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Man Accused Of Driving Over 100 MPH While Impaired, Killing Woman In Old Westbury Crash
A 19-year-old man was indicted on a manslaughter charge after allegedly driving on Long Island while impaired on drugs and crashing into another vehicle, killing a 30-year-old woman.Arhum Tanveer, of Floral Park, was arraigned on Thursday, Sept. 1, on charges stemming from the December 2021 crash that killed Maricela Donaire, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced.
“The defendant was allegedly exceeding 100 mph in his vehicle just before impact, and never made an effort to brake before the deadly collision,” Donnelly said. “As we prosecute this tragic case, our thoughts…
Freeport Man Accused Of Breeding, Selling Pit Bulls For Dog Fighting
A 54-year-old Long Island man was charged for allegedly breeding and selling pit bulls for the purpose of dog fighting.
Lonnie Poindexter, of Freeport, was arraigned on Thursday, Aug. 4, on one felony count and two misdemeanor counts of prohibition of animal fighting, according to Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly.
He pleaded not guilty and is set to appear in court on Thursday, Sept. 15, the DA's Office said.
The charges stem from a 2020 investigation into videos, photos, and dog pedigree information posted online by Poindexter where he offered the pit bulls for sale…
Duo Arraigned In Freeport Shooting That Killed 21-Year-Old, Injured 19-Year-Old
Two alleged gang members were arraigned in the murder of a 21-year-old and attempted murder of a 19-year-old at a Long Island park.
Christopher Anderson, age 26, of Roosevelt, and Floyd McNeil, age 26, of Hempstead, were indicted and charged with second-degree murder and second-degree attempted murder, according to an announcement from Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly on Wednesday, July 13.
They were also charged with first-degree attempted assault and two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, Donnelly said.
Anderson and McNeil were arrested on Monday, June …
DNA Technology Leads To Arraignment Of Serial Killer For 1968 Murder Of Woman At NY Mall
A 75-year-old convicted serial killer has been charged with the 1968 murder of a woman on Long Island in the parking lot of a popular mall thanks to DNA technology.
Richard Cottingham, of the South Woods State Prison in Bridgeton, New Jersey, was arraigned virtually on Wednesday, June 22, on a grand jury indictment, charging him with one count of murder, said Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly.
According to the investigation, Diane Cusick, age 23, then a resident of New Hyde Park, was an instructor at a dancing school in Oceanside.
Diane CusickNassau County District Attorne…
