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Cop Hospitalized After Motorist Becomes Combative In Valley Stream, Police Say
A police officer was hospitalized after a Long Island motorist allegedly became combative after being stopped near an intersection.
Officers conducted the traffic stop of a 2012 Dodge Challenger in Valley Stream in the vicinity of Hook Creek Boulevard and 136th Avenue at around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2.
During the investigation, it was determined that the driver, Albert Dodson, age 30, of Hempstead, was operating the vehicle with a suspended license, according to Nassau County Police.
While attempting to place Dodson under arrest, he became combative and began to resist, caus…
Erratic, Wrong-Way Driver Hits 2 Cars In Head-On Long Island Crash, Police Say
A 48-year-old woman is facing charges after allegedly striking two cars head on while driving erratically on Long Island, authorities said.
Several people called 911 at around 2:50 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, to report that the driver of a Honda had struck multiple highway signs and guard rails on Route 27 in Southampton, according to the Southampton Town Police Department.
Investigators said the driver, identified as Tatiana Martin, of Easthampton, then merged onto County Road 39, near the Southampton Golf Club, continuing to strike signs and driving on curbs.
While heading eastbound, Martin cr…
Woman Faces Numerous Charges After Allegedly Fleeing From Police On Long Island Expressway
A local woman is facing a host of charges after allegedly fleeing from police on the Long Island Expressway
Just before 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, a trooper attempted to stop a black BMW 650i on the eastbound LIE between exits 70 and 71 in the town of Brookhaven, New York State Police said.
While fleeing, the driver, Sade Williams, age 22, of East Patchogue, exited at Old Country Road ramp, lost control and struck a sign before fleeing on foot, according to police.
After a short foot pursuit, Williams was taken into custody.
Williams was charged with the following
Fleeing o…
Man Killed In Five-Vehicle, Chain-Reaction Crash At Busy Long Island Intersection
One person was killed in a multi-vehicle, chain-reaction crash at a busy Long Island intersection.
It happened around 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 in Centereach.
Ant’Wan Pevy, age 25, of Ronkonkoma, was driving a 2011 Kia sedan northbound on Nicolls Road when he suffered a medical event that caused him to lose control of the vehicle, Suffolk County Police said.
The Kia struck a 2016 Nissan SUV being operated by Zachary Morrison, 29, of Holbrook, that was westbound at the traffic light at the intersection of Middle Country Road and Nicolls Road, according to police.
Pev…
Man Arrested For Having 23 License Suspensions During Long Island Traffic Stop
A Long Island man was arrested for driving with 23 license suspensions.
Henry Torrez Valerio, 50, of Copiague, was arrested Saturday, in North Babylon on Saturday, Nov. 21, around 4:15 p.m., after being stopped driving a 2005 Honda CRV westbound on Prairie Drive and failed to signal at the intersection of Chuck Boulevard, Suffolk County Police said.
During the stop, the officer checked Valerio’s license and found that it had been suspended 23 times on 14 different dates, Suffolk County Police said.
Valerio was arrested and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor…
Duo Arrested After One Flees Scene, Locked Himself In LI Restaurant Bathroom
Two Long Island men were arrested for alleged outstanding warrants and for one fleeing the scene and locking himself in a nearby restaurant bathroom.
Joshua Mordi, 23, of Valley Stream, and Deonte O'Connor, 23, of Uniondale, were arrested around 4:25 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19 in Elmont, said the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, officers observed Mordi commit multiple violations while driving a red 2001 Acura northbound on Meacham Avenue.
While conducting an investigation it was determined that Mordi had a suspended driver’s license as well as three outstanding warrants, police …
Long Island Trio Nabbed For Armed Robbery Of Man In Parked Vehicle, Police Say
Three Long Island men were arrested for allegedly robbing a man parked in a vehicle in Elmont.
The incident took place around 2:15 a.m., Wednesday, April 29, near the intersection of Kirkman Avenue and Blossom Street, said the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, a 25-year-old man was in his vehicle near the intersection when a silver 2002 Jaguar with three men inside approached the vehicle.
Two of the men identified as Deshawn Foy, 30, of St. Albans, and Inmouni Gooden, 25, of Elmont, exited the Jaguar and opened the doors of the victim’s vehicle, police said.
Foy and Goo…
Drunk Long Island Man, 24, Found Passed Out In Driver Seat, Police Say
An intoxicated man was found passed out behind the wheel in a Greenport parking lot with his foot on the gas, causing it to smoke and overheat, police said.
Police in Southold received a report at approximately 10:36 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, of a vehicle parked in the Adams Street parking lot with the engine accelerating and the driver, 24-year-old Greenport resident Walter Alvizures-Gomez passed out in the front seat.
According to police, responding officers found Alvizures-Gomez passed out with his foot on the accelerator, causing the vehicle to overheat.
Alvizures-Gomez was removed fr…
Unlicensed Long Island Man Drove Drove With Two Kids In Car, Police Say
An unlicensed motorist is facing a host of charges after police say he drove drunk with two children in the car on Long Island.
The traffic stop happened on Monday, Sept. 2 at 2:40 a.m. in Uniondale, the Nassau County Police Department said.
According to police, while on routine patrol, officers observed James St. Clair, 40, of Uniondale, operating a 1996 Honda Accord traveling southbound on Brookside Avenue, fail to signal at the intersection of Pine Street, police said.
The officers then activated their emergency lights and conducted a Vehicle and Traffic Law stop. During the …
Motorcyclist Caught With Loaded, Stolen Handgun After High-Speed Chase On LIE, Route 25
A Patchogue man is behind bars after taking police on a high-speed chase on the LIE and then on Route 25 before being captured by K9 officers.
The incident began around 11:30 p.m., Thursday, May 16, when Suffolk County Police responded to a 911 call of motorcycles operating recklessly eastbound on the Long Island Expressway near Exit 60, said the Suffolk County Police.
When the officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop of a 2006 Yamaha motorcycle, the motorcyclist, Manny Fernandez, failed to stop, took Exit 65, reversed direction and headed westbound on the LIE, police said.
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