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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…
North Amityville Restaurant Shut Down After 5 Workers Charged During SLA Inspection
Five workers at a Long Island restaurant have been charged after a State Liquor Authority inspection overnight which led to the business being shut down.
According to Suffolk County Police, at around 10:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, three patrons inside Casa Bella, located in North Amityville at 577 Broadway, were found in possession of cocaine in plain view.
During the investigation, police say unclaimed drugs were also discovered on the floor.
The manager of the restaurant, Henry Segovia, age 34, of West Babylon, was charged with criminal…
Drive-By Shooting Near Long Island House Seriously Injures Man: Police
Police are investigating a Long Island drive-by shooting that has left one person seriously injured.
The shooting happened on Saturday, Aug. 19 in North Amityville, according to Suffolk County Police.
A 29-year-old was standing outside a home on Prospect Street when, at approximately 3:30 p.m., he was shot at.
The suspect, who is currently at large, was described as a man in a dark-colored four-door sedan.
Police reported that the victim, whose identity has not been released, was taken to an area hospital for treatment of his serious, but not life-threatening, injuries.
The investig…
Man Abandons Dog In Hot Car On Long Island, Leading To Its Death, Officials Announce
A Long Island man faces multiple animal cruelty charges when his dog died after allegedly being left in a car on a hot day, authorities announced.
On Monday, Aug. 7, the Suffolk County SPCA announced the charges against Raymond Gonzalez, a 60-year-old North Amityville resident, for his alleged role in the death of Koko, his one-and-a-half-year-old dog.
According to Suffolk County SPCA Chief Roy Gross, Gonzalez left the German shepherd-husky mix alone inside a car on a hot day.
After several hours, Koko was discovered to be dead.
In addition to the animal cruelty charges, Gonzalez was …
Wanted 21-Year-Old Opens Fire On Officers During Arrest Attempt On Long Island, Police Say
A 21-year-old robbery suspect shot at two police officers who then returned fire, injuring the gunman, during a shootout on Long Island, authorities said.
The incident happened at around 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, in North Amityville, according to Suffolk County Police.
At the time, the officers were transporting another inmate to a police station when they saw a man who was wanted for robbery and a missing firearm.
The suspect, identified as Jayvon Bell, ran from the scene and the two officers chased after him on Maple Road, police said.
As the officers were pursuing him, Bell pulled…
Deli Shooting: ‘Ruthless’ Killer Who Gunned Down Owner, Customers At LI Business Sentenced
A gunman who opened fire on several people inside a Long Island deli, killing its owner and another customer, will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Dionicio Calderon, age 65, of Copiague, was sentenced to 75 years to life in prison in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, March 16. It followed his jury conviction for murder and other charges stemming from a shooting inside the La Vaquita deli in Copiague, on Great Neck Road, in December 2020.
Prosecutors said Calderon walked into the deli shortly after 6 p.m. on Dec. 12, 2020. After drinking for a while, and without warning, he pulled out…
Funding For ShotSpotter Detection System Approved In Suffolk County After Increase In Shootings
Following a significant increase in shootings, the Suffolk County Legislature has approved funding to restore the ShotSpotter gunfire detection system.
The Legislature approved the funding on Tuesday, Oct. 11, for the technology that was discontinued in 2019, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced.
According to the DA's Office, shooting incidents doubled from 2020 to 2021, after the ShotSpotter program was discontinued.
In 2021, shootings increased by another 34 percent, Tierney said.
The DA's Office said 22 square miles, less than 1 percent of Suffolk County, ex…
1 Killed, 3 Injured In Crash Between Car, Minibus On Long Island, Police Say
A 21-year-old woman was killed and three were people injured, including a student, during a crash between a car and a minibus on Long Island.
The crash took place in North Amityville around 8 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 29 on Albany Avenue.
According to the Suffolk County Police, the woman was driving a Honda Civic northbound on Albany Avenue, south of Russell Court, when her vehicle crossed into the southbound lane and struck a minibus.
The woman, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
There were four people on the bus; the driver, a matron, and two st…
