4 Nabbed In Million-Dollar Suffolk County Retail Theft Ring, DA Says 4 Nabbed In Million-Dollar Suffolk County Retail Theft Ring, DA Says
4 Nabbed In Million-Dollar Suffolk County Retail Theft Ring, DA Says Four people have been nabbed in a major million-dollar retail theft ring on Long Island. Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney announced on Tuesday, Aug. 9, that the suspects would steal items from big box stores and then use Ulloa’s Brentwood pawn shop as a front. The suspects would allegedly store the products at a warehouse before selling them online, the DA's Office said. The suspects, Carlos Ulloa, Henry Delgado, Sandra Cruz, and Sandra Palomino generated over $1 million a year in profit, authorities say. Ulloa, age 50,  of Patchogue, the owner and ope…
Many Pick Patchogue's Donatina Neapolitan Cafe As Long Island's Best Pizza Place Many Pick Patchogue's Donatina Neapolitan Cafe As Long Island's Best Pizza Place
Many Pick Patchogue's Donatina Neapolitan Cafe As Long Island's Best Pizza Place A popular restaurant known for its crispy Detroit-style pies has been chosen by a number of online reviewers as the best pizzeria on Long Island. Donatina Neapolitan Pizza Cafe is located at 18 West Ave. in Patchogue. The eatery offers a wide variety of Neapolitan and Detroit-style pizzas, made with toppings such as lamb gyro, pulled pork, buffalo chicken, and more. "This is my favorite pizza around! The Detroit style is airy and crispy," Sejal K. wrote in a Yelp review. "There have been a few times where it's been over cooked/burnt though. The Neapolitan is consistently gre…
Man Killed After Being Struck By Pickup Truck In East Patchogue Man Killed After Being Struck By Pickup Truck In East Patchogue
Man Killed After Being Struck By Pickup Truck In East Patchogue Police are investigating a fatal crash on Long Island. It happened in East Patchogue when a man was killed crossing Route 112, north of Shaber Road, around 5:30 p.m., Sunday, July 24. He was hit by a northbound 2021 Dodge Ram pickup truck driven by a 37-year-old Patchogue man, police said. The victim, identified as Patchogue resident Mely Josue Galeas-Roque, age 32, was transported by ambulance to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he was pronounced dead, police added. The driver was not injured. The Dodge was impounded for a safety check.  Detectives are a…
Hundreds Of Drag Racers Targeted During Long Island Detail, Police Say Hundreds Of Drag Racers Targeted During Long Island Detail, Police Say
Hundreds Of Drag Racers Targeted During Long Island Detail, Police Say Police issued numerous summonses during a raid targeting a Long Island street racing group that reportedly involves hundreds of people. The Suffolk County Police Department said officers began investigating multiple locations in the area where drag racing was reported.  Investigators found a large number of vehicles parked near 88 Veterans Memorial Highway in Commack at about 11 p.m. on Friday, July 22, where members of the group were driving recklessly. SCPD said the vehicles then drove to a location at Oval Drive in Islandia, where about 200 vehicles and 300 people were believed to …
Suspect In String Of Business Burglaries Caught On Long Island Expressway Suspect In String Of Business Burglaries Caught On Long Island Expressway
Suspect In String Of Business Burglaries Caught On Long Island Expressway A suspect in a string of nine burglaries of businesses in Suffolk County was apprehended after a stop on the Long Island Expressway, police said. Following a months-long investigation, the suspect was located just after 10:10 p.m. Friday, July 22 in Dix Hills on the westbound LIE at Commack Road, Suffolk County Police. The man, Robert Blackmore, age 54, of Ronkonkoma, threw a rock at the glass, entered and stole cash from several businesses in Suffolk County since January, according to police.  Blackmore with nine counts of third-degree burglary for allegedly …
Long Island On Alert As Brand-New Shark Bite Incident Brings Number To Six In Two Weeks Long Island On Alert As Brand-New Shark Bite Incident Brings Number To Six In Two Weeks
Long Island On Alert As Brand-New Shark Bite Incident Brings Number To Six In Two Weeks Lifeguards and swimmers are on high alert after two shark bites in one day on Long Island, bringing the total number of attacks to six in two weeks. The latest attack took place in Suffolk County at Seaview Beach on Fire Island around 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 13. Suffolk police said the Arizona man was in waist-deep water at Seaview Beach when he was bitten in the buttocks and on the left wrist. He was able to walk out of the water, Suffolk County Police said. The victim was transported via Suffolk County Police helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital with non-life-threatening  …
Surfer Attacked By Shark At NY Beach Surfer Attacked By Shark At NY Beach
Surfer Attacked By Shark At NY Beach Another Long Island beach is closed to swimming after a surfer was bitten by a shark.  The incident took place at Smith Point County Beach Park in Shirley, around 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 13, said Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. The surfer was taken to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue for treatment of injuries, Bellone said. The third attack comes after a shark bit a Smith Point County Park lifeguard, on Sunday, July 3 and another lifeguard was attacked in the village of Ocean Beach on Thursday, July 7. "This is the new normal with tiger sharks swimming closer t…
25-Year-Old Killed In Crash At Ronkonkoma Intersection 25-Year-Old Killed In Crash At Ronkonkoma Intersection
25-Year-Old Killed In Crash At Ronkonkoma Intersection Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash at a Long Island intersection that left a man dead. It happened around 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 6 in Ronkonkoma. John Hannon, age 25, of Patchogue, was riding a 2015 Honda motorcycle westbound on Veterans Memorial Highway when the vehicle was struck by an eastbound 2006 Toyota Tacoma making a left turn onto Artic Avenue, Suffolk County Police said. Hannon was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he was pronounced dead, police said. The driver of the Toyota, a 54-year-old Huntington man who was al…
Popular Eatery Opens Fourth Long Island Location Popular Eatery Opens Fourth Long Island Location
Popular Eatery Opens Fourth Long Island Location The owners of a popular group of restaurants have opened their fourth Long Island location, and first in Suffolk County. Dirty Taco + Tequila began serving customers at their new location in Patchogue in March. The restaurant is located at 32 West Main St. The owners also operate locations in Rockville Centre, Woodbury, and Wantagh. The new location has already begun seeing positive reviews from customers. "I've been to all 4 locations," Vanessa C., of a Plainview, said in a Yelp review. "All are consistent with food and drink quality. I love the Mexican-Asian fusion. Nothing quite …
Father, Daughter Wanted In Girl Scout Cookie Scam Targeting Local NY Residents Father, Daughter Wanted In Girl Scout Cookie Scam Targeting Local NY Residents
Father, Daughter Wanted In Girl Scout Cookie Scam Targeting Local NY Residents Police in New York are reporting they have received at least 11 complaints from residents who said they gave to buy Girl Scouts cookies that were never delivered. The incidents on Long Island were reported to Suffolk County Police between Saturday, June 18, and Monday, June 20, the department said. Police say the alleged cookie scam took place in the following communities: Lake Ronkonkoma, Bohemia, and Patchogue, to Shirley to Mastic. The money was given to a man who accompanied a young girl during some of the incidents, and in others, the girl was alone, police said. Police added that mo…
Neighbor Charged After Man Shot, Killed In Front Of His North Bellport Home In Broad Daylight Neighbor Charged After Man Shot, Killed In Front Of His North Bellport Home In Broad Daylight
Neighbor Charged After Man Shot, Killed In Front Of His North Bellport Home In Broad Daylight A neighbor has been charged for the murder of a Long Island man was shot and killed outside his home. The incident happened around 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, June 15 in North Bellport. A male driver of a vehicle shot the man who was standing outside of his home at 615 Post Avenue before fleeing the scene, Suffolk County Police said. The victim, Lee Houpe, age 28, was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he was pronounced dead. Earlier report: Man Shot, Killed In Front Of His North Bellport Home On Tuesday afternoon, June 21, police today arrested a No…
Man Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Kids At Wife's Long Island Day Care Man Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Kids At Wife's Long Island Day Care
Man Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Kids At Wife's Long Island Day Care A Long Island man will spend decades in prison after admitting to sexually abusing children enrolled at his wife’s day care. Angel Tacuri, age 53, of Patchogue, pleaded guilty to multiple sex crimes, including course of sexual conduct against a child. He was sentenced to 20 years behind bars Thursday, June 16, plus 20 years of supervised release, according to the Suffolk County DA’s office. Prosecutors said Tacurri admitted that between 2010 and 2015, he sexually abused eight children ranging in age from three to 10-years-old. The abuse took place at his wife’s unlicensed day care in Pa…