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Long Island Man Threatens To Blow Up Airport As Part Of TikTok Prank: Reports
A Long Island man is out on bail after he threatened to blow up a South Carolina airport as a prank for his TikTok channel, multiple news reports said.
Thomas Brienza, age 20, of Centereach, was arrested on Saturday, Aug. 24, in North Charleston, South Carolina, The Post and Courier in Charleston reported. He faces charges of threatening to use a weapon of mass destruction for an act of terrorism, according to court filings.
In the video, Brienza approaches an officer at the airport and says he "doesn't want any trouble" before claiming to have a "bomb and a strap" (a nickna…
Duo Who Murdered Young Long Island Father Receive Sentence: DA
Two Long Island men will spend at least four decades behind bars for shooting a man outside his parent’s home.
Douglas Coudrey, age 26, and Kenneth Regan, age 25, received their sentence of 40 years to life for the murder of Justin Gottlieb on Friday, March 22, the Nassau County District Attorney announced.
Earlier Report: Duo Convicted Of 'Senseless' Drive-By Shooting In Plainview
Just over four years earlier, on January 14, 2020, the 27-year-old Gottlieb was driving home in his Ford Explorer to Plainview from his job as an electrical engineer.
While he drove, Coudrey (who is f…
Duo Set Fire To Pseg Substations So They Could Burglarize Long Island Businesses, DA Says
Two men accused in nearly a dozen commercial burglaries on Long Island tried distracting police by setting fires at electrical substations, prosecutors allege.
Frank Costa, age 54, of Port Jefferson Station, and Jon Pucci, age 29, of Middle Island, were arraigned on arson and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Feb. 27
According to prosecutors, the men broke into nine Suffolk County businesses – including six convenience stores, a laundry mat, and a deli – between December 2023 and February 2024.
Earlier Report: Duo Nabbed For String Of Long Island Business Burglarie…
Duo From Port Jefferson, Middle Island Nabbed For String Of Suffolk County Business Burglaries
Two suspects have been arrested in connection to nearly a dozen Long Island business burglaries and an attempted burglary.
Following an investigation by Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives, Frank Costa, age 54, of Port Jefferson, and Jon Pucci, age 29, of Middle Island, were apprehended in Centereach for allegedly committing the following burglaries during which cash and cigarettes were stolen:
Shell, located at 1511 Middle Country Road in Ridge, on Friday, Feb. 9
Kings Park Auto Care, located at 189 Main Street in Kings Park, on Tu…
Duo Convicted Of 'Senseless' Drive-By Shooting On Long Island
A pair of Long Island men were found guilty by a jury of shooting and killing a young father outside of his parents’ home.
Douglas Coudrey, age 26 of Eastport, and Kenneth Regan, age 25 of Centereach, received their convictions on Tuesday, Feb. 6, according to the Nassau County District Attorney.
The jury deliberated for three hours.
On January 14, 2020, 27-year-old Justin Gottlieb, who was recently engaged and had an infant daughter, was driving home to Plainview from his electrical engineering job in Jericho.
Earlier Report: Duo Indicted For Apparent Long Island Road-Rage Mur…
Duo Serves Phony Eviction Notice To Tenant Of Long Island Apartment, Police Say
Two property managers are facing charges for allegedly serving a Long Island resident a forged eviction notice.
Grace Rossi, age 52, and Cheryl Florie, age 43, both of Centereach, were arrested Friday, Oct. 13, on suspicion of forgery and related charges, according to the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies began investigating after the victim contacted the agency saying a 14-day eviction notice that appeared to be fake had been posted on the door of their Centereach apartment.
An investigation confirmed that there was no eviction case against the tenant and the document was forged, …
Man Sold Fake Oxy Pills, Leading To Overdoses, Death On Long Island: DA
A Long Island man was indicted for allegedly selling fake oxycodone pills that contained fentanyl, causing two overdoses and one death, according to authorities.
Anthony Trimboli, age 34 of Bayport, was arraigned on Friday, Aug. 25 on charges relating to the illegal sale of counterfeit pills, the Suffolk County District Attorney announced.
The investigation against Trimboli alleges that on Tuesday, Jan. 31, he sold pills out of his home to a 33-year-old man who thought they were oxycodone pills.
However, they were actually laced with fentanyl, the DA’s Office claimed.
Immediately afte…
Massage Parlor Raid: 2 More Women Charged After Investigation At Troubled Long Island Business
Two more women are facing charges for alleged crimes at an embattled massage parlor on Long Island.
Suffolk County Police conducted an operation in Centereach at New Day Spa on Dawn Drive Wednesday, Aug. 2, after receiving multiple complaints.
Following their investigation, Liu Bing, age 42, of Centereach, was arrested and charged with unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony.
Wendy Valencia Dorado, age 26, of Brooklyn, was also arrested and charged with prostitution, a misdemeanor.
Earlier Report: 2 Women Charged After Raid At Centereach Massage Parlor
They were issued a d…
NY Bar Hired Bouncer Who Beat Customer To Death Despite History Of Violence, Lawsuit Alleges
A New York bar bouncer who was convicted of beating a 32-year-old customer to death was hired despite having a “lengthy” criminal history and a propensity for violence, a new lawsuit alleges.
In the wrongful death lawsuit, filed in Suffolk County Supreme Court on Wednesday, June 28, the family of Jake Scott alleges that JDC's Tailgaters Sports Bar in Holbrook had a “duty of care” and is liable for his death.
Scott, of Centereach, died in September 2022, 11 days after he was savagely beaten by the bar's bouncer, David Cruz.
Earlier Report: After Covering Camera, 'Weirdo' Bouncer Beat …
New Update: Long Island Dance Teacher Charged For Sex Crimes With Students
A Long Island dance instructor has been arrested and charged for reportedly engaging in inappropriate and sexual conversations with girls half his age, officials said.
Centereach resident Jordan Viscomi, aged 30, was arrested on Wednesday, May 17 for the conversations, which occurred in April 2023, according to Suffolk County Police.
Related story: Ariana Grande's Ex-Boyfriend, NY Dance Instructor, Sexted With Underage Students, Police Say
An investigation by the SCPD claims that Viscomi befriended two female girls, ages 15 and 16, at the Oakdale David Sanders Dance Dynamics, located…
Ariana Grande's Ex-Boyfriend, NY Dance Instructor, Sexted With Underage Students, Police Say
A New York dance instructor who once dated singer and actress Ariana Grande is facing child sex crimes charges after allegedly exchanging sexual content with underage students, authorities said.
Long Island’s Jordan Viscomi, age 30, of Centereach, was arrested Wednesday, May 17, according to Suffolk County Police.
Viscomi is a dance instructor at David Sanders Dance Dynamics, located on Sunrise Highway in Oakdale.
According to investigators, he met and befriended two girls, ages 15 and 16, while they were dance students there.
Over three days in April 2023, Viscomi engaged in live video c…
