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Hidden Camera Catches Caretaker Punching, Grabbing Elderly Woodmere Woman, Police Say
An elderly Long Island woman was physically abused by a woman tasked with caring for her, police said.
The 83-year-old Woodmere resident’s legal guardian grew concerned after discovering severe bruising on the woman’s body in late February, Nassau County Police said.
When the guardian questioned the victim’s caretaker, 36-year-old Merlyn Fredericks, she said the victim had fallen on multiple occasions, police said.
The concerned legal guardian then placed a hidden camera inside the home, which captured Fredericks punching, grabbing, and yanking the elderly victim, according to police. Th…
Megan Marchena Shoved Toddler’s Face At Tutor Time: Police
A Long Island daycare worker is accused of forcing a toddler’s face into a cot so hard the child needed stitches, Suffolk County police announced.
Megan Marchena, 26, of Massapequa, allegedly shoved the 18-month-old girl’s face down at Tutor Time of Lindenhurst on Monday, Feb. 24, authorities said.
The child was taken to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, where she received stitches for her injuries, police said.
Child Protective Services was alerted on Friday, Feb. 28, launching an investigation. That same day, Special Victims Section detectives arrested Marchena, charg…
5-Month-Old In Car As Long Island Dad Crashes Drunk On LIE: Police
A 5-month-old baby was in the car as his Long Island father, allegedly driving drunk, caused a crash on the Long Island Expressway in Melville early Saturday, Kevin Catalina, Suffolk County Police Commissioner, announced on Saturday, Feb. 15.
Angel Abadcando, 44, of Patchogue, was heading eastbound in a 2009 Honda Civic when he abruptly stopped east of exit 49, causing another vehicle to rear-end him at approximately 2:15 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, police said.
Officers at the scene determined Abadcando was intoxicated and took him into custody. No injuries were reported, according to polic…
Long Island Massage Parlor Raid Leads To 2 Arrests: Police
Suffolk County Police arrested two women during a massage parlor raid in Copiague on Thursday, Jan. 16, following numerous community complaints.
The raid occurred at an unnamed business located at 80G East Montauk Highway, Lindenhurst at approximately 2:15 p.m., police said.
Shang Fengling, 53, and Yan-Hua Lin, 44, both of Flushing, were arrested and charged with Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, a Class E felony, and Prostitution, a misdemeanor, according to authorities.
Both women were issued desk appearance tickets and are scheduled to be arraigned in First District Court in Centra…
Hicksville Mom Drove Drunk With Four Kids After Punching Husband: Police
A Hicksville woman was arrested for drunk driving under Leandra’s Law after a domestic dispute escalated in Mineola, Nassau County police announced on Monday, Jan. 13.
Elizabeth Maldonado, 34, allegedly punched her husband during an argument at a restaurant in Mineola on Sunday, Jan. 12, at approximately 11:10 p.m., police said. After the altercation, Maldonado left the scene in a 2022 Dodge Durango with their three children, ages 6, 7, and 14, as well as another 14-year-old boy, according to authorities.
The husband called 911, and officers later responded to the couple’s Hicksville home t…
Man Bites Officers During Roosevelt Field Mall Fight: Nassau County Police
A Rockville Centre man is accused of assaulting officers after a fight at Roosevelt Field Mall, East Garden City, police announced on Saturday, Dec. 28.
Christopher Santana, 22, of Milford Place, was arrested following a disturbance in the food court on Friday, Dec. 27 at 6:20 p.m., according to Nassau County police. The altercation caused mall patrons to flee the area.
Santana attempted to reenter the mall while carrying several bricks and became combative when officers tried to arrest him, spitting and biting at officers, detectives said. One officer suffered an injury to his left hand an…
Man Fleeing Traffic Stop Acussed Of Firing Gun Toward Nassau County Police
A Lynbrook man is facing multiple charges, including felony criminal possession of a firearm, after fleeing a traffic stop and firing a shot during his arrest in Elmont early Sunday, Dec. 8, Nassau County police announced.
Antonio Lam, 30, of the 180 block of Atlantic Avenue, was stopped for a Vehicle and Traffic Law violation near Hoeffner Avenue and Pelham Street at 12:50 a.m., detectives said. During the stop, Lam fled on foot and was apprehended near Carnegie Avenue, according to police.
As officers attempted to arrest him, Lam resisted violently, discharging a loaded .40 caliber firear…
Duo Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Long Island Massage Parlor
Two women were charged with prostitution after police raided a Long Island massage parlor following multiple community complaints.
The Tuesday, Nov. 12, operation at Welian International Inc., located in East Northport, at 360 Larkfield Road, involved officers from the Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section, the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal, and the Building Department.
Suffolk County Police said Teresa Zhang, age 51, of New York City, and New Jersey resident Alexandra Thalia Higinio, age 31, of Jersey City, were both charged with:
Unauthorized practice of a professi…
2 Women Charged, 1 For Prostitution, After Raid At Long Island Spa
Two women are facing charges, one for prostitution, after a raid at a Long Island spa.
In response to numerous community complaints, authorities conducted an investigation into Twinkling Spa Inc. in Huntington Station, located at 1783 New York Ave., at approximately 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24.
Minhua Guo, age 32, of East Setauket, was charged with:
Two counts of unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony,
One count of prostitution, a misdemeanor.
Xin Rong Lin, age 61, of Flushing, was charged with:
Unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony,
Criminal…
Teen Uses Dating Apps To Lure, Rob Victims At Knife-Point On Long Island: Police
A 15-year-old has been arrested on charges including robbery after he allegedly used dating apps as a way to find his next robbery victim.
The teen was arrested on Sunday, June 23 for two New Cassel incidents, Nassau County Police said.
His arrest came following an investigation, which found that the unnamed 15-year-old boy used a dating app to arrange meetings with other boys on at least two occasions — on Friday, June 14, and on Friday, June 21.
However, once the two met at the prearranged location, the teen would get into his victim’s car, pull out a knife, and threaten to stab the d…
Trio Nabbed For Breaking Into Cars, Stealing Money Across Long Island: Police
Three men who authorities said were involved in a scheme to steal cash from victims leaving the bank have been arrested.
Police announced on Friday, May 10 that the following three people were arrested for multiple Nassau County larcenies that occurred over three months:
John William Murillo Herrera, age 51, of Elmhurst;
Carlos Julio Velandia Garcia, age 52, who is homeless; and
Andres Perez Anzures, age 46, of Brooklyn.
Beginning in February 2024 and continuing until the day before their arrest, the trio allegedly broke into numerous cars across the county, specifically targeting victi…
'Project 21': 3 Nabbed Selling Tobacco, More To Minors On Long Island, Police Say
Three people from three different Long Island stores were arrested after authorities claimed they sold alcohol, tobacco, and THC products to minors.
The arrests took place on Monday, March 18 throughout Nassau County with the assistance of underage agents and the department’s Problem Oriented Policing (POP) unit.
In East Meadow, Cindy Granados Vigil, a 21-year-old, was arrested for what authorities said was the second time in four months for selling tobacco products to minors at Hempstead Convenience & Smoke, located at 2125 Hempstead Turnpike.
Not only was Vigil taken into custody, b…
Man Nabbed For Creating Fake Loans On Long Island, Scamming Many: Police
A Long Island man was arrested for scamming multiple people, taking their money in exchange for a loan that would never come, police said.
Nassau County Police announced the arrest of 38-year-old Anthony Boglino of Miller Place on Wednesday, Feb. 7 for the alleged scheme, which took place about seven months prior.
On Sunday, July 2, 2023, Boglino — who is the founder of Miele Consulting Corporation — met with a woman, 48, in Merrick under the guise of helping her secure a Small Business Administration Loan (SBA).
She reportedly signed a contract with Boglino to get a $50,000 loan. As pa…
Man, Woman Nabbed As Suspects After Armed Robbery At Port Jefferson Station Convenience Store
Two suspects have been apprehended after an armed robbery of a Long Island convenience store.
A man approached an employee of Speedy Mart and Gas in Port Jefferson Station, located at 1034 Route 112, displayed a gun, and demanded cash, at around 9:20 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, Suffolk County Police said.
The clerk complied, and the robber fled the scene on foot to a vehicle waiting down the street.
Canvasing the area, a patrol unit officer stopped two people, one of whom matched the suspect’s description.
During his investigation, the officer recovered a Polymer80 gho…
