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Armed Cop Impersonator Busted At Social Services Building In Uniondale, Police say Armed Cop Impersonator Busted At Social Services Building In Uniondale, Police say
Armed Cop Impersonator Busted At Social Services Building In Uniondale, Police say A Long Island man is behind bars after allegedly posing as a law enforcement officer and walking into a county office with multiple firearms and fraudulent police credentials. John Galifianakis, 73, was arrested Wednesday morning, Jan. 29, after he entered the Department of Social Services building on Charles Lindberg Avenue in Uniondale, falsely claiming to be a police officer and asking for help in safeguarding his firearm, Nassau County Police said. A concerned employee immediately contacted police, who arrived to find Galifianakis in possession of multiple fake law enforcement identific…
Teary-Eyed Municipal Worker Who Forged Doctor Notes To Dodge Commute From LI Gets Jail Time Teary-Eyed Municipal Worker Who Forged Doctor Notes To Dodge Commute From LI Gets Jail Time
Teary-Eyed Municipal Worker Who Forged Doctor Notes To Dodge Commute From LI Gets Jail Time A Long Island man who confessed to forging doctor notes in order to dodge his commute into New York City is facing jail time. Alan Anderson, age 55, of Oakdale, was sentenced to 10 months behind bars in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Jan. 28, after admitting to possessing and submitting forged doctor notes. Anderson, an employee at the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), submitted 12 fraudulent doctor notes between February and May 2024 in order to avoid having to commute to his scheduled in-person workdays in Manhattan. Investigators found no valid excuses for hi…
Queens Man Forged $74K US Treasury Check At Valley Stream Capital One Bank: Police Queens Man Forged $74K US Treasury Check At Valley Stream Capital One Bank: Police
Queens Man Forged $74K US Treasury Check At Valley Stream Capital One Bank: Police A Queens man is accused of forging a $74,000 U.S. Treasury check and depositing it at a Nassau County bank, police announced on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. Dwayne S. Campbell, 40, of Springfield Gardens, allegedly carried out the brazen act on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 11:39 a.m., when he deposited the fraudulent check at Capital One Bank on 750 West Sunrise Highway in Valley Stream, detectives said. The scheme resulted in a financial loss exceeding $74,000, according to the Electronics Squad. After months of investigation, Campbell surrendered to Nassau County detectives at the Eighth Pr…
Ivy Leaguer From Prominent Family Officially Charged With CEO's Murder, Faces Extradition To NY Ivy Leaguer From Prominent Family Officially Charged With CEO's Murder, Faces Extradition To NY
Ivy Leaguer From Prominent Family Officially Charged With CEO's Murder, Faces Extradition To NY An Ivy League-educated high school valedictorian from a privileged, politically connected family has been charged with the execution-style murder of the CEO of one of the nation's largest healthcare providers after a days-long manhunt. Click here for a new, updated story - CEO Murder: Whiz Kid Suspect May Have Spiraled After Traumatic Back Surgery New York prosecutors have formally charged 26-year-old Luigi Nicholas Mangione, a native of Towson, Maryland, with the fatal shooting of United Healthcare executive Brian Thompson.  The incident occurred outside the New York Hilton in midt…
Thief Makes Off With $66K Watch From Garden City Jeweler, Police Say Thief Makes Off With $66K Watch From Garden City Jeweler, Police Say
Thief Makes Off With $66K Watch From Garden City Jeweler, Police Say A suspected luxury watch thief was nabbed months after allegedly swindling a Long Island jeweler. The theft occurred in Garden City, at the Gross Jewelers on Franklin Avenue, at around 4:20 p.m. Thursday, July 18. Nassau County Police said a man requested to look at multiple Rolex watches. As the salesperson was showing the merchandise with the display drawer open, the man distracted him and removed a watch valued at $66,750. The suspect then placed the watch in his pocket and eventually left the store without paying. On Tuesday, Oct. 15, police said 27-year-old Costica Alexandru, of Que…
Cop Impersonator Pulls Shield, Phony ID During Long Island Traffic Stop, Police Say Cop Impersonator Pulls Shield, Phony ID During Long Island Traffic Stop, Police Say
Cop Impersonator Pulls Shield, Phony ID During Long Island Traffic Stop, Police Say A routine traffic stop led to a Long Island man in handcuffs, accused of impersonating a police officer. Southampton Town Police stopped a driver for alleged vehicle and traffic law violations on County Road 39 in Southampton on Thursday, Sept. 26. When the officer asked the man for his ID, he presented a police shield and claimed to work for the Suffolk County Police Department. He then presented a police identification card. An investigation revealed that the driver, 56-year-old Brian Garcia, of Mastic Beach, was not employed by the agency and the ID card was a fake, police said. Garci…
Long Island Man Forged Doctor Notes To Avoid Commute To Manhattan, Police Say Long Island Man Forged Doctor Notes To Avoid Commute To Manhattan, Police Say
Long Island Man Forged Doctor Notes To Avoid Commute To Manhattan, Police Say A Long Island man is accused of forging numerous doctor notes in order to dodge his work commute to Manhattan. Alan Anderson, age 55, of Oakdale, was arrested on suspicion of falsifying business records and related charges by Suffolk County Police on Thursday, Aug. 29. Investigators said Anderson, an employee at the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), submitted 12 fraudulent doctor notes to his employer between February and May 2024. During that time, he was scheduled to work at his Manhattan office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and work remotely on Tuesdays …
Ex-NY Nurse May Dodge Jail After Making $1M Selling Fake Vaccine Cards, Prescriptions Ex-NY Nurse May Dodge Jail After Making $1M Selling Fake Vaccine Cards, Prescriptions
Ex-NY Nurse May Dodge Jail After Making $1M Selling Fake Vaccine Cards, Prescriptions A former pediatric nurse from Long Island could avoid jail time after confessing that she raked in over $1 million selling forged COVID-19 vaccine cards and opioid prescriptions. Julie DeVuono, age 51, of Amityville, pleaded guilty to filing forged vaccination record cards, laundering the criminal proceeds from selling the cards, and filing false prescriptions for opioids in Suffolk County Court in September 2023. According to prosecutors, DeVuono charged her customers $220 or $350, depending on the year, between June 2021 and September 2022 for entering their false vaccine information into…
Man Nabbed For Creating Fake Loans On Long Island, Scamming Many: Police Man Nabbed For Creating Fake Loans On Long Island, Scamming Many: Police
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…
Ex-Fire Department Treasurer Steals $30K Of Long Island Government Funds, DA Says Ex-Fire Department Treasurer Steals $30K Of Long Island Government Funds, DA Says
Ex-Fire Department Treasurer Steals $30K Of Long Island Government Funds, DA Says A former fire department treasurer from Long Island is accused of using the department’s debit cards for personal use, withdrawing cash from out-of-state casinos. Richard Bopp, age 45, of Malverne, faced his charges on Thursday, Feb. 8, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Bopp served as Chief of the Malverne Fire Department from 2019 to 2021; then, starting in April 2021, he became the department’s treasurer. According to the DA’s Office, From July 2021 to May 2023, Bopp wrote and cashed five checks from the department to himself, totaling about $5,000. He also is alleged t…
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…
'Vicious' Stabber Sentenced For Killing Long Island Uncle 'Vicious' Stabber Sentenced For Killing Long Island Uncle
'Vicious' Stabber Sentenced For Killing Long Island Uncle A Long Island man who stabbed his uncle over a dozen times and stole nearly $2,000 from him will now spend at least 25 years behind bars, authorities announced. On Monday, Nov. 6, 44-year-old David Cahoon of Dix Hills received his sentence of 25 years to life for the brutal December 2018 stabbing, according to the Nassau County District Attorney. Earlier Report -  Gruesome Stabbing: Dix Hills Man Killed Uncle, Jury Finds David had been convicted by a jury in June 2023 of killing his uncle, William Cahoon, who was 70. On January 4, 2019, William’s body was found after concer…
Duo Serves Phony Eviction Notice To Tenant Of Long Island Apartment, Police Say Duo Serves Phony Eviction Notice To Tenant Of Long Island Apartment, Police Say
Duo Serves Phony Eviction Notice To Tenant Of Long Island Apartment, Police Say Two property managers are facing charges for allegedly serving a Long Island resident a forged eviction notice. Grace Rossi, age 52, and Cheryl Florie, age 43, both of Centereach, were arrested Friday, Oct. 13, on suspicion of forgery and related charges, according to the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies began investigating after the victim contacted the agency saying a 14-day eviction notice that appeared to be fake had been posted on the door of their Centereach apartment. An investigation confirmed that there was no eviction case against the tenant and the document was forged, …
Long Island Contractor Who Falsified Bids, Failed To Pay Workers Gets 3 Years In Prison Long Island Contractor Who Falsified Bids, Failed To Pay Workers Gets 3 Years In Prison
Long Island Contractor Who Falsified Bids, Failed To Pay Workers Gets 3 Years In Prison A Long Island contractor will spend years in prison for falsifying information on bids for public works projects in a number of municipalities. Nicholas Analitis, age 45, of Massapequa, was sentenced to three to seven years behind bars in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Oct. 5, after admitting to possessing multiple forged documents. Analitis and his company, West Babylon-based Gorilla Contracting Group, LLC, were indicted in August 2021 for submitting fraudulent surety and performance bonds in an attempt to win public works contracts. Earlier Report: Long Island Contractor Accuse…
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 …
COVID-19: Long Island Nurse Paid Off Mortgage By Selling Phony Vaccine Cards COVID-19: Long Island Nurse Paid Off Mortgage By Selling Phony Vaccine Cards
Covid-19: Long Island Nurse Paid Off Mortgage By Selling Phony Vaccine Cards A pediatric nurse from Long Island is facing jail time after admitting that she sold phony COVID-19 vaccination cards and then laundered the proceeds. Amityville resident Julie DeVuono, age 51, owner of Wild Child Pediatric Healthcare, pleaded guilty to felony forgery and money laundering charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, Sept. 15. She admitted that between June 2021 and January 2022, she sold people forged COVID-19 vaccine cards and then entered false information claiming the customers had received a vaccination into the New York State Immunization Information System (NYSIIS). C…
$42K Wage Theft Scheme: Long Island Company Charged For Stealing From Employees, DA Says $42K Wage Theft Scheme: Long Island Company Charged For Stealing From Employees, DA Says
$42K Wage Theft Scheme: Long Island Company Charged For Stealing From Employees, DA Says A Long Island man, along with his company, has been charged with multiple counts in relation to a kickback scheme, authorities announced. On Tuesday, Sept. 12, the Nassau County District Attorney announced that 58-year-old Glen Head resident Angelo Stanco, along with his Glen Cove company American Paving & Masonry Corp., were arraigned on charges including grand larceny for their alleged wage theft scheme. According to the charges, in July 2018, Stanco and his company acknowledged to the NY Department of Labor that they had underpaid employees who worked on projects in Sands Point and…
COVID-19: Long Island Nurse Sold Fake Cards, Submitted Bogus Oxy Scripts: DA COVID-19: Long Island Nurse Sold Fake Cards, Submitted Bogus Oxy Scripts: DA
Covid-19: Long Island Nurse Sold Fake Cards, Submitted Bogus Oxy Scripts: DA A 50-year-old pediatric nurse faces over 30 counts in two different indictments for money laundering, providing fake COVID-19 vaccination cards, and creating false oxycodone prescriptions for people who were not her patients, authorities said. Amityville resident Julie DeVuono, owner of Wild Child Pediatric Healthcare, was indicted on Wednesday, April 12, for multiple felonies involving forged vaccination records and prescriptions, the Suffolk County DA announced. It is alleged that DeVuono, acting in conjunction with employees Brooke Hogan and Marissa Urraro, abused her position as a hea…
Trio Steals Merchandise With Security Tags Still On, Caught During LI Traffic Stop: Police Trio Steals Merchandise With Security Tags Still On, Caught During LI Traffic Stop: Police
Trio Steals Merchandise With Security Tags Still On, Caught During LI Traffic Stop: Police Three men face charges after they were caught with stolen merchandise during a traffic stop on Long Island, police said.  The incident happened on Monday, March 20 around 8:30 p.m. when police in East Garden City saw a grey 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee with three men inside commit a traffic infraction while traveling north on Ring Road West, according to Nassau County Police.  Officers then pulled the Jeep over and allegedly found numerous items of merchandise inside the vehicle that still had tags and security features attached.  After an investigation, the three men, who are a…
Man Busted With Photos Of Fraudulent IDs, Social Security Cards At LI Store, Police Say Man Busted With Photos Of Fraudulent IDs, Social Security Cards At LI Store, Police Say
Man Busted With Photos Of Fraudulent IDs, Social Security Cards At LI Store, Police Say A 27-year-old man is facing charges after he was allegedly busted with photos of fraudulent IDs at a Long Island convenience store. Kyle Jackson, of Corona, Queens, was arrested Tuesday, March 14, at a Mobil gas station in Manhasset, located on Northern Boulevard, according to Nassau County Police. Detectives said Jackson told a store employee that credit cards left at the business belonged to him and he attempted to take possession of them. The employee called the police when Jackson gave them a different name than what appeared on the credit cards. Jackson was arrested at the scene. A su…
Former Long Island Law Firm Employee Indicted For Stealing $500K from 7 Trusts, DA Says Former Long Island Law Firm Employee Indicted For Stealing $500K from 7 Trusts, DA Says
Former Long Island Law Firm Employee Indicted For Stealing $500K from 7 Trusts, DA Says A former Long Island law firm employee has been indicted for allegedly stealing more than $500,000 from seven trust bank accounts that benefitted people with special needs. Michelle Byrd, age 53, of Hempstead, was arraigned Wednesday, March 8 on one count of grand larceny and 180 counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument, said Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly.  “The victims of this alleged scheme included adults with Cerebral Palsy, stroke victims, and a woman who had lost her arms and legs due to medical malpractice," Donnelly said. DA Donnelly said that, acco…
‘Cold-Blooded' Killer Sentenced For Murder, Attempted Home Theft Of Long Island Mechanic ‘Cold-Blooded' Killer Sentenced For Murder, Attempted Home Theft Of Long Island Mechanic
‘Cold-Blooded' Killer Sentenced For Murder, Attempted Home Theft Of Long Island Mechanic Nearly three years after a 69-year-old engine mechanic was found shot to death inside his Long Island home, his killer is heading to prison for decades. Donatila O’Mahony, age 43, of Central Islip, was sentenced to 25 years to life behind bars in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, March 2. It followed her jury conviction for second-degree murder in the killing of Lee Pedersen in March 2020. Earlier Report: 'Motivated By Greed': Woman Convicted In Murder, Attempted Home Theft Of Aquebogue Mechanic According to prosecutors, Pedersen was found dead inside his Aquebogue home on March 8, 2…
Woman Uses Stolen Property, ID To Score Cash From Long Island Pawn Shop, Police Say Woman Uses Stolen Property, ID To Score Cash From Long Island Pawn Shop, Police Say
Woman Uses Stolen Property, ID To Score Cash From Long Island Pawn Shop, Police Say A 40-year-old woman is accused of using another person’s identity to pawn stolen goods at a Long Island business, authorities said. Jacqueline Nollman Hubbard, age 40, of Hauppauge, was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 21 near a pawn shop in Lindenhurst, according to Suffolk County Police. Detectives began investigating after discovering suspicious activity by someone who sold new items at the store between Feb. 8 and 14. Nollman Hubbard allegedly used a Pennsylvania woman’s identification and forged her signature during several transactions at the business, police said. At the time of her arrest, …
LI Firefighter Impersonated NYPD Officer, Doubled Down On Lie When Caught, DA Says LI Firefighter Impersonated NYPD Officer, Doubled Down On Lie When Caught, DA Says
LI Firefighter Impersonated Nypd Officer, Doubled Down On Lie When Caught, DA Says A former volunteer firefighter on Long Island is facing criminal charges for allegedly impersonating an NYPD officer and then doubling down on her lie when confronted by superiors, authorities said. Mary Ortega, age 46, of Wading River, was arrested and charged with criminal impersonation and other charges in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Jan. 25. Prosecutors said Ortega, who volunteered at the Wading River Fire Department, reported for shifts and responded to at least one fire call while dressed in an NYPD uniform, despite not actually being a police officer. She was reportedly foun…
'Motivated By Greed': Woman Convicted In Murder, Attempted Home Theft Of Long Island Mechanic 'Motivated By Greed': Woman Convicted In Murder, Attempted Home Theft Of Long Island Mechanic
'Motivated By Greed': Woman Convicted In Murder, Attempted Home Theft Of Long Island Mechanic Nearly two years after a 69-year-old engine mechanic was found shot to death inside his Long Island home, a jury has convicted his killer. Donatila O’Mahony, age 42, of Central Islip, was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Lee Pedersen in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Jan. 24. According to prosecutors, Pedersen was found dead inside his Aquebogue home on March 8, 2020. The Suffolk County Medical Examiner determined he had died from a single gunshot wound to the back of his head. Several of his belongings, including a cell phone and cash, were taken from the home. Aft…
COVID-19: NY Woman Distributed Forged Vaccine Cards On Facebook, Police Say COVID-19: NY Woman Distributed Forged Vaccine Cards On Facebook, Police Say
Covid-19: NY Woman Distributed Forged Vaccine Cards On Facebook, Police Say A New York woman is facing charges after allegedly distributing phony COVID-19 vaccine cards on social media, authorities said. Albany County resident Krystal Barton, age 36, of Cohoes, was arrested following an investigation by New York State Police. Troopers were first contacted on Tuesday, Oct. 25, with a report from the state Department of Health about forged vaccine record cards that were being distributed via Facebook. Investigators determined that Barton had provided a forged COVID-19 vaccine card to a healthcare facility in Albany in order to meet employment requirements, according…
Man Accused Of Attempting To Fraudulently Withdraw $8,000 From Hampton Bays Bank Man Accused Of Attempting To Fraudulently Withdraw $8,000 From Hampton Bays Bank
Man Accused Of Attempting To Fraudulently Withdraw $8,000 From Hampton Bays Bank A 68-year-old man is facing felony charges after police said he tried to fraudulently withdraw $8,000 from a Long Island bank. Police received a report of an attempted grand larceny in progress at the M&T Bank in Hampton Bays at about 4:10 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17, according to the Southampton Town Police Department. Investigators found that a man, identified as Pedro Rivera, of the Bronx, tried to fraudulently withdraw the funds, and bank staff became suspicious and called police, authorities said.  Police said Rivera was charged with: Third-degree attempted grand…
Long Island Man Indicted For Using Forged Prescriptions To Acquire Opioids Long Island Man Indicted For Using Forged Prescriptions To Acquire Opioids
Long Island Man Indicted For Using Forged Prescriptions To Acquire Opioids A Long Island man has been indicted for allegedly using forged prescriptions to acquire opioids. James Cosentino, age 29, of Valley Stream, was indicted on Thursday, July 7 for allegedly using doctors’ prescription pads to illegally obtain oxycodone and morphine from several pharmacies in Nassau County in 2021 and 2022. According to Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly, Cosentino was charged with: Eight counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument 16 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance He is due back in court on Wednesday, Aug. 3. If convicted of th…
Police In Nassau County City Make Five Arrests Within Hours Police In Nassau County City Make Five Arrests Within Hours
Police In Nassau County City Make Five Arrests Within Hours Police in a Nassau County city made five arrests within several hours ranging from the theft of a catalytic converter to nabbing a man in an alleged stolen vehicle. The arrests began around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, in Long Beach when officers spotted a vehicle traveling without tail or headlights.  After pulling the vehicle over, officers determined the driver, Dominick Stewart, age 32, of Queens, did not have a valid driver's license, and the registration for the vehicle was fraudulent, said Long Beach Police Commissioner, Ronald J. Walsh. Stewart was arrested and charged wi…
Suffolk Man Caught Driving With Fake License Plate, Police Say Suffolk Man Caught Driving With Fake License Plate, Police Say
Suffolk Man Caught Driving With Fake License Plate, Police Say Police on Long Island busted a man driving with phony license plates, authorities announced. Suffolk County Police investigators said that Brentwood resident Darcy Brewster, age 37, was driving a gray 2002 Land Rover Discovery eastbound Montauk Highway and Barnes Road in Shirley when a Seventh Precinct Patrol officer noticed a paper Texas license plate on the vehicle at approximately noon. The officer checked with the Department of Motor Vehicles and the vehicle was not properly registered in New York State, police said, prompting a traffic stop that led to the apprehension of Brewster. B…
Woman From Hudson Valley Accused Of Stealing $32K With Forged Application Woman From Hudson Valley Accused Of Stealing $32K With Forged Application
Woman From Hudson Valley Accused Of Stealing $32K With Forged Application A former SUNY professor from the Hudson Valley is facing charges for allegedly forging a grant on behalf of her school and stealing more than $30,000, authorities announced. The New York State Inspector General’s Office announced that Ulster County resident Cynthia Marcello, age 55, of Hurley, a former SUNY Sullivan professor, was charged with a felony count of forgery for allegedly stealing $32,400 through a phony grant she submitted. Inspector General Lucy Lang said that Marcello, a computer science professor at the university for 12 years before her resignation in 2020, found that she al…