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'We Will Never Give Up': Police Renew Calls For Tips In 4 Unsolved Murders On Long Island 'We Will Never Give Up': Police Renew Calls For Tips In 4 Unsolved Murders On Long Island
'We Will Never Give Up': Police Renew Calls For Tips In 4 Unsolved Murders On Long Island Police are hoping a renewed call for tips will translate into arrests in several unsolved murders on Long Island. Speaking at a press conference Thursday, Nov. 17, Nassau County Police outlined four cases where investigators believe witnesses saw something that could prove crucial in securing a conviction. “I don’t like calling them cold cases because they never get cold in Nassau County,” Police Commissioner Patrick Rider told reporters. “The time and effort is put to make sure that we are giving closure to our victims.” Suzanne Goldfarb One of the cases outlined Thursday was that of S…

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Hewlett Man Sentenced For Fatally Stabbing Victim In Heart On Street Corner Hewlett Man Sentenced For Fatally Stabbing Victim In Heart On Street Corner
Hewlett Man Sentenced For Fatally Stabbing Victim In Heart On Street Corner A Long Island man has been sentenced to prison for driving a steak knife into the heart of another man, killing him. Keith Pooler, age 56, of Hewlett, was sentenced on Friday, Oct. 7 to 25 years to life in prison for the murder of 49-year-old Andre Garry, of Hempstead in June 2020, said Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly.  Pooler was convicted in May after a jury trial before of murder and criminal possession of a weapon, Donnelly said. “Keith Pooler senselessly took Andre Garry’s life during a street corner fight, driving a steak knife into the victim’s heart,” said Donnel…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Long Island Gang Member Sentenced For Violent Shooting Long Island Gang Member Sentenced For Violent Shooting
Long Island Gang Member Sentenced For Violent Shooting A member of the Bloods street gang on Long Island with a lengthy criminal history will spend two decades behind bars after being convicted of shooting a man and attempting to flee from justice, the DA announced. In March, Trevor Ford, age 30, of Hempstead, was convicted on multiple assault and weapon possession charges for a May 2020 shooting in his home town. Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said that the trial began on Tuesday, March 8 and the jury deliberated for two days before returning the guilty verdicts. Donnelly said that at approximately 7:15 p.m. on May 15, 2020, Fo…

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by Zak Failla
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Hempstead Gang Member Convicted Of Violent Shooting Hempstead Gang Member Convicted Of Violent Shooting
Hempstead Gang Member Convicted Of Violent Shooting An alleged Bloods street gang member on Long Island with a lengthy rap sheet was convicted on multiple charges after allegedly shooting a man in a busy intersection and attempting to flee from justice, the DA announced. Hempstead resident Trevor Ford, age 30 was convicted on Tuesday, March 15 of assault and weapon possession charges for a May 2020 shooting in Hempstead. Specifically, Ford was convicted by a jury at trial of: Two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon; Second-degree assault; Criminal possession of a firearm. Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly s…

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by Zak Failla
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Missing Long Island 12-Year-Old Found Missing Long Island 12-Year-Old Found
Missing Long Island 12-Year-Old Found Update: The missing 12-year-old has been found. Original report: Police on Long Island are asking the public for help locating a missing boy. Jamell Harris, age 12, of Hempstead, was reported missing to the Nassau County Police on Thursday, Dec. 16, around noon. According to detectives, Harris was last seen leaving his Terrace Avenue residence.  He is described as being 5-foot-6, and 190 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.  He was last seen wearing a black Nike hooded sweatshirt, black jeans, and black sneakers.  His possible destination is unknow…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Teen In Stolen Car Charged With Attempted Murder For Shooting At Police Officers On LI Teen In Stolen Car Charged With Attempted Murder For Shooting At Police Officers On LI
Teen In Stolen Car Charged With Attempted Murder For Shooting At Police Officers On LI One of three teens who went on a joyride in a stolen car on Long Island is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly displaying a handgun and firing a shot at three police officers, investigators said. Three plainclothes Hempstead Police Officers were standing on a sidewalk on Terrace Avenue at 11:25 p.m. on Saturday, April 10 when they spotted a 2018 black Toyota Camry traveling past them when a gunshot rang out. Investigators noted that the officers had their shields prominently on display and they were wearing vests with “POLICE” prominently displayed across the front. Police said…

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by Zak Failla
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ID Released For Long Island Man Fatally Stabbed During Argument ID Released For Long Island Man Fatally Stabbed During Argument
ID Released For Long Island Man Fatally Stabbed During Argument The name of the victim of a fatal stabbing on Long Island in which the suspect is at large has been released. Ir happened on Sunday, June 28 at 9 p.m. in Hempstead. According to Nassau County Police detectives, a 49-year-old man, now identified as Andre Garry, of West Hempstead, was walking on Fulton Avenue at the corner of Terrace Avenue when he was stabbed by an unknown man after a verbal altercation.  The suspect fled the scene in an unknown direction, police said.  Garry was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased as a result of his injuries. The su…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Fatally Stabbed During Argument On Long Island, Police Say Man Fatally Stabbed During Argument On Long Island, Police Say
Man Fatally Stabbed During Argument On Long Island, Police Say Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Long Island Man Fatally Stabbed During Argument A suspect is at large after a fatal stabbing on Long Island. Ir happened on Sunday, June 28 at 9 p.m. in Hempstead. According to Nassau County Police detectives, a 49-year-old man was walking on Fulton Avenue at the corner of Terrace Avenue when he was stabbed by an unknown man after a verbal altercation.  The suspect fled the scene in an unknown direction, police said.  The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased as a result of his injur…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Assaults Cops After Breaking Into Vehicle On Long Island, Police Say Man Assaults Cops After Breaking Into Vehicle On Long Island, Police Say
Man Assaults Cops After Breaking Into Vehicle On Long Island, Police Say A 50-year-old man was apprehended after allegedly assaulting two police officers during an attempted arrest. Corey Anthony, no address, was arrested around 5:50 a.m., Tuesday, April 28, after being stopped by Hempstead Police, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, a Hempstead police patrol supervisor saw Anthony removing items from a gray Nissan that had its rear passenger window smashed while parked on North Franklin Avenue.  As the Hempstead police supervisor approached, Anthony fled the scene on foot and after a brief foot pursuit was captured …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Suspect At Large After Long Island Man Shot In Chest Suspect At Large After Long Island Man Shot In Chest
Suspect At Large After Long Island Man Shot In Chest A suspect is on the loose after a 25-year-old man was shot in the chest on Long Island. It happened on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 7 a.m. in Hempstead, Nassau County Police said. According to police, officers responded to the vicinity of Terrace Avenue for the report of shots fired.  Upon arrival, officers located the male victim who had been shot in his chest. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment.  The investigation is ongoing. Nassau County Police Department requests anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-8…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Second Suspect Arrested In Connection To Hempstead Shooting Of Fleeing Victim Second Suspect Arrested In Connection To Hempstead Shooting Of Fleeing Victim
Second Suspect Arrested In Connection To Hempstead Shooting Of Fleeing Victim A second man has been arrested in connection to a botched shooting attempt in Hempstead that targeted a 54-year-old man. Trevor Ford, 27, and Kawand Cofield, 40, who was arrested earlier, got into a fight with the unidentified victim, 54, on May 19, about 5:40 p.m., Nassau police said. “The dispute quickly escalated after (Cofield) displayed a handgun and pointed it at the victim,” police said.  The victim then fled into a building on Terrace Avenue, police said. Cofield allegedly passed the gun to Ford, who fired two shots at the victim, missing both times, police said. The victim …

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by Kathy Reakes