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One Killed In Single-Vehicle Long Island Crash One Killed In Single-Vehicle Long Island Crash
One Killed In Single-Vehicle Long Island Crash One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash overnight on Long Island. It happened just before 10 p.m. Saturday, June 5 in Elwood. Lavell Jones, age 43, of East Northport, was riding a 2021 Kawasaki westbound on Jericho Turnpike, east of Elwood Road when he lost control of the motorcycle and crashed into a pole, Suffolk County Police said. Jones was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner, according to police. The vehicle was impounded for a safety check.

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Missing NY Woman ID'd As Deceased Person Found In Marsh Missing NY Woman ID'd As Deceased Person Found In Marsh
Missing NY Woman ID'd As Deceased Person Found In Marsh An identity has been determined after a person was found dead earlier this month in a Long Island marsh, prompting a police investigation. Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives began investigating after a human skeleton was discovered in the marsh in Mastic Beach at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 2. Police said that officers from the Seventh Precinct responded to a 911 call after the discovery was made by a cleaning crew near Washington Drive in Mastic Beach. The officers proceeded to take the skeletal remains to the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. On Friday, May 28,&nb…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Two Killed In Sunrise Highway Crash Two Killed In Sunrise Highway Crash
Two Killed In Sunrise Highway Crash Two people were killed in an overnight crash on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened around 9 p.m. Friday, May 21 in Bohemia. Kazimierz Wiszowaty, age 61, of Holtsville, left his disabled 2005 Toyota sedan on the right shoulder of eastbound Sunrise Highway (Route 27), Suffolk County Police said. When he was walking back to his disabled vehicle under the Smithtown Boulevard overpass, he was struck by a 2018 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle being operated by Robert Pappas, age 23, of Patchogue, in the right lane, according to police. Wiszowaty and Pappas were both …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
One Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash At Long Island Wendy's One Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash At Long Island Wendy's
One Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash At Long Island Wendy's One person was killed in a motor vehicle crash at a Wendy's restaurant on Long Island. It happened Friday, May 14 at approximately 1 p.m. in Huntington. Joan Petrosino, age 65, of Dix Hills, was driving a 2010 Hyundai northbound on Deer Park Road when she made a left turn into Wendy’s, located at 1210 East Jericho Turnpike and her vehicle was struck by a southbound 2018 Suzuki motorcycle, Suffolk County Police said. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner, said police.  The …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Human Remains Found In Marsh On Long Island Human Remains Found In Marsh On Long Island
Human Remains Found In Marsh On Long Island Human remains have been found in a Long Island marsh, prompting a police investigation. Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating after a human skeleton was found in a marsh area in Mastic Beach at approximately 1:35 p.m. on Sunday, May 2. Police said that officers from the Seventh Precinct responded to a 911 call after a body was found by a cleaning crew near Washington Drive in Mastic Beach on Sunday afternoon. Upon arrival, the officers found skeletal remains in the marsh. The officers proceeded to take the remains to the Suffolk County Medical Examiner who wil…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
New Details Emerge In Case Of Human Remains Found Last Year On Long Island New Details Emerge In Case Of Human Remains Found Last Year On Long Island
New Details Emerge In Case Of Human Remains Found Last Year On Long Island Suffolk County Police has released new information regarding the discovery of human remains last year on Long Island. The body was discovered Sunday, March 15, at 75 Jay Road at 5:25 p.m. after a 911 caller reported skeletal remains had been found behind a home in Centereach, said the Suffolk County Police. The remains were taken to the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner to be examined. On Wednesday, Jan. 13, the department announced detectives have determined the deceased was a victim of violence.  He was approximately 15 to 21 years old and was described as white or Hispanic…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Arrested For Killing Victim, Burning Body In Backyard Of Long Island Residence, Police Say Man Arrested For Killing Victim, Burning Body In Backyard Of Long Island Residence, Police Say
Man Arrested For Killing Victim, Burning Body In Backyard Of Long Island Residence, Police Say A man has been arrested for killing a person and setting the body on fire in the backyard of a Long Island residence, police said. Police responded to a 911 call reporting a fire in the backyard of a residence in Shirley located at 27 Mastic Blvd. West at approximately 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 26. Upon arriving on the scene, officers found a body burning on the property, Suffolk County Police said. The fire was extinguished.  An autopsy will be conducted by the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner to determine a cause of death and identify the victim, who is believed to be a …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
IDs Released For Fatal Shooting With Serious Injury At Long Island Complex IDs Released For Fatal Shooting With Serious Injury At Long Island Complex
IDs Released For Fatal Shooting With Serious Injury At Long Island Complex The identities have been released of a person who was killed and another who was seriously injured in a shooting at a Long Island complex. The incident happened on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25 at approximately 12:45 a.m. in Commack. A man entered the building at 450 Moreland Road, confronted an employee, displayed a gun, and demanded to see a resident, Suffolk County Police said.  The employee brought the man to the resident’s room, according to police. They entered the room, which was occupied by the resident, as well as a 17-year-old and a toddler. The man moved the gro…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Sentenced For Hit-Run Long Island Crash That Killed Husband, Wife Man Sentenced For Hit-Run Long Island Crash That Killed Husband, Wife
Man Sentenced For Hit-Run Long Island Crash That Killed Husband, Wife A Long Island man who pleaded guilty to killing a husband and wife during a horrific vehicle crash has been sentenced. Patrick Poillon, 26, of Mastic Beach, who pleaded guilty on Friday, Oct. 9 to two counts of manslaughter and leaving the scene of an incident resulting in death, was sentenced to three to nine years in prison on Wednesday, Nov. 19, said Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini. “This was a senseless tragedy that occurred because of the defendant’s reckless behavior and clear disregard for the safety of others,” Sini said. “After speeding through a res…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Long Island Man Dies After Falling From Personal Watercraft Long Island Man Dies After Falling From Personal Watercraft
Long Island Man Dies After Falling From Personal Watercraft Police are investigating the death of a Long Island man who was found in the water. Joseph Kelly, 51, of Babylon, launched his personal watercraft from Amityville on Sunday, Oct. 18 at approximately 8:30 p.m., Suffolk County Police said. When Kelly did not return to shore, an acquaintance notified police at approximately 7:50 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19.  Following a search, Kelly and his watercraft were located in Copiague in the water south of Tanner Park at approximately 11 a.m., police said. Kelly was pronounced dead by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medica…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Bicyclist Killed In Hit-Run Crash With Dark-Colored SUV On Residential Long Island Street Bicyclist Killed In Hit-Run Crash With Dark-Colored SUV On Residential Long Island Street
Bicyclist Killed In Hit-Run Crash With Dark-Colored SUV On Residential Long Island Street An investigation is underway after a bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash on a residential Long Island street. It happened on Friday, Oct. 16 at about 7:25 p.m. in East Patchogue. Officers responded to Americus Avenue just south of Atlantic Avenue after a 911 caller reported a body in the roadway, Suffolk County Police said.  Upon arrival, it was determined that the man was struck by a vehicle. Detectives determined the bicyclist, Santos Rivera, 40, of East Patchogue, was traveling northbound on Americus Avenue when he was struck by a northbound vehicle that fled the…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
IDs Released For Two Found Dead In Long Island Home After Man Fleeing Police Takes Own Life IDs Released For Two Found Dead In Long Island Home After Man Fleeing Police Takes Own Life
IDs Released For Two Found Dead In Long Island Home After Man Fleeing Police Takes Own Life The identities have been released of two people found dead inside a Long Island home after police went to inform next of kin of the death of a man who committed suicide moments before after fleeing from officers, police said.The incident happened Tuesday morning, Oct. 6 in Suffolk County. An officer initiated a traffic stop of a 2003 Honda Civic at the intersection of Route 112 and Montauk Highway in East Patchogue at approximately 10 a.m. The driver pulled over and a passenger exited the vehicle before the driver left the scene, Suffolk County Police said. A short time later the vehi…

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by Joe Lombardi