighbor during an altercation on Long Island. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, when a 59-year-old man walking toward his West Babylon home on Justice Street reportedly became involved in a fight with a neighbor, according to Suffolk County Police.  During the altercation, authorities say Edward Preston, age 44, stabbed the victim multiple times with a knife. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Preston, who lives on Justice Street, …
Duo Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Suffolk County Massage Parlor Duo Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Suffolk County Massage Parlor
Duo Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Suffolk County Massage Parlor Two women were charged with prostitution after police raided a Long Island massage parlor following multiple community complaints. The Tuesday, Nov. 12, operation at Welian International Inc., located in East Northport, at 360 Larkfield Road, involved officers from the Suffolk County Police  Second Precinct Crime Section, the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal, and the Building Department. Suffolk County Police said Teresa Zhang, age 51, of New York City, and New Jersey resident Alexandra Thalia Higinio, age 31, of Jersey City, were both charged with: Unauthorized practice of a professi…
ID Released For Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car At Suffolk County Intersection ID Released For Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car At Suffolk County Intersection
ID Released For Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car At Suffolk County Intersection The identity has been released of a woman who was killed after being hit by a car at a Long Island intersection. The crash happened at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 at approximately 6:30 a.m., in West Babylon. The woman was crossing Route 109 when she was struck by a southbound 2009 Nissan Altima at the intersection of Old Farmingdale Road, Suffolk County Police said. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.  On Tuesday night, Nov. 12, police identified the victim as Laura Bowman, age 71, of West Babylon. The driver of the Altima, a 23-year-ol…
Fatal LIE Crash: 30-Year-Old ID'd As Victim, 4 Others Hospitalized In Suffolk County Fatal LIE Crash: 30-Year-Old ID'd As Victim, 4 Others Hospitalized In Suffolk County
Fatal LIE Crash: 30-Year-Old ID'd As Victim, 4 Others Hospitalized In Suffolk County One person was killed and four others hospitalized in a single-vehicle crash on the Long Island Expressway. It happened around 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, in Melville. A 30-year-old man was driving a 2004 Nissan Sentra eastbound, near the Pinelawn Road overpass, when he lost control of the vehicle, which exited the roadway, crashed into trees and overturned, according to Suffolk County Police. The victim, identified as Daishun Jones Rains, of Huntington Station, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Exam…
Seen Him? 23-Year-Old On Run After Murdering His Father At Suffolk County Home, Police Say Seen Him? 23-Year-Old On Run After Murdering His Father At Suffolk County Home, Police Say
Seen Him? 23-Year-Old On Run After Murdering His Father At Suffolk County Home, Police Say Police are seeking the public's help in locating a man accused of stabbing his father to death on Long Island. The incident happened in Rocky Point at 30 Quail Road on Saturday, Nov. 9, around 1:25 a.m.  Officers arrived to find Joseph Zoll, age 61, with stab wounds, according to Suffolk County Police.  Zoll was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. On Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10, Suffolk County Police said its Homicide Squad detectives are looking to locate Matthew Zoll, who is wanted for the murder of his father. Matthew Zoll, 2…
Man Fatally Stabbed At Suffolk County Home Man Fatally Stabbed At Suffolk County Home
Man Fatally Stabbed At Suffolk County Home A suspect is on the loose after an overnight homicide on Long Island. Click here for a new, updated story - Seen Him? 23-Year-Old On Run After Murdering His Father At Long Island Home, Police Say Police responded to a 911 call reporting a stabbing in Rocky Point at 30 Quail Road on Saturday, Nov. 9, around 1:25 a.m.  Officers arrived to find Joseph Zoll, age 61, with stab wounds, according to Suffolk County Police.  Zoll was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad is investigating the incident…
Stolen BMW Discovery Leads to Duo’s Arrest In Armed Ridge Carjacking Stolen BMW Discovery Leads to Duo’s Arrest In Armed Ridge Carjacking
Stolen BMW Discovery Leads to Duo’s Arrest In Armed Ridge Carjacking Two men were arrested in connection with an armed carjacking on Long Island after police located the stolen vehicle and pursued the suspects. According to Suffolk County Police, the incident took place on Saturday, Nov. 1, at approximately 10:40 p.m., when three men, armed with guns, approached a woman on Oakridge Circle in Ridge, grabbed her key fob, and stole her BMW. Following a swift investigation, police located the BMW on Wicks Avenue in North Babylon at around 11:55 p.m. Officers recovered a gun inside the vehicle and soon spotted one of the suspects nearby.  After a foot pursu…
Chaotic Street Takeover: Duo Nabbed After Cop Punched, Dragged By Car In Islip Chaotic Street Takeover: Duo Nabbed After Cop Punched, Dragged By Car In Islip
Chaotic Street Takeover: Duo Nabbed After Cop Punched, Dragged By Car In Islip Two men have been apprehended on charges in connection with a chaotic street takeover on Long Island in which a police officer was assaulted and dragged by a vehicle, officials said. The incident occurred early Sunday, Nov. 3,  in Islip. Suffolk County Police responded to multiple 911 calls about vehicles blocking traffic on westbound Sunrise Service Road near Commack Road at around 1 a.m. A Third Precinct officer arriving on the scene reportedly crashed into a pole while trying to avoid a pedestrian in the roadway. After exiting his vehicle, the officer confronted the driver of a bl…
Man Killed When Car Falls On Him Outside Bay Shore Pep Boys Man Killed When Car Falls On Him Outside Bay Shore Pep Boys
Man Killed When Car Falls On Him Outside Bay Shore Pep Boys A man was killed while working on a car outside a Long Island auto shop. The incident happened in Bay Shore, at the Pep Boys on Sunrise Highway, sometime overnight Wednesday, Nov. 6. Suffolk County Police said Stephan Edwards was in the parking lot working on a Kia sedan that was raised on a jack when the vehicle fell on him. The 30-year-old Edwards, of Margate, Florida, was discovered shortly before 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A police spokesperson told Daily Voice Edwards was not an employee at the business. Detectives are asking anyone with infor…
'Wannabe Racecar Driver' Indicted For Stunt Crash Injuring 19-Year-Old In Patchogue 'Wannabe Racecar Driver' Indicted For Stunt Crash Injuring 19-Year-Old In Patchogue
'Wannabe Racecar Driver' Indicted For Stunt Crash Injuring 19-Year-Old In Patchogue A man accused of injuring a spectator during an illegal street takeover on Long Island was indicted on multiple charges. Matthew Mitchell, age 20, of Brooklyn, was charged with assault and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Oct. 31. Prosecutors said Mitchell was with a large group of cars that gathered at Patchogue’s Gateway Plaza on Sunrise Highway in the early hours of Sunday, Oct. 6. Earlier Report: Dangerous 'Street Takeovers' Target Of Proposed Legislation Backed By Suffolk County Lawmaker Several of the vehicles were seen performing “doughnuts,” drifting, a…
Husband, Wife Killed In Melville Crash Husband, Wife Killed In Melville Crash
Husband, Wife Killed In Melville Crash Two people were killed in a multi-vehicle midday Long Island crash. It happened just after 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, in Melville. Fred Goldberg, age 92, was driving a 2022 Acura eastbound on Ruland Road when he lost control of the vehicle and veered through traffic, crossing a grass median on the northwest corner of the intersection of Pinelawn Road, according to Suffolk County Police. The Acura then struck a 2018 Lexus SUV and a 2020 Ford Escape, both of which were stopped at the red light facing southbound on Pinelawn Road waiting to turn east onto Ruland Road, said p…
West Babylon Dealer Busted With Enough Fentanyl To Kill 115K People Gets Decade In Prison West Babylon Dealer Busted With Enough Fentanyl To Kill 115K People Gets Decade In Prison
West Babylon Dealer Busted With Enough Fentanyl To Kill 115K People Gets Decade In Prison A prior felon from Long Island will spend a decade behind bars after he was caught with enough fentanyl to kill tens of thousands of people. Joshua Oltchick, age 26, of West Babylon, was sentenced to 10 years in prison in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Nov. 5, after pleading guilty to drug possession and related charges. Prosecutors said Suffolk County Police officers found Oltchick slumped over behind the steering wheel of his parked car in West Babylon, near 7th Avenue and 15th Street, on Sept. 16, 2023. The vehicle was facing the wrong direction with its engine still running. A sear…
Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car At West Babylon Intersection Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car At West Babylon Intersection
Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car At West Babylon Intersection A woman was killed after being hit by a car at a Long Island intersection. Click here for a new. updated story: Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car At West Babylon Intersection The crash happened at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 at approximately 6:30 a.m., in West Babylon. The woman was crossing Route 109 when she was struck by a southbound 2009 Nissan Altima at the intersection of Old Farmingdale Road, Suffolk County Police said. The pedestrian, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was pronounced dead at the scene.  …
Young Girl Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree On Sunrise Highway In Bohemia Young Girl Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree On Sunrise Highway In Bohemia
Young Girl Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree On Sunrise Highway In Bohemia A young girl has died after suffering sever injuries in a single-vehicle Long Island crash. The crash happened at 3:35 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, in Bohemia. A 51-year-old man from Brentwood was driving a 2012 Infiniti G37 westbound on Sunrise Highway (Route 27) with his 6-year-old daughter, Amaia Rivera, in the backseat.  He lost control of the vehicle, hit the center median, crossed all westbound lanes, left the roadway, and collided with a tree, according to Suffolk County Police. Amaia Rivera was ejected from the vehicle during the crash and was transported to Good Samaritan&nbs…
2 Hospitalized, Including Girl, After Crash At Ronkonkoma Intersection 2 Hospitalized, Including Girl, After Crash At Ronkonkoma Intersection
2 Hospitalized, Including Girl, After Crash At Ronkonkoma Intersection Two people were hospitalized, including a girl who suffered severe injuries, after a crash at a Long Island intersection. It happened on Thursday, Oct. 31, at around 6:15 p.m., in Ronkonkoma. A 30-year-old man was driving a 2018 Honda Civic southbound on Ocean Avenue when the vehicle struck a pedestrian crossing the road westbound near Ontario Street, according to Suffolk County Police. The pedestrian, a 15-year-old girl from Ronkonkoma, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries.  The diver of the Honda, a Ronkonkoma resident, was al…
Teen Accused Of Impaired Driving After LIE Crash In Suffolk Causes Oil Tanker To Overturn Teen Accused Of Impaired Driving After LIE Crash In Suffolk Causes Oil Tanker To Overturn
Teen Accused Of Impaired Driving After LIE Crash In Suffolk Causes Oil Tanker To Overturn A teenager has been accused of driving while impairing after a crash on the Long Island Expressway caused an oil tanker to overturn. The incident occurred on Wednesday, October 30, at approximately 1:20 p.m. in Manorville. Austin Richuitti, a 19-year-old from Bellport, was driving a 2011 Cadillac at a high rate of speed westbound on the Long Island Expressway near Exit 69 when he collided with the rear of a 2010 International oil truck, according to Suffolk County Police.  The impact caused the truck to overturn into a wooded area. Police say officers attempted to initiate a tra…
19-Year-Old Who Fatally Shot Man Outside Farmingville Nightclub Gets Decades In Prison 19-Year-Old Who Fatally Shot Man Outside Farmingville Nightclub Gets Decades In Prison
19-Year-Old Who Fatally Shot Man Outside Farmingville Nightclub Gets Decades In Prison A 19-year-old gang member who confessed to fatally shooting a man and injuring two others outside a Long Island nightclub will spend decades behind bars. David Trent, of Mastic Beach, was sentenced to 28 years in prison in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Oct. 30. It followed his guilty plea to manslaughter and related charges in the death of Jorge Mauricio Sevilla Berrera. Earlier Report: 19-Year-Old Admits Fatally Shooting Man Outside Farmingville Nightclub Prosecutors said Trent – a member of the criminal street organization, “No Fake Love,” or “NFL” – was with several other g…
Suspect In Murder At Hamptons Resort Found Dead 200 Miles Away As Friends Mourn 'Gifted Artist' Suspect In Murder At Hamptons Resort Found Dead 200 Miles Away As Friends Mourn 'Gifted Artist'
Suspect In Murder At Hamptons Resort Found Dead 200 Miles Away As Friends Mourn 'Gifted Artist' A Pennsylvania man suspected of murdering a woman at a high-end resort in the Hamptons was found dead hundreds of miles from the crime scene in New York. Thomas Gannon, age 56, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, according to Suffolk County Police. Gannon was considered the prime suspect in the killing of 33-year-old Sabina Rosas at the posh Shou Sugi Ban House, located in the Long Island hamlet of Water Mill, on Monday, Oct. 28. Earlier Report: Update: Woman Murdered At Water Mill Resort ID'd Rosas, a Brooklyn artist who also went by th…
New Update: ID Released For Woman Murdered At Resort In Hamptons New Update: ID Released For Woman Murdered At Resort In Hamptons
New Update: ID Released For Woman Murdered At Resort In Hamptons A woman’s death at a Long Island wellness center has turned into a murder investigation. Southampton Town Police responded to the hamlet of Water Mill’s Shou Sugi Ban House on Montauk Highway after a staff member found a guest dead in her room at around 12:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28. At the time, the agency said the death appeared to be an isolated incident and that there was no immediate danger to the public. Earlier Report: Suspicious Death Probed At Water Mill's Shou Sugi Ban House In an update Tuesday morning, Oct. 29, Suffolk County Police identified the woman as 33-year-old Sab…
Boy Critically Injured After Being Hit By Car In North Amityville Boy Critically Injured After Being Hit By Car In North Amityville
Boy Critically Injured After Being Hit By Car In North Amityville A boy suffered severe injuries in an overnight Long Island crash. It happened around 9:10 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, in North Amityville. The 17-year-old was walking westbound across New Highway at the intersection of Pine Road when he was struck by a 2007 Toyota Prius traveling southbound, according to Suffolk County Police. The boy, a resident of North Amityville, was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip with critical injuries.  The driver of the Toyota, a 45-year-old Brentwood woman, was not injured.  Detectives are asking anyon…
Day Care Worker From Bohemia Accused Of Dragging, Hitting Children In East Patchogue Day Care Worker From Bohemia Accused Of Dragging, Hitting Children In East Patchogue
Day Care Worker From Bohemia Accused Of Dragging, Hitting Children In East Patchogue A former childcare worker on Long Island has been accused of endangering the welfare of several young children. Following an investigation into separate incidents at the day care facility located on Montauk Highway in East Patchogue, Roshanne Marks, age 33, of Bohemia, was arrested, Suffolk County Police announced on Saturday, Oct. 26. According to police, Marks grabbed the arms and dragged two 3-year-old children and struck the back of the head of another 3-year-old. Marks was arrested and charged with three counts of endangering the welfare of a child.  She will…
Sachem Teacher May Never Walk Again Following Alleged Road Rage Attack Sachem Teacher May Never Walk Again Following Alleged Road Rage Attack
Sachem Teacher May Never Walk Again Following Alleged Road Rage Attack A beloved teacher and coach on Long Island is facing a tough road to recovery after suffering a spinal cord injury during an alleged road rage fight. The incident happened in West Babylon, shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. Suffolk County Police said two men drove their cars into a shopping center parking lot located at 90 Route 109, exited their vehicles, and got into an altercation. Earlier Report: New Update - Road Rage: Suspect Nabbed After Victim Run Over In West Babylon One of the men got back into his vehicle, rammed the other man's vehicle three times, and then ran ov…
Fatal Chain-Reaction Long Island Expressway Crash: Woman ID'd As Victim In Suffolk County Fatal Chain-Reaction Long Island Expressway Crash: Woman ID'd As Victim In Suffolk County
Fatal Chain-Reaction Long Island Expressway Crash: Woman ID'd As Victim In Suffolk County One person was killed and another seriously injured in a chain-reaction crash on the Long Island Expressway. It happened just before 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, in Yaphank. A 65-year-old man from Bay Shore was riding a 2007 Harley-Davidson motorcycle westbound near Exit 68, according to Suffolk County Police. He had a female passenger on the back seat.  The motorcycle hit the rear of a 2016 Lexus SUV, which had slowed down due to traffic.  The Lexus then struck the rear of a 2019 Audi SUV. The passenger in the Harley, Dawn Jimenez-Salta, age 60, of Garden City, was tr…
New Update - Road Rage: Suspect Nabbed After Victim Run Over In West Babylon New Update - Road Rage: Suspect Nabbed After Victim Run Over In West Babylon
New Update - Road Rage: Suspect Nabbed After Victim Run Over In West Babylon A suspect has been apprehended after a man suffered severe injuries in a road-rage incident on Long Island. It happened around 8:10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, in West Babylon. Two men drove their vehicles into a shopping center parking lot located at 90 Route 109, according to Suffolk County Police. They both exited their vehicles and engaged in an altercation.  One of the men got back into his vehicle, rammed the other man's vehicle three times, and then ran over the other man before fleeing the scene, said police. The 51-year-old victim was transported to a local …
Road Rage: Man Run Over After Fight Breaks Out At Shopping Center In West Babylon Road Rage: Man Run Over After Fight Breaks Out At Shopping Center In West Babylon
Road Rage: Man Run Over After Fight Breaks Out At Shopping Center In West Babylon A suspect is on the loose after a man suffered severe injuries in an overnight road-rage incident on Long Island. Click here for a new, updated story - Road Rage: Suspect Nabbed After Victim Run Over In West Babylon It happened around 8:10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, in West Babylon. Two men drove their vehicles into a shopping center parking lot located at 90 Route 109, according to Suffolk County Police. They both exited their vehicles and engaged in an altercation.  One of the men got back into his vehicle, rammed the other man's vehicle three times, and then ran ove…