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'Enraged' Customer Admits Slashing, Disfiguring Bouncer At Long Island Bar 'Enraged' Customer Admits Slashing, Disfiguring Bouncer At Long Island Bar
'Enraged' Customer Admits Slashing, Disfiguring Bouncer At Long Island Bar A bouncer at a Long Island bar is permanently disfigured after an angry customer slashed his face after being denied entry. Darieo St. Leger, age 34, of Islip Terrace, pleaded guilty to one count of assault in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Nov. 28. According to prosecutors, it was around 12:40 a.m. on Oct. 23, 2022, when St. Leger and the bouncer began arguing outside the Ivy Kitchen and Bar in Huntington after the bouncer refused to let him inside. He admitted that he slashed the bouncer across his face, from ear to mouth, with a sharp object before fleeing the scene. The bounce…
Sentencing: Long Island Shooter Who Left Victim Quadriplegic To Spend 25 Years Behind Bars Sentencing: Long Island Shooter Who Left Victim Quadriplegic To Spend 25 Years Behind Bars
Sentencing: Long Island Shooter Who Left Victim Quadriplegic To Spend 25 Years Behind Bars A Long Island man who pointed a loaded gun at another man’s head and fired, leaving him quadriplegic, will now spend over two decades behind bars, authorities announced. Carlos Spielfogel-Lopez, age 36, was given his sentence on Wednesday, Sept. 6, months after he had been convicted by a jury for the Hempstead incident, according to the Nassau County District Attorney. Just before 3 a.m. on November 4, 2018, the DA said that the victim and his friends were coming back to their car parked at Goodyear Tires at 101 North Franklin Street. The group had come from around the corner at El Pacifi…
Long Island Man Admits Slashing Ex-Girlfriend's Family With Knife Long Island Man Admits Slashing Ex-Girlfriend's Family With Knife
Long Island Man Admits Slashing Ex-Girlfriend's Family With Knife A Long Island pleaded guilty to pushing, biting, and slashing his ex-girlfriend’s family members while trying to get to her, authorities announced. On Monday, Aug. 21, the Suffolk County DA announced that 30-year-old Calverton resident Guillermo Ayala Jr. admitted guilt for the attack, which occurred in December 2022. According to both the court documents and Ayala’s guilty plea, on Dec. 2, 2022, he went shopping and to dinner with his ex-girlfriend, who is also the mother of his children. After their dinner, he drove around for hours demanding that she show him who she was talking to o…
'Out For Blood': Long Island Man Stabs, Kills Cousin, Brutally Attacks Girlfriend, DA Says 'Out For Blood': Long Island Man Stabs, Kills Cousin, Brutally Attacks Girlfriend, DA Says
'Out For Blood': Long Island Man Stabs, Kills Cousin, Brutally Attacks Girlfriend, DA Says A Long Island man has been indicted for fatally stabbing his cousin and nearly stabbing his cousin’s girlfriend to death in front of her son, authorities are saying. Wilson Felipe Andrade-Molina, age 37, of Brentwood faces multiple charges for his alleged role in the two stabbings, the Suffolk County District Attorney announced on Wednesday, April 12. According to the DA’s investigation, Andrade-Molina went to his place of employment, Electronic Machine Parts in Hauppauge, early on the morning of Thursday, March 30, where he and his cousin, Miguel Andrade-Cando, both worked as machinists.…
Man Sentenced For Stabbing Trump Supporters During 'Stop The Steal' Rally At NY Capitol Man Sentenced For Stabbing Trump Supporters During 'Stop The Steal' Rally At NY Capitol
Man Sentenced For Stabbing Trump Supporters During 'Stop The Steal' Rally At NY Capitol A New York man will spend years in prison for a vicious stabbing attack on two supporters of former President Donald Trump during a “Stop the Steal” rally outside the state Capitol building in Albany on Jan. 6, 2021. Alexander Contompasis, age 39, of Albany, was sentenced to an aggregate term of 20 years behind bars Thursday, Nov. 17, in Albany County Supreme Court. It followed his October 2022 jury conviction on multiple violent felonies, including first-degree assault and criminal possession of a weapon. Prosecutors said Contompasis showed up to the East Capitol Park on Wednesday, Jan. …
Central Islip Man Sentenced For Beating Nephews With Metal Pipe, Causing 1 Victim To Lose Leg Central Islip Man Sentenced For Beating Nephews With Metal Pipe, Causing 1 Victim To Lose Leg
Central Islip Man Sentenced For Beating Nephews With Metal Pipe, Causing 1 Victim To Lose Leg A Long Island man was sentenced for beating his two nephews with a metal pipe in 2018 in an attack that caused one of the victims to lose a limb. Carlos Ortega, age 42, of Central Islip, was sentenced to eight years in prison and five years of post-release supervision for first-degree assault, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Monday, Nov. 21. The attack happened on Aug. 5, 2018, when the victims went to Ortega's home to pick up their grandparents, who were visiting from Guatemala, to take them out to dinner, the DA's Office said. Ortega saw the victims par…
Long Island Man Charged With Stabbing 50-Year-Old During Fight, Police Say Long Island Man Charged With Stabbing 50-Year-Old During Fight, Police Say
Long Island Man Charged With Stabbing 50-Year-Old During Fight, Police Say A Long Island man has been charged with assault after allegedly stabbing another person during an altercation. The incident took place in New Cassel around 5:50 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 1 in the area of 846 Prospect Ave. According to detectives, two men were arguing when the incident escalated one was stabbed by the other in the chest. The suspect, identified as Emilio Cruz-Yanes, age 59, of Newe Cassel, then fled the scene.  The victim, a 50-year-old man, was transported to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation. A thorough investigation was conducted and Cruz-Yanes …
'Can No Longer Cause Harm': Long Island Man Sentenced For Brutal Beating Of Wife 'Can No Longer Cause Harm': Long Island Man Sentenced For Brutal Beating Of Wife
'Can No Longer Cause Harm': Long Island Man Sentenced For Brutal Beating Of Wife A Long Island man who beat his wife so badly that she had to have steel plates put in her leg will spend the next two decades in prison. Wyandanch resident Almalik Keller, age 43, was sentenced to 25 years behind bars Monday, Aug. 22, in Suffolk County Superior Court. It came nearly a month after a jury convicted him of first-degree assault stemming from a September 17, 2021 incident outside of a smoke shop. Surveillance video captured Keller brutally punching, kicking, and stomping the victim, prosecutors said. He also threw glass bottles and cans at her head. When bystanders helped the…
29-Year-Old Woman Accused Of Stabbing Man Multiple Times In Back At Hicksville Home 29-Year-Old Woman Accused Of Stabbing Man Multiple Times In Back At Hicksville Home
29-Year-Old Woman Accused Of Stabbing Man Multiple Times In Back At Hicksville Home A 29-year-old woman is facing charges after police said she stabbed a man multiple times in the back at a home on Long Island. Officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at a residence on Broadway in Hicksville at about 11:10 p.m. on Monday, July 11, according to the Nassau County Police Department. NCPD said investigators determined that Jessica Ramirez stabbed her 36-year-old boyfriend multiple times with a knife. Police said the man was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. NCPD said Ramirez was arrested and charged with: First-degree…
Duo Accused Of Attacking, Severely Injuring Man During Robbery In Hempstead Duo Accused Of Attacking, Severely Injuring Man During Robbery In Hempstead
Duo Accused Of Attacking, Severely Injuring Man During Robbery In Hempstead Two men were arrested and accused of attacking a man on Long Island and causing severe injuries during a robbery. The incident happened on Fulton Avenue in Hempstead at 1:15 a.m. on Friday, April 22, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Police responded to the area behind 162 Fulton Ave. and found an unresponsive 58-year-old man, who was suffering from severe head and face lacerations after he was struck multiple times with an unknown object, authorities said.  NCPD said the victim's credit card, money, and personal belongings had been taken from his pocket during the inc…
Woman Steals Car, Runs Over Owner In Parking Lot At Lake Ronkonkoma Church, Police Say Woman Steals Car, Runs Over Owner In Parking Lot At Lake Ronkonkoma Church, Police Say
Woman Steals Car, Runs Over Owner In Parking Lot At Lake Ronkonkoma Church, Police Say A woman has been accused of stealing a car and running over the vehicle's owner in the parking lot of a Long Island church. The incident happened around 6:45 p.m. Saturday, April 23 in Lake Ronkonkoma, Suffolk County Police said. That's when a 73-year-old St. James woman drove her 2013 Chevrolet Spark into the parking lot of St. Mary’s Church, located at 315 Lake Shore Drive, parked near the clothing bins and exited the vehicle with the motor running, according to police. Doreen Dunbar, age 50, then approached the vehicle, got into the driver’s seat, and shut the door, police said.&nb…
Ex-College Athlete Found Guilty In Stabbing Of Roommate From Northern Westchester Ex-College Athlete Found Guilty In Stabbing Of Roommate From Northern Westchester
Ex-College Athlete Found Guilty In Stabbing Of Roommate From Northern Westchester A 23-year-old Long Island man was found guilty of stabbing his former college lacrosse teammate, a Northern Westchester County man, during a dispute about a loud party.  Matthew Stockfeder was convicted on Thursday, March 24, of first-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon in the 2019 stabbing of his then-roommate Justin Corpolongo, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. Stockfeder, of Melville, and Corpolongo, of Somers, were both players on the lacrosse team at St. John's University at the time, Katz said. Stockfeder is a graduate of …
Alert Issued For Man Who Goes By Many Names Wanted For Attempted Murder In Westchester Alert Issued For Man Who Goes By Many Names Wanted For Attempted Murder In Westchester
Alert Issued For Man Who Goes By Many Names Wanted For Attempted Murder In Westchester A man wanted for attempted murder who goes by many names is at large and wanted by police in Westchester. An alert was issued by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision for Jeffrey Medaro, age 50, who was convicted of attempted murder, among other charges more than 10 years ago. Specifically, Medaro - who also goes by the names Jeffrey Medero, Jeffrey Montana, Jefferson Santa Rosa, and Girberto - was convicted of second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, first-degree attempted robbery, and criminal possession of a weapon in White Plains. Medaro wa…
Suspect Nabbed For Stabbing Outside Long Island Restaurant Suspect Nabbed For Stabbing Outside Long Island Restaurant
Suspect Nabbed For Stabbing Outside Long Island Restaurant A suspect has been apprehended after a stabbing outside a Long Island restaurant. The incident happened Friday, Jan. 1 at approximately 5:40 p.m. in Farmingville. Following an alteration, Arlington Guzman-Mejia, age 38, of Port Jefferson Station, stabbed a man outside of Los Amigos Restaurant, located at 1075 Portion Road, Suffolk County Police said. Sixth precinct police officers responded and arrested Guzman-Mejia, 38, at the scene. The victim, 38, also of Port Jefferson, was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Guzman-Mejia was…
Woman Is Latest Person Charged With Attempted Murder In Connection To Long Island Incident Woman Is Latest Person Charged With Attempted Murder In Connection To Long Island Incident
Woman Is Latest Person Charged With Attempted Murder In Connection To Long Island Incident A 22-year-old woman is the second person to be charged with attempted murder in connection to an incident on Long Island that happened earlier this month. According to detectives, while attending a party in Hempstead on Union Place at about 9:10 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, a 23-year-old man got into a physical confrontation with two individuals.  The two then stabbed the victim multiple times in the face and body before fleeing the scene on foot. The victim was transported to a local hospital with severe injuries to his chest, heart, lungs, face and internal organs which required multiple …
Wanted Long Island Man Nabbed For Shooting That Seriously Injured Victim Wanted Long Island Man Nabbed For Shooting That Seriously Injured Victim
Wanted Long Island Man Nabbed For Shooting That Seriously Injured Victim Police have apprehended a man wanted in connection with a shooting that seriously injured another man last month. The shooting took place on Long Island around 11:40 a.m., on Sunday, April 19, in Hempstead, said Nassau County Police. According to Gang Investigation Squad detectives, the 35-year-old victim was being chased by Loren Lake, 34, of Hempstead, following an earlier disagreement.  While chasing the victim on Fulton Avenue, Lake allegedly fired a handgun, striking the victim in the back, police said. The victim continued eastbound on Fulton Avenue before waving…
Sentencing Delayed After Bellport Man In Crash That Killed Five Refuses To Leave Jail Cell Sentencing Delayed After Bellport Man In Crash That Killed Five Refuses To Leave Jail Cell
Sentencing Delayed After Bellport Man In Crash That Killed Five Refuses To Leave Jail Cell Sentencing for an alleged Long Island gang member who caused a crash that killed five people on Valentine’s Day in Ridge last year was delayed after he failed to appear in court. Jamel Turner, 25, of Bellport, reportedly refused to leave his jail cell on Tuesday, Aug. 6, when he was scheduled to be sentenced in Central Islip federal court. Turner has been seeking to file a motion to withdraw his guilty plea, which he submitted earlier this year. Turner accepted a plea deal in April to serve 27 years in prison, followed by five years of probation after killing five people and a dog on Middle…