Teens Doing 'Kool-Aid Man Challenge' For TikTok Smashed Fences At LI Homes, Police Say Teens Doing 'Kool-Aid Man Challenge' For TikTok Smashed Fences At LI Homes, Police Say
Teens Doing 'Kool-Aid Man Challenge' For TikTok Smashed Fences At LI Homes, Police Say Several teenagers are facing charges after allegedly damaging property at Long Island homes as part of a TikTok challenge, authorities said. A homeowner in Centereach called 911 shortly after 4 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20, to report that six people had been caught on surveillance video kicking portions of his fence down on Cobblestone Court, according to Suffolk County Police. The homeowner told police the incident had happened at around 1 a.m., but the suspects returned several hours later and ran through the fence. When officers arrived a short time later, they found all six suspects, who rang…
Admitted Child Sex Abuser From Long Island Busted Trying To Flee Country, DA Says Admitted Child Sex Abuser From Long Island Busted Trying To Flee Country, DA Says
Admitted Child Sex Abuser From Long Island Busted Trying To Flee Country, DA Says A Long Island man who admitted to sexually abusing a young child over the course of several years was arrested as he tried fleeing the country, prosecutors said. Yonathan Ramirez Argueta, age 28, of Central Islip, pleaded guilty to multiple child sex crimes in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Prosecutors said Ramirez Argueta began abusing the child in May of 2018, when she was five years old. The abuse continued until April 2022, when the 9-year-old reported it to an adult. Immediately after the child came forward, Ramirez Argueta fled to Georgia and tried to board a one-way fli…
Drug Dealer Guilty In Man's Overdose Death On Long Island Drug Dealer Guilty In Man's Overdose Death On Long Island
Drug Dealer Guilty In Man's Overdose Death On Long Island An admitted drug dealer already locked up could spend the rest of his life in federal prison for selling heroin to a 24-year-old Long Island man who died from an overdose. James Tunstall, age 48, of Freeport, was found guilty of distributing heroin that led to an overdose death by a federal jury in Central Islip on Tuesday, Feb. 7. The verdict followed a five-day trial over the death of Sergio Niko Alvarez, of Jericho, in October 2018. Federal prosecutors said Tunstall regularly sold cocaine and heroin to customers in Nassau County, and met Alvarez at an outpatient rehabilitation facility i…
2 Women Arrested For Prostitution At Huntington Massage Parlor 2 Women Arrested For Prostitution At Huntington Massage Parlor
2 Women Arrested For Prostitution At Huntington Massage Parlor Two women have been charged with prostitution after an investigation of a Long Island massage parlor. In response to community complaints, Suffolk County Police conducted the operation at the New York Angel Spa in Huntington at about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1. Yanping Wang, age 35, of Coram, and Lingxia Qi, age 35, of Flushing, Queens, were both charged with: Unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony,  Prostitution, a misdemeanor. The Town of Huntington issued violations to the business and it was shut down. Both Wang and Qi were released on desk appearan…
Lamborghini, Porsche, Jaguar, Oh My: NY Contractor Charged In $2M Hurricane Sandy Relief Fraud Lamborghini, Porsche, Jaguar, Oh My: NY Contractor Charged In $2M Hurricane Sandy Relief Fraud
Lamborghini, Porsche, Jaguar, Oh My: NY Contractor Charged In $2M Hurricane Sandy Relief Fraud A New York contractor is facing federal charges for allegedly stealing millions of dollars from Hurricane Sandy victims and using the money to fund a lavish lifestyle. Alexander Almaraz, age 55, who formerly lived on Long Island, in Freeport on , is expected to be arraigned on wire fraud charges in federal court in Central Islip on Thursday, Jan. 26, according to the US Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District. Prosecutors said Almaraz, who owns Design Concepts Group (DCG) in Freeport, targeted homeowners who suffered extensive damage during Hurricane Sandy in October 2012 and later recei…
'Motivated By Greed': Woman Convicted In Murder, Attempted Home Theft Of Long Island Mechanic 'Motivated By Greed': Woman Convicted In Murder, Attempted Home Theft Of Long Island Mechanic
'Motivated By Greed': Woman Convicted In Murder, Attempted Home Theft Of Long Island Mechanic Nearly two years after a 69-year-old engine mechanic was found shot to death inside his Long Island home, a jury has convicted his killer. Donatila O’Mahony, age 42, of Central Islip, was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Lee Pedersen in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Jan. 24. According to prosecutors, Pedersen was found dead inside his Aquebogue home on March 8, 2020. The Suffolk County Medical Examiner determined he had died from a single gunshot wound to the back of his head. Several of his belongings, including a cell phone and cash, were taken from the home. Aft…
63-Year-Old Accused Of Making Threat Of Mass Harm At School In Ronkonkoma 63-Year-Old Accused Of Making Threat Of Mass Harm At School In Ronkonkoma
63-Year-Old Accused Of Making Threat Of Mass Harm At School In Ronkonkoma A man has been apprehended after police say he made a threat of mass harm at a Long Island school. The man, identified as 63-year-old John Carroll, drove into the parking lot of Cherokee Street Elementary School, located in Ronkonkoma, and yelled threatening statements at school staff, at approximately 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, Suffolk County Police said. Following an investigation by SCPD Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers, Carroll, a Ronkonkoma resident, was located and taken into custody at his residence at about 12:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14. Carroll was charg…
Broker Sentenced In NY ‘Boiler Room’ Scheme That Defrauded Elderly Out Of Millions Broker Sentenced In NY ‘Boiler Room’ Scheme That Defrauded Elderly Out Of Millions
Broker Sentenced In NY ‘Boiler Room’ Scheme That Defrauded Elderly Out Of Millions A former stockbroker is heading to federal prison for his role in a massive fraud scheme based on Long Island that swindled elderly victims out of millions of dollars. Lawrence Isen, age 69, of California, was sentenced to five years behind bars in federal court in Central Islip Friday, Jan. 6. Earlier Report: Former Broker Sentenced In LI 'Boiler Room' Fraud Scheme That Cost Elderly Victims Millions It followed his March 2020 jury conviction on multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit securities fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and money laundering. Federal prosecut…
2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid Of Commack Massage Parlor 2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid Of Commack Massage Parlor
2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid Of Commack Massage Parlor Two women have been charged with prostitution after a multi-agency raid at a massage parlor on Long Island.In response to numerous community complaints, authorities conducted the operation at Lily Spa, located at 649 Commack Road in Commack on Thursday, Jan. 5 at about 2:45 p.m. Queens residents Jingru Liu, age 45, of Flushing, and Changrong Li, age 43, of Fresh Meadows, were each charged with: Unauthorized practice of a profession, Prostitution. Both women were given a field appearance ticket and will be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on another date.  The S…
Seen Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing More Than $1K In Merchandise From Central Islip Target Seen Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing More Than $1K In Merchandise From Central Islip Target
Seen Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing More Than $1K In Merchandise From Central Islip Target Authorities are searching for two men who are accused of stealing $1,170 worth of merchandise from a Long Island store. Two men stole assorted items from Target in Central Islip, located at 160 North Research Place, on Monday, Nov. 21, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers reported on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.
Former Broker Sentenced In LI 'Boiler Room' Fraud Scheme That Cost Elderly Victims Millions Former Broker Sentenced In LI 'Boiler Room' Fraud Scheme That Cost Elderly Victims Millions
Former Broker Sentenced In LI 'Boiler Room' Fraud Scheme That Cost Elderly Victims Millions A former stockbroker is heading to federal prison for his role in a massive fraud scheme based on Long Island that swindled elderly victims out of millions of dollars. Jeffrey Chartier, age 59, of Florida, was sentenced to 10 years behind bars in federal court in Central Islip Thursday, Dec. 1. It followed his March 2020 jury conviction on multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit securities fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and money laundering. Federal prosecutors said between 2014 and 2016, Chartier and others worked with a Melville-based “boiler room” to artificially infla…
Suspect From Bay Shore Nabbed After Stabbing In Parking Lot Of Farmingdale Taco Bell Suspect From Bay Shore Nabbed After Stabbing In Parking Lot Of Farmingdale Taco Bell
Suspect From Bay Shore Nabbed After Stabbing In Parking Lot Of Farmingdale Taco Bell A Long Island man was arrested after he allegedly stabbed another man in the parking lot of a Taco Bell. The incident took place in Suffolk County around 7:20 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Taco Bell in Farmingdale. According to Suffolk County detectives, John Davis-Hernandez, age 20, of Bay Shore, confronted a 19-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman who knew him, at the Taco Bell, located at 1981 Broadhollow Road and stabbed the man in the parking lot. The victim was transported to Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, p…