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'Nightmare:' Triple-Fatal Long Island DWI Crash Suspect Sentenced
The man who killed three family members, and injured three more, in a drunken crash will spend a lengthy stay in prison, authorities announced.
Dante Lennon, age 23 of Freeport, was sentenced to six to 18 years behind bars on Monday, June 17, the Nassau County District Attorney announced.
Over two years before, on May 21, 2022, Lennon was drunk, driving his Mercedes Benz eastbound on Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park.
Earlier Report: Man Admits Driving Drunk, Killing Trio Leaving Party In New Hyde Park
At about 11 p.m., as he drove about twice the 35-mile-per-hour speed limit, he…
'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…
Naked Man Punches Woman, Runs Into Oncoming Traffic On Long Island: Police
A Long Island man was arrested after he punched a woman, attempted to run into traffic, and fought an officer – all while nude, police said.
It happened on Sunday, Sept. 3 in New Hyde Park, according to Nassau County Police.
At approximately 10:35 p.m. near 633 Jericho Turnpike, 29-year-old Varinder Singh approached a 23-year-old woman while entirely naked.
Singh allegedly punched the woman in the upper right arm or shoulder.
When officers arrived, they saw him running east on Jericho Turnpike.
According to the NCPD, officers attempted to make contact with Singh, but he started to r…
Update: Missing New Hyde Park Mother, 2-Year-Old Daughter Found
Update:
A Long Island mother and daughter who went missing have been found.
Jiery Ramos-Martinez, age 2, and her mother, Telma Martinez, age 24, had last been seen in New Hyde Park walking on Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park on Friday, June 16 at 7 a.m., according to Nassau County Police.
On Saturday afternoon, June 17, police reported the two have been found.
Original report:
Have you seen them?
A Long Island mother and daughter have gone missing and authorities are asking for the public's help in locating them.
Jiery Ramos-Martinez, age 2, and her mother, Telma Martinez, age 2…
ID Released For Long Island Man Killed In Crash Involving Motorist Charged With DWI, Police Say
A pedestrian who was killed in a crash involving an allegedly drunk motorist has been identified by police.
At approximately 11:45 p.m. on Friday, July 2, Steven Moscatiello, age 20, of Garden City, was operating a gray-colored 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee eastbound on Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park at the intersection of Cherry Lane when he struck the male pedestrian, Nassau County Police said.
The 50-year-old victim, now identified as Daniel Sandstrom, age 50, of Huntington Station. succumbed to his injuries and at 12:51 a.m. when he was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.…
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20-Year-Old Long Island Man Charged With DWI After Fatally Striking Pedestrian, Police Say
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A Long Island man was charged with driving while intoxicated after a crash that killed a pedestrian, police announced.
At approximately 11:45 p.m. on Friday, July 2, Steven Moscatiello, age 20, of Garden City, was operating a gray-colored 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee eastbound on Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park at the intersection of Cherry Lane when he struck the male pedestrian, Nassau County Police said.
The 50-year-old victim, a resident of Huntington Sta…
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20-Year-Old Long Island Man Charged With DWI After Fatally Striking Pedestrian, Police Say
Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Long Island Man Killed In Crash Involving Motorist Charged With DWI, Police Say
A Long Island man was charged with driving while intoxicated after a crash that killed a pedestrian, police announced.
At approximately 11:45 p.m. on Friday, July 2, Steven Moscatiello, age 20, of Garden City, was operating a gray-colored 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee eastbound on Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park at the intersection of Cherry Lane when he struck the male pedestrian, Nassau County Police said.
The 50-year-old victim, a resident of Huntingto…
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Duo Nabbed With Loaded Handguns Attack Officer Following Single-Vehicle LI Crash, Police Say
Two men were arrested after resisting arrest following a traffic crash in which took loaded handguns were discovered.
Joshua Shawn Lozada, age 24, and Melvin Cardines Jr., age 39, both of Brooklyn, were arrested following the crash which took place around 2:40 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 6, in New Hyde Park, said the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, third precinct officers responded to a single-car auto accident involving a vehicle that slid off the road and struck a tree at Jericho Turnpike and Covert Avenue.
Both Lozada and Cardines Jr., remaine…
