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Camera Captured Brother, Sister Abusing Elderly Mother Before Her Death In Roosevelt, DA Says
After a lifetime of caring for children and serving her community, Carmel McDougall was ultimately betrayed by her own son and daughter, prosecutors alleged. Long Island resident Michael McDougall, age 65, of Roosevelt, was indicted on manslaughter and related charges in Nassau County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the death of his mother, McDougall. His sister, Nichole McDougall-Mullings, age 55, of Roosevelt, was also charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person. Earlier Report: Son, Daughter's Abuse Led To Death Of Roosevelt Wo…
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New Details: State Failed 'Committed Mother' Stabbed To Death At Hempstead Home, Family Says
A New York man accused of murdering the mother of his child should’ve been locked up years ago, his own relatives insist. Long Island resident Brenda Guadalupe Alfaro-Alcantara, age 29, was found with multiple stab wounds in the basement of her Hempstead home on Botsford Street at around 8:40 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. She was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Nassau County Police. Detectives arrested a suspect, 43-year-old Jose Funes-Zabala, of Roosevelt, on Monday afternoon, Oct. 7. He is charged with second-degree murder and endangering the welfare of a child. Earlier Report:&n…
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Murder Suspect Nabbed, ID Released Of 29-Year-Old Woman Found Dead At Nassau County Home
A suspect is in custody days after a woman was found stabbed to death at a Long Island home. Officers responded to a 911 call for an aided person in Hempstead at a Botsford Street residence on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 8:40 p.m. in Hempstead. Upon arrival, officers located the 29-year-old woman, now identified as Brenda Guadalupe Alfaro-Alcantara, of Hempstead, in the basement of the home with multiple stab wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Late Monday afternoon, Oct. 7, Nassau County Police announced the arrest of 43-year-old suspect Jose W. Funes-Zabala, of Roosevel…
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Son, Daughter's Abuse Led To Death Of Roosevelt Woman, Police Say
A brother and sister from Long Island are accused of abusing their elderly mother to the point the woman died. Nassau County Police were called to a Roosevelt home at around 2:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, to perform a welfare check. Inside, officers found 85-year-old Carmel McDougall unresponsive. She was taken to a hospital and died days later, on Wednesday, Sept. 18. An investigation found that McDougall’s 65-year-old son, Michael McDougall, was responsible for the injuries that caused her death, police said. Detectives also determined that McDougall’s 55-year-old daughter, Nichole Mull…
Police & Fire
Roosevelt Man Who Allegedly Robbed East Meadow Walmart Charged Under Nassau County Mask Law
A man who allegedly robbed a Long Island Walmart was also charged with violating Nassau County's controversial new mask law. The suspect was wearing a black ski mask when he entered the store located in East Meadow at 2465 Hempstead Turnpike at around 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 and began concealing merchandise in his bag. He exited the store without paying for the merchandise and was confronted by store security, Nassau County Police said, adding that security recovered the merchandise, "and the suspect directed physical threats towards them as he was leaving the scene." A short …
Obituaries
Father Of 10 Killed In Alleged Drunk Driving Crash In Hicksville Was 'Embodiment Of Kindness'
A devastated Long Island family now faces a future without their beloved patriarch after he was killed in a suspected drunk driving crash. The fiery wreck happened in Hicksville, near the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Cantiague Rock Road, at around 11:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Nassau County Police said 30-year-old Jannai Allen, of Westbury, was making a left turn from eastbound Prospect Avenue onto northbound Cantiague Rock Road when his vehicle was struck by a westbound Honda. Earlier Report: Jannai Allen, 30, ID'd As Victim In Hicksville Crash The impact caused Allen’s Su…
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Cop-Impersonator Handcuffs Woman At Roosevelt Deli, Police Say
A man is accused of handcuffing a woman while impersonating a police officer at a Long Island business. The incident happened in Roosevelt, at the Ruby Deli on Nassau Road, at around 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22. Nassau County Police said two women were having an argument when one woman’s boyfriend, 57-year-old Leonardo Argueta, approached and identified himself as an undercover police detective. He then put the other woman in handcuffs, police said. When the victim and bystanders threatened to call 911, Argueta removed the handcuffs and fled the scene. Detectives located the man and arreste…
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Former Varsity Basketball Player ID'd As Victim In Fiery Alleged DWI Crash In Hicksville
Authorities have identified a man who was killed in a suspected drunk driving crash on Long Island. The wreck happened in Hicksville, near the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Cantiague Rock Road, at around 11:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Nassau County Police said a Subaru was making a left turn from eastbound Prospect Avenue onto northbound Cantiague Rock Road when it struck a westbound Honda. Earlier Report: 30-Year-Old Dies In Fiery Drunk Driving Crash In Hicksville, Police Say The impact caused the Subaru to catch fire, trapping the 30-year-old male driver inside, police said…
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Drunk Suspect Bites, Spits On Cop During Roosevelt Arrest, Police Say
A 27-year-old man is accused of assaulting a police officer during an arrest on Long Island. Officers were called about a domestic disturbance at a home in Roosevelt shortly before 1 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28. Nassau County Police said a 39-year-old woman told officers that Joshua Williams, age 27, was intoxicated and breaking items in the home. As police were attempting to arrest Williams, he bit an officer and spit in his face, police said. Williams was placed into custody and taken to a hospital for evaluation. The injured officer was also taken to the hospital. Williams is charged wi…
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Collision With School Bus Injures Girl, Mother In Nassau County
A young girl and her mother were injured in a collision involving a school bus on Long Island. The incident happened in Roosevelt on West Greenwich Avenue shortly before 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15. Original report - Girl Hospitalized After Incident Involving Mini School Bus In Roosevelt Nassau County Police said a 10-year-old girl was riding her bicycle when she lost her balance and struck the side of a passing mini school bus traveling eastbound on West Greenwich Avenue. The child suffered severe abrasions on both of her legs, and her 40-year-old mother injured her right hand tryin…
Police & Fire
Update: Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From Long Island Found
Update: A 14-year-old Long Island girl who was reported missing has been located. Kimberly Rivera, age 14, had last been seen in Roosevelt shortly after midnight on Tuesday, Aug. 6. On Wednesday, Aug. 7, Nassau County Police said she had been found. No other details were given. Original story: Police are asking for help in locating a missing teenager from Long Island. Kimberly Rivera, age 14, was last seen in Roosevelt shortly after midnight on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Nassau County Police said she is 5-foot-7 and 80 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. No other information was given. A…
Police & Fire
Lottery Fraud: 'Good Samaritan' Scams Long Island Woman Out Of Jewelry, Cash, Police Say
Police are searching for a man who tricked a Long Island woman out of thousands of dollars worth of jewelry and cash after using a good deed to gain her trust. It happened in Roosevelt on Tuesday, July 9, according to Nassau County Police. At around 3 p.m. that day, a 76-year-old woman was walking on Nassau Avenue near the intersection of Debevoise Avenue with her groceries. A man approached her and asked if she needed help carrying her groceries home. She happily obliged, police said. When they arrived at her home, the man explained that he had a winning lottery ticket in his possess…
Police & Fire
5 Pit Bulls, 3 People Caught Squatting At Long Island Home, Police Say
A group of people and a handful of dogs were arrested after police said they were caught illegally living inside a dead person’s home. The New Hyde Park incident took place on Thursday, June 20, Nassau County Police said. Just after 4 p.m. that day, police received a call from a resident on Evans Street who thought that there were people living in their deceased neighbor’s home. Authorities arrived to reportedly find three people living at 109 Evans Street illegally: Dionny Quiroz, age 33 of Roosevelt; Juan Marte, age 19 of Thomaston; and Natalie Bautista, age 19, whose address was …
Police & Fire
Man Injures Officer, Violates Restraining Order On Long Island, Police Say
A Long Island man who reportedly violated a restraining order was arrested and injured a police officer in the process. It happened in Roosevelt on Wednesday, June 19, Nassau County Police said. Just before 6 p.m., 30-year-old Shabaz Hall allegedly broke into the home of someone who had a restraining order against him. Police soon arrived at the scene to arrest Hall; however, during the course of the arrest, authorities said that Hall was violent and combative. An officer was injured in the process. Hall, who is from Roosevelt, was eventually taken into custody, where he was charged …
Police & Fire
Long Island Man Drives Drunk With 3-Year-Old Son, Police Say
A man has been arrested on a charge of driving drunk when he got into a minor crash with a 3-year-old in his car, police said. It happened on Saturday, June 8 in Roosevelt, according to Nassau County Police. At about 9:50 p.m. that evening, 32-year-old Abidan Sorto-Benitez was driving his 2004 Honda Civic near the intersection of Branch Place and Conlon Road when he hit a curb, which rendered his car inoperable. Officers who arrived at the scene reported that Sorto-Benitez had glassy eyes and had breath that smelled of alcohol. He failed a sobriety test and was placed under arrest. So…
Police & Fire
Alleged Thief Caught After Multi-Car Crash On Long Island
A man who allegedly stole a car, a necklace, and more was caught after he caused a three-car collision that injured two. The chain of events happened on Friday, May 31, and began in Freeport, according to the Nassau County Police. Near Broadway and North Columbus Avenue in Freeport, 30-year-old Jarred Sowers allegedly walked up to a 27-year-old woman, grabbed the necklace from her neck, and drove off in a white sedan. A short time later, at the intersection of Nassau Road and Woods Avenue in Roosevelt, Sowers reportedly hit two other cars, injuring a 45-year-old woman and a 28-year-ol…
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