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Update: Trooper Under Criminal Investigation Amid Doubts Over West Hempstead Shooting Update: Trooper Under Criminal Investigation Amid Doubts Over West Hempstead Shooting
Update: Trooper Under Criminal Investigation Amid Doubts Over West Hempstead Shooting A New York State Police trooper who claimed someone shot him on a roadway in the region is now under criminal investigation amid growing doubts over his story. On Long Island, state police “have reason to believe that the incident did not occur the way it was reported” by trooper Thomas Mascia, an agency spokesperson told reporters Wednesday morning, Nov. 6. Police confirmed that the five-year department veteran is now the subject of both a criminal investigation and an internal probe being conducted by state police and the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. Earlier Report: T…
Trooper Suspended, Stripped Of Gun After 'Inconsistencies' In Account Of Hempstead Shooting Trooper Suspended, Stripped Of Gun After 'Inconsistencies' In Account Of Hempstead Shooting
Trooper Suspended, Stripped Of Gun After 'Inconsistencies' In Account Of Hempstead Shooting A New York State Police trooper who claimed he was shot on a roadway in the region has been sidelined amid doubts about his story. On Long Island, trooper Thomas Mascia, age 27, was suspended without pay and stripped of his agency-issued service weapon, an NYSP spokesperson told Daily Voice. The agency is investigating whether Mascia, of West Hempstead, shot himself in the leg, NBC New York reports. It comes after state police confirmed it was conducting a joint investigation with the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office into what DA Anne Donnelly described as “certain inconsisten…
Trooper's 'Inconsistencies' In Account Of West Hempstead Shooting Under Investigation By DA Trooper's 'Inconsistencies' In Account Of West Hempstead Shooting Under Investigation By DA
Trooper's 'Inconsistencies' In Account Of West Hempstead Shooting Under Investigation By DA A New York State Police trooper who suffered a gunshot wound on a roadway in the region may not have been entirely truthful about what happened. On Long Island, state police and the Nassau County District Attorney’s office are investigating “certain inconsistencies” in Trooper Thomas Mascia’s reporting of the alleged incident, a spokesperson for DA Anne Donnelly told Daily Voice. On Monday, Nov. 4, State Police executed a search warrant at Mascia’s home in West Hempstead. The agency also canceled the BOLO (be on the lookout) for the suspect vehicle. Earlier Report: Trooper Shot In W…
'All-Out' Manhunt Underway After Trooper Shot In West Hempstead; $5,000 Reward Being Offered 'All-Out' Manhunt Underway After Trooper Shot In West Hempstead; $5,000 Reward Being Offered
'All-Out' Manhunt Underway After Trooper Shot In West Hempstead; $5,000 Reward Being Offered Authorities said an “all-out” manhunt was underway after a New York State Police trooper was shot on a Long Island highway. The incident happened on the Southern State Parkway in West Hempstead, in the westbound lanes near exit 17, at around 11:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30. New York State Police said a trooper patrolling the highway pulled up behind what he thought was a disabled vehicle and took down the license plate number. Earlier Report: NYSP Trooper Shot On Southern State Parkway In West Hempstead; Suspect On Run He then exited his patrol car and was walking toward the vehicl…
Mom Accused In Deadly LI Crash Killing Son Had License Suspended 56 Times Mom Accused In Deadly LI Crash Killing Son Had License Suspended 56 Times
Mom Accused In Deadly LI Crash Killing Son Had License Suspended 56 Times A New York mother accused of causing an impaired, wrong-way crash that killed her son has had her license suspended dozens of times, prosecutors said. Long Island resident Kerri Bedrick, age 32, of Centerport, pleaded not guilty to aggravated DWI and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, Aug. 23. It came one day after an early-morning wreck on the Southern State Parkway in Islip that killed her 9-year-old son, Eli. Earlier Report: Update: Mom ID'd Following Alleged Drunk, Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Her Son In Islip New York State Police said Bedrick was driving an SUV…
IDs Released For Pilot, Passenger On Plane That Made Southern State Parkway Emergency Landing IDs Released For Pilot, Passenger On Plane That Made Southern State Parkway Emergency Landing
IDs Released For Pilot, Passenger On Plane That Made Southern State Parkway Emergency Landing Authorities have identified the two people who were onboard a small plane that made a crash landing on a Long Island highway. The incident happened at around 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, on the Southern State Parkway in Babylon. New York State Police said the single-engine Cherokee Archer made an emergency landing on the eastbound shoulder of the parkway near exit 33.  Earlier Report: Update: Small Plane Crash Lands On Southern State Parkway In Babylon; Troopers Seeking Video The aircraft avoided hitting any cars, but photos showed its right wing bent backward alongside a tra…
Update: Small Plane Crash Lands On NY Highway; Troopers Seeking Witness Video Update: Small Plane Crash Lands On NY Highway; Troopers Seeking Witness Video
Update: Small Plane Crash Lands On NY Highway; Troopers Seeking Witness Video This story has been updated. A small plane was forced to make a crash landing on a Long Island highway. Emergency crews were called at around 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, after the single-engine Cherokee Archer landed on the eastbound right shoulder of the Southern State Parkway near exit 33 in Babylon. Two people who were onboard the aircraft were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to New York State Police. No vehicles were involved and there were no other reports of injuries, though additional medics were called to the scene after a man who witnessed the…
Driver, Passenger Killed In 2-Vehicle Southern State Parkway Crash In Babylon Driver, Passenger Killed In 2-Vehicle Southern State Parkway Crash In Babylon
Driver, Passenger Killed In 2-Vehicle Southern State Parkway Crash In Babylon An investigation is underway after two people were killed in an early morning crash on Long Island. Click here for a new, updated story - IDs Released For Teen Victims In Double-Fatal Southern State Parkway Crash In Babylon It happened around 5:40 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 28 on the Southern State Parkway in the town of Babylon on the westbound side in the area of Exit 35. State Police are saying that an investigation revealed a 2015 Infiniti Q50 was traveling in the center lane approaching the exit when it struck a 2015 Jeep Compass in the rear.  The impact caused the Infiniti to exi…
NYPD Officer ID'd As Victim In Fatal Long Island Crash NYPD Officer ID'd As Victim In Fatal Long Island Crash
Nypd Officer ID'd As Victim In Fatal Long Island Crash The victim of a fatal crash on Long Island’s Southern State Parkway has been identified as an NYPD officer on his way to work. According to the New York State Police, the crash happened on the morning of Sunday, Jan. 7 in the town of Hempstead. Clifford Saintvil, age 32 of Shirley, was driving in a 2013 Nissan Rogue west on the Southern State Parkway near exit 13 at about 7:15 a.m. when his car went off the roadway, swerving right and hitting a tree. Saintvil was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The NYC Police Benevolent Association (PBA) identified Saintvil as …
Fatal Crash On Southern State Parkway: Long Island Man Veers Across Lanes, Hits Poles Fatal Crash On Southern State Parkway: Long Island Man Veers Across Lanes, Hits Poles
Fatal Crash On Southern State Parkway: Long Island Man Veers Across Lanes, Hits Poles A Long Island man is dead after an early-morning crash on the Southern State Parkway, police said. It happened on Wednesday, Dec. 10 in the town of Hempstead. State Police said that shortly after 5:30 a.m., 62-year-old North Babylon resident Joseph G. Mayer was driving his white 2006 Lexus in the leftmost lane, heading westbound on the Southern State Parkway. While he was in the area of Exit 25, Mayer’s car veered to the right, crossing all three lanes and onto the parkway’s right shoulder, where he also hit two poles. Medical examiners pronounced him dead at the scene. The crash r…
State Of Emergency: 'Extreme Weather Event' Threatening Long Island, Hochul Says State Of Emergency: 'Extreme Weather Event' Threatening Long Island, Hochul Says
State Of Emergency: 'Extreme Weather Event' Threatening Long Island, Hochul Says A severe weather system bringing several inches of rain to Long Island has prompted New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency in the region. The state of emergency, declared by Hochul on Friday, Sept. 29, covers all of the Long Island, New York City, and Mid-Hudson region and comes in the midst of a weather system with peak rainfall amounts of three inches per hour, according to Hochul's office. The deluge has resulted in flash flooding throughout the region which has caused several impacts to transit systems.  Hochul said that she would be directing state agencies to…
Wrong Way: New Highway Signs On Long Island Aim To Prevent Head-On Crashes, Bridge Strikes Wrong Way: New Highway Signs On Long Island Aim To Prevent Head-On Crashes, Bridge Strikes
Wrong Way: New Highway Signs On Long Island Aim To Prevent Head-On Crashes, Bridge Strikes It’s not your imagination; there are a lot more signs dotting Long Island highways these days. State transportation workers have wrapped up installing more than 3,600 new “Wrong-Way” and “Do Not Enter” signs at hundreds of parkway, expressway, and highway ramps in Nassau and Suffolk counties The highly-reflective signs, along with hundreds more pavement markings and reflectors, are meant to prevent wrong-way drivers from going where they shouldn’t and stop trucks and other over-height vehicles from striking overpasses. “Wrong-way drivers and over-height vehicles pose obvious safety hazard…
Serious Crash: Woman, Age 33, Suffers Critical Injuries In West Babylon Serious Crash: Woman, Age 33, Suffers Critical Injuries In West Babylon
Serious Crash: Woman, Age 33, Suffers Critical Injuries In West Babylon A Long Island woman suffered critical injuries in an overnight crash. She was driving a 2021 Honda Accord in West Babylon northbound on Straight Path when she lost control of the vehicle, which crossed the southbound lane and struck the overpass for the Southern State Parkway at approximately 4 a.m. Sunday, June 4, Suffolk County Police said. Jazmine Champion, age 33, of Wyandanch, who was alone in the vehicle, was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip. Detectives are asking anyone with information on this crash to call the First Squa…
Support Pours In For Family Of 17-Year-Old West Babylon Boy Killed In Southern State Crash Support Pours In For Family Of 17-Year-Old West Babylon Boy Killed In Southern State Crash
Support Pours In For Family Of 17-Year-Old West Babylon Boy Killed In Southern State Crash Support is rising for the family of a 17-year-old boy killed in a single-car crash on Long Island. Osmar Vasquez, of West Babylon, died early Saturday, March 18, from injuries suffered in the crash, which happened on the westbound Southern State Parkway in Babylon, according to New York State Police. Earlier Report: ID Released For 17-Year-Old Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash In Babylon Troopers said it was around 1:30 a.m. when a 2009 Nissan Altima driven by a 16-year-old went off the roadway between exits 36 and 37. The vehicle struck trees and brush on the north shoulder, kil…
17-Year-Old Killed In Overnight Crash On Southern State Parkway In Babylon 17-Year-Old Killed In Overnight Crash On Southern State Parkway In Babylon
17-Year-Old Killed In Overnight Crash On Southern State Parkway In Babylon Updated story: ID Released For 17-Year-Old Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash In Babylon Police are investigating a fatal overnight Long Island crash that left one teen dead, and another hospitalized. It happened around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, March 18 on the westbound Southern State Parkway between exits 36 and 37, in Babylon. A preliminary investigation revealed a 2009 Nissan Altima, driven by a 16-year-old, was traveling westbound when the car left the roadway and struck trees and brush on the north shoulder, New York State Police said. The 17-year-old front passenger died at …
Drunk Driver Causes Serious Injury Crash On Southern State Parkway, Police Say Drunk Driver Causes Serious Injury Crash On Southern State Parkway, Police Say
Drunk Driver Causes Serious Injury Crash On Southern State Parkway, Police Say A 28-year-old man is facing multiple charges for a suspected drunk driving crash on Long Island that sent another driver to the hospital. State Police troopers were called just after 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, with reports of a crash on the westbound Southern State Parkway in East Farmingdale, near Broadhollow Road. A preliminary investigation found that Edgard Platero, of Bethpage, was driving westbound in a Mercedes Benz 220 when he struck the back of a Toyota Tacoma. The impact sent the Toyota careening into the right shoulder, where it struck a tree. The driver of the Toyota suffered…
Mom Was Driving Drunk At Time Of Southern State Parkway Crash That Broke Son's Leg, Police Say Mom Was Driving Drunk At Time Of Southern State Parkway Crash That Broke Son's Leg, Police Say
Mom Was Driving Drunk At Time Of Southern State Parkway Crash That Broke Son's Leg, Police Say A 37-year-old Long Island mother was severely intoxicated when she caused a highway crash that left her toddler son with a broken leg and injured another driver, authorities said. State Police in Nassau County were called just after 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, with reports of a crash on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead. Investigators determined that Louewanda Benjamin, of Amityville, was driving eastbound near Hempstead Avenue when her Toyota Camry struck the back of a Chevrolet Equinox. The impact left her 3-year-old son with a broken leg and the driver of the Equinox with non-life…
'Reckless, Callous': Bay Shore Man Indicted For DWI Crash That Killed 20-Year-Old, DA Says 'Reckless, Callous': Bay Shore Man Indicted For DWI Crash That Killed 20-Year-Old, DA Says
'Reckless, Callous': Bay Shore Man Indicted For DWI Crash That Killed 20-Year-Old, DA Says A Long Island man was indicted for allegedly driving an SUV while intoxicated and crashing, causing the death of a 20-year-old woman who was ejected from the vehicle. Jhonny Chavarria-Argueta, age 20, of Bay Shore, was arraigned on Wednesday, Dec. 7, for multiple charges in the September crash that killed Jessica Gonzalez, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced. The DA's Office said Chavarria-Argueta is charged with: Second-degree manslaughter Second-degree vehicular manslaughter Leaving the scene of an incident without reporting Driving while intoxicated Second-degre…
Islip Terrace Woman Killed After Compact SUV Crashes Down Embankment In Suffolk Islip Terrace Woman Killed After Compact SUV Crashes Down Embankment In Suffolk
Islip Terrace Woman Killed After Compact SUV Crashes Down Embankment In Suffolk A woman was killed in a single-vehicle Long Island crash. It happened around 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 in the town of Islip. According to New York State Police, a preliminary investigation revealed that a 2017 Honda HRV, driven by Melissa Lombardo, age 33, of Islip Terrace, was traveling eastbound on the Southern State Parkway when her vehicle exited the roadway onto the right shoulder.   The vehicle then struck the guiderail, and continued down the embankment, where it struck a tree, police said. Lombardo was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. The investi…
51-Year-Old Killed In Suspected Drunk Driving Crash On Long Island, Police Say 51-Year-Old Killed In Suspected Drunk Driving Crash On Long Island, Police Say
51-Year-Old Killed In Suspected Drunk Driving Crash On Long Island, Police Say A 51-year-old man has died following a suspected drunk driving crash on Long Island. New York State Police troopers were called just before 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, with reports of a serious crash on the Southern State Parkway in the town of Hempstead. A preliminary investigation found that Haynes Harris, age 40, of Baldwin, was driving westbound in a BMW M3 when he struck a Chevy Equinox from behind near exit 17, police said. The impact sent both vehicles off the roadway onto the right shoulder, where the BMW then struck a guardrail before overturning and hitting a utility box. A passen…
2 Killed In Separate Crashes In Islip 2 Killed In Separate Crashes In Islip
2 Killed In Separate Crashes In Islip Police are investigating after two people were killed in separate overnight Long Island crashes on Saturday morning. Nov. 12. Just before 1 a.m., state police responded to a crash on the eastbound Southern State Parkway west of exit 42S in the town of Islip. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2020 Toyota Scion, driven by Gustavo Santos, age 25, of Bay Shore, was traveling eastbound in the right lane when he went off the roadway onto the right shoulder, said police.  Santos’ vehicle then spun around and struck a tree on the driver’s side, killing Santos instantly, accordi…
1 Killed, 1 Hospitalized After 2-Vehicle Southern State Parkway Crash In Hempstead 1 Killed, 1 Hospitalized After 2-Vehicle Southern State Parkway Crash In Hempstead
1 Killed, 1 Hospitalized After 2-Vehicle Southern State Parkway Crash In Hempstead Updated story: ID Released For Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Southern State Parkway Crash In Hempstead One person was killed in an early morning crash on the Southern State Parkway. It happened just after 5 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 on the eastbound side near Exit 15A in Hempstead, according to New York State Police. The collision involved two vehicles. One driver was pronounced dead at the scene and the other driver was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police.  There were no passengers in either vehicle. The name of the person who died has …
Woman Seriously Injured After Car Overturns In Babylon Crash Woman Seriously Injured After Car Overturns In Babylon Crash
Woman Seriously Injured After Car Overturns In Babylon Crash Police are investigating a crash that left a woman seriously injured on Long Island. It happened around 3 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12 in Suffolk County on the Southern State Parkway near Exit 37 in the town of Babylon. Patricia Suarez, age 59, of Whitestone, Queens, was driving a 2004 Toyota Camry eastbound when the vehicle overturned coming to rest on the driver’s side, New York State Police said. Suarez was ejected from the vehicle and was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital with serious internal injuries. She was the only occupant in the vehicle. The crash is under investigation and…
Man, Woman Killed In Fiery Crash On Southern State Parkway Man, Woman Killed In Fiery Crash On Southern State Parkway
Man, Woman Killed In Fiery Crash On Southern State Parkway A man and woman were killed in a single-vehicle crash on Long Island overnight. It happened around 1:15 a.m. Monday, July 11 on the eastbound Southern State Parkway near Exit 40 in the town of Islip. State Police say when troopers arrived, a Land Rover was observed against a tree on the southside shoulder fully engulfed in flames. A preliminary investigation determined the driver, Travis T. Williams, age 45, and his passenger, Shenella Braithwaite, age 35, both of Central Islip, were traveling at a high rate of speed when he lost control, went off the road, and struck a tree, causing …
Driver Airlifted After Crashing Into Utility Poles, Fire Hydrant In East Farmingdale Driver Airlifted After Crashing Into Utility Poles, Fire Hydrant In East Farmingdale
Driver Airlifted After Crashing Into Utility Poles, Fire Hydrant In East Farmingdale A 25-year-old man was airlifted to the hospital after crashing a car into two utility poles and a fire hydrant on Long Island. The crash happened on Route 109 in East Farmingdale near the Southern State Parkway at about 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. SCPD said a 2012 Mercedes Benz C250 was traveling south on Route 109 when it left the roadway and struck the utility poles and the fire hydrant. The driver, a West Babylon man, was ejected from the Mercedes, police said. Police said Suffolk County Police helicopter airlifted him to th…
$157M Pavement Renewal Projects Announced On Long Island Include Parts Of LIE $157M Pavement Renewal Projects Announced On Long Island Include Parts Of LIE
$157M Pavement Renewal Projects Announced On Long Island Include Parts Of LIE State officials have announced a $157 million investment for pavement renewal projects to ease travel on Long Island. Gov. Kathy Hochul made the announcement on Tuesday, April 19, saying the projects will take place over the spring and summer. About 480 lane miles of state highways, including parts of the Long Island Expressway, the Southern State Parkway, and the Meadowbrook State Parkway, will be resurfaced, officials announced.  "Long Island has some of the busiest highways in the United States and the investments we are making today will help ensure smoother travel and fewer hassl…
Long Island Woman Killed After Being Ejected From Vehicle In Southern State Parkway Crash Long Island Woman Killed After Being Ejected From Vehicle In Southern State Parkway Crash
Long Island Woman Killed After Being Ejected From Vehicle In Southern State Parkway Crash A 33-year-old woman on Long Island was killed after being ejected from her vehicle during a crash on the Southern State Parkway, state police said. New York State Police troopers responded to a reported one-car crash shortly before 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 29, on the parkway in the town of Hempstead in Nassau County. Police said that the driver, Hempstead resident Iesha Maxwell, was traveling west on Southern State Parkway when she lost control, her vehicle left the roadway, and she was ejected after striking the center median. Maxwell was transported to Nassau University Medical Center a…
One Killed In Single-Vehicle Southern State Parkway Crash One Killed In Single-Vehicle Southern State Parkway Crash
One Killed In Single-Vehicle Southern State Parkway Crash One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Long Island. It happened around 1:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28 on the Southern State Parkway westbound near exit 22 in Hempstead when a vehicle left the roadway and struck a pole, state police said. A passenger was taken to a local hospital and died of injuries sustained, said police. Another passenger was taken to a local hospital in serious condition. The driver and two passengers were taken to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, said police.  The State Police is asking anyone with information or who witnessed…
Man Charged After Handgun Found During Traffic Stop On Long Island, Police Say Man Charged After Handgun Found During Traffic Stop On Long Island, Police Say
Man Charged After Handgun Found During Traffic Stop On Long Island, Police Say A man was arrested after police said he was in a possession of a loaded handgun without a New York pistol permit on Long Island. At about 2:20 p.m. on Sunday, July 25, police stopped a vehicle for speeding on the Southern State Parkway eastbound near Exit 43 in Islip, New York State Police reported. Police said the driver, Jude Charles, age 34, of Darby, Pennsylvania, was found in possession of the handgun and was driving with a suspended license.  Charles was taken into custody. Police said Charles was charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and third-degree aggrav…
One Killed In Four-Vehicle Suffolk County Crash One Killed In Four-Vehicle Suffolk County Crash
One Killed In Four-Vehicle Suffolk County Crash Police are investigating after a 75-year-old driver died in a four-vehicle crash on Long Island. New York State Police said the crash happened around 3:15 p.m. Monday, July 12 in Suffolk County, on the Southern State Parkway, east of Exit 38 in the Town of Babylon. A Jeep Grand Cherokee and a Range Rover were driving east erratically, and both vehicles attempted to pass between two other vehicles, a Toyota Prius and a Mitsubishi Outlander, which caused the crash, according to state police. Police said the Range Rover went onto the right shoulder and into the tree line.  The…
Hit-Run Driver At Large After Southern State Parkway Crash Injuring Motorcyclist Hit-Run Driver At Large After Southern State Parkway Crash Injuring Motorcyclist
Hit-Run Driver At Large After Southern State Parkway Crash Injuring Motorcyclist New York State Police investigators on Long Island are looking for eyewitnesses as they continue an investigation into a motorcycle crash on the Southern State Parkway last month. Police said that at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 16, a motorcyclist was struck by another driver while heading westbound on the parkway near exit 29 in the town of Oyster Bay. The only descriptive information provided by State Police was that the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run crash is that is was possibly a black Volkswagen or Honda sedan. Anyone with information regarding the crash or who may hav…