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North Bellmore 19-Year-Old Severed Foot Of Good Samaritan Following Reckless Driving Crash: DA North Bellmore 19-Year-Old Severed Foot Of Good Samaritan Following Reckless Driving Crash: DA
North Bellmore 19-Year-Old Severed Foot Of Good Samaritan Following Reckless Driving Crash: DA A teenager is facing charges after an alleged reckless driving crash on Long Island that left a Good Samaritan disfigured. Marianne Mkrtchian, 19, of North Bellmore, was indicted for assault and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, Feb. 7, in connection with a North Babylon crash in August 2024. Mkrtchian was speeding eastbound on Skidmore Road in a Mercedes Benz sedan when she ran a stop sign at Lloyd Avenue at around 6 p.m. on Aug. 27, 2024, the Suffolk County DA’s office said. She tried braking, turned erratically, and crashed through a telephone pole, splitting the pole i…
Husband Who Fatally Stabbed Therapist Wife Over Impending Divorce In North Bellmore Sentenced Husband Who Fatally Stabbed Therapist Wife Over Impending Divorce In North Bellmore Sentenced
Husband Who Fatally Stabbed Therapist Wife Over Impending Divorce In North Bellmore Sentenced A Long Island husband and father will spend decades behind bars after confessing he stabbed his therapist wife to death. Anthony Paruolo, age 39, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in Nassau County Court on Thursday, Jan. 30, after pleading guilty in the killing of Danielle Paruolo. Nassau County Police responded to the couple’s North Bellmore residence at around 11:40 p.m. on Oct, 6, 2022, after several people called 911 reporting a domestic incident. When officers arrived, they found Mrs. Paruolo lying in a pool of blood with a 13-inch chef’s knife lodged in her neck, according …
School Sex Scandal, Record Flooding, Mystery Drones: These Stories Shaped Long Island In 2024 School Sex Scandal, Record Flooding, Mystery Drones: These Stories Shaped Long Island In 2024
School Sex Scandal, Record Flooding, Mystery Drones: These Stories Shaped Long Island In 2024 From record-breaking flooding and school sex scandals to celebrity legal drama and mysterious drones, Long Island had no shortage of headline-making news this year. Here’s a look back at the stories that had us talking in 2024. A small plane was forced to make an emergency landing on the Southern State Parkway in East Farmingdale on Tuesday morning, Feb. 20.  Breaking News Network/New York State Department of Transportation Update: Small Plane Crash Lands On NY Highway; Troopers Seeking Witness Video A small plane was forced to make a crash landing on the Southern State Parkwa…
Reported Stabbing, Barricaded Suspect Trigger Large Police Response At Nassau County Home Reported Stabbing, Barricaded Suspect Trigger Large Police Response At Nassau County Home
Reported Stabbing, Barricaded Suspect Trigger Large Police Response At Nassau County Home Negotiations with a barricaded man are reportedly underway following an alleged stabbing at a Long Island home. Emergency crews were called to a North Bellmore residence, located on Bellmore Road south of Jerusalem Road, about a stabbing and barricaded suspect at around noon Tuesday, Dec. 10. One victim was taken to a hospital with stab wounds, according to preliminary radio traffic. Officers were still on scene at 2 p.m. trying to make contact with the male suspect, who was armed with a handgun and a knife, according to radio traffic. Photos from the scene showed numerous Nassau County …
Husband Admits Fatally Stabbing Therapist Wife In Nassau County Over Impending Divorce Husband Admits Fatally Stabbing Therapist Wife In Nassau County Over Impending Divorce
Husband Admits Fatally Stabbing Therapist Wife In Nassau County Over Impending Divorce A Long Island husband and father admitted to stabbing his therapist wife to death after she revealed her plans to leave him. Anthony Paruolo, age 39, of North Bellmore, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Nassau County Court on Wednesday, Dec. 4, in the killing of Danielle Paruolo. Nassau County Police responded to the couple’s North Bellmore residence at around 11:40 p.m. on Oct, 6, 2022, after several people called 911 reporting a domestic incident. When officers arrived, they found Mrs. Paruolo lying in a pool of blood with a 13-inch chef’s knife lodged in her neck, according to …
Sex Trafficking: Teacher, Cop Among 4 Charged In Years-Long Crime Ring On Long Island Sex Trafficking: Teacher, Cop Among 4 Charged In Years-Long Crime Ring On Long Island
Sex Trafficking: Teacher, Cop Among 4 Charged In Years-Long Crime Ring On Long Island A teacher of nearly three decades and a veteran police officer are among four defendants accused in a years-long sex trafficking operation on Long Island. Steven Arey, age 53, and George Trimigliozzi, age 55, both of Islip, were indicted on promoting prostitution and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Prosecutors said Arey, who has taught in the Islip School District for 26 years, and Trimigliozzi, an 18-year veteran of the Suffolk County Police Department, hired sex workers, collected proceeds of prostitution known as “house fees,” and posted ads seeking patrons o…
ID Released For 53-Year-Old Killed In North Bellmore Crash ID Released For 53-Year-Old Killed In North Bellmore Crash
ID Released For 53-Year-Old Killed In North Bellmore Crash A person killed in a two-vehicle crash on a busy Long Island roadway has now been identified. It happened around 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, in North Bellmore. According to Nassau County Police, an 18-year-old man was operating a 2019 white Volkswagen northbound on Bellmore Avenue with an 18-year-old female passenger and making a U-turn at Garfield Street. A 2002 yellow Suzuki motorcycle being operated by a 53-year-old man struck the Volkswagen's rear left quarter panel.  As a result of the collision, the operator of the Suzuki suffered serious trauma injuries and was pronounced dead at…
53-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle North Bellmore Crash 53-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle North Bellmore Crash
53-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle North Bellmore Crash One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash on a busy Long Island roadway. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For 53-Year-Old Killed In North Bellmore Crash It happened around 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, in North Bellmore. According to Nassau County Police, an 18-year-old man was operating a 2019 white Volkswagen northbound on Bellmore Avenue with an 18-year-old female passenger and making a U-turn at Garfield Street. A 2002 yellow Suzuki motorcycle being operated by a 53-year-old man struck the Volkswagen's rear left quarter panel.  As a result of the collision, …
Man Killed After Being Struck By SUV In North Bellmore Man Killed After Being Struck By SUV In North Bellmore
Man Killed After Being Struck By SUV In North Bellmore A person was killed after being struck by an SUV on a busy Lon Island roadway. It happened around 2:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, in North Bellmore. A 71-year-old man was crossing Newbridge Road eastbound in the vicinity of Frisch Place when he was struck by a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee being operated by a 65-year-old man heading northbound, Nassau County Police said.  As a result of the collision, the pedestrian suffered severe head trauma and was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead by a hospital physician.  His identity has not yet been released. …
'I Just Stabbed You, B***': Man Gets Decade In Prison For Attack Outside Long Island Business 'I Just Stabbed You, B***': Man Gets Decade In Prison For Attack Outside Long Island Business
'I Just Stabbed You, B***': Man Gets Decade In Prison For Attack Outside Long Island Business A Long Island man will spend a decade in prison for stabbing a 21-year-old in the chest during a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Martin Carpio, age 36, of North Bellmore, was sentenced to 10 years behind bars in Nassau County Court on Friday, Aug. 9, following a jury conviction for assault and related charges. Prosecutors said the 21-year-old victim – whose identity was not released – was with friends attending LepreCon, a St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl on Main Street in Farmingdale, on the night of March 4, 2023. Earlier Report: St. Pat's Day Stabber Found Guilty For Farmingdale Incide…
North Merrick Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Girl In Parking Lot Of North Bellmore CVS North Merrick Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Girl In Parking Lot Of North Bellmore CVS
North Merrick Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Girl In Parking Lot Of North Bellmore CVS A man is facing multiple charges after police say he exposed himself to a child outside a Long Island CVS. According to Nassau County Police, Darwin Taylor, 72, from North Merrick, was at CVS in North Bellmore located at 2660 Jerusalem Ave, where a 14-year-old girl witnessed him exposing himself and touching his genitals in the parking lot. After a thorough investigation, Taylor was located and placed under arrest without incident. Taylor was charged with: Public lewdness,  Indecent exposure, Endangering the welfare of a child.  He was released on an Appearance Ticket returnabl…
12-Year-Old Airlifted To Hospital Following Long Island Crash 12-Year-Old Airlifted To Hospital Following Long Island Crash
12-Year-Old Airlifted To Hospital Following Long Island Crash Two people were injured, including a young boy riding a bicycle, when a pair of large cars collided. The North Bellmore incident occurred at around 4:40 p.m. on Thursday, June 20. According to Nassau County Police, a 52-year-old man was driving a 2020 Ford Econoline Van northbound on Oakfield Avenue. Near the intersection of S Shelley Road, he collided with a Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by a 41-year-old woman heading east. A 12-year-old boy, who was riding a bike nearby, was hit by one of the cars during the collision. Authorities reported that the child was airlifted by a police heli…
2 Women Nabbed For Punching, Slapping Long Island Burglary Victim, Police Say 2 Women Nabbed For Punching, Slapping Long Island Burglary Victim, Police Say
2 Women Nabbed For Punching, Slapping Long Island Burglary Victim, Police Say Police arrested a pair who allegedly were responsible for injuring a woman during a burglary. The Franklin Square incident occurred on Sunday, June 16, Nassau County Police said. At approximately 1:10 a.m., a woman noticed someone pointing a flashlight through the basement window of her Park Lane home. She then heard aggressive knocking on her door before the two alleged burglars — Ashley Dunn and Kelly Walsh, both age 27 — broke in and began beating the victim. Police said the pair grabbed their 30-year-old victim by the hair and began to punch and slap her, causing her head, neck, an…
St. Partick's Day Stabber Found Guilty Of Assault, More For Long Island Incident St. Partick's Day Stabber Found Guilty Of Assault, More For Long Island Incident
St. Pat's Day Stabber Found Guilty For Farmingdale Incident A Long Island man has been convicted by a jury of assault after he stabbed a 21-year-old in the chest during a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Martin Carpio, age 36 of Noth Bellmore, faced his conviction on Tuesday, June 4, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Original Story: Man Stabbed During Fight At Farmingdale Restaurant, Police Say The jury’s decision came after six days of deliberation. On March 4, 2023, the 21-year-old victim — whose identity was not released — was with friends attending an event called “LepreCon,” a St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl on Main Street in…
Man Forcibly Touches 25-Year-Old Woman On Long Island, Police Say Man Forcibly Touches 25-Year-Old Woman On Long Island, Police Say
Man Forcibly Touches 25-Year-Old Woman On Long Island, Police Say A Long Island man has been arrested after police claim he touched a woman while she walked down the street. It happened in North Bellmore on Monday, May 6. According to the Nassau County Police Department, a 25-year-old woman was walking that day down Evelyn Avenue. Ronal Ortega-Escalon, age 25 of North Bellmore, allegedly approached the woman, inappropriately grabbing and forcibly touching her. Detectives found Ortega-Escalon and arrested him on the evening of Tuesday, May 7. He is charged with two counts of forcible touching. Ortega-Escalon pleaded not guilty at his arraignment …
Serial Drug Store Burglars Nabbed On Long Island: Police Serial Drug Store Burglars Nabbed On Long Island: Police
Serial Drug Store Burglars Nabbed On Long Island: Police A pair of men from New York City were arrested in connection to a slew of drug store burglaries across Long Island, police said. Nassau County Police officers said that the two men — 22-year-old Kyle Morgan and 19-year-old Tyrone Owens, Jr — were arrested during a traffic stop in Freeport on the night of Thursday, March 28. At about 9 p.m. that night, the two had previously been spotted at the Walgreens in North Bellmore, located at 703 Newbridge Road. After going inside the store, Morgan (who is from the Bronx) allegedly walked into an “Employees Only” section, where he grabbed various…
Long Island Man Busted With More Than 100 Animals Inside Home Long Island Man Busted With More Than 100 Animals Inside Home
Long Island Man Busted With More Than 100 Animals Inside Home A Long Island man was charged with illegal possession of endangered wildlife after officials uncovered more than 100 animals, many endangered, inside his home. The unnamed North Bellmore resident's home was raided on Tuesday, Jan. 23 by officials from the state Department of Environmental Conservation and the Nassau County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Responding officers discovered the resident illegally possessed several regulated species including an endangered tiger salamander, two monitor lizards (venomous reptiles), and protected diamondback terrapin.  The re…
Ostrich, Prairie Dogs Among 100 Animals Confiscated From Hoarder's Long Island Home: Police Ostrich, Prairie Dogs Among 100 Animals Confiscated From Hoarder's Long Island Home: Police
Ostrich, Prairie Dogs Among 100 Animals Confiscated From Hoarder's Long Island Home: Police A Long Island man is facing dozens of violations after authorities confiscated enough exotic animals to rival Doctor Dolittle. Federal, state, and local investigators descended on the man’s North Bellmore home on Tuesday night, Jan. 23, following a complaint from Humane Long Island. The search, led by the Nassau County SPCA, turned up 100 hoarded animals inside his basement and backyard, according to the organization. Among them were a South American ostrich, an endangered Tiger Salamander, a Giant African snail, an opossum, and two prairie dogs. Officers also found a Sulcata tortoise, se…
6 Thieves Loot Long Island Store, Drive Cars Through Front Doors: Police 6 Thieves Loot Long Island Store, Drive Cars Through Front Doors: Police
6 Thieves Loot Long Island Store, Drive Cars Through Front Doors: Police Two out of six alleged thieves were arrested after they crashed stolen cars into a Long Island store, making off with merchandise, police said. It happened on Monday, Jan. 15 in Wantagh, according to Nassau County Police. Just before 5 a.m., a group of six people in BMWs crashed through the front doors of Simplex, a streetwear apparel store located at 3302 Merrick Road. Six people were inside stealing clothes and shoes from the store when police arrived at the scene. The group split in two, driving off in a pair of BMWs in an attempt to flee. According to officials, one of the fleei…
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…
Long Island Robber Uses Taxi As Getaway Car, Police Say Long Island Robber Uses Taxi As Getaway Car, Police Say
Long Island Robber Uses Taxi As Getaway Car, Police Say A man who robbed a Long Island 7-Eleven fled the scene in a not-so-inconspicuous car, according to authorities. It happened on Friday, Dec. 8 in North Bellmore. At approximately 5:50 a.m., Nassau County Police said the robber walked into the 7-Eleven located at 2663 Jerusalem Avenue. Once inside, he walked behind the counter, pushed the employee out of the way, and snagged multiple packs of cigarettes. He fled the scene in a light blue Subaru, which had a lit-up “taxi” sign on the top, and the word “taxi” written on the sides. The robber’s car was last seen driving west on Jerusale…
New Details Released After Person Pointing Gun Struck By Police SUV In North Bellmore New Details Released After Person Pointing Gun Struck By Police SUV In North Bellmore
New Details Released After Person Pointing Gun Struck By Police SUV In North Bellmore This story has been updated. A person who police thought was a woman and was knocked down by a police vehicle on Long Island for allegedly pointing a loaded gun at traffic has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon. Nassau County Police charged a Brooklyn man for the incident which occurred on Tuesday, August 15, at 2:20 p.m. in North Bellmore. According to detectives, 911 received multiple calls for a woman firing a black handgun into the air in the vicinity of Jerusalem Avenue and Bellmore Avenue. Upon police arrival, officers found the person pointing a black and silver han…
Man ID'd In Hit-Run That Left Teen Seriously Injured On Long Island: Police Man ID'd In Hit-Run That Left Teen Seriously Injured On Long Island: Police
Man ID'd In Hit-Run That Left Teen Seriously Injured On Long Island: Police The driver involved in a Long Island hit-and-run that injured a teenager has been identified, police said. On Thursday, Aug. 3, Nassau County Police announced that they had arrested 60-year-old Bellmore resident Edward Drexel in connection to a North Bellmore hit-and-run incident. Original Story: Hit-Run Injures Teen: Seach On For Man, Van Responsible In North Bellmore Accident At approximately 10 a.m., on Tuesday, Aug. 1, a 14-year-old was crossing westbound at the intersection of Saw Mill Road and Jerusalem Avenue on his bicycle when a white van hit him. The van lost two black p…
Long Island Hit-Run Injures Teen: Seach On For Man, Van Responsible Long Island Hit-Run Injures Teen: Seach On For Man, Van Responsible
Long Island Hit-Run Injures Teen: Seach On For Man, Van Responsible Police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating the person responsible for a recent hit-and-run that injured a teenager on Long Island. Read the updated story: Man ID'd In Hit-Run That Left Teen Seriously Injured In North Bellmore: Police On Tuesday, Aug. 1, at approximately 10 a.m., the 14-year-old boy, was at the intersection of Saw Mill Road and Jerusalem Avenue in North Bellmore, the Nassau County Police Department reported. While in the crosswalk, attempting to cross westbound on his bike, the teen was hit by a white van, police said. Have you seen this van?Nass…
Long Island Woman Steals $4K From Residents Where She Was Employed, Police Say Long Island Woman Steals $4K From Residents Where She Was Employed, Police Say
Long Island Woman Steals $4K From Residents Where She Was Employed, Police Say A Long Island woman has been charged with grand larceny after allegedly stealing funds from resident's accounts where she was employed.  Nassau County resident Ashley Atkinson, age 22, of Freeport, was arrested on Thursday, June 29 for grand larceny in North Bellmore. According to the Nassau County Police detectives, Atkinson was employed as a staff member of the Association for the Help of Retarded Children (AHRC), located at 1070 Bellmore Road who controlled the residents’ funds at the facility.  On numerous occasions, Atkinson made a total of 37 unauthorize…
Truck Driver Strikes Bus, 7 Cars, Flees Scene On  Long Island: Police Truck Driver Strikes Bus, 7 Cars, Flees Scene On  Long Island: Police
Truck Driver Strikes Bus, 7 Cars, Flees Scene On Long Island: Police A man has been apprehended for leaving the scene after driving his delivery truck into a school bus and seven other cars, injuring multiple adults and children, police said. On Thursday, May 25 at approximately 6:45 a.m., a delivery truck driver (operated by 56-year-old Maxwell Taylor), collided with multiple vehicles in East Meadow and North Bellmore, including a school bus, according to the Nassau County police. Taylor, a resident of Amsterdam, was driving in the Freightliner tractor-truck, going southbound on Newbridge Road near Falcon Street, when his truck’s side mirror struck a scho…
Suspect On Loose After Armed Robbery At Long Island Gas Station Suspect On Loose After Armed Robbery At Long Island Gas Station
Suspect On Loose After Armed Robbery At Long Island Gas Station A suspect is on the loose after an armed robbery at a Long Island gas station. Nassau County Police say the man entered the Speedway station in North Bellmore located 2426 Jerusalem Ave. at around 5:10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, then jumped up onto the counter and displayed a black handgun demanding cash.  The man then fled on foot in an unknown direction after an 18-year-old male worker activated the store alarm. There were no proceeds taken. No injuries were reported and no customers were in the store during the incident. The suspect is described as being Hispanic, 5-foot-10, with a blac…
NY Woman Stabbed To Death By Husband After Revealing Divorce Plans To Family, DA Says NY Woman Stabbed To Death By Husband After Revealing Divorce Plans To Family, DA Says
NY Woman Stabbed To Death By Husband After Revealing Divorce Plans To Family, DA Says A 42-year-old mother from New York was stabbed to death by her husband hours after revealing to family that she intended to divorce him, prosecutors said. Long Island resident Anthony Paruolo, age 37, of North Bellmore, was formally arraigned on murder charges in Nassau County Court Monday, Nov. 14, in the death of his wife, Danielle Paruolo. Earlier Report: ID Released For Woman Found Fatally Stabbed At North Bellmore Residence It came more than a month after Nassau County Police were called to the couple’s North Bellmore home, located on South Bismark Avenue, at around 11:40 p.m. Thursd…
ID Released For Woman Found Fatally Stabbed At North Bellmore Residence ID Released For Woman Found Fatally Stabbed At North Bellmore Residence
ID Released For Woman Found Fatally Stabbed At North Bellmore Residence The identity has been released of a woman who was found fatally stabbed at a Long Island residence. At around 11:40 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, multiple 911 calls were received regarding a domestic incident that occurred at a North Bellmore residence on South Bismark Avenue, Nassau County Police said. Officers located the body of a 42-year-old woman who was the victim of the stabbing. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. On Sunday, Oct. 10, Nassau County Police identified the woman as Danielle Paruolo, age 42, of North Bellmore. Early evening, Oct. 7, police announced the…
Suspect Nabbed After Woman Fatally Stabbed At North Bellmore Residence Suspect Nabbed After Woman Fatally Stabbed At North Bellmore Residence
Suspect Nabbed After Woman Fatally Stabbed At North Bellmore Residence Updated story: ID Released For Woman Found Fatally Stabbed At North Bellmore Residence A suspect has been apprehended after a woman was found fatally stabbed at a Long Island residence. At around 11:40 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, multiple 911 calls were received regarding a domestic incident that occurred at a North Bellmore residence on South Bismark Avenue, Nassau County Police said. Officers located the body of a 42-year-old woman who was the victim of the stabbing. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman's identity has not yet been released. Early evening, Oct. 7, p…
'Needs A 6th Star!': New Bellmore Restaurant's Entrées Cited For Flavor, Large Portions 'Needs A 6th Star!': New Bellmore Restaurant's Entrées Cited For Flavor, Large Portions
'Needs A 6th Star!': New Bellmore Restaurant's Entrées Cited For Flavor, Large Portions A family-run Greek restaurant that opened on Long Island in late spring is making a big impression on customers. Souvlaki Street officially opened in North Bellmore on Sunday, June 5, owner Alexandros Katehis said. Katehis, a resident of Bethpage, said he has worked in the restaurant industry for 35 years, previously operating restaurants in Greece and Brooklyn. "All my life I've worked in restaurants," he said.  The new restaurant is located at 1904 Newbridge Road. The menu is simple, emulating a gyro restaurant in Greece. In addition to gyros, it features Souvlaki, burgers, salads, an…