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Shotgun-Toting 11-Year-Old Lands Bayville Man In Handcuffs, Police Say Shotgun-Toting 11-Year-Old Lands Bayville Man In Handcuffs, Police Say
Shotgun-Toting 11-Year-Old Lands Bayville Man In Handcuffs, Police Say A Long Island man is facing criminal charges after an 11-year-old boy was seen carrying a shotgun outside his home, police said. The incident happened in Bayville, at a residence on 7th Street, at around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3. Nassau County Police said a 13-year-old boy was riding his bicycle when an 11-year-old boy carrying a shotgun came outside and told the teen to get away from his house. The bicyclist immediately returned home and reported the incident to his parents, who called 911. When officers arrived, 55-year-old Alfredo Caceres told them he does in fact own multiple firear…
Drug-Carrying Burglar Nabbed After Stealing Thousands From Williston Park Business, Police Say Drug-Carrying Burglar Nabbed After Stealing Thousands From Williston Park Business, Police Say
Drug-Carrying Burglar Nabbed After Stealing Thousands From Williston Park Business, Police Say An accused burglar is behind bars after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from a Long Island business. Nassau County Police said officers responded to Yummy Gyro, located in Williston Park on Willis Avenue, for a burglary shortly before 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2. An investigation found that someone broke into the restaurant and stole approximately $3,000 from a lockbox and another $500 from a cash register. Officers located 49-year-old Anthony Miola, of Mineola, in a nearby parking lot after identifying him as a suspect. He was arrested on suspicion of burglary, grand larceny, and…
2 Charged With Prostitution After Undercover Investigation In Wantagh 2 Charged With Prostitution After Undercover Investigation In Wantagh
2 Charged With Prostitution After Undercover Investigation In Wantagh Two men are facing prostitution charges after an undercover investigation on Long Island. The operation was conducted at Thai Spa in Wantagh, located at 1436 Wantagh Ave. late in the afternoon on Thursday, Sept. 5. "It was determined illegal massages and prostitution were being conducted at this location," Nassau County Police said. Nassau County PD Narcotics/Vice Squad detectives arrested Ling Li, 32, of Brooklyn, and Lifen Luo, 45, of Woodbury, without incident. Li was charged with unauthorized practice of a profession and prostitution. Luo was charged with promoting prostitution.…
Long Island Man Charged After Throwing Explosive Device On Woman's Car Long Island Man Charged After Throwing Explosive Device On Woman's Car
Long Island Man Charged After Throwing Explosive Device On Woman's Car A Long Island man was charged with arson after allegedly throwing an explosive device on a woman's car, causing heaving damage. The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in North Merrick. According to the Nassau County Arson/Bomb Squad, James Luca, age 46, of North Merrick,  ignited an explosive device and threw it onto the hood of a female victim’s car, located in the driveway of her Sherman Avenue home.  He then fled the area while the device exploded, causing damage to the hood of the vehicle and the front windshield, police said. …
Woman Bites, Spits At Responding Officers In Elmont, Police Say Woman Bites, Spits At Responding Officers In Elmont, Police Say
Woman Bites, Spits At Responding Officers In Elmont: Police A woman is in custody after a violent confrontation with responding officers at a Long Island residence, according to police. The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28, in Elmont. The officers responded to the Belmont Boulevard residence for a disturbance.  Upon arrival, they were informed that Zaire Steele, age 18, of Elmont, was involved in a verbal argument with another female in the residence, Nassau County Police said.  The argument escalated, and Steele bit the female victim on the wrist. While responding officers attempted to place Steele under arrest,…
Man Injures Officer, Violates Restraining Order On Long Island, Police Say Man Injures Officer, Violates Restraining Order On Long Island, Police Say
Man Injures Officer, Violates Restraining Order On Long Island, Police Say A Long Island man who reportedly violated a restraining order was arrested and injured a police officer in the process. It happened in Roosevelt on Wednesday, June 19, Nassau County Police said. Just before 6 p.m., 30-year-old Shabaz Hall allegedly broke into the home of someone who had a restraining order against him. Police soon arrived at the scene to arrest Hall; however, during the course of the arrest, authorities said that Hall was violent and combative. An officer was injured in the process. Hall, who is from Roosevelt, was eventually taken into custody, where he was charged …
Man Accused Of Driving Drunk With Boy Inside Pickup Truck In East Meadow Man Accused Of Driving Drunk With Boy Inside Pickup Truck In East Meadow
Man Accused Of Driving Drunk With Boy Inside Pickup Truck In East Meadow A man has been accused of driving drunk with a boy inside his pickup truck on Long Island. The incident happened around 8:50 p.m. Saturday, June 15, in East Meadow. Massachusetts resident Gregory Foutz, age 48, was observed operating a black 2023 Nissan Titan northbound on Merrick Avenue near the intersection of Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, according to the Nassau County Police Department.  Officers conducted a vehicle and traffic law stop and observed Foutz with slurred speech, watery eyes, and an odor of alcohol emanating from his breath, resulting in positive results on the Standar…
Man Smashes Victim With Hammer During Long Island Fight: Police Man Smashes Victim With Hammer During Long Island Fight: Police
Man Smashes Victim With Hammer During Long Island Fight: Police A Long Island man was arrested on charges of assault after he allegedly hit an acquaintance with a hammer. The altercation occurred in Seaford on Sunday, May 5. According to Nassau County Police, a physical fight broke out between two acquaintances at a home on Spruce Street. During the fight, police said Mark Moran, age 61 of Massapequa, struck his victim, a 64-year-old man, multiple times in the head, causing the man to suffer deep lacerations to his head and other parts of his body. The victim was taken to a local hospital. His current condition has not been released. Moran was ar…
New Update: ID Released For Woman Killed In Massapequa Crash Involving Alleged Drunk Driver New Update: ID Released For Woman Killed In Massapequa Crash Involving Alleged Drunk Driver
ID Released For Woman Killed In DWI Massapequa Crash The identity has now been released of a woman killed in a Long Island crash involving an allegedly drunk driver who police say fled the scene in a stolen patrol car. The chain of events began around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, in Massapequa. Rachel Lodice, age 21, of Jericho, was operating a 2023 Kia southbound on Hicksville Road and struck a 2022 Nissan Altima traveling eastbound on Sunrise Highway, according to Nassau County Police. A woman driving the Altima suffered trauma and was transported to an area hospital. She succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at 7:34 p.m. by h…
Jericho Woman Driving Drunk Flees Fatal Massapequa Crash In Stolen Cruiser: Police Jericho Woman Driving Drunk Flees Fatal Massapequa Crash In Stolen Cruiser: Police
Jericho Woman Driving Drunk Flees Fatal Massapequa Crash In Stolen Cruiser: Police A Long Island woman is in custody after police say that while driving drunk, she fled the scene of a fatal crash in a stolen patrol car. Click here for a new, updated story - ID Released For Freeport Woman Killed In Massapequa Crash Involving Alleged Drunk Driver  The chain of events began around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, in Massapequa. Rachel Lodice, age 21, of Jericho, was operating a 2023 Kia southbound on Hicksville Road and struck a 2022 Nissan Altima traveling eastbound on Sunrise Highway, according to Nassau County Police. A 64-year-old woman driving the Altima suffered tra…
Freeport Man Worked As Dentist Without License, Police Say Freeport Man Worked As Dentist Without License, Police Say
Freeport Man Worked As Dentist Without License, Police Say A Long Island man has been accused of working as a dentist despite not having a license. Nassau County Police say detectives determined Jose L. Rodriguez Delacruz, age 53,  worked out of a second-floor office in Freeport located on West Sunrise Highway. After conducting an investigation, it was discovered he was practicing as an unlicensed dentist and was placed under arrest without incident. Delacruz, a resident of Freeport, was charged with unauthorized practice and was arraigned on Friday, April 19 at First District Court in Hempstead. Detectives request anyone who may h…
Long Island Man Nabbed During Fatal Overdose Investigation, Police Say Long Island Man Nabbed During Fatal Overdose Investigation, Police Say
Long Island Man Nabbed During Fatal Overdose Investigation, Police Say Police on Long Island have arrested a man in connection with a fatal overdose. Holtsville resident Nicholas Mayfield, age 40, was nabbed in Uniondale at about 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, Nassau County Police said. According to police, Mayfield was taken into custody after authorities began investigating the fatal overdose death of a Nassau County resident. Further details, including the victim’s name, were not released. Mayfield is charged with: Criminal possession of a controlled substance, two counts of varying degrees; Criminal sale of a controlled substance, two counts of…
Second Suspect In Violent Long Island Robbery Nabbed, Police Say Second Suspect In Violent Long Island Robbery Nabbed, Police Say
Second Suspect In Violent Long Island Robbery Nabbed, Police Say A Long Island man who was at large after a violent robbery has been apprehended, according to police. Twenty-year-old Luis Mario Matute of New Cassel was arrested on Sunday, March 31, according to Nassau County Police. Matute was one of two New Cassel men who had allegedly been involved in a violent robbery that occurred over a week before, on Saturday, March 23. Original Story: 1 Suspect Apprehended, Another At Large After Violent New Cassel Robbery At approximately 10:15 p.m. that day, a 29-year-old driving his four-door Hyundai was cut off by a red Mitsubishi SUV at the inter…
Drunk Freeport Man Who Refused To Leave East Meadow Eatery Injures Responding Officer: Police Drunk Freeport Man Who Refused To Leave East Meadow Eatery Injures Responding Officer: Police
Drunk Freeport Man Who Refused To Leave East Meadow Eatery Injures Responding Officer: Police A local man has been accused of sparking an incident when he was intoxicated by refusing to leave a Long Island eatery, and then injuring a responding officer, police say. It happened around 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 in East Meadow. Officers were flagged down for a disturbance at Qdoba Mexican Eats located at 2160 Hempstead Turnpike.  Upon arrival, officers were informed that Joshua Vallejo, age 42, of Freeport, was intoxicated, causing a disturbance and refusing to leave, Nassau County Police said. During the investigation, Vallejo became violent and combative, causing a struggle t…
Robber Pulls Gun On Long Island Employee For $3 Gas: Police Robber Pulls Gun On Long Island Employee For $3 Gas: Police
Robber Pulls Gun On Long Island Employee For $3 Gas: Police A man was arrested on Long Island weeks after he allegedly threatened a gas station employee with a gun – for only a few dollars' worth of gas, police said. Roy Braithwaite, age 34 of Uniondale, was arrested on Monday, Jan. 15 for the Dec. 2023 incident, Nassau County Police said. Just after 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21, Braithwaite walked into the Carle Place Lukoil gas Station, located at 500 Westbury Avenue, and tried to pay for gas using his debit card. However, when his card was denied, he allegedly began to yell at the 18-year-old employee, throwing a chair against a display…
East Meadow Man Accused Of Assaulting Officer During North Bellmore Traffic Stop East Meadow Man Accused Of Assaulting Officer During North Bellmore Traffic Stop
East Meadow Man Accused Of Assaulting Officer During North Bellmore Traffic Stop A man is accused of becoming combative with officers during a traffic stop on a busy Long Island roadway. The incident began around 3:15 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 29 in North Bellmore. Police on routine patrol observed a 2002 Ford Taurus traveling northbound on Bellmore Road operating with an unauthorized registration, Nassau County Police said.  The officers activated their emergency lights and conducted a vehicle and traffic law stop.  The driver, Jaden Paftinos, age 20, of East Meadow, refused multiple orders from police and became physically resistant, resulting in him being…
4 Found With MDMA, Cocaine, LSD During Long Island Traffic Stop: Police 4 Found With MDMA, Cocaine, LSD During Long Island Traffic Stop: Police
4 Found With MDMA, Cocaine, LSD During Long Island Traffic Stop: Police A traffic stop soon turned into four arrests when a quartet was found to be tossing switch blades and hiding various drugs in their car, police said. It happened on Friday, Dec. 22 in Atlantic Beach, according to Nassau County Police. At around 12:30 a.m., police pulled over the quartet’s car, a 2018 Jeep Wrangler, near the intersection of Park Street and Ithaca Avenue for what officers said were multiple traffic violations. Once they approached the car, they allegedly saw the driver, 25-year-old Valley Stream resident Jessica Cruz, tossing a switchblade while the front passenger, Johna…
Knife-Wielding Man Assaults Woman On Long Island: Police Knife-Wielding Man Assaults Woman On Long Island: Police
Knife-Wielding Man Assaults Woman On Long Island: Police A Queens man has been arrested for attempted murder after he reportedly attacked a woman on Long Island with a knife, police said. It happened on Sunday, Dec. 17 in Valley Steam. According to Nassau County Police, it was around 11:30 a.m. when the man, 36-year-old Charles Mckenzie of Cambria Heights, attacked his victim with a knife. The exact location of the attack has not been made public. The woman, who is 31 and was not named by police, suffered large lacerations on both the side of her neck and on her behind. When officers arrived at the scene, Mckenzie was still there, and he …
Man Chucks Metal Crate At Long Island Convenience Store Employee, Police Say Man Chucks Metal Crate At Long Island Convenience Store Employee, Police Say
Man Chucks Metal Crate At Long Island Convenience Store Employee, Police Say A Long Island man was nabbed after he allegedly caused a scene at a local convenience store, eventually throwing a metal case at an employee and injuring her, police reported. It happened on Sunday, Dec. 3 in Oceanside. According to Nassau County Police, 27-year-old Stephen J. Jensen had walked into Venom Beer and Convenience, located at 230 Merrick Road, just before 2:30 p.m. and began to cause a disturbance. A woman who worked at the store reportedly asked Jensen, a Rockville Centre, to leave the store multiple times. Jensen shoved the employee and allegedly threw a metal case at her,…
3 Charged During Long Island Massage Parlor Raid, Police Say 3 Charged During Long Island Massage Parlor Raid, Police Say
3 Charged During Long Island Massage Parlor Raid, Police Say Three women were arrested on various charges, including prostitution, after an undercover investigation on Long Island, according to police. The raid took place on Thursday, Nov. 30 in Franklin Square after Nassau County Police conducted an undercover investigation at Zen Retreat Spa, located at 346 Franklin Avenue. A 30-year-old Hicksville woman was taken into custody and charged with unauthorized practice of a profession. A 31-year-old woman from Jamaica, Queens was also arrested and charged with prostitution. Additionally, police arrested another Queens woman, age 30, who allegedly h…
Man Swings Knife At Couple, Child During Long Island Burglary: Police Man Swings Knife At Couple, Child During Long Island Burglary: Police
Man Swings Knife At Couple, Child During Long Island Burglary: Police A homeless man has been nabbed after he allegedly broke into a Long Island home through the window and attempted to stab his victims, authorities said. It happened on Sunday, Nov. 5 in Hicksville, according to Nassau County Police. Just after 5 a.m., 35-year-old Alberto Garcia, who does not have a known address, climbed into a house on West Cherry Avenue through an unlocked living room window. Garcia reportedly grabbed a red knife from the kitchen before making his way downstairs to a basement bedroom. There, he confronted a 24-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman, along with a 10-yea…
New Update: Victim ID'd In Fatal Long Island DWI Crash New Update: Victim ID'd In Fatal Long Island DWI Crash
New Update: Victim ID'd In Fatal Long Island DWI Crash Police have identified the man who was hit and killed on a Long Island roadway by an alleged drunk driver. It happened in the early morning hours of Monday, Oct. 30 in Lawrence near Nassau Expressway.  Earlier Report: Drunk 22-Year-Old Hits, Kills Man Walking On Lawrence Roadway, Police Say According to Nassau County Police, 22-year-old Dei Aisha Wynter of Central Islip was driving a silver Tesla southbound on Rockaway Turnpike. Wynter was allegedly intoxicated when, at approximately 3:30 a.m., she struck 26-year-old Donavan Richardson, who was walking westbound in front of …
Drunk 22-Year-Old From Central Islip Hits, Kills Man Walking On Roadway, Police Say Drunk 22-Year-Old From Central Islip Hits, Kills Man Walking On Roadway, Police Say
Drunk 22-Year-Old From Central Islip Hits, Kills Man Walking On Roadway, Police Say A 22-year-old woman is facing vehicular manslaughter charges after allegedly hitting and killing a pedestrian on Long Island while intoxicated. The crash happened at around 3:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30, in Lawrence, on Rockaway Turnpike near Nassau Expressway. Dei Aisha Wynter, of Central Islip, was driving a Tesla southbound on Rockaway Turnpike when she struck the victim was he walked westbound in front of a Costco, according to Nassau County Police. The man was pronounced dead at the scene by a Nassau County Police Medic. Authorities have not released his name, age, or hometown. Wynter st…
Levittown Woman Accused Of Driving Drunk With Child In Car Levittown Woman Accused Of Driving Drunk With Child In Car
Levittown Woman Accused Of Driving Drunk With Child In Car A Long Island woman has been accused of driving drunk with a young child in the car. According to Nassau County Police, while on patrol in Levittown, an officer observed a black 2013 Kia Forte commit multiple vehicle traffic Infractions and conducted a stop on Ranch Lane near the intersection of Hempstead Turnpike on Friday, Oct. 27 at 9:20 p.m. The investigation revealed the driver, Michelle Stanchfield, age 49, of 40 Levittown, with slurred speech, watery eyes, an odor of alcohol emanating from her breath and to be unsteady on her feet, resulting in positive results on the Standardiz…
Selling Alcohol, Tobacco To Minors: Four Long Island Men Nabbed, Police Say Selling Alcohol, Tobacco To Minors: Four Long Island Men Nabbed, Police Say
Selling Alcohol, Tobacco To Minors: Four Long Island Men Nabbed, Police Say Four people were arrested after undercover investigators allegedly caught them selling alcohol and tobacco to minors. On Wednesday, Oct. 11, Nassau County Police arrested the following men as part of its “Project 21” initiative: Mohamad Hasan, age 62 of Elmhurst; Edward Coughlin, age 39 of Seaford; Tony Torres Navarro, age 42 of Locust Valley; and Vikram V. Billa, age 27 of Glen Cove. The arrests were made using underage agents, officials said. Hasan is accused of selling tobacco at Star Bazzar Smoke Shop, located in Hicksville at 316 North Broadway. Coughlin and Navarro both sold…
Over 80 Tickets, Arrests Issued At Mall On Long Island Over 80 Tickets, Arrests Issued At Mall On Long Island
Over 80 Tickets, Arrests Issued At Mall On Long Island In just one day, over 80 tickets were given and multiple arrests were made of mallgoers for various violations, including two larcenies and a fake inspection sticker, authorities said. On Thursday, Oct. 12, Nassau County Police officers in and around the area of Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream made arrests, issued dozens of tickets, and even impounded multiple vehicles. During what the department dubbed a “Quality of Life and Traffic Safety Enforcement” operation, 21-year-old Coram resident Angel D. Cruz-Torres was arrested and charged with having a forged inspection sticker on his car.…
Home Health Aide Fraud: Long Island Woman Nabbed Home Health Aide Fraud: Long Island Woman Nabbed
Home Health Aide Fraud: Long Island Woman Nabbed A woman was arrested after police say she scammed a Long Island man she was working for. On Friday, Sept. 29, Shaday Lawrence, age 25 of Bellmore, was arrested for her alleged crimes, according to Nassau County Police. Lawrence was working as a home health aide for a 51-year-old man when on Monday, June 26, he noticed that his credit card had two fraudulent charges on it. The monthslong investigation by police determined Lawrence was responsible for the identity theft. She is charged with: Forgery Falsifying business record Petit Larceny Unlawful possession of personal ID Identity …
Double-Fatal Crash: Syosset Man Accused Of Driving Drunk After SUV, Ferrari Collide Double-Fatal Crash: Syosset Man Accused Of Driving Drunk After SUV, Ferrari Collide
Double-Fatal Crash: Syosset Man Accused Of Driving Drunk After SUV, Ferrari Collide A man has been accused of driving drunk after a two-vehicle crash results in the deaths of a man and woman, both in their mid-30s, overnight on Long Island. The crash happened around 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 in Laurel Hollow. According to detectives, Sotirios Spanos, age 32, of Syosset, was operating a 2023 Acura MDX, traveling eastbound on Northern Boulevard in the vicinity of Moored Hill Road when he crossed over the yellow divider and collided with a 2013 Ferrari Convertible traveling westbound.  The passenger of the Ferrari, a 37-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at th…
After Breaking Into 18 Long Island Businesses, Duo Finally Nabbed At Bagel Shop, Police Say After Breaking Into 18 Long Island Businesses, Duo Finally Nabbed At Bagel Shop, Police Say
After Breaking Into 18 Long Island Businesses, Duo Finally Nabbed At Bagel Shop, Police Say Two men are behind bars in connection with a string of burglaries at Long Island businesses. Diego Ercoli, age 50, and Hector Portilla, age 60, both of Queens, were arrested Thursday, Aug. 3, after they were caught breaking into Merrick’s Bagel Chalet on Merrick Road, according to Nassau County Police. Detectives said the men were behind 18 other burglaries that have occurred throughout Nassau County since April 2023, including in Hicksville, New Hyde Park, and Oceanside. Nowhere was safe from their sights, with the duo targeting all types of businesses, including a deli, laundromat, pharm…
As Officer Hangs On, Wanted Man Drives Off, Crashes During Escape On Long Island: Police As Officer Hangs On, Wanted Man Drives Off, Crashes During Escape On Long Island: Police
As Officer Hangs On, Wanted Man Drives Off, Crashes During Escape On Long Island: Police A Long Island police officer is recovering after a wanted man allegedly fled a traffic stop and crashed as the officer stood on the vehicle’s running board. The incident happened at around 7:45 p.m. Thursday, July 20, in Massapequa, according to Nassau County Police. Dennis Zvonki, age 43, of Bay Shore, was initially pulled over for speeding in a van on Sunrise Highway near Loudon Avenue. When the officer instructed him to put his vehicle in park, Zvonki refused, police said. That’s when the officer stepped onto his running board and reached through the window in an attempt to place the va…
Robbery Spree: Farmingdale Woman Assaulted, Kidnapped Victims, Police Say Robbery Spree: Farmingdale Woman Assaulted, Kidnapped Victims, Police Say
Robbery Spree: Farmingdale Woman Assaulted, Kidnapped Victims, Police Say A Long Island woman is being accused of becoming violent, assaulting, and kidnapping victims during a string of robberies. The reports were made by multiple victims in Nassau County, in the fifth, sixth, and eighth police precincts, according to authorities, who said the incidents came after soliciting a person they met through an online escort advertisement.  The victims stated that April Summers, age 35, of Farmingdale, would demand additional money, and if the victims did not comply, she would steal from them, assault them, threaten them, and often kidnap them while driving the…