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Man Holed Up With Weapons Triggers Large Police Response At Long Island Home, Train Delays Man Holed Up With Weapons Triggers Large Police Response At Long Island Home, Train Delays
Man Holed Up With Weapons Triggers Large Police Response At Long Island Home, Train Delays Reports of a man in crisis who was holed up in a home with weapons triggered an hours-long police standoff on Long Island. The incident happened in Montauk, at a residence on Edgemere Road, on Friday morning, Aug. 23. East Hampton Police said they were contacted at around 11:45 a.m. by Suffolk County DASH, a response team of licensed professionals who help individuals feeling overwhelmed by substance use, mental illness or other life stressors. Relatives told police that a man inside the home was having a psychiatric emergency and was not responding to anyone. They confirmed there were sev…
Nesconset 21-Year-Old Driving Recklessly Nabbed After Fleeing Cruiser In Sagaponack: Police Nesconset 21-Year-Old Driving Recklessly Nabbed After Fleeing Cruiser In Sagaponack: Police
Nesconset 21-Year-Old Driving Recklessly Nabbed After Fleeing Cruiser In Sagaponack: Police A 21-year-old Long Island man was apprehended after police say he drove recklessly and fled from a patrol cruiser trying to stop him. At around 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 Southampton Town Police received a report of a reckless, erratic driver eastbound on Montauk Highway in the village of Sagaponack.  A patrol officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop after spotting the vehicle at a high rate of speed, passing vehicles unlawfully, said police.  The sedan driver failed to comply and continued eastbound, still at a high rate of speed and operating…
Swastikas, Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found At Restaurant/Bar In Montauk Swastikas, Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found At Restaurant/Bar In Montauk
Swastikas, Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found At Restaurant/Bar In Montauk Police are investigating after swastikas and anti-Semitic graffiti were found at a restaurant/bar on Long Island. Patrol officers made the discovery at around 6:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at Bounce Beach Montauk, located at 148 South Emerson Ave. in Montauk. East Hampton Town Police are asking anyone with video footage of any suspicious activity in the area of the incident from security cameras to call the department at 631-537-7575. The incident is being investigated by: East Hampton Town Police detectives,  Suffolk County Police Hate Crime Unit, Suffolk County DIstrict Attorney's O…
Swastikas, Antisemitic Graffiti Found At Long Island Beach, Business Swastikas, Antisemitic Graffiti Found At Long Island Beach, Business
Swastikas, Antisemitic Graffiti Found At Long Island Beach, Business Police are investigating after swastikas and antisemitic graffiti was found at two locations on Long Island. The graffiti was found painted on bathrooms and two food trailers parked near the Ditch Plains Beach trailhead in Montauk on Monday morning, Oct. 30, according to East Hampton Town Police. The offensive words and images were also discovered on the rear exterior of the Naturally Good Foods and Sausages Pizza, located on Main Street in Montauk. Detectives are asking anyone with surveillance cameras in those areas to check for suspicious activity overnight Sunday, Oct. 29, into Monday …
Long Island Man Charged With Ripping Off Customers For More Than $325K, DA Says Long Island Man Charged With Ripping Off Customers For More Than $325K, DA Says
Long Island Man Charged With Ripping Off Customers For More Than $325K, DA Says A Long Island businessman has been charged with grand larceny for the alleged theft of more than $325,000 from some of his customers and a payroll company. Mark Ripolone, age 34, of Montauk, was arrested on Monday, June 6, and charged with five counts of grand larceny, said Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney. Ripolone owned “123 Delivery,” a food delivery service, and “Hampton Management Group Inc.,” a beach service company that specialized in providing luxury beach chair setups and decorations for special events, the DA's office said. He is alleged to have stole…
Man Charged Following Fatal Altercation At Suffolk County Home Man Charged Following Fatal Altercation At Suffolk County Home
Man Charged Following Fatal Altercation At Suffolk County Home A man has been charged following a fatal altercation that occurred at his Long Island home. The incident happened in East Hampton and involved two men, a 35-year-old who lives at the home on Lincoln Avenue, and 45-year-old Kevin Somers, of Amagansett, Suffolk County Police said. East Hampton Town Police officers responded to the residence following a 911 call at approximately 10:40 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5. Somers was transported to Southampton Hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to Suffolk Police.  Marc Dern, age 34, the man who lives at the East Hampton residence, wa…
Woman Sentenced After DWI Crash Killing Bicyclist In Suffolk County Woman Sentenced After DWI Crash Killing Bicyclist In Suffolk County
Woman Sentenced After DWI Crash Killing Bicyclist In Suffolk County A 32-year-old woman was sentenced after a crash when she was driving while intoxicated in which a bicyclist was killed on Long Island. Lisa Rooney, of Montauk, was sentenced on Thursday, Sept. 9 to three to nine years in prison for the crash that killed 28-year-old John James Usma Quintero, Suffolk County District Attorney Tim Sini announced. The DA's Office said Rooney pleaded guilty on Friday, March 19 to the following charges: Aggravated vehicular homicide Second-degree manslaughter Aggravated driving while intoxicated Seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance  …
19-Year-Old Nabbed For Hit-Run LI Crash That Seriously Injured Another Teen, Police Say 19-Year-Old Nabbed For Hit-Run LI Crash That Seriously Injured Another Teen, Police Say
19-Year-Old Nabbed For Hit-Run LI Crash That Seriously Injured Another Teen, Police Say A 19-year-old has been accused of allegedly fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run Long Island crash that seriously injured a pedestrian.  The crash on Tuesday, Aug. 10 in East Hampton seriously injured an 18-year-old. Daniel Campbell, of Montauk,  was driving a 2012 Honda Pilot northbound on Old Stone Highway when his vehicle struck Devesh Samtani, from Hong Kong, who was walking in the roadway around 11:30 p.m., East Hampton Town Police said. Campbell fled the scene and was arrested at his home around 2:43 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 11, police said.  Samtani was t…
Long Island Man Accused Of Leaving Scene Of Crash That Killed Mother Of Two Long Island Man Accused Of Leaving Scene Of Crash That Killed Mother Of Two
Long Island Man Accused Of Leaving Scene Of Crash That Killed Mother Of Two A Long Island man has been indicted for leaving the scene of a crash that left a pedestrian dead. Mark Corrado, age 28, of West Babylon, was indicted on Thursday, April 1, for the Jan. 13 crash in Amagansett which left a mother of two dead, said Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini. “This was a horrible tragedy that has left two young children without their mother,” Sini said. “In addition to allegedly fleeing the scene, the driver took even further steps to avoid being identified and taking responsibility for his actions. We will seek to hold him accountable and obtain justice for…
High-End Jewelry Thief Nabbed On Long Island, Police Say High-End Jewelry Thief Nabbed On Long Island, Police Say
High-End Jewelry Thief Nabbed On Long Island, Police Say A Long Island man has been arrested for allegedly ripping off more than $100,000 in jewelry from homes where he worked. Town of East Hampton Police detectives announce the arrest of an East Quogue man on Wednesday, Jan. 13, in connection with multiple thefts of high-end jewelry from homes while he worked as an HVAC technician, said Capt. Chris Anderson. Christopher G. Fitzgerald, 39, stole in excess of $100,000 in jewelry from five different homeowners where he had worked in East Hampton between April and December 2020. Anderson said. Many of the stolen pieces were sold at a fraction of th…
Body Believed To Be Missing World-Renowned Photographer Found On Long Island Body Believed To Be Missing World-Renowned Photographer Found On Long Island
Body Believed To Be Missing World-Renowned Photographer Found On Long Island Following a 19-day search, the body believed to be one of the world's most renowned photographers was found in a state park on the East End of Long Island. Peter Beard, 82, of Montauk Point, known for his wildlife photography and collages, disappeared on Tuesday, March 31 from his estate. Beard was said to suffer from dementia and was known to sometimes wander away for an "outing." East Hampton Town Police Capt. Christopher Anderson said that although a positive identification had not been made as of Monday, April 20, "a body of a man was found by a hunter in an area park."  The park…
World-Renowned Photographer Goes Missing On Long Island World-Renowned Photographer Goes Missing On Long Island
World-Renowned Photographer Goes Missing On Long Island Click here for an updated story: Body Believed To Be Missing Renowned Photographer Found On Long Island Police on Long Island are searching for one of the world's most renowned photographers who was reported missing earlier this week. Peter Beard, known for his wildlife photography in Africa, as well as painting and drawings, was reported missing from his home near Montauk Point on Tuesday, March 31, officials said. Beard, 82, who has dementia, wandered away from his home, the East Hampton police reported to the state's Divison of Criminal Justice Services for missing, vulnerable adul…
Woman Killed After Losing Control Of SUV On Long Island Woman Killed After Losing Control Of SUV On Long Island
Woman Killed After Losing Control Of SUV On Long Island A 73-year-old woman was killed in a one-car crash on Long Island after losing control of her SUV and striking a utility pole, police said. Ellyn E. Tucker was driving her 2019 Nissan Kicks on Napeague Meadow Road in East Hampton shortly before 5:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 5 when her car left the roadway and she struck the pole. East Hampton Town Police said Tucker was transported by an Amagansett Fire Department ambulance to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. It is unclear what caused Tucker, a Manhattan resident, to lose control of her vehicle prior to the cr…
Long Island Woman Accused Of Driving Drunk In Crash That Killed Bicyclist Long Island Woman Accused Of Driving Drunk In Crash That Killed Bicyclist
Long Island Woman Accused Of Driving Drunk In Crash That Killed Bicyclist A woman who was allegedly driving drunk hit in a crash that killed a bicyclist on Long Island, police said. The Suffolk Countycrash took place at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30, on Flamingo Avenue in Montauk, said the East Hampton Town Police. According to police, Lisa L. Rooney, 30, was driving a 2019 Chevy Silverado southbound on Flamingo Avenue when she hit, John James Usma-Quintero, 28, of Montauk, who was also traveling southbound. Usma-Quintero was transported via Montauk Ambulance to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Rooney was charged with DWI.  Det…
LI Mom Accused Of Killing Twin Daughters Now Faces Two Counts Of First-Degree Murder LI Mom Accused Of Killing Twin Daughters Now Faces Two Counts Of First-Degree Murder
LI Mom Accused Of Killing Twin Daughters Now Faces Two Counts Of First-Degree Murder Charges against a Medford woman accused of killing her twin 2-year-old daughters by allegedly covering their mouths and noses with her hands have been upgraded to two counts of first-degree murder, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney. The upgraded charges were unveiled Wednesday, July 10, when Tenia Campbell, 24, appeared in a Riverhead courtroom. In addition to the two counts of first-degree murder, she was also charged with two counts of murder in the second degree, the DA's Office said. “This is an extremely tragic case,” District Attorney Timothy Sini said. “Especially as …
Instant Convertible: Truck Driver Knocks Roof Off After Clipping East Hampton Bridge Instant Convertible: Truck Driver Knocks Roof Off After Clipping East Hampton Bridge
Instant Convertible: Truck Driver Knocks Roof Off After Clipping East Hampton Bridge A driver lost the top of his truck after his vehicle clipped the bottom of a railroad bridge in East Hampton. Thomas Alexio, 32, of Shirley was driving a vehicle rented from Ryder in Rochester on Friday, June 28, at 6:06 p.m. southbound on Cove Hollow Road, according to East Hampton Town Police. He reportedly did not see the height signs of the Long Island Railroad bridge that runs over Cove Hollow Road 200 feet from Sag Harbor Turnpike, said police Alexio then drove below the bridge, causing the roof of the truck to be nearly completely removed and extensive damage to the box portion…
Cell Phone Ping Leads Cops To Long Island Mom Charged In Murder Of Twins Cell Phone Ping Leads Cops To Long Island Mom Charged In Murder Of Twins
Cell Phone Ping Leads Cops To Long Island Mom Charged In Murder Of Twins A suicidal and homicidal mother of murdered twin girls was found in Montauk after a massive two-hour search by pinging her cell phone and following the GPS. Tenia Campbell, 24, of Medford, was charged with murdering the two girls, Jasmine and Jaida, after the children were found Thursday afternoon, June 27 in the family minivan at the entrance to Montauk County Park Third House Nature Center by East Hampton Town Police officers using her phone's GPS. Campbell was located standing on Montauk Highway screaming for the police to shoot her, said the Suffolk County Police during a press con…
Medford Woman, 24, Charged With Killing Twin Daughters In Montauk Medford Woman, 24, Charged With Killing Twin Daughters In Montauk
Medford Woman, 24, Charged With Killing Twin Daughters In Montauk Click here for an updated story: Cell Phone Ping Leads Cops To Long Island Mom Charged In Murder Of Twins The 24-year-old mother of 2-year-old twin daughters who died after being found in cardiac arrest inside a minivan in Montauk has been charged with murder. Police say they received a 911 call at approximately 2:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon, June 27 from a woman who told the operator her daughter, Tenia Campbell, was threatening to kill herself and her infant daughters. Suffolk County Police Department, assisted by the New York State Police, Suffolk County Park Rangers, Sout…
Mother In Custody After 2-Year-Old Twin Daughters Die After Being Found Inside Car In Montauk Mother In Custody After 2-Year-Old Twin Daughters Die After Being Found Inside Car In Montauk
Mother In Custody After 2-Year-Old Twin Daughters Die After Being Found Inside Car In Montauk Cell Phone Ping Leads Cops To Long Island Mom Charged In Murder Of Twins The 24-year-old mother of 2-year-old twin daughters who died after being found in cardiac arrest inside a minivan in Montauk has been charged with murder, Police say they received a 911 call at approximately 2:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon, June 27 from a woman who told the operator her daughter, Tenia Campbell, was threatening to kill herself and her infant daughters. Suffolk County Police Department, assisted by the New York State Police, Suffolk County Park Rangers, Southampton Town Police and the East Hampton Tow…
Man Charged In Murder Of 38-Year-Old In Montauk Park Man Charged In Murder Of 38-Year-Old In Montauk Park
Man Charged In Murder Of 38-Year-Old In Montauk Park A Montauk man has been arrested and charged with the murder of another local man found dead in a park with numerous head injuries. Joseph Grippo, 47, was arrested at 3:47 p.m., Thursday, June 20, for killing Robert Casado earlier this month, said the Suffolk County Police. Casado, 38, was found around 7:30 a.m., Thursday, June 6, by a person who then called police reporting an unconscious man in Kirk Park, police said. East Hampton Town Police responded, and found Casado who had suffered head injuries and was transported to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital where he was pronounced dead, pol…
ID Released For Man Found Dead In Montauk Park ID Released For Man Found Dead In Montauk Park
ID Released For Man Found Dead In Montauk Park A man found dead in Montauk by a person taking a walk in Kirk Park has been identified by Suffolk County Police  Robert Casado, 38, of Montauk, was found around 7:30 a.m., Thursday, June 6, by the person who then called police reporting an unconscious man in the park, said the Suffolk County Police. East Hampton Town Police responded, and found Casado who had suffered head injuries and was transported to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. Officials from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner will determine a cause of death. Detectiv…
Person Taking A Walk Discovers Dead Man In Montauk Park Person Taking A Walk Discovers Dead Man In Montauk Park
Person Taking A Walk Discovers Dead Man In Montauk Park A man was found dead in Montauk by a person taking a walk in Kirk Park. The unidentified man was found around 7:30 a.m., Thursday, June 6, by the person who then called police reporting an unconscious man in the park, said the Suffolk County Police. East Hampton Town Police responded, and found the man who had suffered head injuries and was transported to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. Officials from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner will determine the man’s cause of death, which detectives believe to be criminal in nature. Dete…
Suspect Nabbed For Arson In Fire At Tennis Center In East Hampton Suspect Nabbed For Arson In Fire At Tennis Center In East Hampton
Suspect Nabbed For Arson In Fire At Tennis Center In East Hampton An East Hampton man has been charged with arson for allegedly starting a fire that caused damage to the East Hampton Indoor Tennis facility. Scott A. McKallip, 56, was arrested on Saturday, April 27, for the Dec. 22, 2018, fire at the facility, said East Hampton Town police. The fire started around 5 a.m. at the building located on Daniel's Hole Road. An automatic fire alarm alerted the fire department, which found heavy smoke in the building but was quickly doused with the help of a sprinkler system. McKalip was arrested following an unrelated larceny arrest on Saturday, police said. He …