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Fairfield County Financier's Fatal Fall Came Week After Facing Pair Of Criminal Charges
A Connecticut investment banker who plunged to his death from a rooftop bar in Manhattan was facing two misdemeanor criminal charges tied to a domestic incident.
Fairfield County resident Dale L. Cheney, age 46, of New Canaan, jumped from Bar 54 at the Hyatt Centric Times Square New York at 135 West 45th St. in Manhattan on Wednesday, Jan. 25 around 6:30 p.m., according to the New York City Police.
On Friday, Jan. 27, the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled Cheney's death a suicide.
Days earlier, on Monday, Jan. 16, Cheney was arrested by New Canaan Police o…
Long Island Man Nabbed With Illegal Guns During Domestic Dispute, Police Say
A Long Island man was allegedly nabbed with numerous illegal guns during a domestic dispute.
The incident took place in Valley Stream around 10:45 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 18.
According to detectives, officers responded to a disturbance at a residential home. Upon arrival, officers were notified that during an argument that occurred between the Tayarik Perez-Vargas, age 42, and s woman, he grabbed a 121-gauge shotgun and racked it back, putting the victim in fear.
The shotgun was recovered Perez-Vargas, of Valley Stream, was placed under arrest without incident, police said.
During a…
Officer Hospitalized In East Meadow Investigating Domestic Dispute, Police Say
A man involved in a domestic dispute on Long Island became combative with police, injuring one officer attempting to take him into custody, authorities announced.
In East Meadow, officers from the Nassau County Police Department responded to reports of an incident shortly before 8:15 p.m. on Sunday, May 29 on Gladmore Street.
According to a police spokesperson, upon arrival, it was determined that East Meadow resident Matthew Mulqueen, age 40, was involved in a dispute with a 35-year-old woman, causing damage to items in her home.
When officers attempted to place Mulqueen under arrest, the…
Roosevelt Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Botched Burglary
A Long Island man is facing a host of charges, including attempted murder, after a domestic dispute turned physical and his plan to fire a gun at two men backfired, police said.
In Nassau County, police officers responded to a Roosevelt residence shortly before 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, March 20, where there was a report of a disturbance involving a 56-year-old man living in the building.
Police said that during dispute, Roosevelt resident Calvin Badger, age 52, became physical with the 56-year-old resident, ultimately taking out a black handgun, pointing it at his victim, and pulling the trig…
Officer Hospitalized In Nassau By Combative Suspect During Domestic Dispute Call, Police Say
A police officer on Long Island was injured while dealing with a combative suspect who was taken into custody during an investigation into a domestic dispute, authorities announced.
Officers from the Nassau County Police Department responded to an Elmont apartment at approximately 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19, where there was a report of a domestic disturbance involving a man and his 23-year-old girlfriend.
According to detectives, Bronx resident Garry Henriques, age 33, was involved in an argument with his girlfriend, during which, he allegedly punched her several times in the face, causin…
Long Island Man Arrested After Threatening Officers With Knives, Police Say
A Long Island man was arrested after allegedly threatening police officers with two knives after being involved in a domestic dispute.
The incident took place around 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 19 when Southampton Police responded to a call from a woman saying she was involved in a domestic dispute in Hampton Bays.
Several Southampton officers, detectives, and New York State troopers responded to the Hampton Bays residence, said Lt. Susan Ralph, of the Southampton Police.
The man, identified as Eric Criollo, 19, of Hampton Bays, had been involved in a physical alte…
Long Island Man Attacks Two With Large Kitchen Knife, Police Say
A Long Island man was arrested after allegedly attacking two people with a large knife during a domestic dispute.
The attack in Nassau County took place around 11 p.m., Monday, Feb. 3, in Roosevelt, said the Nassau County Police.
According to police, John Williams, 54, of Medford, was at his residence when he became involved in a verbal argument with a woman, 49, and a 50-year-old man.
During the argument, police said Williams grabbed a large knife and began to assault the two victims with the weapon causing multiple lacerations to each victim.
Williams fled on foot but was loc…
LI Mother Surrenders After Shooting Of 3-Year-Old's Father Leads To Amber Alert
A Long Island mother who allegedly shot the father of her child and then went on the run, prompting an AMBER Alert, has turned herself in to police.
According to the Southampton Police Department, Patchita Tennant, 42, of Riverhead, surrendered at the police department earlier Friday, Sept. 6, said Southampton Police Lt. Susan Ralph.
Her 3-year-old daughter was found safe earlier in the day following an AMBER Alert being issued after her father was allegedly shot by Tennant, police said.
The incident took place around 8:20 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5, at a home on Pleasure Drive in …
Amber Alert Update: 3-Year-Old Area Girl Found Safe
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A 3-year-old Long Island girl has been found safe after an AMBER Alert was issued Friday morning, Sept. 6, but the search continues for her mother who is wanted in a shooting.
Patchita Tennant, 42, also known as Patricia, allegedly shot Andrew Mitchell, 42, during a domestic dispute at a home in Riverhead, and then left with their daughter, Vanessa.
Mitchell, who is expected to survive, was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds.
Tennant …
