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Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Rape Suspect Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Rape Suspect
Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Rape Suspect The Nassau County Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of a man who is wanted for allegedly raping a minor in Long Beach. An alert was issued this week for Rafael Sanchez, 35, who is wanted for allegedly sexually abusing a minor last summer. Anyone who recognizes Sanchez, or has information regarding his whereabouts has been asked to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers hotline by calling 1-800-244-8477. “Crime Stoppers encourages members of the community to assist local law enforcement agencies in the fight against crime by overcoming the…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Riverhead Principal Accused Of Sexual Abuse Resigns Riverhead Principal Accused Of Sexual Abuse Resigns
Riverhead Principal Accused Of Sexual Abuse Resigns Former Riverhead High School Principal Charles Regan has tendered his resignation amid allegations that he sexually abused a female student. In May, 18-year-old Anastasia Stapon claimed that Regan was a “sexual deviant” who “deluded her into complete dependence upon him alone,” an attorney for the teen claimed. She has since filed a $10 million federal lawsuit against the Riverhead Central School District and Regan. Regan, who’s been administratively assigned to his home since April, will resign effective as of Friday, Sept. 27. The alleged abuse began on Jan. 8 and continued until April 30…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Hauppauge High School Teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing Boy Hauppauge High School Teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing Boy
Hauppauge High School Teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing Boy A 53-year-old Long Island high school teacher has been charged with sexually abusing a student when the teen was 16 years old, Suffolk County Police announced Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 14. The alleged victim, now 18, reported to detectives that when he was a 16-year-old student at Hauppauge High School, he was sexually abused by his chorus teacher, Mark Kimes, at the teacher’s home in Moriches. Following an investigation, Seventh Squad detectives determined Kimes had inappropriate contact with the teen while serving as his teacher. Kimes was arrested at his home at approxima…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Farmingville Massage Therapist Due To Be Sentenced For Forcible Touching, Sex Abuse Of Clients Farmingville Massage Therapist Due To Be Sentenced For Forcible Touching, Sex Abuse Of Clients
Farmingville Massage Therapist Due To Be Sentenced For Forcible Touching, Sex Abuse Of Clients A massage therapist on Long Island who admitted to sexually abusing customers is scheduled to be sentenced. Matthew Widener, 34, of Farmingville, who worked at the Karasmatic Day Spa in Bayport and Elements Massage in Smithtown pleaded guilty earlier this summer to 11 counts of forcible touching and sexual abuse. Widener worked at Karasmatic Day Spa for approximately a year, and was immediately fired when his employer was made aware of the allegations. He worked at Elements Massage from June 2013 through December 2017. Following his guilty plea in June, Widener is expected to be sentenced …

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24-Year-Old Sexually Abused Girl In Elmont, Police Say 24-Year-Old Sexually Abused Girl In Elmont, Police Say
24-Year-Old Sexually Abused Girl In Elmont, Police Say A 24-year-old man has been charged with sexually abusing a girl after entering an apartment in Elmont. The incident happened on Sunday, June 30 at 4:15 a.m., Nassau County Police said. According to detectives, defendant Alex Rivera of Elmont touched the victim inappropriately against her will after entering the apartment. The victim fought with Rivera to get away several times before successfully escaping him and alerting her parents of the intruder, police said.  Once the parents were alerted, Rivera ran away in an unknown direction. On Tuesday, July 2,  at 8:40 a.m. Rivera surr…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Elmont Man Attempts To Sexually Abuse Girl After Breaking Into Home, Police Say Elmont Man Attempts To Sexually Abuse Girl After Breaking Into Home, Police Say
Elmont Man Attempts To Sexually Abuse Girl After Breaking Into Home, Police Say An Elmont man was nabbed for breaking into an apartment and attempting to sexually abuse a  juvenile girl who managed to escape. The attack took place around 4:15 a.m., Sunday, June 30, when Alex Rivera, 24, allegedly entered an Elmont apartment and inappropriately touched the victim against her will, Nassau County Police said. The victim fought with Rivera to get away several times before successfully escaping and alerting her parents of the intruder, police said. Once the parents were awake, Rivera ran away in an unknown direction, according to police. Rivera surrend…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Bethpage HS Teacher From Smithtown Engaged In Sexual Contact With Child, Police Say Bethpage HS Teacher From Smithtown Engaged In Sexual Contact With Child, Police Say
Bethpage HS Teacher From Smithtown Engaged In Sexual Contact With Child, Police Say A 28-year-old Smithtown man has been charged with sexually abusing a juvenile girl while he worked as a teacher at Bethpage High School, Nassau County Police said. According to detectives, the school was notified of a possible incident and contacted police who conducted what they described as a thorough investigation that led to the arrest of Joseph Gallagher. Gallagher was charged with two counts of third-degree sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child. He was arraigned on Wednesday, June 19 at First District Court, Hempstead. The Special Victims Squad requests anyone…

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Level 3 Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Minor Reports Move From Jail To Middle Island Level 3 Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Minor Reports Move From Jail To Middle Island
Level 3 Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Minor Reports Move From Jail To Middle Island A registered sex offender convicted of sexually abusing a minor under the age of 17 has reported a move on Long Island. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to residents in Suffolk County regarding the residency of 48-year-old Michael Scott, who has reported a move from the Fishkill Correctional Facility in Beacon to Koren Lane in Middle Island. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Scott a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety.”  According to the Division of Cr…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Seen Him? Police Issue Alert For Man Wanted On Rape Charge In Long Beach Seen Him? Police Issue Alert For Man Wanted On Rape Charge In Long Beach
Seen Him? Police Issue Alert For Man Wanted On Rape Charge In Long Beach Seen him? The Nassau County Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of a man who is wanted for allegedly raping a minor in Long Beach. An alert was issued on Thursday, May 30, for Rafael Sanchez, 35, who is wanted for allegedly sexually abusing a minor last summer. Anyone who recognizes Sanchez, or has information regarding his whereabouts has been asked to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers hotline by calling 1-800-244-8477. “Crime Stoppers encourages members of the community to assist local law enforcement agencies in the fight against…

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'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Abusing Child Reports Move Into Amityville 'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Abusing Child Reports Move Into Amityville
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Abusing Child Reports Move Into Amityville A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of sexually abusing a minor has reported an address change on Long Island. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Suffolk County residents regarding the residency of 64-year-old Martie Starks, who has moved to a residence on Great Neck Road in Amityville. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Starks as a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety.” He has also been designated as a sexually violent sex offender. According…

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East Rockaway Deacon Resigns Amid Allegations Of Sexual Abuse Of Minor East Rockaway Deacon Resigns Amid Allegations Of Sexual Abuse Of Minor
East Rockaway Deacon Resigns Amid Allegations Of Sexual Abuse Of Minor An East Rockaway Roman Catholic deacon has agreed to step away from his duties following allegations that he sexually abused a minor 26 years ago. The accusations against Deacon Richard W. LaRossa, 72, a deacon of the Diocese of Rockville Centre assigned to the Church of Saint Raymond of Penyafort in East Rockaway, were recently reported to the Office for the Protection of Children and Young People of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, said  Sean P. Dolan, director of communications for the diocese. Dolan said the matter has been reported to civil authorities and that LaRossa has ag…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Brentwood Daycare Center Shut Down After Co-Owner Charged With Sexually Abusing 7-Year-Old Brentwood Daycare Center Shut Down After Co-Owner Charged With Sexually Abusing 7-Year-Old
Brentwood Daycare Center Shut Down After Co-Owner Charged With Sexually Abusing 7-Year-Old The co-owner of a Brentwood daycare facility has been arrested for sexually abusing a child who attended the center, which has been closed, Suffolk County Police announced on Saturday, May 25. Jose Flores, the co-owner of Little Sponges Family Day Care, located at 3 1st Street, sexually abused a 7-year-old female earlier this year, Suffolk County Police said. Following an investigation by Special Victims Section detectives, Flores, 56, of 3 1st Street, was arrested and charged with first-degree sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child. The Office of Family and Child Services shu…

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by Joe Lombardi