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Fatal Crash: 33-Year-Old Mastic Man ID'd As Victim In Medford Fatal Crash: 33-Year-Old Mastic Man ID'd As Victim In Medford
Fatal Crash: 33-Year-Old Mastic Man ID'd As Victim In Medford Police are investigating a fatal overnight crash on Long Island. It happened around 9:40 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 in Medford. A Mastic resident was driving a 2019 Dodge Ram pickup northbound on Hospital Road when he lost control of the vehicle, which crossed over East Woodside Avenue and into a wooded area, where it struck multiple trees, Suffolk County Police said. The victim, identified as Kristopher Muller, age 33, of Mastic, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. Anyone with information on the crash is asked t…
'Brutality, Callousness': Long Island Man Guilty Of Killing Pregnant Girlfriend, DA Says 'Brutality, Callousness': Long Island Man Guilty Of Killing Pregnant Girlfriend, DA Says
'Brutality, Callousness': Long Island Man Guilty Of Killing Pregnant Girlfriend, DA Says A Long Island man has been convicted over three years after he allegedly murdered his pregnant girlfriend and left her body on the side of an expressway. Goey Charles, now age 33 of Uniondale, was declared guilty of second-degree murder on Tuesday, Nov. 14 for killing 29-year-old Vanessa Pierre, the Queens County District Attorney announced. According to the charges and captured video footage, Charles and his girlfriend were riding in her white Dodge Challenger along Horace Harding Expressway in the early morning hours of October 23, 2020. Charles pulled over at 216-07 Horace Harding Expre…
Fatal Crash: 43-Year-Old From Copiague ID'd As Victim In 2-Vehicle North Amityville Collision Fatal Crash: 43-Year-Old From Copiague ID'd As Victim In 2-Vehicle North Amityville Collision
Fatal Crash: 43-Year-Old From Copiague ID'd As Victim In 2-Vehicle North Amityville Collision Police are investigating a fatal crash on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened in North Amityville around 12:50 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18. The victim was riding a 1999 Kawasaki motorcycle northbound on New Highway when he struck a southbound 2021 Dodge ProMaster van, driven by a 38-year-old Copiague resident who was attempting to make a left-hand turn onto Albany Avenue, Suffolk County Police said. Wilmer Castillo, age 43, of Copiague, was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip where he was pronounced dead.  The driver of the Dodge was alone in the…
2 Alcohol Burglaries Hit Local Long Island Businesses In 2 Days: Police 2 Alcohol Burglaries Hit Local Long Island Businesses In 2 Days: Police
2 Alcohol Burglaries Hit Local Long Island Businesses In 2 Days: Police Police are on the search for a bunch of burglars after two separate Long Island businesses were burgled in two days. The first of the two incidents happened on Monday, Oct. 9 in Greenvale, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 10:55 p.m., a duo was able to pry open the door of Wine Society, located at 41 Northern Boulevard. After getting into the store, the burglars grabbed multiple bottles of liquor and fled the scene in a white Dodge pickup truck, traveling west on Northern Boulevard. Then, just a few hours later, another burglary happened a few miles away. At 4:40 a…
DWI Crash: Brentwood Woman Charged After 30-Year-Old Killed In West Babylon DWI Crash: Brentwood Woman Charged After 30-Year-Old Killed In West Babylon
DWI Crash: Brentwood Woman Charged After 30-Year-Old Killed In West Babylon A woman has been charged with driving while intoxicated after she was involved in a fatal overnight crash on Long Island. It happened around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 in West Babylon. The woman was driving a 2019 Nissan Sentra northbound on Straight Path, attempting to turn right onto 13th Street, when multiple motorcycles rode past the left of the vehicle., Suffolk County Police said. The Nissan collided with a black 2006 Yamaha motorcycle riding on the right shoulder of the road. The Nissan and the Yamaha then struck a 2008 Dodge Avenger stopped at a stop …
Long Island Man Accused Of Leaving Scene Of Crash That Injured 6 Long Island Man Accused Of Leaving Scene Of Crash That Injured 6
Long Island Man Accused Of Leaving Scene Of Crash That Injured 6 A Long Island man was charged with leaving the scene of a crash that injured six people, one seriously. The crash took place in East Patchogue around 7 p.m. on Monday, July 10, at the intersection of Americus Avenue and Brookhaven Avenue. According to Suffolk County Police, Felix Cortes was driving a 1998 GMC box truck eastbound on Brookhaven Avenue when the vehicle was struck by a 2022 Dodge Charger that was traveling southbound. The impact of the crash caused the GMC to overturn, ejecting Cortes and two passengers, Travis Soto Rudgers and Janisse Cortes, from the vehicle.&…
14-Year-Old Hit, Killed While Crossing Busy Long Island Roadway 14-Year-Old Hit, Killed While Crossing Busy Long Island Roadway
14-Year-Old Hit, Killed While Crossing Busy Long Island Roadway A 14-year-old Long Island boy was hit and killed while crossing a busy roadway. The crash took place in Suffolk County around 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 2 on Route 347 at Wireless Road in Setauket. Suffolk County Police detectives said David Zerella, age 36, of Port Jefferson, was driving a 2015 Dodge Charger westbound on Route 347 at Wireless Road when his car struck a bicyclist who was crossing Route 347 against the light. The bicyclist, Qamat Shah of Setauket, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.  Zerella and …
20-Something Trio Arrested, Vehicles Seized During Illegal Car Meet-Up In Yaphank 20-Something Trio Arrested, Vehicles Seized During Illegal Car Meet-Up In Yaphank
20-Something Trio Arrested, Vehicles Seized During Illegal Car Meet-Up In Yaphank Three men were arrested and their vehicles were seized after police say they participated in an illegal car meet-up on Long Island. Following an investigation, it was determined an illegal car meet-up was occurring in Yaphank at 53 Zorn Blvd. at approximately 11:40 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, Suffolk County Police said. During the event, officers arrested the following: Zachary Donahue, age 23, of Sayville, who was driving a 2006 Ford Mustang and was charged with reckless endangerment, reckless driving, and two counts of unlawful speed contest. Brandon Buchanan, age 25,…
19-Year-Old Killed In Chain-Reaction Lynbrook Crash 19-Year-Old Killed In Chain-Reaction Lynbrook Crash
19-Year-Old Killed In Chain-Reaction Lynbrook Crash A 19-year-old was killed during a chain reaction crash on Long Island. The crash took place in Lynbrook around midnight Tuesday, Nov. 29, on Ocean Avenue. According to Nassau County Police, a 2009 BMW driven by the 19-year-old man was traveling southbound on Ocean Avenue when it was in hit a Nissan Pathfinder. The Pathfinder, occupied by the 57-year-old male driver and a female passenger, age 51, was traveling northeast at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Peninsula Boulevard, police said. Police said that after striking the Pathfinder, the BMW then struck a 2019 Do…
Man Attempting To Cross Busy Southampton Roadway Struck By Van Man Attempting To Cross Busy Southampton Roadway Struck By Van
Man Attempting To Cross Busy Southampton Roadway Struck By Van A man who tried walking across a busy Long Island road was taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle.  On Friday, Nov. 18 at round 3:25 p.m., police in Suffolk County responded to County Road 39 at North Sea Road in Southampton after receiving a report of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle, according to Southampton Police.  Upon arriving at the scene, police found 75-year-old Alan Snider of Southampton, who had attempted to cross County Road 39 northbound from North Sea Road against oncoming traffic when he was hit by a Dodge work van driven by a 33-year…
Bay Shore Man Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Crash On Sunrise Highway In Sayville Bay Shore Man Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Crash On Sunrise Highway In Sayville
Bay Shore Man Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Crash On Sunrise Highway In Sayville Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured one person on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened Thursday, Aug. 25 at about 9:30 p.m. in Sayville. A 46-year-old Bay Shore man was driving a Dodge pickup truck erratically on Sunrise Highway South Service Road before the vehicle became disabled and caught fire in front of 5686 Sunrise Highway, Suffolk County Police said.  The man then walked onto the express portion of eastbound Sunrise Highway and was struck by a vehicle, west of Broadway Avenue, said police. The vehicle then fled the scene. The man was tr…
Man Sentenced For Wrong-Way DWI Crash That Killed 74-Year-Old In Oakdale Man Sentenced For Wrong-Way DWI Crash That Killed 74-Year-Old In Oakdale
Man Sentenced For Wrong-Way DWI Crash That Killed 74-Year-Old In Oakdale A 57-year-old man was sentenced for driving while intoxicated on Long Island and getting into a head-on crash that killed a 74-year-old man. On Wednesday, Aug. 3, Noel Pastora was given an indeterminate sentence of three-and-a-half to 10-and-a-half years in prison for the June 27, 2021, crash that killed Dominick Capizola, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced.  Pastora pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter in June, Tierney said.  “This defendant’s reckless operation of his car while intoxicated cost an innocent man his life," Tierney said in the …
Impaired Driver From Seaford Charged After Fatal Crash In Wantagh, Police Say Impaired Driver From Seaford Charged After Fatal Crash In Wantagh, Police Say
Impaired Driver From Seaford Charged After Fatal Crash In Wantagh, Police Say Updated story: ID Released For 23-Year-Old Killed In Wantagh Crash Involving Impaired Driver, Police Say An impaired driver is facing charges after being involved in a fatal overnight crash on Long Island, police said. It happened around 12:30 a.m. Saturday, June 4 in Wantagh. Matthew Smith, age 22, of Seaford was operating a 2017 Dodge Ram pickup truck heading eastbound on Jerusalem Avenue when it crossed over into oncoming traffic and was involved in a collision with a 2015 Chrysler sedan being operated by a 23-year-old man heading westbound on Jerusalem Avenue. Nassau County Po…
Police Search For Man Accused Of Stealing Tools From Riverhead Home Depot Police Search For Man Accused Of Stealing Tools From Riverhead Home Depot
Police Search For Man Accused Of Stealing Tools From Riverhead Home Depot Police have asked the public for help locating a man accused of stealing tools worth hundreds of dollars from a Home Depot on Long Island. The man stole tools from the store, located at 1550 Old Country Road in Riverhead, at about 3:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2, according to the Suffolk County Police Department on Monday, April 25. Police said the tools were valued at about $630. The suspect fled the scene in a red Dodge pickup truck, SCPD reported. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Tips can be submitted by calling …
Former Yale Med School Employee Admits Stealing, Selling $40 Million In Electronics Former Yale Med School Employee Admits Stealing, Selling $40 Million In Electronics
Former Yale Med School Employee Admits Stealing, Selling $40 Million In Electronics A former Yale University School of Medicine employee has admitted to stealing $40 million in computer and electronic hardware from the university. Jamie Petrone, age 42, pleaded guilty on Monday, March 28, to wire fraud and filing a false tax return, according to Leonard Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Petrone is a former resident of Naugatuck in New Haven County, and she currently resides in Georgia, Boyle said.  Beginning in about 2008, Petrone worked for the Yale University School of Medicine's Department of Emergency Medicine and most recently w…
Suffolk County Man Killed In Crash With Mack Truck Suffolk County Man Killed In Crash With Mack Truck
Suffolk County Man Killed In Crash With Mack Truck A man was killed in a crash with a Mack truck on a busy Long Island roadway. Robert Favichia, age 57, of Copiague was killed around 5:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 25 in Lindenhurst. Favichia was driving a 2001 Dodge pickup truck eastbound on Montauk Highway when his vehicle struck a 2009 Mack truck that was backing out of an alley in front of 51 Montauk Highway, according to Suffolk County Police. He was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip where he was pronounced dead, police said. The driver of the Mack truck, Erik James, age 43, of Brentwood, was not injured. T…
Men Wanted For Armed Nassau County Robberies Busted In Routine Traffic Stop: Police Men Wanted For Armed Nassau County Robberies Busted In Routine Traffic Stop: Police
Men Wanted For Armed Nassau County Robberies Busted In Routine Traffic Stop: Police Two men implicated in multiple armed robberies on Long Island were arrested during a traffic stop in New Jersey, authorities said. Police stopped Brooklyn residents Seti Barnwell, 22, and Emmanuel Philostin, 20, both of Brooklyn, in Hudson County after spotting their Dodge Charger with heavily tinted windows on the Meadowlands Parkway on Monday, Feb. 7, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. The two allegedly were involved in several gunpoint robberies in Nassau County. A loaded Taurus G2C, 9mm semi-automatic handgun, and two .40 caliber 15-round magazines were recovered during the…
Teenage Girl Killed, Woman Critically Injured In DWI Long Island Crash, Police Say Teenage Girl Killed, Woman Critically Injured In DWI Long Island Crash, Police Say
Teenage Girl Killed, Woman Critically Injured In DWI Long Island Crash, Police Say A teenage girl was killed and a woman critically injured in a crash involving an allegedly drunk driver at a Long Island intersection overnight, according to police. It happened just before 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 in Woodmere and involved a blue 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck and a white 2018 Audi Q5 SUV. The Audi SUV had been turning southbound onto Peninsula Boulevard from Edward Avenue and had five occupants, Nassau County Police said.  All occupants of the Audi SUV were transported to an area hospital, including the 15-year-old girl, who was pronounced dead…
Man Seriously Injured In Long Island Crash Man Seriously Injured In Long Island Crash
Man Seriously Injured In Long Island Crash A Long Island man suffered serious injuries in a crash after he allegedly drove through a red light and struck a car. The Suffolk County Police Department reported that the two-vehicle crash happened in Bay Shore at about 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21. A 24-year-old Brentwood man was driving a 2011 Nissan Altima for Lyft when he stopped the car at a traffic light facing east in the left turn lane on Spur Drive South, according to police. Police said 2007 Dodge Ram, driven by a 32-year-old Bay Shore man, disregarded the red light and struck the Nissan. The Dodge overturned and rolled a nu…
Four Hospitalized After Drunk Driver Crashes Into SUV At Long Island Intersection, Police Say Four Hospitalized After Drunk Driver Crashes Into SUV At Long Island Intersection, Police Say
Four Hospitalized After Drunk Driver Crashes Into SUV At Long Island Intersection, Police Say A Long Island man driving drunk crashed into an SUV with four people on board overnight, according to police. It happened just after 11 p.m. Friday, May 7 in Hicksville. Nassau County Police Second Precinct officers responded to Old Country Road and Division Avenue after an automobile crash involving an overturned vehicle.  After a thorough investigation, it was determined that Michael Blanco, age 21, of Hicksville, while operating a 2017 Dodge Charger had struck a 2013 Toyota Highlander causing it to overturn, Nassau County Police said.  Blanco had a strong odor of alcohol on h…
Man Charged After Fleeing Crash That Killed Long Island Mom, Police Say Man Charged After Fleeing Crash That Killed Long Island Mom, Police Say
Man Charged After Fleeing Crash That Killed Long Island Mom, Police Say A man has been arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run that killed a mother on Long Island. Mark A. Corrado Jr., 28, of West Babylon, was arrested by. East Hampton for leaving the scene of an incident that killed a 36-year-old mother who was pushing her kids in a stroller in Amagansett, around 11:45 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 13, said Captain Chris Anderson. According to Anderson, Corrado was driving east on Montauk Highway near Bunker Hill Road in a 1997 Dodge pickup when he struck Yuris Murillo Cruz, who was with her 1-year-old and 4-year-old children.  Corrado did not stop and dro…
Man Critically Injured After Being Hit By Pickup Truck On Busy Long Island Roadway Man Critically Injured After Being Hit By Pickup Truck On Busy Long Island Roadway
Man Critically Injured After Being Hit By Pickup Truck On Busy Long Island Roadway A man was critically injured after being struck by a pickup truck on a busy Long Island roadway overnight. The incident happened on Thursday, Dec. 31 at 6:05 p.m. in Mineola. While attempting to cross Jericho Turnpike north to south in the vicinity of Nassau Blvd., the 29-year-old was struck by a 2020 Dodge pickup traveling eastbound, Nassau County Police said. As a result of the collision, the pedestrian suffered multiple trauma injuries to his body and was transported to an area hospital, where he is listed in critical condition, according to police. The driver, a 35-year-old man, remai…
Man Crossing Busy Long Island Street Struck, Killed By Vehicle Man Crossing Busy Long Island Street Struck, Killed By Vehicle
Man Crossing Busy Long Island Street Struck, Killed By Vehicle A man was killed after being struck by a vehicle as he was crossing a busy street on Long Island. The incident happened Tuesday, Dec. 29 at approximately 6:45 p.m. in Stony Brook. Kimani R. Porter, age 31, of Brooklyn, was driving a 2017 Dodge truck southbound on Nicolls Road, at the intersection of Shirley Kenny Drive, when the vehicle struck the 60-year-old man who was crossing the street, Suffolk County Police said.  The victim, Kenneth Rott, 60, of Kings Park, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. Porter was not injured. The Dodge was impounded for…
11-Year-Old Girl Killed In Fatal Police Chase Crash In Hudson Valley 11-Year-Old Girl Killed In Fatal Police Chase Crash In Hudson Valley
11-Year-Old Girl Killed In Fatal Police Chase Crash In Hudson Valley An 11-year-old girl who was a passenger in a vehicle involved in a police pursuit was killed when the car crashed in the Hudson Valley. The incident took place around 11:40 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 22, in Ulster County when New York State Police attempted to stop a vehicle on I-87 in the town of Ulster for a vehicle and traffic violation, said Trooper Steven Nevel.  Shortly after the traffic stop was initiated, the driver fled the scene northbound and a pursuit ensued. During the pursuit, in the area of mile marker 93.6, a collision between the 2017 Dodge Journey and the state police car …
One Killed In Three-Vehicle Long Island Crash One Killed In Three-Vehicle Long Island Crash
One Killed In Three-Vehicle Long Island Crash One person was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Long Island. It happened on Monday, Dec. 7 at approximately 11:25 a.m. in Selden. John Swanson, 75, of Riverhead, was driving westbound on Route 25 in Selden when his 2019 Chevrolet van jumped the curb and struck a 1997 Dodge pickup truck and a parked vehicle on North Bicycle Path, Suffolk County Police said. Detectives believe Swanson may have suffered a medical event while driving, said police.  He was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The two male occupants of the Dodg…
Police ID Vehicle Wanted After Shots Fired On Long Island Roadway Police ID Vehicle Wanted After Shots Fired On Long Island Roadway
Police ID Vehicle Wanted After Shots Fired On Long Island Roadway Police investigators on Long Island are attempting to locate a vehicle that was involved in a shooting incident overnight. Detectives from the Nassau County Police Department received an emergency call late on Monday, Oct. 19 in Floral Park of multiple gunshots that rang out on McKee Street. Police said that upon arrival, investigators found multiple 9mm shell casings that were scattered across the roadway. According to police, a dark-colored vehicle, possibly a Dodge sedan with white New York license plates was spotted traveling southbound on McKee Street near the intersection of Whittie…
High-Speed Chase Ends In Crash, Drugs, Weapons Charges For Long Island Trio High-Speed Chase Ends In Crash, Drugs, Weapons Charges For Long Island Trio
High-Speed Chase Ends In Crash, Drugs, Weapons Charges For Long Island Trio Three men are facing a host of drug and weapon charges after attempting to flee from police in an allegedly stolen vehicle on Long Island. Officers from the Suffolk County Police Department’s Firearms Suppression Team attempted to pull over a 2019 Dodge Charger at approximately 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 12 on Lowell Avenue in Islip Terrace. Police said that the driver, later identified as North Amityville resident Jasheem Pulley, 26, pulled to the side of the road, and when officers approached the vehicle on foot, he sped away before crashing into a brick monument located at the intersection o…
Teenage Stolen-Car Suspect Nabbed After Chase On Taconic Parkway, Crash Teenage Stolen-Car Suspect Nabbed After Chase On Taconic Parkway, Crash
Teenage Stolen-Car Suspect Nabbed After Chase On Taconic Parkway, Crash A teenager in a stolen sports car took New York State Police troopers on a chase before attempting to flee on foot to avoid arrest. New York State Police troopers in Dutchess County attempted to stop a 2019 Dodge Challenger on the Taconic State Parkway when the driver committed a traffic violation while driving at approximately 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6 in Milan. The driver failed to slow down, police said, speeding away south on the parkway. Troopers used spike strips to slow the vehicle near the Salt Point Turnpike, but the driver continued on. According to police, the driver continued…
Two-Year-Old Critically Injured In Long Island Crash Two-Year-Old Critically Injured In Long Island Crash
Two-Year-Old Critically Injured In Long Island Crash A 2-year-old boy was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash on Long Island. The crash happened around 4:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10 in Nesconset. Kevin Cavooris, 33, of Saint James, was driving a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage eastbound on Middle Country Road, near Cambon Place, with his 2- and 4-year-old sons in the vehicle, when an eastbound 2018 Dodge Ram 1500 struck the rear of the Mitsubishi, Suffolk County Police said. The 2-year-old boy was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital in critical but stable condition, police said. Cavooris and the 4-year-old boy were transported…
Man Found Shot In Pickup Truck On Long Island Highway Man Found Shot In Pickup Truck On Long Island Highway
Man Found Shot In Pickup Truck On Long Island Highway Police are asking the public for help after finding a man shot inside a vehicle at the intersection of Northville Turnpike and County Road 58. Riverhead Police discovered the man around 10: 11 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6, after receiving numerous 911 calls reporting a vehicle crash and a possible shooting, said Riverhead Police Det. Mark Stromski. When officers arrived on the scene they found a Hispanic male inside of a Dodge Dakota pickup truck parked on the side of the roadway, Stromski said. The man was suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body.  He was transported to Stony …
Know Him Or This Minivan? Man Accused Of Stealing From Montauk Highway Store Know Him Or This Minivan? Man Accused Of Stealing From Montauk Highway Store
Know Him Or This Minivan? Man Accused Of Stealing From Montauk Highway Store A reward has been offered for information that leads to the arrest of a man caught on camera stealing sneakers from a Suffolk County shoe store earlier this year. The Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down a man who allegedly stole two pairs of sneakers from Famous Footwear on Montauk Highway on March 29 in Shirley. Police said that the man stole the sneakers, then fled in a black or dark gray Dodge minivan that was missing rear hubcaps. In surveillance videos, the bald man was seen wearing a dark colored sw…