Fatal Hit-Run Medford Crash: Suspect Nabbed, ID Released For Victim Fatal Hit-Run Medford Crash: Suspect Nabbed, ID Released For Victim
Fatal Hit-Run Medford Crash: Suspect Nabbed, ID Released For Victim A suspect has been charged in connection to a hit-and-run crash on Long Island that left one person who has now been identified dead and another seriously injured over the weekend. It happened just before 2 a.m. Saturday, June 8, in Medford. Original report - 1 Killed, Another Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Medford Crash A tractor-trailer was traveling northwest on Horseblock Road and attempting to make a left turn onto Express Drive North when it was struck by a 2008 BMW, Suffolk County Police said.  The driver of the BMW fled on foot. A passenger in the BMW, He…
1 Killed, Another Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Medford Crash 1 Killed, Another Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Medford Crash
1 Killed, Another Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Medford Crash One person was killed and another seriously injured in an overnight hit-and-run crash on Long Island. Click here for a new, updated story - Fatal Hit-Run Medford Crash: Suspect Nabbed, Victim ID'd It happened just before 2 a.m. Saturday, June 8, in Medford. A tractor-trailer was traveling northwest on Horseblock Road and attempting to make a left turn onto Express Drive North when it was struck by a 2008 BMW, Suffolk County Police said.  The driver of the BMW fled on foot. One passenger in the BMW was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Of…
'Should Be Warning': Driver Admits Causing Long Island DWI Crash That Killed 25-Year-Old 'Should Be Warning': Driver Admits Causing Long Island DWI Crash That Killed 25-Year-Old
'Should Be Warning': Driver Admits Causing Long Island DWI Crash That Killed 25-Year-Old A Long Island man formally confessed to causing a high-speed, drunk driving crash on the Fourth of July that killed his 25-year-old passenger. Leo Flores-Gracias, age 26, of Huntington Station, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, June 6, in the death of Marlon Nunez-Cuellar. According to prosecutors, it was around 8 p.m. on July 4, 2023, when Flores-Gracias and three others left a party in Huntington where they had been drinking alcohol. Earlier Report: Alleged Drunk Driver Charged With Manslaughter In Crash Killin…
Long Island Man Dies Over Week After Being Pulled Unresponsive From Pool Long Island Man Dies Over Week After Being Pulled Unresponsive From Pool
Long Island Man Dies Over Week After Being Pulled Unresponsive From Pool A Long Island man has died over a week after he was pulled unresponsive from a swimming pool. Emergency crews were called at around 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19, after a 45-year-old man was found unresponsive in a residential pool in the hamlet of West Hills, on West Hills Road. A resident of the home performed CPR until first responders arrived and took the man to Huntington Hospital. He remained in critical condition for more than a week. On Wednesday, May 29, Suffolk County Police confirmed that the man, identified as Ellery Smith, of Huntington Station, had died. Anyone with information on t…
19-Year-Old Killed, Another Man Injured In Single-Vehicle Long Island Crash 19-Year-Old Killed, Another Man Injured In Single-Vehicle Long Island Crash
19-Year-Old Killed, Another Man Injured In Single-Vehicle Long Island Crash One man is dead and another is hospitalized with serious injuries following a single-vehicle crash on Long Island. The wreck happened at around 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, in Stony Brook, near the intersection of Stony Brook Road and North Country Road. Suffolk County Police said a sanitation worker called 911 after a GMC vehicle with two occupants struck a tree and overturned. Emergency crews found both men inside the vehicle and unconscious. They were taken to Stony Brook University Hospital, where 19-year-old Patrick Kelly, of St. James, was pronounced dead, police said. The other man re…
Know Her? Woman Wanted For Damaging Vase At Long Island Home Know Her? Woman Wanted For Damaging Vase At Long Island Home
Know Her? Woman Wanted For Damaging Vase At Long Island Home Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a woman who allegedly damaged a large vase in the yard of a home. The incident occurred in Mount Sinai on Tuesday, May 21 on Mount Sinai-Coram Road. According to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police, the woman attempted to remove a large vase from the yard of a home. The vase broke as the woman dragged it, police said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers …
Fatal Crash: 38-Year-Old From Farmingville ID'd As Victim In Shirley Fatal Crash: 38-Year-Old From Farmingville ID'd As Victim In Shirley
Fatal Crash: 38-Year-Old From Farmingville ID'd As Victim In Shirley A man was killed in a single-vehicle crash overnight on Long Island. It happened around 10:15 p.m. Sunday, May 26, in Shirley. Suffolk County Police said the man was driving a 2015 Infiniti Q50 southbound on William Floyd Parkway, just north of Robinwood Drive, when he lost control of the car.  The vehicle struck a metal guardrail and overturned multiple times. The victim, Iran Palmer, age 38, of Farmingville, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.  He was the vehicle's sole occupant at th…
Tennis Coach Nabbed For Possessing Child Pornography On Long Island: Police Tennis Coach Nabbed For Possessing Child Pornography On Long Island: Police
Tennis Coach Nabbed For Possessing Child Pornography On Long Island: Police Police arrested a man who allegedly sent a 13-year-old girl a gift card in exchange for inappropriate videos. Joseph Drago, age 28, of Huntington Station, was arrested on Thursday, May 23. According to Suffolk County Police, Drago, a tennis instructor, was discovered to have child pornography on his cell phone following tips and an investigation. Additionally, he had text messages with a 13-year-old Colorado girl in which he exchanged gift cards for inappropriate videos. Drago is charged with: Promoting a sexual performance by a child; and Possessing a sexual performance by a chil…
Hit-Run Crash: Suspect At Large, Man Seriously Injured In Medford Hit-Run Crash: Suspect At Large, Man Seriously Injured In Medford
Hit-Run Crash: Suspect At Large, Man Seriously Injured In Medford A suspect is at large after a man who was seriously injured in a hit-and-run Long Island crash. It happened around 8:35 p.m. Saturday, May 25, in Medford. A man was crossing County Road 101 at the intersection of Southaven Avenue, when he was struck by a vehicle in the northbound lanes, according to Suffolk County Police.  The vehicle continued northbound without stopping. The man, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Detectives ask anyone w…
Know Her? Woman Wanted On Long Island For Using Stolen Credit Card, Police Say Know Her? Woman Wanted On Long Island For Using Stolen Credit Card, Police Say
Know Her? Woman Wanted On Long Island For Using Stolen Credit Card, Police Say Police and Crimestoppers on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a woman who allegedly used a stolen credit card to purchase a $2,000 computer. The incident occurred in South Setauket on Saturday, March 9. According to Suffolk County Police, the woman used a credit card, which had been reported stolen by a Smithtown woman, to purchase a laptop valued at $1,954 from Best Buy, located at 261 Pond Path, on March 9. The woman fled the store in a gray minivan. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with in…
4 Canoers Rescued From Long Island Sound After Capazing 4 Canoers Rescued From Long Island Sound After Capazing
4 Canoers Rescued From Long Island Sound After Capazing Four canoers were rescued from Long Island Sound after capsizing The incident occurred off Wading River around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21. According to the Suffolk County Police, the four boaters were almost a mile north of Wading River Beach when the two canoes capsized, and the occupants went overboard into 58-degree water. One of the boaters called 911, and Aviation Section officers found the people in the water and directed Marine Bureau officers to their location.  The canoers, three of whom were wearing life preservers, were taken aboard Marine Delta before being transfe…
Know Him? Man Wanted For Theft From Long Island Store Know Him? Man Wanted For Theft From Long Island Store
Know Him? Man Wanted For Theft From Long Island Store Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly sold a MacBook Pro laptop from a Best Buy store. The incident occurred in Centereach at the store located at 261 Pond Path around 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 8. According to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police detectives, the man stole a MacBook Pro laptop valued at $1,900 and left the area in what appeared to be a white Honda CR-V. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Anyone with information about the incident…