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Police & Fire
Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From Long Island
If you’ve seen this missing Long Island teenager, police want to hear from you. Emma Gervasi, 15, of Patchogue, was last seen on Monday, Dec. 9, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Youth. Gervasi was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and black leggings. No other details were given. Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Police & Fire
ID'd Released Of 21-Year-Old Woman Struck, Killed By Garbage Truck Near Nassau County Mall
A 21-year-old woman was struck and killed by a garbage truck just yards from Roosevelt Field Mall in Carle Place early Friday, Dec. 6, Nassau County police announced. Mahiat Hossen, 21, of Bellerose, was attempting to cross Old Country Road northbound near the intersection with Glen Cove Road around 5:30 a.m. when she was hit by a 2016 Mack garbage truck traveling eastbound, police said. The area has a four-way crosswalk, according to Google Maps Street View, but it is not immediately clear if she was using them. Hossen suffered catastrophic injuries to her head and body. She w…
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Critical After Strike By Toyota In Freeport: Police
A 40-year-old man is in critical condition after being struck by a Toyota Scion while crossing a road in Freeport, police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The crash happened near the intersection of Merrick Road and Guy Lombardo Boulevard on Monday, Dec. 9, at 7:09 p.m., according to detectives with the Nassau County Homicide Squad. The pedestrian was crossing from the south side to the north side of Merrick Road when he was struck by a 2006 Toyota Scion traveling eastbound, detectives detailed in the release. The man suffered trauma to his head and body and was rushed to an area hospital, w…
Police & Fire
Carlos Hernandez, 15, Reported Missing In Massapequa
Authorities are asking for help in locating a missing teenager from Long Island. Carlos Hernandez, age 15, was last seen leaving his Massapequa residence at around 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, according to Nassau County Police. Relatives reported him missing hours later. Hernandez is 5-foot-6 and 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black pants, a gold-colored bracelet, and was carrying a black backpack with white lines. Police said he may be riding a bluish-gray bicycle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Depar…
Police & Fire
Man Fleeing Traffic Stop Acussed Of Firing Gun Toward Nassau County Police
A Lynbrook man is facing multiple charges, including felony criminal possession of a firearm, after fleeing a traffic stop and firing a shot during his arrest in Elmont early Sunday, Dec. 8, Nassau County police announced. Antonio Lam, 30, of the 180 block of Atlantic Avenue, was stopped for a Vehicle and Traffic Law violation near Hoeffner Avenue and Pelham Street at 12:50 a.m., detectives said. During the stop, Lam fled on foot and was apprehended near Carnegie Avenue, according to police. As officers attempted to arrest him, Lam resisted violently, discharging a loaded .40 caliber firear…
Police & Fire
CT Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Violent Long Island Assault: (
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A Connecticut man is facing felony charges after a brutal altercation left a Mahopac resident critically injured, Carmel Police announced in an updated release on Sunday, Dec. 8. Officers were called to the scene on Curry Road in Mahopac at 5:17 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. They arrived to find two men in the roadway. A 44-year-old Mahopac man was unconscious with life-threatening injuries, while 32-year-old Brooks Lawrence of Connecticut was detained at the scene. The victim was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center by STAT Flight Helicopter, where he remains in critical condition. Detectiv…
Police & Fire
'Unimaginable Tragedy': Support Rises For Nassau County Family Displaced By Massive Fire
A Long Island family is finding hope through the generosity of strangers this holiday season after a devastating fire forced them from their home. Firefighters in Port Washington were called to the 2,200-square-foot, three-story residence on Charles Avenue shortly before 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4. When crews arrived, the six-bedroom home was fully engulfed in flames fueled by multiple propane tanks, according to preliminary radio traffic. The blaze destroyed much of the house, though everyone inside managed to escape with just the clothes on their backs, Melanie Hernandez-Gomes, the niece o…
Police & Fire
Dog Helps Young Victim Testify Against Former Detective From Hudson Valley In Sex Abuse Case
In a groundbreaking trial, a court-certified support dog named Eddie helped a young child testify against former NYPD detective Wilson Frias, leading to his conviction on charges of child sexual abuse in Westchester County. Frias, 52, of Briarcliff Manor, was sentenced to five years in prison and ten years of post-release supervision after a jury found him guilty of first-degree sexual abuse, a felony, and endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor. He will also be required to register as a sex offender. The abuse occurred on March 11, 2023, in Frias’s home during a playdate. The vic…
Police & Fire
Alert Issued After 15-Year-Old Girl Leaves Nassau County HS
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager from Long Island. Keyri Rodriguez, age 15, was last seen at Hempstead High School at around 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, according to Nassau County Police. Relatives reported her missing that evening. She is 5-foot-7 and 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. No other details were given. Rodriguez was previously reported missing in September, and was located the following day. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347 or call 911. Share this story by clic…
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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Farmingdale Widow Of
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Lt. Who Died In Apartment Fire Located Hours After Going Missing
The Long Island widow of a late FDNY lieutenant who died in a double fatal fire decades ago was located hours after relatives reported her missing. Susan Blackmore, age 68, of South Farmingdale, had last been seen leaving her Plitt Avenue residence at around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, Nassau County Police said. At around 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, her sister Jeanne Santora informed her Facebook followers that Blackmore had been found and was safe. “Thank you everyone,” she wrote. No other details were given. News of Blackmore’s disappearance quickly gained traction on social media, where…
Police & Fire
Nassau County Woman Still Missing, Second LI Resident Located Hours After Alert Issued
This story has been updated. One of two Long Island women who were reported missing within hours of each other has been located. Susan Blackmore, age 68, of South Farmingdale, had last been seen leaving her Plitt Avenue residence at around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4. On Thursday afternoon, Dec. 5, Blackmore's sister confirmed that she had been located and was safe. No other details were given. Nassau County Police are still asking for help in locating Madeline Garone, age 95, who was last seen in East Meadow at around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3. Garone is 5-foot-10 and 1…
Police & Fire
Victim ID'd In Deadly Long Island Expressway Crash That Shut Down Roadway For Hours
Authorities identified a man who was killed in an early-morning chain-reaction crash that closed the Long Island Expressway for several hours. The wreck happened in Jericho, in the eastbound lanes between exits 39 and 41, just after 3 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. Nassau County Police said a Chevy Suburban was heading eastbound when the driver lost control and overturned. The Suburban struck the back of a Dodge delivery van that was pulled over on the shoulder. A tractor-trailer then struck the Suburban, which had come to a stop in the right lane. The driver of the Suburban, identified as 49-yea…
Police & Fire
Arrests Made In Nassau County Dad's Roadside Robbery-Killing: Police
Police have charged two men in the killing of a 32-year-old Amityville man found dead on a Wantagh roadway in September, according to Nassau County authorities. Police say Anderson Ramirez, 34, of Central Islip, and Alex R. DeLarosa, 27, of Bay Shore, were arrested on Dec. 4 in connection to the fatal shooting of Yinauri A. Taveras, 32. The victim, originally from Amityville, had been splitting time between Puerto Rico and Westbury. Officers responded to Wayside Lane in Wantagh on Sept. 11, 2024, at 12:13 a.m. for a report of an injured person. They found Taveras on the roadside with a guns…
Police & Fire
Firefighters Battling Gas-Fueled House Fire In Port Washington (
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Multiple agencies responded to a residential fire on Long Island Wednesday evening, Dec. 4. Emergency crews were called to the six-bedroom Port Washington home, located on Charles Avenue south of Harbor Road, shortly before 7 p.m. Crews arrived to find the 2,200-square-foot, three-story house fully engulfed in flames, believed to be fueled by gas, according to preliminary radio traffic. A National Grid gas crew was called in to ensure that service to the residence was disconnected. Firefighters reported finding multiple propane tanks inside the home. It was not immediately clear whether…
Police & Fire
Seen Him? 15-Year-Old Boy From Long Island Has Been Missing Nearly Week
The search is on for a Long Island teenager who has been missing for nearly a week. Tyler Graham, age 15, of Deer Park, was last seen on Friday, Nov. 29, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, black pants, and black sneakers. No other details were given. Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Police & Fire
Robber Busted Fleeing Nassau County Convenience Store, Police Say
A man is facing charges after allegedly robbing a Long Island convenience store. The robbery occurred in Valley Stream, at the BP station located on North Central Avenue, at around midnight Tuesday, Dec. 3. Nassau County Police said 40-year-old Devon Gomes, of Queens, entered the store and removed several items from the shelves before approaching the 21-year-old clerk at the register. After selecting lottery tickets that were behind the counter, he placed his hand inside his sweatshirt to imply he had a gun and demanded cash and the employee’s cell phone, police said. The clerk complied a…
Police & Fire
12-Year-Old Nassau County Girl Missing 3 Weeks Spotted In NYC
Police released new details in the search for a Long Island teenager who has been missing for nearly a month. Gianna Tocco, age 12, was last seen in Farmingdale at around 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, according to Nassau County Police. She was reported missing later that night. In an update Wednesday, Dec. 4, police said she is believed to be in the Bronx. Tocco is 5-foot-5 and 185 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing a black shirt, black leggings, and black sandals. Tocco was previously reported missing in October and was located hours later. Anyone with informat…
Police & Fire
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 …
Police & Fire
15-Year-Old Long Island Girl Has Been Missing Over Week
The search is on for a Long Island teenager who has been missing for more than a week. Delilah Santiago, age 15, of the village of Brightwaters, was last seen on Saturday, Nov. 23, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Additional details like what she was wearing or where she was last seen were not immediately available. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Suffolk County Police Department at 631-852-6400. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Police & Fire
Combative 29-Year-Old Injures 2 Officers During Arrest At Baldwin Home, Police Say
A 29-year-old man is accused of injuring two officers during an arrest at a Long Island home. Nassau County Police were called for a disturbance at a Baldwin residence on Bonnie Drive at around 10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2. Officers encountered Karlhentz Louissaint, who began acting irate and attacked them, police said. He was reportedly violent and combative as officers attempted to get him into handcuffs. Two officers suffered injuries during the ordeal and were treated at a hospital. The agency did not elaborate on the nature of their injuries. Louissaint was arrested on suspicion of: Me…
Police & Fire
Seen Her? 15-Year-Old Girl From Hempstead Has Been Missing 2 Days
Authorities are asking for help in locating a missing teenager from Long Island. Hannah Schenck, age 15, was last seen leaving her Hempstead residence on Maplewood Avenue at around 10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, according to Nassau County Police. Schenck is 5-foot-5 and approximately 110 pounds, with red braided hair and hazel eyes. She was wearing black sweatpants, a white shirt, and a nose ring. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347 or call 911. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for upda…
Police & Fire
Man Fatally Struck By Vehicle In Rockville Centre
A man was killed after being struck by a van on Long Island. The crash occurred at about 1:25 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, on Buckingham Road near Princeton Road in Rockville Centre, according to Nassau County Police. The 68-year-old man was crossing westbound when he was hit by a 2023 Ford Transit van driven by a 77-year-old man. He sustained severe injuries and was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead at about 3 p.m., according to Nassau County PD medics. His identity has not yet been released. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. Detectiv…
Police & Fire
Tractor Truck, Range Rover Among Vehicles Up For Grabs At Long Island Police Auction
If your holiday shopping list includes a new car, this could be the auction for you. The Suffolk County Police Department will hold its next impound auction on Saturday, Dec. 7. Among the more than 80 vehicles up for grabs are a tractor truck, a box truck, and a Range Rover SUV, according to photos shared by the agency. Attendees can also bid on several motorcycles. The auction will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, rain or shine, at the department’s impound yard, located in Westhampton at 100 Old Country Road. All vehicles will start with a minimum bid of $500 and are sold as-is. A preview of th…
Police & Fire
It's Been 2 Weeks Since 16-Year-Old Long Island Boy Went Missing
A teenager from Long Island has been missing for nearly two weeks. Darnelle Goodhall, age 16, of Central Islip, was last seen on Wednesday, Nov. 20, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, black sweatpants, and orange sneakers. Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York Sate Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Assaulting Nassau County Police Medic
A man was arrested on Long Island after allegedly assaulting a police medic, according to authorities. The incident occurred just before 5:40 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29, in Plandome Manor. Nassau County Police said Nicholas Vulpis, age 53, a resident of Plandome Manor, was being evaluated at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset when he became violent and struck one of the NCPD medics in the leg, causing swelling, bruising, and substantial pain. Vulpis was arrested at the hospital, and the medic was treated and released. Vulpis was charged with second-degree assault and was arr…
Police & Fire
Man Dies In Fall From Roof In Nassau County
A man fell to his death from the roof of a two-story home on Long Island, authorities say. The incident occurred on Maple Avenue in Lynbrook on Saturday, Nov. 30. According to Nassau County Police, the 47-year-old man lost his footing while working on the roof and fell to the ground, sustaining severe head trauma. The victim, whose identity and place of residence have not been released, was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead by a physician. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been notified, and the investigation is ongoing. Check back …
Police & Fire
Driver Killed In Chain-Reaction Long Island Expressway Crash In Plainview
One person was killed in a chain-reaction crash involving multiple vehicles on the Long Island Expressway. It happened in Plainview on Saturday, Nov. 30 at around 7:15 a.m. near Exit 46. A 55-year-old man driving a 2002 Mazda pickup truck struck a 2006 Honda Pilot in the HOV lane, Nassau County Police said. Both vehicles stopped, with the Mazda coming to a halt in the left lane. As the driver of the Mazda exited his vehicle, a 2017 Toyota RAV4 struck the Mazda, pushing it into its driver. The collision created further chaos when a 2011 Subaru Outback swerved from the left lane…
Police & Fire
Long Island Man Airlifted After Being Struck Crossing Busy Road
A man was seriously injured and airlifted to a hospital after being struck by a car while crossing a busy road on Long Island. The incident happened just after 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29, near the Greenview Inn at 1433 West Main Street in Riverhead, according to authorities. Police say a 29-year-old Westhampton Beach man was attempting to cross West Main Street from the south shoulder to the north shoulder when he was hit by a 2021 Nissan Sentra driven by a 51-year-old Riverhead woman. The man was treated at the scene by Riverhead Ambulance crews before being flown by Suffolk County P…
Police & Fire
Turkey Fryer Fire Destroys $4M CT Mansion on Thanksgiving; Family of 20 Escapes
A Connecticut mansion valued at more than $4 million was destroyed by fire on Thanksgiving as a family of 20 was about to sit down to enjoy their holiday meal, authorities said. The fire ignited shortly before 4 p.m. in Fairfield County at a two-story, nearly 9,300-square-foot residence in Weston on Weston Road, near the intersection with Broad Street. All occupants escaped unharmed, Weston firefighters reported. On the rainy Thanksgiving afternoon of Thursday, November 28, 2024, most firefighters in lower Fairfield County were... Posted by Sayje Benjamin on Friday, November 29, 20…
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1,000-Plus Vehicles Screened, Trio Charged At Thanksgiving Eve Checkpoint On Long Island
More than 1,000 vehicles were screen and three drivers were charged during a Thanksgiving Eve sobriety checkpoint on Long Island. The operation was held in Hampton Bays from 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27 to 12:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Day on Thursday,Nov. 28, on Flanders Road (Route 24), according to Southampton Town Police. The following individuals were charged: Oswald Espinoza-Mogrovejo, age 46, of Hampton Bays, charged with driving while intoxicated. Roberto Granados-Sanchez, age 38, of Flanders, charged with driving while intoxicated. Daniel R. McNamara, age 33, of Hampton Bays, charged w…
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