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73-Year-Old ID'd As Long Island Drowning Victim 73-Year-Old ID'd As Long Island Drowning Victim
73-Year-Old ID'd As Long Island Drowning Victim Authorities have identified a drowning victim on Long Island. The Southampton Town Police Department said it received an abandoned 911 call from the vicinity of Gibson Lane in Sagaponack at about 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. Dispatchers were able to re-contact the caller who reported a man was missing in the water after going swimming at Gibson Beach.  Southampton Town Police patrol officers, Marine Units, detectives, Bridgehampton FD and EMS responded to the area to search for the man. He was located on the beach a short time later unresponsive. CPR was starte…
Man Accused Of Killing Guest At His Long Island Home Man Accused Of Killing Guest At His Long Island Home
Man Accused Of Killing Guest At His Long Island Home A house guest has been apprehended shortly after an overnight murder at a Long Island residence. Southampton Town Police responded to Oakville Avenue in East Quogue after a man called 911 to report a person was found dead in the rear yard of the residence at around 9:50 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. The victim, Christopher Hahn, age 43, of Hampton Bays, was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death will be determined by an autopsy to be conducted by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office. Following an investigation by Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives,…
26-Year-Old Fires Multiple Shots Into House In Affluent Long Island Neighborhood, DA Says 26-Year-Old Fires Multiple Shots Into House In Affluent Long Island Neighborhood, DA Says
26-Year-Old Fires Multiple Shots Into House In Affluent Long Island Neighborhood, DA Says A 26-year-old man is accused of firing multiple shots into an occupied home located in an affluent Long Island neighborhood. Lawrence Brown Jr., of Riverhead, was formally charged with criminal possession of a weapon and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Monday, Sept. 9. According to prosecutors, Brown drove from Riverhead to Hampton Bays shortly before midnight on Saturday, July 7. He then fired five shots into the home of someone he’d been fighting with for days, investigators said. The residents were asleep when the shots rang out and told police they initially thought the soun…
Drunk Driver Nabbed After Hit-Run Crash Involving Woman On Long Island, Police Say Drunk Driver Nabbed After Hit-Run Crash Involving Woman On Long Island, Police Say
Drunk Driver Nabbed After Hit-Run Crash Involving Woman On Long Island, Police Say A man allegedly driving drunk was apprehended after police say he fled the scene of a crash involving a female pedestrian on Long Island.The crash happened around 7:20 p.m. Sunday Sept. 1, in Flanders. Upon arrival by Southampton Town Police Department officers, it was reported that the had struck the woman on Oak Avenue and left the scene of the crash. Juan Garcia-Fuentes, age 25, of Flanders. was observed operating a motor vehicle an intoxicated condition in the area of 218 Oak Ave in Flanders after it was determined that he had left the scene of the accident.  Garcia-Fuentes …
33-Year-Old Accused Of Offering Meth To Bartender At Long Island Nightclub 33-Year-Old Accused Of Offering Meth To Bartender At Long Island Nightclub
33-Year-Old Accused Of Offering Meth To Bartender At Long Island Nightclub A man has been accused of offering methamphetamine to a bartender on Long Island. The alleged incident happened shortly after 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, in Hampton Bays. That's when police say a staff member at Beach Bar nightclub requested that a Southampton Town PD officer assist with a male patron who had reportedly offered “drugs” to a bartender.  The ensuing investigation revealed that the suspect offered a quantity of meth to the bartender, which the defendant was still in possession of, according to Southampton Town Police Sgt. Sherekhan T. Parker. Consequentl…
Fatal Crash: 35-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Hampton Bays Fatal Crash: 35-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Hampton Bays
Fatal Crash: 35-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Hampton Bays A 35-year-old has been identified as the victim of a fatal single-vehicle Long Island crash. It happened just before 6 p.m.  Tuesday, July 16, in Hampton Bays on North Road. The victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was operating a motorcycle and has been identified as Darwin E. Monsalve, a Hampton Bays resident.  The cause of the crash is under investigation.  North Road was shut down for approximately two hours to conduct the investigation. Southampton Town Police Department asks that anyone with information on the crash call the department 63…
Hampton Bays HS Teacher Accused Of Sending Inappropriate Texts To Student Hampton Bays HS Teacher Accused Of Sending Inappropriate Texts To Student
Hampton Bays HS Teacher Accused Of Sending Inappropriate Texts To Student A Long Island high school teacher has been accused of sending inappropriate texts to a student. On Monday, July 15, Southampton Town Police Department received a walk-in complaint of the inappropriate relationship between a student at Hampton Bays High School and a member of the faculty  During the interview with the juvenile, detectives learned that there was an inappropriate texting relationship between the student and the teacher,  Southampton Town Police Department said.  No allegations of a physical relationship were made.  Detectives spok…
Duo Nabbed In Broad Daylight Robbery At Long Island Park, Police Say Duo Nabbed In Broad Daylight Robbery At Long Island Park, Police Say
Duo Nabbed In Broad Daylight Robbery At Long Island Park, Police Say Two men are behind bars after allegedly robbing a man in broad daylight in a Long Island park. The incident happened at around 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, in Riverside, at the Riverside Maritime Trail Park near Flanders Road and Vail Avenue. Southampton Town Police said a Riverside resident was walking in the park when two men approached, grabbed him from behind, and pulled him to the ground. The duo then stole cash from his pockets before fleeing. The victim was not injured. A Southampton Village K-9 officer located the two suspects a short time later in a nearby wooded area. The pair…
Have You Seen Him? Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing For 2 Days Have You Seen Him? Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing For 2 Days
Have You Seen Him? Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing For 2 Days Police are asking for help in locating a Long Island man who has been missing for two days. James Thomas Lee, age 82, of North Sea, was last seen on North Sea Road Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 25, according to Southampton Town Police. Lee has Alzheimer’s and may be in need of medical attention, police said. He is described as 5-foot-9 and 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.  He has a beard, wears glasses, and is known to wear a black baseball hat that says, “Native.” Anyone with information is asked to contact the Southampton Town Police Department at 631-728-3400 or call 911. S…
Armed Duo Barges Into Rented Home On Long Island, Steals Cash, Phones: Police Armed Duo Barges Into Rented Home On Long Island, Steals Cash, Phones: Police
Armed Duo Barges Into Rented Home On Long Island, Steals Cash, Phones: Police Police are investigating an armed robbery at a home on Long Island. The incident happened at around 8:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, in Westhampton, at a property on Summit Boulevard. Southampton Town Police said three people were renting the home for a week when two masked men entered and brandished handguns. The duo then demanded everyone’s cash and cell phones before driving off in a dark colored vehicle. One of the victims got in his car and chased the men before crashing into another car. Nobody was injured in either the crash or robbery. No arrests had been made as of Friday evening, N…
Teen's Shooting Threat Leads To Increased Patrols At Long Island Schools Teen's Shooting Threat Leads To Increased Patrols At Long Island Schools
Teen's Shooting Threat Leads To Increased Patrols At Long Island Schools Threats of a school shooting led to a police investigation and increased patrols at several Long Island schools. At around 10:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, the Southampton Town Police Department learned that an online post was circulating among students in the Hampton Bays School District. In the post, an unidentified boy said he couldn’t take being bullied anymore and was going to shoot up a school, police said. An investigation found that the post was made by a boy who lives in North Carolina, and the threat was deemed “non-credible,” according to police. Detectives relayed their findings to…
ID Released For Man Found Dead In Wooded Area Near Long Island Jail ID Released For Man Found Dead In Wooded Area Near Long Island Jail
ID Released For Man Found Dead In Wooded Area Near Long Island Jail Authorities have identified a man whose body was found in a wooded area near a Long Island jail. The discovery was made at around 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, in Riverhead near Center and Nugent drives, located just yards from the Suffolk County government campus. According to Southampton Town Police, a passerby spotted the man while walking in the woods and called 911. Earlier Report: Man Found Dead In Wooded Area Near County Jail In Riverhead On Tuesday, Sept. 12, police identified the man as 39-year-old Adam Jackson. No hometown was provided. The Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s O…
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing Nearly 2 Days Seen Him? Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing Nearly 2 Days
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing Nearly 2 Days Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a vulnerable adult from Long Island who has been missing for nearly two days. Kenneth Curry, age 32, was last seen at around 9 p.m. Monday, July 10, in the village of Westhampton Beach, on Seafield Lane. He has a traumatic brain injury, bipolar disorder, and is believed to be suicidal, according to Southampton Town Police. Curry is described as 6-feet tall and 165 pounds, with red hair and blue eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a thin gold bracelet and a thin gold necklace. He has a half-sleeve color tattoo on his l…
Child Porn, Public Lewdness: Long Island Man Nabbed Following 'Extensive' Probe, Police Say Child Porn, Public Lewdness: Long Island Man Nabbed Following 'Extensive' Probe, Police Say
Child Porn, Public Lewdness: Long Island Man Nabbed Following 'Extensive' Probe, Police Say A Long Island man is facing nearly a dozen charges following an investigation into child pornography. Paul Allen, age 66, of Hampton Bays, was arrested Monday, May 22, at his King Street home following an “extensive investigation” by the Suffolk County DA’s Office and the Southampton Town Police Department, according to police. Investigators said the probe centered around the possession of child pornography and acts of public lewdness. Allen was arrested on the following charges: Two counts of public lewdness (misdemeanor) Three counts of promoting a sexual performance by a child less th…
Erratic, Wrong-Way Driver Hits 2 Cars In Head-On Long Island Crash, Police Say Erratic, Wrong-Way Driver Hits 2 Cars In Head-On Long Island Crash, Police Say
Erratic, Wrong-Way Driver Hits 2 Cars In Head-On Long Island Crash, Police Say A 48-year-old woman is facing charges after allegedly striking two cars head on while driving erratically on Long Island, authorities said. Several people called 911 at around 2:50 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, to report that the driver of a Honda had struck multiple highway signs and guard rails on Route 27 in Southampton, according to the Southampton Town Police Department. Investigators said the driver, identified as Tatiana Martin, of Easthampton, then merged onto County Road 39, near the Southampton Golf Club, continuing to strike signs and driving on curbs. While heading eastbound, Martin cr…
Brazen Robbery: Mastic Woman Attacks Riverhead Store Clerk, Police Say Brazen Robbery: Mastic Woman Attacks Riverhead Store Clerk, Police Say
Brazen Robbery: Mastic Woman Attacks Riverhead Store Clerk, Police Say A 35-year-old woman was charged after police said she attacked a store clerk on Long Island while committing a robbery. Police received a report about the incident in Riverhead at about 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, the Southampton Town Police Department reported. Officers responded to the 76 Gas Station, located at 7 Peconic Ave., and found that a woman attacked the clerk when he confronted her for stealing merchandise, police said. She allegedly slapped him and kicked him before grabbing New York State Lotto scratch-off tickets and fleeing the area, according to the report.  …
Intoxicated Driver Strikes Parked Vehicle On Montauk Highway In Hampton Bays, Police Say Intoxicated Driver Strikes Parked Vehicle On Montauk Highway In Hampton Bays, Police Say
Intoxicated Driver Strikes Parked Vehicle On Montauk Highway In Hampton Bays, Police Say A 35-year-old man was charged with driving while intoxicated after police said he crashed his vehicle into a parked car on Montauk Highway. Officers received a report of a crash in Hampton Bays at 3:15 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 8, the Southampton Town Police Department reported. Police determined that Pedro ReyesAparicio, of Hampton Bays, was intoxicated when he struck a parked vehicle, authorities reported. He was arrested and charged with DWI and traffic infractions, police said.
Intoxicated Driver Crashes Into Utility Police In North Haven, Police Say Intoxicated Driver Crashes Into Utility Police In North Haven, Police Say
Intoxicated Driver Crashes Into Utility Police In North Haven, Police Say A 57-year-old man was charged after police said he drove while intoxicated and crashed into a utility pole on Long Island. John Wrynn, of Sag Harbor, was arrested at about 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9, following a crash in North Haven, the Southampton Town Police Department said. Authorities said Wrynn was driving east on Ferry Road when he traveled off the road and struck a utility pole. He was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, police reported. 
Shinnecock Hills Woman Threatens Juvenile Over Incident Involving Her Child, Police Say Shinnecock Hills Woman Threatens Juvenile Over Incident Involving Her Child, Police Say
Shinnecock Hills Woman Threatens Juvenile Over Incident Involving Her Child, Police Say A 41-year-old Long Island woman was charged with endangering the welfare of a child after police said she threatened a juvenile while confronting him over an incident that involved one of her children. Michelle Aquino, of Shinnecock Hills, was arrested at about 11:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, the Southampton Town Police Department said. Investigators determined that Aquino went to a juvenile victim's home in Shinnecock Hills to confront him about an incident that happened at school with one of her children, police reported. During the exchange, she allegedly threatened the victim, pol…
Physician Assistant In Riverside Apprehended For Forcibly Touching Patient, Police Say Physician Assistant In Riverside Apprehended For Forcibly Touching Patient, Police Say
Physician Assistant In Riverside Apprehended For Forcibly Touching Patient, Police Say A 54-year-old physician assistant on Long Island was charged after police said he forcibly touched a 21-year-old woman during an examination. Kenneth Alessi, of Mattituck, was arrested at Sun River Health Care, his place of work, on Friday, Jan. 6, for an incident that happened in June, the Southampton Town Police Department reported. The health care center is located at 300 Center Drive in Riverside, police said. On June 15, Alessi examined a patient for rib pain and allegedly forcibly touched private parts of her body, authorities said. He was charged with forcible touchi…
'Unruly' Passenger Breaks Glass Door Of Bus In Riverside, Police Say 'Unruly' Passenger Breaks Glass Door Of Bus In Riverside, Police Say
'Unruly' Passenger Breaks Glass Door Of Bus In Riverside, Police Say A 43-year-old woman is facing a felony criminal mischief charge after police said she broke the door of a bus on Long Island. The Southampton Town Police Department said officers responded to a bus stop in front of the County Center in Riverside at about 10:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 28. Officers had received a report of an "unruly passenger" on a county bus who broke the glass door, police reported.  Police arrested Tina Hendrick, of Ridge, after an investigation, and she was charged with third-degree criminal mischief, authorities said.
Tractor-Trailer Spills Fuel Onto Hampton Bays Road, Prompting Closure Tractor-Trailer Spills Fuel Onto Hampton Bays Road, Prompting Closure
Tractor-Trailer Spills Fuel Onto Hampton Bays Road, Prompting Closure A Long Island road was temporarily closed after a tractor-trailer struck a manhole cover and ruptured its fuel tank. The incident happened at about 9:20 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, in Hampton Bays, the Southampton Town Police Department reported. A tractor-trailer was backing into a private driveway on Canoe Place Road near Montauk Highway when it struck the manhole cover, causing fuel to leak onto the roadway and driveway. As of a report from police at about 3 p.m. on Thursday, Canoe Place Road remained closed from Montauk Highway to Fanning Avenue while Miller Environmental was clean…
Southold Man Dies After Vehicle Overturns, Crashes Into Trees, Southampton Police Say Southold Man Dies After Vehicle Overturns, Crashes Into Trees, Southampton Police Say
Southold Man Dies After Vehicle Overturns, Crashes Into Trees, Southampton Police Say This story has been updated. A 90-year-old passenger was killed after a vehicle overturned and crashed into trees on Long Island. Southampton Police officers received multiple reports of a vehicle off the roadway on County Road 94 at about 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, the Southampton Town Police Department said. Police said a 2011 Chrysler was traveling east when it left the road, overturned, and crashed into trees in the median. The passenger, identified as John Cushen, of Southold, died from his injuries, authorities said.  Police reported that the driver, a 68-year-old …
2 Drivers Charged With DWI In Separate Southampton Incidents On Same Night 2 Drivers Charged With DWI In Separate Southampton Incidents On Same Night
2 Drivers Charged With DWI In Separate Southampton Incidents On Same Night Police in a Long Island town reported the arrests of two men for driving while intoxicated after separate incidents on the same night. Both incidents happened in Southampton on the night of Friday, Dec. 2, the Southampton Town Police Department reported. Police reported that officers initiated a traffic stop at about 10:50 p.m. on Old Farm Road in Sagaponack. The driver, identified as 32-year-old Christian Christoffersen, of Southampton, was found to be operating the vehicle while intoxicated and was charged with DWI and multiple traffic infractions, police said. About an hour l…
West Babylon Man Charged With DWI After Striking Parked Vehicle In Bridgehampton, Police Say West Babylon Man Charged With DWI After Striking Parked Vehicle In Bridgehampton, Police Say
West Babylon Man Charged With DWI After Striking Parked Vehicle In Bridgehampton, Police Say A 39-year-old man was charged with driving while intoxicated after crashing into a parked vehicle on Long Island.  Police responded to a report of a crash in Bridgehampton in the area of Montauk Highway and Butter Lane at about 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22, the Southampton Town Police Department said. Responding officers found that the driver, identified as Sean Ackerman, of West Babylon, drove under the influence of alcohol and crashed into the parked vehicle, police said. Authorities said Ackerman was charged with operation while registration is suspended in addition to the DWI c…
Sag Harbor Woman Accused Of 'Menacing' Former Employee With Knife, Mop Handle Sag Harbor Woman Accused Of 'Menacing' Former Employee With Knife, Mop Handle
Sag Harbor Woman Accused Of 'Menacing' Former Employee With Knife, Mop Handle A 43-year-old woman is facing charges on Long Island after police said she "menaced" her former employee with a knife and a mop handle and broke the former employee's cell phone. Libbie Mugrabi, of Sag Harbor, was arrested at her home on Tuesday, Nov. 22, the Southampton Town Police Department reported. The arrest stemmed from an incident that happened on July 31, when Mugrabi argued with her former employee over a payment that was owed, and the argument escalated, authorities reported. In addition to menacing the victim, she is accused of forcefully and unlawfully evicting the victim and …
Individual Who Threatened To Set Fire To Westhampton Home Brought Into Custody, Police Say Individual Who Threatened To Set Fire To Westhampton Home Brought Into Custody, Police Say
Individual Who Threatened To Set Fire To Westhampton Home Brought Into Custody, Police Say An individual was brought into custody after police said he threatened to set fire to his Long Island home. Police responded to a Westhampton residence at about 5:50 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, after receiving the report about a male, whose age was not identified, threatening to set his house on fire, the Southampton Town Police Department said. Southampton Police responded along with Westhampton Beach Police Department and Suffolk County K9, authorities said.  Authorities also asked Southampton Town Emergency Services Unit, negotiators, and detectives to respond, along with the Westhamp…
Man Wanted On Felony Charges Apprehended In Southampton, Charged With DWI, Police Say Man Wanted On Felony Charges Apprehended In Southampton, Charged With DWI, Police Say
Man Wanted On Felony Charges Apprehended In Southampton, Charged With DWI, Police Say A 46-year-old man who was wanted on felony charges was apprehended on Long Island. On Sunday, Nov. 13, the Suffolk County Police Department asked Southampton Town Police officers to search for Timothy Butler, of Holbrook, who was driving a 2014 Ram pickup truck, the Southampton Town Police Department reported. Butler was believed to be potentially armed and suicidal, police said. Southampton officers received a report that a pickup truck that matched the vehicle's description drove through the gates at Gibson Beach, authorities reported. When officers arrived, Butler refused to exit the p…
Impaired Driver Strikes Tractor-Trailer, Dump Truck, Audi In Southampton, Police Report Impaired Driver Strikes Tractor-Trailer, Dump Truck, Audi In Southampton, Police Report
Impaired Driver Strikes Tractor-Trailer, Dump Truck, Audi In Southampton, Police Report A 20-year-old Long Island man was charged with driving while impaired by drugs after police said he crashed a vehicle into a tractor-trailer, a dump truck, and an Audi. Authorities in Southampton received reports of a multi-vehicle crash on County Road 39 west of Tuckahoe Lane at about 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9, the Southampton Town Police Department reported. Investigators found that Jason Manigault, of Middle Island, drove a 2019 Nissan east at a high speed and crossed over into the westbound lane, striking a 1995 tractor-trailer, police said. The Nissan then moved back into t…
Intoxicated Man Drove In Eastport With Infant Passenger, Crashed Into Vehicle, Police Say Intoxicated Man Drove In Eastport With Infant Passenger, Crashed Into Vehicle, Police Say
Intoxicated Man Drove In Eastport With Infant Passenger, Crashed Into Vehicle, Police Say A 29-year-old Long Island man was charged after police said he drove with a baby in the vehicle while intoxicated and struck another vehicle. Police received a report of a crash in Eastport on Montauk Highway at about 6:10 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, the Southampton Town Police Department reported. Officers responded and determined that Samuel SicanAjvix, of Center Moriches, drove while intoxicated and struck the other vehicle, police reported. An infant was in SicanAjvix's vehicle at the time of the crash, police said. Authorities said the crash resulted in property damage, and n…
2 Drivers Charged With DWI After Fiery East Quogue Crash, Police Say 2 Drivers Charged With DWI After Fiery East Quogue Crash, Police Say
2 Drivers Charged With DWI After Fiery East Quogue Crash, Police Say Two men are facing driving while intoxicated charges following a fiery two-vehicle crash on Long Island. The crash happened in East Quogue on County Road 104 near Jeffrey Lane on the night of Friday, Oct. 28, the Southampton Town Police Department said. Police received a report of the crash at about 11:40 p.m. and found two people trapped in one vehicle and another unoccupied vehicle on fire, according to the report. The State Police K9 unit located 44-year-old Estuardo Moscoso Almazan, of East Quogue, a short distance from the crash, authorities said. Police said investigators deter…