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Prostitution Bust: Raid Of Long Island Spa Nets Arrests Of Two Women, Cops Say Prostitution Bust: Raid Of Long Island Spa Nets Arrests Of Two Women, Cops Say
Prostitution Bust: Raid Of Long Island Spa Nets Arrests Of Two Women, Cops Say Two women were arrested Thursday, Dec. 5, during a raid at a Long Island salon following numerous community complaints, authorities said. The operation took place at approximately 3:15 p.m. at J & Y NY Spa at 8 Boston Place in Huntington Station on Thursday, Dec. 5, Suffolk County police said. Ying Ma, 52, of Brooklyn, and Berlyn Antonia Cruz, 44, of Queens, were charged with unauthorized practice of a profession, a Class E felony under New York State Education Law, and Prostitution, a B misdemeanor, police said. Both women were issued Field Appearance Tickets and are scheduled to…
3 Charged At Thanksgiving Eve DWI Checkpoint On Long Island 3 Charged At Thanksgiving Eve DWI Checkpoint On Long Island
3 Charged At Thanksgiving Eve DWI Checkpoint On Long Island Three people were arrested for driving while intoxicated during an overnight sobriety checkpoint on Long Island, according to Suffolk County Police. The checkpoint took place from 11 p.m. on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, Nov. 27, to 2 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, at Waverly Plaza, located at 371 North Service Road in Patchogue.  Officers from the Suffolk County Police Highway SAFE-T Team (Selective Alcohol Fatality Enforcement Team) screened 377 vehicles as part of a holiday crackdown on impaired driving. The following individuals were charged with driving while intoxicated: Je…
Suffolk County Man Charged With DWI After Crash Seriously Injures Passenger Suffolk County Man Charged With DWI After Crash Seriously Injures Passenger
Suffolk County Man Charged With DWI After Crash Seriously Injures Passenger A man was arrested for driving while intoxicated after a crash left his passenger seriously injured on Long Island. Francisco Fernandesdosreis, of Farmingville, was driving a 2004 Jeep Cherokee northbound when the vehicle struck two parked cars and overturned in front of 111 College Road in Selden around 5:10 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, according to Suffolk County Police. The passenger, a 70-year-old Farmingville man whose name has not been released pending notification of family, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries. Fernandesdosreis was uninjured. He wa…
Man Accused Of Impaired Driving After Fatal LIE Crash Man Accused Of Impaired Driving After Fatal LIE Crash
Man Accused Of Impaired Driving After Fatal LIE Crash A local man has been accused of impaired driving after a fatal overnight crash on the  Long Island Expressway. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For 20-Year-Old Killed In LIE Crash Involving Alleged Impaired Driver In Islandia It happened around 1:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, in Islandia He was driving a 2010 Honda on the westbound side near Exit 57, when he attempted to move from the center to the right lane and was struck from behind by a 2017 Yamaha motorcycle. The motorcycle operator, who is not being identified pending notification of next of kin…
26-Year-Old Nabbed For Reckless Driving After Doing Donuts In Dodge Charger On LI: Police 26-Year-Old Nabbed For Reckless Driving After Doing Donuts In Dodge Charger On LI: Police
26-Year-Old Nabbed For Reckless Driving After Doing Donuts In Dodge Charger On LI: Police A Hudson Valley man has been accused of driving recklessly on Long Island. Suffolk County Police say they observed a purple 2023 Dodge Charger doing donuts in the hamlet of Shirley at around 1:40 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at the intersection of Montauk Highway and William Floyd Parkway. The vehicle stalled and the man left the vehicle and fled on foot. Following an investigation, officers determined the vehicle was a rental. Putnam County resident Anthony Bartoszewicz, age 26, of Mahopac, was located at 1491 William Floyd Parkway, at approximately 5:30 p.m. Monday,…
Man Accused Of Burglarizing 11 Long Island Businesses Man Accused Of Burglarizing 11 Long Island Businesses
Man Accused Of Burglarizing 11 Long Island Businesses A local man has been accused of burglarizing nearly a dozen Long Island businesses this month. The suspect broke into Deli Pupuseria Salvadoreña, located at 16 Dawn Drive in Centereach, stole at around 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, stole a cash register and fled, according to Suffolk County Police. Officers apprehended him a short time later. Following an investigation by Sixth Squad detectives, it was determined Michael Mancuso, age 44, of Ronkonkoma, burglarized 10 other businesses during which he stole a cash register or cash from the following businesses: Aladdin I…
Worker Accused Of Taking Pictures Of Child In Dressing Room Of Long Island Store Worker Accused Of Taking Pictures Of Child In Dressing Room Of Long Island Store
Worker Accused Of Taking Pictures Of Child In Dressing Room Of Long Island Store An employee at a Long Island store has been accused of taking pictures of a young girl as she changed her clothes in a dressing room. The suspect was working as an employee at Burlington in Commack, located at 108 Veterans Memorial Highway, when he reached his cell phone under a changing room door and surveilled the girl at approximately 9:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, according to Suffolk County Police. The girl saw the cell phone and told her parents, who were also in the store.  The parents confronted the worker, William Veitch-Canete, age 27, of Commack, and then ca…
Suspect Nabbed After 30-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Broad Daylight Outside Long Island Residence Suspect Nabbed After 30-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Broad Daylight Outside Long Island Residence
Suspect Nabbed After 30-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Broad Daylight Outside Long Island Residence A suspect has been apprehended after a fatal shooting in broad daylight outside a Long Island residence. It happened around 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 in Brentwood. Joshua E. Jasmin, age 30, of North Babylon, was transported via Brentwood Legion Ambulance to South Shore University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Following an investigation, Romeo Campbell, age 23, of Brentwood, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. He was held overnight and is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on Saturday, Aug. 31.
Trio Nabbed For Murder Of North Amityville 48-Year-Old In East Farmingdale Trio Nabbed For Murder Of North Amityville 48-Year-Old In East Farmingdale
Trio Nabbed For Murder Of North Amityville 48-Year-Old In East Farmingdale Three men have been charged with murder after a victim was found dead on the side of a Long Island roadway. Suffolk County Police  First Precinct officers in East Farmingdale responded to Garity Place after a passerby called 911 to report a man on the side of the road at approximately 1:35 a.m. Saturday, June 22. The man, Juan Carlos Diaz Geronimo, age 48, of North Amityville, was pronounced dead at the scene by the East Farmingdale Fire Department. It was determined that Diaz Geronimo, 48, of North Amityville, was strangled, according to police. On Monday, July 22, Suffolk Coun…
Fatal Hit-Run Medford Crash: Suspect Nabbed, ID Released For Victim Fatal Hit-Run Medford Crash: Suspect Nabbed, ID Released For Victim
Fatal Hit-Run Medford Crash: Suspect Nabbed, ID Released For Victim A suspect has been charged in connection to a hit-and-run crash on Long Island that left one person who has now been identified dead and another seriously injured over the weekend. It happened just before 2 a.m. Saturday, June 8, in Medford. Original report - 1 Killed, Another Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Medford Crash A tractor-trailer was traveling northwest on Horseblock Road and attempting to make a left turn onto Express Drive North when it was struck by a 2008 BMW, Suffolk County Police said.  The driver of the BMW fled on foot. A passenger in the BMW, He…
Duo Charged After Rocky Point Massage Parlor Raided For Second Time This Year Duo Charged After Rocky Point Massage Parlor Raided For Second Time This Year
Duo Charged After Rocky Point Massage Parlor Raided For Second Time This Year Two women have been charged after a Long Island massage parlor was raided for the second time this year. In response to community complaints, authorities led by the Suffolk County Police Department conducted an investigation at Rocky Point Foot SPA, located at 379 Route 25A Unit G late last month.  In the latest detail, Xiaoyan Song, age 48, and Yueh-Ping Chu, age 58, both of Flushing, Queens, were charged with unauthorized practice of a profession.  Both women were issued a Desk Appearance Ticket and are scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Ce…
38-Year-Old Charged After Fatal Overnight Brentwood Crash 38-Year-Old Charged After Fatal Overnight Brentwood Crash
38-Year-Old Charged After Fatal Overnight Brentwood Crash A man has been charged after a fatal overnight crash on Long Island. It happened around 11 p.m. Wednesday, May 22. The man was driving a 2017 Kia Forte in Brentwood eastbound on Suffolk Avenue when the vehicle struck the victim in the roadway in front of 500 Suffolk Ave. at approximately 11 p.m. The man who was struck, who has not yet been identified by police, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. Third Squad detectives charged Ian Fox, age 38, of Brentwood, with aggravated unlicensed operation of …
Driver Nabbed Months After Hitting, Killing Man On Long Island, Police Say Driver Nabbed Months After Hitting, Killing Man On Long Island, Police Say
Driver Nabbed Months After Hitting, Killing Man On Long Island, Police Say A suspect is behind bars months after a hit-and-run crash on Long Island that killed a 63-year-old man. Michael Sabeno, age 72, of Holbrook, was arrested Thursday, May 16, in connection with the death of Richard Dirocco. Suffolk County Police said Dirocco was walking in Holbrook, on Coates Avenue near Frank Court, at around 5 p.m. on Dec. 3, 2023, when he was struck by a driver who fled the scene. Earlier Report: Fatal Hit-Run: ID Released For Man Struck Near Holbrook Intersection He was taken by ambulance to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue, where he was pronounced dead…
Employees Busted Selling Vapes To Minors At Long Island Businesses, Police Say Employees Busted Selling Vapes To Minors At Long Island Businesses, Police Say
Employees Busted Selling Vapes To Minors At Long Island Businesses, Police Say Hundreds of illegal vape products were seized and two employees were arrested after they allegedly sold vapes to minors at a pair of Long Island businesses. Suffolk County Police conducted compliance checks at seven businesses as part of its “Operation Smoke Out” with the county health department's Tobacco Enforcement Unit on Thursday, May 9. Of the stores audited, two in Middle Island reportedly sold tobacco and vape products to customers under 21. The following employees were arrested on suspicion of unlawfully dealing with a child: Aaditya Patel, age 27, of Middle Island; employed at …
Second Driver Nabbed In Hit-Run Killing Woman On Long Island Second Driver Nabbed In Hit-Run Killing Woman On Long Island
Second Driver Nabbed In Hit-Run Killing Woman On Long Island Police have arrested a second suspected hit-and-run driver who was allegedly involved in a crash that killed a pedestrian on Long Island. The early-morning crash happened shortly after 5 a.m. Monday, April 15, in Brentwood, near the intersection of Wicks and Bradley roads. Suffolk County Police said a woman was crossing Wicks Road from east to west when she was struck by an SUV at around 5:10 a.m. The driver then fled the scene without offering her aid. She was then struck by a second vehicle, which also fled. Earlier Report: Hit-Run Driver Nabbed After Killing Woman In Brentwood,…
Teen Accused Of Bringing Gun, Ammo Into West Islip High School Teen Accused Of Bringing Gun, Ammo Into West Islip High School
Teen Accused Of Bringing Gun, Ammo Into West Islip High School A teenager has been accused of bringing a gun and ammunition to a Long Island school. The incident happened on Monday, April 15. Just before 11:30 a.m. Suffolk County Police Third Precinct officers responded to West Islip High School, located at 1 Lions Path after school officials reported a gun had been seized by staff from a student in the building.  A 17-year-old West Islip HS student who had a revolver and ammunition was arrested, said police. The student, who is not being identified due to his age, was charged by Third Squad detectives with three felonies: Crimi…
Hit-Run Driver Nabbed After Killing Woman On Long Island, Police Say Hit-Run Driver Nabbed After Killing Woman On Long Island, Police Say
Hit-Run Driver Nabbed After Killing Woman On Long Island, Police Say A suspected hit-and-run driver was arrested hours after allegedly killing a pedestrian on Long Island. The early-morning crash happened shortly after 5 a.m. Monday, April 15, in Brentwood, near the intersection of Wicks and Bradley roads. Suffolk County Police said a woman was crossing Wicks Road from east to west when she was struck by an SUV at around 5:10 a.m. The driver then fled the scene without offering her aid.  The woman, who has not been publicly identified, was taken by ambulance to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore where she was pronounced dead. At around 11:45…
Patchogue Man Threatens To Shoot, Blow Up Half Hollow Hills East HS In Dix Hills, Police Say Patchogue Man Threatens To Shoot, Blow Up Half Hollow Hills East HS In Dix Hills, Police Say
Patchogue Man Threatens To Shoot, Blow Up Half Hollow Hills East HS In Dix Hills, Police Say A Long Island resident has been accused of threatening to cause mass harm at a local school. The man called the Half Hollow Hills East High School, located in Dix Hills, on Tuesday, April 9, and threatened to shoot and blow up the school, Suffolk County Police said. Second Precinct Crime Section officers arrested the man near his residence in Patchogue at approximately 3:40 p.m. Thursday, April 11. Christopher Ryan, age 42, was charged with making a threat of mass harm, a Class B Misdemeanor.  He was scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Centra…
Long Island Woman Charged Driving With 52 License Suspensions Long Island Woman Charged Driving With 52 License Suspensions
Long Island Woman Charged Driving With 52 License Suspensions Police on Long Island arrested a woman for allegedly driving with 52 license suspensions. The stop occurred in Shirley around 1 a.m.,  Wednesday, April 3 on eastbound Sunrise Highway at Exit 58. According to Suffolk County Police, Kaylyn Snyder, age 37, of Shirley was spotted driving a 2012 Jeep Liberty that did not have a rear license plate. An investigation determined that Snyder has 52 license suspensions issued on 13 dates, police said. Snyder was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, a felony.  She will be arraigned at First District Court in…
2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Massage Parlor 2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Massage Parlor
2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Massage Parlor Two women are facing prostitution charges after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor, In response to community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers led an investigation at Ruyi Healing Inc. in Huntington, located at 201 E. Main St., at about 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 28. The manager, Yuexian Pan, age 45, of Flushing, Queens, was charged with: Unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony; Prostitution, a misdemeanor,  Criminal Nuisance, a misdemeanor. An employee, Xin Ai Zhang, age 45, also a resident of Flushing, was charge…
2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Foot Spa 2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Foot Spa
2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Foot Spa Three women face charges, two for prostitution, after a raid at a Long Island foot spa. In response to community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers led an investigation at Cleopatra Foot Spa in Huntington Station, located at 1783 New York Ave., at approximately 3 p.m. Monday, March 11. The manager, Xiu Rong Lin, age 61, of Flushing, Queens, was charged with criminal nuisance, a misdemeanor. Employees Xi Urong Lin, age 32, and Xin Peng, age 23, were charged with unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony, and prostitution, a misdemeanor. …
Central Islip Contractor Accused Of Stealing $30K From Clients Central Islip Contractor Accused Of Stealing $30K From Clients
Central Islip Contractor Accused Of Stealing $30K From Clients A Long Island contractor has been accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from four clients without completing construction projects over the past three years. A 75-year-old woman reported to police on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, that she had hired Olger Conce Guambana to do work at her home and it was not completed as agreed, Suffolk County Police said.  Conce Guambana age 48, of Central Islip, then used a bad check to issue a partial refund and stopped all further communication with the woman, police added. Following an investigation by Sixth …
Fatal DWAI Crash: 33-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Coram; Driver From Centereach Charged Fatal DWAI Crash: 33-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Coram; Driver From Centereach Charged
Fatal Dwai Crash: 33-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Coram; Driver From Centereach Charged A man has been accused of driving under the influence of drugs after a fatal overnight Long Island crash. The crash happened around 10:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 in Coram. The victim was in a wheelchair crossing the roadway in front of 541 Middle County Road when he fell out of the chair onto the westbound lane, where he was struck by a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban, Suffolk County Police said. The man who was struck, identified as 33-year-old Raymond Hubbard, of Coram, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Exam…
Teen Nabbed For Performing Stunts In His Car In Front Of Crowd In Melville, Police Say Teen Nabbed For Performing Stunts In His Car In Front Of Crowd In Melville, Police Say
Teen Nabbed For Performing Stunts In His Car In Front Of Crowd In Melville, Police Say A Long Island man has been charged after police say he performed stunts in his car before a crowd in broad daylight. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police First Precinct Crime Section officers were monitoring several areas for unlawful street gatherings when they observed a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria doing donuts for a crowd in the Melville area at around 3:20 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18. Michael Doner, age 18, of Oakdale, was charged with: Unlawful stunt behavior in a motor vehicle, Two counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument. The Ford w…
6 Employees Busted Selling Vapes To Minors At Long Island Businesses, Police Say 6 Employees Busted Selling Vapes To Minors At Long Island Businesses, Police Say
6 Employees Busted Selling Vapes To Minors At Long Island Businesses, Police Say Six employees are facing charges after allegedly selling vape products to customers under the age of 21 at Long Island businesses. All six employees were arrested during compliance checks that were conducted at several Suffolk County businesses on Tuesday, Feb. 6, according to police. Of the 10 businesses checked, the following employees were allegedly caught selling e-nicotine products to minors: Alexis Granades, age 22, of Huntington Station; an employee at Its Lit Smoke Shop on New York Avenue in Huntington Brandon Ireland, age 20, of Melville; an employee at Huntington Village Vapes o…
19-Year-Old Sexually Assaults Shopper At Long Island Target, Police Say 19-Year-Old Sexually Assaults Shopper At Long Island Target, Police Say
19-Year-Old Sexually Assaults Shopper At Long Island Target, Police Say A 19-year-old man is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a Long Island Target. Suffolk County Police said a 72-year-old woman contacted the agency saying a man had forcibly touched her in a sexual manner while she was shopping at the Commack Target on Nov. 18, 2023. On Saturday, Feb. 3, police arrested Michael Harrison, of Huntington Station, in connection with the case. He was charged with one count of forcible touching, a misdemeanor, and was released with an appearance ticket to First District Court in Central Islip. Detectives are asking anyone who may be a victim of Harrison to…
Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor
Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor A woman has been charged with prostitution after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation at Huntington Spa, located in Huntington Station at 1973 New York Ave. at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Xiao Mei, age 44, of Flushing, Queens, was charged with two counts each of: Prostitution, Unauthorized practice of a profession.  Ye was released on a Desk Appearance Ticket and is scheduled to appear at First District Court in Central Islip at a …
2 Westchester Women Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Massage Parlor 2 Westchester Women Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Massage Parlor
2 Westchester Women Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Massage Parlor Two women from the Hudson Valley have been charged with prostitution after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation at Lake Avenue Foot & Back Spa in St, James at approximately 3:20 p.m.  Friday, Nov. 3. Westchester County residents Jinzhen Shi, age 46, and Xiao Zhang, age 42, both of Mount Vernon, were charged with Prostitution, Unauthorized practice of a profession.  Shi was given a Desk Appearance Ticket and will be arra…
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 …
ID Released For 47-Year-Old Killed In Amityville Hit-Run Crash Involving Alleged Drunk Driver ID Released For 47-Year-Old Killed In Amityville Hit-Run Crash Involving Alleged Drunk Driver
ID Released For 47-Year-Old Killed In Amityville Hit-Run Crash Involving Alleged Drunk Driver The identity has been released of the victim in an overnight hit-and-run crash involving an allegedly drunk driver on Long Island. The crash happened around 11:45 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3 in Amityville. The victim was walking across Route 110, near Albany Avenue, when he was struck by a southbound vehicle and then struck again by a northbound 2020 Land Rover, Suffolk County Police said. The man, now ID'd as Santos Aguirre, age 47, of Copiague, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. New York State Trooper…
Fatal DWI Crash: Woman Accused Of Leaving Scene In Amityville Fatal DWI Crash: Woman Accused Of Leaving Scene In Amityville
Fatal DWI Crash: Woman Accused Of Leaving Scene In Amityville A local woman who police say was driving drunk has been accused of leaving the scene of a fatal overnight crash on Long Island. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For 47-Year-Old Killed In Amityville Hit-Run Crash Involving Alleged Drunk Driver It happened around 11:45 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3 in Amityville. A man was walking across Route 110, near Albany Avenue, when he was struck by a southbound vehicle and then struck again by a northbound 2020 Land Rover, Suffolk County Police said. The man, who has not yet been identified by police, was pronounced dead at t…