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DNA On Hat Leads To Murder Conviction In Shooting Of Long Island Partygoer DNA On Hat Leads To Murder Conviction In Shooting Of Long Island Partygoer
DNA On Hat Leads To Murder Conviction In Shooting Of Long Island Partygoer More than four years after a man was gunned down at a Long Island house party, a jury convicted his killer.  Basheer Vinson, age 29, of Brooklyn, was found guilty of murder and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Sept. 24, in the death of Mark Birthwright. Prosecutors said Vinson was attending a party on Patton Avenue in Wyandanch in the early hours of Aug. 2, 2020, when he spotted the 26-year-old Birthwright and another man leaving. Earlier Report: Man Indicted For Murder Of Bay Shore Man While Leaving Party As the men walked away from the home, Birthwright dr…
Knife-Wielding Kidnapper Forces 3 Victims To Withdraw Cash From Long Island ATM, Police Say Knife-Wielding Kidnapper Forces 3 Victims To Withdraw Cash From Long Island ATM, Police Say
Knife-Wielding Kidnapper Forces 3 Victims To Withdraw Cash From Long Island ATM, Police Say A suspect is behind bars in connection with the knife-point kidnapping and robbery of three victims on Long Island. The incident began in East Hampton as the three male victims were parked in a car along Springs Fireplace Road near West Drive at around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3. East Hampton Police said a man approached the vehicle and held a knife to the throat of one passenger and demanded money. He then ordered the men to drive to a nearby business where they made an unsuccessful attempt to withdraw cash from an ATM. Th group then drove to a Bank of America branch on Newtown Lane, wh…
Duo Charged After Altercation In East Rockaway Starts With Dog Attacking Officer: Police Duo Charged After Altercation In East Rockaway Starts With Dog Attacking Officer: Police
Duo Charged After Altercation In East Rockaway Starts With Dog Attacking Officer: Police Two men are facing a host of charges after an altercation with police that began when a dog attacked an officer in an overnight incident on Long Island, according to authorities. Officers responded to a disturbance call on Maxwell Street in East Rockaway at around 7 p.m. Friday, April 19. After speaking to Robert Battaglia, age 25, outside of his residence, Nassau County Police said he went back inside the home and failed to secure his pit bull while entering.  The dog ran out of the residence and attacked the responding officer, biting his right leg.  To protect himself, the of…
20-Year-Old Sentenced For 'Inexcusable, Senseless' Long Island Murder 20-Year-Old Sentenced For 'Inexcusable, Senseless' Long Island Murder
20-Year-Old Sentenced For 'Senseless' Uniondale Murder A 20-year-old who was convicted of murdering a man during an attempted robbery on Long Island has been sentenced to spend the next quarter of a century behind bars, authorities announced. Kyle Colthirst, of Uniondale, faced his sentence of 25 years to life on Tuesday, April 2, according to the Nassau County District Attorney. Colthirst was 18 years old when, on November 10, 2021, he and three other people allegedly lured 24-year-old Kyle Midtlyng to his death. Original Story: Two Teens Charged With Murder After Man Found Dead On Long Island Roadway According to the DA’s Office, …
Man Sentenced For Killing 31-Year-Old 'In Cold Blood' Outside Long Island Restaurant Man Sentenced For Killing 31-Year-Old 'In Cold Blood' Outside Long Island Restaurant
Man Sentenced For Killing 31-Year-Old 'In Cold Blood' Outside Long Island Restaurant A Long Island man will spend at least 17 years behind bars after he was seen on camera killing a man outside of a restaurant. Ismael Rodriguez-Rosado, age 29, of East Islip, was sentenced on Friday, Oct. 20 to 17 years to life for the August 2021 murder of a 31-year-old Bay Shore man, the Suffolk County District Attorney announced. Earlier Report - Caught On Video: Suspect Admits Shooting 31-Year-Old To Death Outside Central Islip Restaurant The murder, which was captured on multiple surveillance videos, occurred in Central Islip on Aug. 2, 2021, outside of Mi Nuevo Encanto Restau…
Foiled Robbery: 'Heavy Set' Culprit Flees After Targeting Long Island Convenience Store Foiled Robbery: 'Heavy Set' Culprit Flees After Targeting Long Island Convenience Store
Foiled Robbery: 'Heavy Set' Culprit Flees After Targeting Long Island Convenience Store Police are investigating an attempted overnight robbery at a Long Island convenience store. The incident happened shortly before 3 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, in Riverhead, at a 7-Eleven store on Old Country Road, according to Riverhead Police. An employee told officers that a “heavy set” person entered the store wearing a mask and passed them a note demanding cash from the register. The clerk refused to give the suspect any money and the suspect fled on foot. Neither the employee nor any customers were injured. Police searched the area around the store but found no sign of the culprit. The…
Caught On Video: Suspect Admits Shooting 31-Year-Old To Death Outside Long Island Restaurant Caught On Video: Suspect Admits Shooting 31-Year-Old To Death Outside Long Island Restaurant
Caught On Video: Suspect Admits Shooting 31-Year-Old To Death Outside Long Island Restaurant Nearly two years after a man was shot to death outside of a Long Island restaurant, the victim’s killer has confessed. Ismael Rodriguez-Rosado, age 29, of East Islip, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and other charges in Suffolk County Court on Monday, June 5, in the death of 31-year-old German Ariel Montes De Oca Ramirez in August 2021. According to the Suffolk County DA’s office, the two got into an altercation outside of the Mi Nueva Encanto Restaurant, located in Central Islip on Carleton Avenue, at around 1 a.m. on Aug. 2, 2021. Earlier Report: Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Shoo…
Long Island Man Goes On Wild Tirade At Restaurant, Injures Officer, Police Say Long Island Man Goes On Wild Tirade At Restaurant, Injures Officer, Police Say
Long Island Man Goes On Wild Tirade At Restaurant, Injures Officer, Police Say A Long Island man was arrested after he allegedly caused a scene at a restaurant by breaking a martini glass, slapping an employee, and attacking officers, attempting to grab one's gun.  The incident took place in Nassau County around 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 16 in Carle Place at the Fogo De Chao Brazilian Steakhouse.  According to Nassau County Police detectives, when officers responded to the restaurant they found David A. Meikle, 30, of Uniondale attempting to escape by running on the Meadowbrook State Parkway. Officers caught up to Meikle and when they attempted to p…
Attempted Robbery: Long Island Teen Punches Victim In Face, Police Say Attempted Robbery: Long Island Teen Punches Victim In Face, Police Say
Attempted Robbery: Long Island Teen Punches Victim In Face, Police Say A Long Island teen was arrested after allegedly punching a victim in the face and demanding all of the person's money. The incident took place in Levittown around 5:40 p.m., Tuesday, March 28 on Drake Lane. According to Nassau County Police detectives, Ryan Romano, age 18, of Levittown, saw another teen, also 18, drive past his home and began to follow him. The victim drove to a friend’s home on Drake Lane in Levittown. When he arrived, Romano ran over to the victim's driver's side window and yelled at him to hand over all of his money, police said. Police said when the victim refused, Ro…
Sore Loser Shoots 2 At Pool Hall On Long Island In Effort To Steal Money Back, DA Says Sore Loser Shoots 2 At Pool Hall On Long Island In Effort To Steal Money Back, DA Says
Sore Loser Shoots 2 At Pool Hall On Long Island In Effort To Steal Money Back, DA Says A gunman who opened fire on two men inside a Long Island pool hall was upset after losing multiple games and was set on stealing his money back, prosecutors said. Alexander Castillo, age 26, of the Bronx, was formally indicted on attempted murder and other charges in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, March 15, stemming from the attack that occurred in Port Jefferson in December 2022. Castillo had been playing pool for hours at a pool hall on Main Street on Dec. 28, 2022, and became angry as his financial losses mounted, according to prosecutors. At around 7 p.m., he exited the pool hall a…
Teller Refuses ‘Bomb’ Toting Robber’s Demands At Long Island Bank Teller Refuses ‘Bomb’ Toting Robber’s Demands At Long Island Bank
Teller Refuses ‘Bomb’ Toting Robber’s Demands At Long Island Bank A Long Island bank robber’s attempt at some fast cash didn’t quite go as planned, authorities said. Police were called at around 10:40 a.m. Monday, March 6, with reports of an attempted robbery at a Chase Bank in Bay Shore, located on East Main Street, according to Suffolk County Police. Detectives said 58-year-old Donald Klapak, who is homeless, entered the bank and handed a teller a note demanding cash. The note also indicated that Klapak had a bomb. Unfortunately for Klapan, the teller did not comply with his demands and he left the bank without any cash, according to police. No emplo…
Bank Robbery Spree: Suspect Nabbed After String Of Incidents In Nassau County Bank Robbery Spree: Suspect Nabbed After String Of Incidents In Nassau County
Bank Robbery Spree: Suspect Nabbed After String Of Incidents In Nassau County A suspect has been apprehended after a string of bank robberies and attempted robberies on Long Island that started in early January. At about 1:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, the suspect, identified as Willian Andrade Jordan, age 31, entered the Bank of America in Baldwin, at 2300 Grand Ave., approached a teller, passed a note threatening a gun and a knife and demanded three thousand dollars, Nassau County Police said. The 29-year-old female victim walked away from her station and Jordan fled the scene on foot without receiving any proceeds, according to police. No injuries were reported. …
4 Nabbed Following Investigation Into String Of Home Burglaries On Long Island 4 Nabbed Following Investigation Into String Of Home Burglaries On Long Island
4 Nabbed Following Investigation Into String Of Home Burglaries On Long Island Four men are facing charges following an investigation into a string of home burglaries on Long Island. Nassau County Police were looking into several robberies in the North New Hyde Park area on Monday, Oct. 10, when they witnessed two of the suspects knock on the door of a South Street home and then walk away before circling the block multiple times after nobody answered, police said. Police also observed two of the suspects enter the backyard of a home on South Drive and break the glass of a rear sliding door and pry it open. When a woman inside the home screamed, the suspects ran away …
Police Search For Woman Accused Of Punching Baldwin Store Employee During Attempted Robbery Police Search For Woman Accused Of Punching Baldwin Store Employee During Attempted Robbery
Police Search For Woman Accused Of Punching Baldwin Store Employee During Attempted Robbery Police are asking the public for help locating a woman who punched a Long Island store employee in the face during an attempted robbery earlier this month. The incident happened at Lucky Beauty Supply, located at 1685 Grand Ave. in Baldwin, at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4, according to a report from the Nassau County Police Department on Monday, Aug. 22. Police said the woman took numerous items from the shelves and put them in a black bag. When she tried to leave the store without paying, an employee approached her, and a struggle ensued, authorities said.  Police said the wom…
Long Island Man Charged With Burglary For Threatening Former Co-Workers, Police Say Long Island Man Charged With Burglary For Threatening Former Co-Workers, Police Say
Long Island Man Charged With Burglary For Threatening Former Co-Workers, Police Say A Long Island man was arrested and charged with burglary and menacing after allegedly returning to a former employer and threatening employees with a knife. The incident took place in Great Neck on Monday, Aug. 1, in the Great Neck Plaza. According to detectives, Frank Prestia, age 26, of Little Neck, a former employee of a pizzeria in the Great Neck Plaza area, arrived at the restaurant and began threatening other employees with a knife while demanding money.  The manager was able to detain Prestia until the police arrived, police said.  Prestia was arrested and …
Suspect Apprehended After Attempted Robbery At Wantagh Bank, Police Say Suspect Apprehended After Attempted Robbery At Wantagh Bank, Police Say
Suspect Apprehended After Attempted Robbery At Wantagh Bank, Police Say A suspect was apprehended after an attempted robbery at a Long Island bank. The incident happened Wednesday, July 6 in Wantagh. The suspect, Anthony J. Trentacosta, age 30, of Seaford, entered the Bank of America located at 3330 Park Avenue, approached a female teller and produced a demand note for US currency, Nassau County Police said.  The teller did not comply and Trentacosta fled the bank through the rear doors without any proceeds, police said.  On Friday, July 8 at around 10:45 a.m., Trentacosta was located at his residence and placed under arrest without incident, p…
Woman, Teenage Boy Nabbed After Attempted Robbery Outside Valley Stream Walmart, Police Say Woman, Teenage Boy Nabbed After Attempted Robbery Outside Valley Stream Walmart, Police Say
Woman, Teenage Boy Nabbed After Attempted Robbery Outside Valley Stream Walmart, Police Say A woman and teenage boy have been charged in connection to an attempted robbery outside a Long Island Walmart. It happened on Friday, June 17 at 8:05 a.m. in Valley Stream. According to Nassau County Police Robbery Squad Detectives, a 47-year-old man was in the driver’s seat of a 2016 Volkswagen in the parking lot of the Walmart, located at 77 Green Acres Road.  An unknown male approached the driver, displayed what appeared to be a handgun and ordered the victim out of the vehicle, police said.  At the same time, an unknown female approached the passenger’s side of the vehicle, …
Man Charged After Attacking Employees, Punching Officer In Eye On Long Island Man Charged After Attacking Employees, Punching Officer In Eye On Long Island
Man Charged After Attacking Employees, Punching Officer In Eye On Long Island A man has been charged with allegedly attacking a police officer and punching him in the eye during an arrest attempt on Long Island. The incident took place in Oceanside around 3:10 a.m., Friday, June 17. According to detectives, Julian Lynch, age 28, of Brooklyn, entered a 7-11 located at 475 Merrick Road. Once inside, he initiated a verbal altercation with a 36-year-old employee and walked around the counter, and hit the victim multiple times with a closed fist in the eye, causing him to hit his head on the counter and fall to the ground. Lynch left the scene prior t…
Two Teen Suspects Arrested, One At Large After Armed Robbery In South Farmingdale Park Two Teen Suspects Arrested, One At Large After Armed Robbery In South Farmingdale Park
Two Teen Suspects Arrested, One At Large After Armed Robbery In South Farmingdale Park Two teenagers were arrested by police on Long Island after attempting to rob another group of teens while wielding a pellet gun, authorities said. In South Farmingdale, Nassau County Police Department detectives said that a group of five teens between the ages of 12 and 13 was approached at Allen Park on Motor Avenue at approximately 6:20 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10 by a suspect carrying what appeared to be a weapon. Police said that the first suspect was carrying a black and yellow-colored gel pellet gun and ordered the victims to lay on the ground while demanding cash, to which the group comp…
Police Searching For Two Violent Long Island Robbery Suspects Police Searching For Two Violent Long Island Robbery Suspects
Police Searching For Two Violent Long Island Robbery Suspects Police are investigating two violent attempted robberies that injured two men on Long Island. The robbery attempts took place in Nassau County on Wednesday, March 30 in both Bethpage and Levittown. The first incident began around 9:30 a.m. when two men approached a 28-year-old man in the parking lot of TD Bank in Bethpage and requested to use his cell phone or charger, detectives said. When the victim refused, one man struck him in the left eye and tried to remove him from his vehicle, police said. The victim remained in his car and was struck multiple times. The two men fled an…
Hempstead Man Nabbed Attempting To Shoplift At Macy's Hempstead Man Nabbed Attempting To Shoplift At Macy's
Hempstead Man Nabbed Attempting To Shoplift At Macy's A Long Island man has been arrested for attempted robbery after allegedly trying to leave a Macy's with a bag stuffed full of sweaters and jackets without paying, authorities announced. Antwain Key, age 32, of Hempstead, was arrested on Saturday, Feb. 12, by Nassau County Police in East Garden City. According to detectives, two loss prevention officers working at Macy's department store located at 630 Old Country Road spotted Key loading up a bag with jackets and sweaters and then leaving the store without paying. The store employees were able to stop Key outside in the …
Two Teens Charged With Murder After Man Found Dead On Long Island Roadway Two Teens Charged With Murder After Man Found Dead On Long Island Roadway
Two Teens Charged With Murder After Man Found Dead On Long Island Roadway Two teenagers have been charged with murder and other charges after a man was found dead on a Long Island roadway. Officers responded to a 911 call for a man lying in the street in Uniondale at Alexander Avenue and Lee Road at around 8:50 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10.   Upon police arrival, the man was pronounced dead by a Nassau County Police Medic. On Friday, Nov. 12, police announced the victim has been identified as Kyle Midtlyng, age 24, of Hempstead. On Sunday, Jan. 16, Nassau County Police announced the arrests of the two suspects. Related story: ID Released For Man Found De…
Long Island Man Nabbed For Attempted Robbery Of Laptop, Police Say Long Island Man Nabbed For Attempted Robbery Of Laptop, Police Say
Long Island Man Nabbed For Attempted Robbery Of Laptop, Police Say A Long Island man was arrested for allegedly attempting to steal a laptop computer from a woman sitting in a shopping center parking lot. The incident took place around 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 15, when the Riverhead Town Police were called to a disturbance in the parking lot of the Walmart store at 1890 Old Country Road in Riverhead. When police arrived, the found that Derrick Dixon, age 46, of Coram, has allegedly attempted to stal the computer from a woman sitting in a car, police said. Dixon was detained and charged with attempted robbery. The Riverhead Town Detective Division was n…
Three Men Busted After Failed Armed Robbery Attempt In Nassau County Three Men Busted After Failed Armed Robbery Attempt In Nassau County
Three Men Busted After Failed Armed Robbery Attempt In Nassau County Three men are facing charges on Long Island after allegedly attempting to rob a man at knifepoint and fleeing from investigators, police said. A 38-year-old man was walking on Dartmouth Avenue in Westbury shortly after 11 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11 when two men approached him and demanded his wallet and cash. Nassau County Police said that the man refused, and yelled for help, prompting the suspects to flee on foot. According to investigators, subsequent to the investigation, officers noted a grey Mazda speed off near the intersection of Linden Avenue and Union Avenue in Westbury, at which…
Man Accused Of Attempting To Rob Suffolk County Speedway, Police Say Man Accused Of Attempting To Rob Suffolk County Speedway, Police Say
Man Accused Of Attempting To Rob Suffolk County Speedway, Police Say A 30-year-old man is facing charges after police said he attempted to rob a Long Island gas station. Police received a report of an attempted robbery at Speedway gas, located at 6305 Route 25A in Wading River, at about 8:15 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12, according to the Riverhead Police Department. When investigators arrived at the gas station, they determined that the man entered the business, demanded cash from an employee and took an item without paying.  The man, identified as John Marchese, of Coram, was located a short distance away, police said. Marchese was charged with third…
Suspect On Run After Attempted Robbery At Long Island Bank Suspect On Run After Attempted Robbery At Long Island Bank
Suspect On Run After Attempted Robbery At Long Island Bank A suspect is at large after an attempted robbery at a Long Island bank. It happened around 1:25 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17 in Shirley. A man entered Chase Bank, located at 645 William Floyd Parkway, and passed a note to the teller demanding cash, Suffolk County Police said. The man is described as being white, in his mid 20s to early 30s, approximately 5-foot-7 to 5-foot-9 with a thin to medium build, according to police, who noted he was wearing a bright yellow sweatshirt.  He fled on foot northbound through the Popeye’s Chicken parking lot, toward Sunrise Highway.  Detectives…
Man Tries To Flee In FedEx Truck After Crashing Into Vehicles In Nassau County, Police Say Man Tries To Flee In FedEx Truck After Crashing Into Vehicles In Nassau County, Police Say
Man Tries To Flee In FedEx Truck After Crashing Into Vehicles In Nassau County, Police Say A Massachusetts man was apprehended on Long Island for allegedly crashing into multiple vehicles and attempting to flee the scene in an occupied FedEx truck. The Nassau County Police Department said Raymond Sojo, age 35, of Worcester, was arrested in Garden City at 1:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25.  Officers responded to the four-vehicle crash on Old Country Road and Clinton Road. Police determined that Sojo's vehicle had collided with two vehicles that had stopped at the intersection, causing one of the vehicles to be pushed into the intersection and crash into the rear passenger…
Suspect Nabbed After Knifepoint Attempted Robbery At Long Island Urgent Care, Police Say Suspect Nabbed After Knifepoint Attempted Robbery At Long Island Urgent Care, Police Say
Suspect Nabbed After Knifepoint Attempted Robbery At Long Island Urgent Care, Police Say A suspect is in custody after a knifepoint attempted robbery at a Long Island Urgent Care facility. Police responded to a call in Great Neck Plaza involving a suspicious person with a weapon on Great Neck Road at around 10:25 a.m. Friday, Aug. 6.  Upon arrival, it was discovered that  Dardu Mihai Vamvu, age 48, of Great Neck, had displayed a knife and did attempt to steal money from two different individuals inside the Urgent Care, Nassau County Police said.  Vamvu fled on foot and was later apprehended by officers, according to police.  There were no injuries reported…
Long Island Duo Attempts To Rob Man With Large Machete, Police Say Long Island Duo Attempts To Rob Man With Large Machete, Police Say
Long Island Duo Attempts To Rob Man With Large Machete, Police Say Two Long Island men were arrested for allegedly attempting to rob a man by holding a large machete over his head. Johel Castro, age 45, and Nelson Castro-Guerra, age 49, both of Freeport, were arrested around 2:16 a.m., Sunday, May 9 by Nassau County Police for an attempted robbery in Freeport, police said. According to detectives, the 38-year-old victim was walking in the vicinity of North Main Street and Leonard Avenue when he was approached from behind by the two men. Castro lifted a large machete over his head as the victim turned around, and Castro-Guerra said "give me your …
Long Island Man Nabbed After Attempting To Rob Chase Bank, Police Say Long Island Man Nabbed After Attempting To Rob Chase Bank, Police Say
Long Island Man Nabbed After Attempting To Rob Chase Bank, Police Say A suspect was nabbed shortly after an attempted bank robbery on Long Island, according to police. Mathew Matteo, age 28, of  Lynbrook, attempted to rob the Chase Bank, located in East Meadow, at 2469 Hempstead Turnpike, around 1:40 p.m. Saturday, May 8, Nassau County Police said. Matteo entered the bank, presented a demand note, and verbally demanded money from a bank teller, according to police.  Employees of the bank were able to call 911 and managed to pull the silent alarm while Matteo was still inside the bank, police said.  Officers immediately responded to the b…
Suspect Nabbed After Demanding Cash, Keys From Victim On Residential Long Island Roadway Suspect Nabbed After Demanding Cash, Keys From Victim On Residential Long Island Roadway
Suspect Nabbed After Demanding Cash, Keys From Victim On Residential Long Island Roadway A Long Island man who was arrested after he allegedly attempted to rob another man and threatened them with a knife, is recovering after being shot by a Good Samaritan. The incident took place on Saturday, March 6, around 5:25 a.m. in Massapequa, Nassau County Police said. According to detectives, a 56-year-old man was in front of 95 Unqua Road when Aidan Dooher, 21, of 120 Suffolk Road, approached him and demanded the victim’s cash and keys. A 51-year-old male who was nearby attempted to assist the victim when defendant Dooher turned towards him and pulled out a knife and threatened him.&…