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Man Killed ID'd In Sunrise Highway Dump Truck Crash That Injured 2: Police
A motor vehicle crash on Sunrise Highway left a Shirley man dead and two others injured on Friday, Dec. 13, Suffolk County police announced. Darrell Sumpter, 51, was driving a 2002 Cadillac westbound in the left lane of Sunrise Highway when the vehicle swerved and struck a 2021 Ford utility truck in the right lane, police said. Both vehicles left the roadway and overturned at 1:37 p.m., approximately 1.5 miles east of Horseblock Road in Shirley, according to authorities. Sumpter was pronounced dead at the scene, police detailed in the release. His passenger, 48-year-old female also of Shirl…
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Sunrise Highway Fatal: 1 Killed, 2 Injured In Rollover Crash Involving Dump Truck
One person was killed and two others were injured in a rollover crash on a Long Island highway. The incident happened on the westbound Sunrise Highway near William Floyd Parkway in Shirley on Friday afternoon, Dec. 13. Suffolk County Police said officers responded to a 2-vehicle collision at around 1:40 p.m. One person was pronounced dead at the scene and two others were hospitalized with injuries. Authorities did not release the decedent's identity, nor did they elaborate on the nature or severity of the injuries. Responding medics found an overturned dump truck that had collided with an…
Obituaries
Late Bicyclist Is Helping 4 Others Live Following Deadly Crash On Long Island
A late Long Island man is still helping others, even in death. Joseph Vujasin, 57, of Brookhaven, died after being struck by an SUV while bicycling in North Bellport on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 26. Suffolk County Police said a 44-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a medical emergency and hit Vujasin as he rode near the intersection of Post and Atlantic avenues. He was taken to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue with serious head injuries and was declared brain dead. Relatives made the difficult decision to take him off life support days later, on Wednesday, Dec. 4, his niece …
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LI Man Who Forced Homeless Teen Into Prostitution In Exchange For Food, Shelter Gets Prison
A Long Island man will spend more than a decade in prison for forcing an 18-year-old homeless woman into prostitution. Javesh Persaud, 34, of Shirley, was sentenced to 12 years behind bars in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Dec. 11, after pleading guilty to sex trafficking and related charges. Prosecutors said Persaud met the victim in July 2023 on Omegle, an online chat platform. She had been sleeping in New York City subways and told Persaud she was homeless. Persaud offered her food, clean clothes, a shower, and a place to sleep. He then drove the victim to a parking lot in Shirley …
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Attackers Taunted, Filmed 17-Year-Old Stabbing Victim Outside LI High School, Witness Says
New details are emerging after a 17-year-old senior was stabbed and carjacked mere steps from a Long Island high school. Emergency crews in Middle Island were called to the intersection of Tie Street and Sander Court, just east of Longwood High School, shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10. Suffolk County Police said the victim was walking when several people got out of a passing car and approached him. A confrontation ensued and the teen was stabbed with an unknown object, causing him to drop his car keys. Another student at the school, who wished to remain anonymous, told Daily Voice fou…
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Bicyclist Dies Weeks After Being Struck By SUV On Long Island
A bicyclist has died nearly two weeks after he was struck by an SUV on Long Island. The incident happened in North Bellport, near the intersection of Post and Atlantic avenues, shortly before 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26. Suffolk County Police said a 44-year-old Bellport woman was driving a 2007 GMC Envoy northbound when she apparently suffered a medical event and struck a bicyclist crossing the road. The victim, identified as 57-year-old Joseph Vujasin, of Brookhaven, was taken to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue in critical condition. On Monday, Dec. 9, police confirmed that Vuja…
Police & Fire
Prostitution Bust: Raid Of Long Island Spa Nets Arrests Of Two Women, Cops Say
Two women were arrested Thursday, Dec. 5, during a raid at a Long Island salon following numerous community complaints, authorities said. The operation took place at approximately 3:15 p.m. at J & Y NY Spa at 8 Boston Place in Huntington Station on Thursday, Dec. 5, Suffolk County police said. Ying Ma, 52, of Brooklyn, and Berlyn Antonia Cruz, 44, of Queens, were charged with unauthorized practice of a profession, a Class E felony under New York State Education Law, and Prostitution, a B misdemeanor, police said. Both women were issued Field Appearance Tickets and are scheduled to…
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Truck Barrels Into Long Island Liquor Store (
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At least one person was reportedly trapped after a truck barreled into a Long Island business. The incident happened in Miller Place, at the Wine & Liquor located on Route 25A, at around 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. Emergency crews were called about a car into the building with at least one patient trapped, according to preliminary radio traffic. A photo shared on Facebook showed a red cabbed pickup truck smashed through a large front window. It was not immediately clear what caused the crash or whether the driver, customers, or any employees were injured. Suffolk County Police respo…
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Husband Admits Fatally Stabbing Therapist Wife In Nassau County Over Impending Divorce
A Long Island husband and father admitted to stabbing his therapist wife to death after she revealed her plans to leave him. Anthony Paruolo, age 39, of North Bellmore, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Nassau County Court on Wednesday, Dec. 4, in the killing of Danielle Paruolo. Nassau County Police responded to the couple’s North Bellmore residence at around 11:40 p.m. on Oct, 6, 2022, after several people called 911 reporting a domestic incident. When officers arrived, they found Mrs. Paruolo lying in a pool of blood with a 13-inch chef’s knife lodged in her neck, according to …
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Driver, 40, Arrested In Deadly Hit-Run Long Island Crash: Police
A Suffolk County man has been arrested and charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian last week, authorities announced Wednesday, Dec. 4. Seth Miller, 40, of Smithtown, was charged with Leaving the Scene of an Incident with a Fatality in the Nov. 27 crash in Bohemia that killed Joan Foley, 59, of Central Islip, Suffolk County police said. Foley was struck while crossing Veterans Memorial Highway at 5th Avenue around 5:15 a.m. Miller fled the scene after the crash and Foley was pronounced dead at the scene. Miller was arrested on Dec. 4 and is …
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Dogs On Cocaine Among Horrors Found At Animal Abuser's Long Island Home, Police Say
A Long Island man faces multiple animal cruelty charges after authorities found nearly a dozen dogs living in deplorable conditions, including two that ingested drugs. Christopher DiGiovanna, age 42, was arrested Saturday, Nov. 23, after detectives from the Suffolk County SPCA uncovered 11 dogs living in squalid and dangerous conditions inside his Centereach home, police said. Following a complaint about the animals’ living conditions, Suffolk County Police and Town of Brookhaven Animal Control and Code Enforcement executed a search warrant. Inside, they found numerous dogs underweight, fil…
Police & Fire
Person Struck, Killed By Car Turning Onto Long Island Roadway
A person died after being struck by a car on Long Island. The crash happened just before 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, in Brentwood. Suffolk County Police said a 24-year-old Brentwood woman was driving a 2012 Acura TL and turning left onto eastbound Suffolk Avenue from Eisenhower Avenue when she struck a pedestrian in the roadway. The victim, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner, police said. The driver of the Acura was not injured in the crash. The vehicle was impo…
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3 Charged At Thanksgiving Eve DWI Checkpoint On Long Island
Three people were arrested for driving while intoxicated during an overnight sobriety checkpoint on Long Island, according to Suffolk County Police. The checkpoint took place from 11 p.m. on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, Nov. 27, to 2 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, at Waverly Plaza, located at 371 North Service Road in Patchogue. Officers from the Suffolk County Police Highway SAFE-T Team (Selective Alcohol Fatality Enforcement Team) screened 377 vehicles as part of a holiday crackdown on impaired driving. The following individuals were charged with driving while intoxicated: Je…
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ID Released For 59-Year-Old Long Island Woman Killed In Hit-Run Crash
The identity has been released of a woman who died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver on Long Island. The crash happened in Suffolk County at approximately 5:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, in Bohemia. on Veterans Memorial Highway at 5th Avenue. A westbound vehicle hit the woman while she was crossing the road and fled the scene, according to authorities. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Late Wednesday afternoon, Suffolk County Police ID'd her as Joan Foley, age 59, of Central Islip. Veterans Memorial Highway at 5th Avenue, this morning. Original report -…
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Long Island Woman Charged With DWI After Crash Seriously Injures 41-Year-Old
A woman was arrested for driving while intoxicated following a crash on Long Island that seriously injured a man. The incident occurred at about 12:35 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, at the intersection of Route 112 and Sunrise Highway South Service Road in North Patchogue. Aleshia Davis, age 39, of Medford, was driving a 2024 Audi Q7 southbound on Route 112 when her vehicle struck an eastbound 2011 Hyundai Sonata, according to Suffolk County Police. The driver of the Hyundai, a 41-year-old Shirley man was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue with serious injuries…
Police & Fire
Hit-Run Crash Kills Woman Crossing Long Island Roadway
A hit-run driver struck and killed a woman on Long Island. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For Central Islip Woman Killed In Hit-Run Crash In Bohemia The crash happened in Suffolk County at approximately 5:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, in Bohemia. on Veterans Memorial Highway at 5th Avenue. A westbound vehicle hit the woman while she was crossing the road and fled the scene, according to authorities. The woman, whose identity has not yet been confirmed, was pronounced dead at the scene. Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives are investigating and ask anyone…
Police & Fire
Vietnam Veteran Dies In Fire At Long Island Home
A Long Island veteran died after he was seriously injured in a house fire. Emergency crews in Middle Island were called shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, when flames broke out at the Lake Pointe apartment complex on Middle Country Road. Inside, firefighters located 79-year-old Arthur Ziomek. He was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. On Tuesday, Nov. 26, Suffolk County Police confirmed that Ziomek had died. A preliminary investigation determined the cause of the fire was non-criminal in nature, police said. Ziomek was born in Brooklyn and se…
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Port Washington School Superintendent Charged With DWI After Crash Seriously Injures Motorist
A Long Island school superintendent has bee accused of driving while intoxicated after a crash on Long Island seriously injured a motorist. Suffolk County Police said the incident occurred at about 9:05 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, in Sayville, at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Depot Street. Michael Hynes, age 53, of Sayville and the superintendent of the Port Washington Union Free School DIstrict, was driving a 2019 Honda Civic northbound on Railroad Avenue when he attempted to turn left onto Depot Street, according to Suffolk County Police. His vehicle then collided with a southb…
Police & Fire
Long Island Woman Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Boat, Sparking Fire: Police
A woman was arrested for driving while intoxicated after a chaotic crash on Long Island that ended with a boat catching fire. Suffolk County Police said the incident occurred around 10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, in Babylon. Multiple 911 callers reported a vehicle traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Route 231. The vehicle, a 2021 Kia Forte, crossed over the median and continued south in the proper lanes, hitting road signs along the way. The driver, identified as Lorrie Ibe, age 54, of West Babylon, then drove through the intersection at East Main Street, over another me…
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3 Pulled From Fiery Long Island Crash, Seriously Injured
Three people were seriously injured in a fiery crash on Long Island. The crash occurred at about 10:20 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, when a 2017 Kia Sportage veered off Cliff Road in the village of Belle Terre, struck a tree, and caught fire, according to Suffolk County Police said. The vehicle was traveling northbound between Old Homestead Road and Bell Circle at the time. A Village of Belle Terre constable was the first to arrive at the scene and helped extricate the driver, a 19-year-old Rocky Point man, and two passengers, a 20-year-old Rocky Point man, and 20-year-old Farmingville r…
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Teen Stabbed Breaking Up Fight Outside Long Island Mall
A teenager was injured in a stabbing during a fight outside a Long Island mall. Suffolk County Police said the incident occurred just before 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, on the sidewalk outside the food court at Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove. A 16-year-old boy was stabbed while trying to break up a dispute involving a small group of people. The victim was taken to a local hospital in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. Another 16-year-old boy sustained minor injuries during the altercation and was also transported to a hospital for treatment. Police are asking …
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LI Woman Drove Drunk In Crash Killing Mom Riding In SUV With Daughter, Grandchild: Police
A Long Island woman was driving under the influence when she caused a crash that killed a 75-year-old mother, according to authorities. Suffolk County Police said the collision occurred on Friday, Nov. 22, at approximately 8:40 p.m. on Middle Country Road near Wading River Hollow Road in Middle Island. Investigators determined that Melissa Koprowski, age 31, of Yaphank, was driving a 2014 Dodge Durango eastbound when she attempted to turn left onto Wading River Hollow Road. Koprowski’s vehicle struck a westbound 2022 Nissan Rogue, police said. Esther Guy, age 75, of Coram, was a pass…
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Bullet Narrowly Misses TV Viewer During Domestic Violence Shooting At Long Island Home
A Long Island man is accused of shooting into a home occupied by his girlfriend and several children. Joaquin Franco, age 42, of Brentwood, was indicted for criminal possession of a weapon and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Monday, Nov. 18, stemming from a shooting at a Central Islip residence. Prosecutors said the victim and her two children were visiting her parents in Central Islip on Sunday, Oct. 20, when the family heard a loud bang from outside. One resident ran upstairs and discovered that a bullet had entered the home, penetrating several walls, a television, and a chi…
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Lewd Act At Walmart On Long Island
A man is accused of committing a lewd act while following a woman inside a Long Island Walmart. Suffolk County Police said the incident happened around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Walmart on Crooked Hill Road in Commack. The man allegedly followed the woman through the store while engaging in inappropriate behavior. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Fourth Squad detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify and locate the suspect. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will remain confidential. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers …
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Long Island Expressway Fatal: 37-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In 3-Vehicle Crash
A man was killed in a three-vehicle crash on the Long Island Expressway. The incident happened in the eastbound lanes near exit 68 in Manorville, at around 5:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18. Suffolk County Police said William Sarubbi, age 37, of Riverhead, was riding a Suzuki motorcycle when he collided with the back of a Ford pickup truck and was ejected from the bike. Another vehicle swerved to avoid hitting Sarubbi and hit the motorcycle. Sarubbi was transported via ambulance to Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, where he was pronounced dead. The other drivers, a 22-year-old Coram man an…
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23-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Collision On Long Island
A young man was seriously injured in a crash on Long Island. It happened in Centereach on Sunday, Nov. 17, around 10:25 a.m., at the intersection of Middle Country Road and Ronkonkoma Boulevard. Suffolk County Police said a 32-year-old Medford man was driving a Nissan Sentra south on Ronkonkoma Boulevard when he attempted to turn left onto Middle Country Road, colliding with a motorcycle traveling westbound. The motorcyclist, a 23-year-old Selden man, was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital in serious condition. Borrero was not injured in the crash. Both vehicles were impounded…
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Fatal Crash: Person Struck By Car On Busy Long Island Roadway
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.…
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5K Images Of Child Sex Abuse Found At Long Island 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…
Police & Fire
$500K in Gold, Watches, Memorabilia Stolen In Burglary On Long Island
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…
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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…
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New Update: Missing Long Island 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…
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