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Victim In DWI Crash Identified As Long Island Man, Dies From Injuries: Police
A man critically injured in an alleged DWI crash on Long Island has been identified, and succumbed to his injuries, police reported.
The incident occurred on Saturday, June 10 at 10 p.m. in Uniondale, according to the Nassau County Police.
The victim, now identified as Uniondale resident Sergio Vera, aged 60, was crossing south on Front Street near New York Avenue when he was struck by a 2018 Mercedes Benz.
Vera sustained head trauma and was listed in critical condition. Police announced on Thursday, June 29 that Vera succumbed to his injuries.
The driver, 44-year-old Eric O. Wheatley,…
Long Island Man Goes On Wild Tirade At Restaurant, Injures Officer, Police Say
A Long Island man was arrested after he allegedly caused a scene at a restaurant by breaking a martini glass, slapping an employee, and attacking officers, attempting to grab one's gun.
The incident took place in Nassau County around 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 16 in Carle Place at the Fogo De Chao Brazilian Steakhouse.
According to Nassau County Police detectives, when officers responded to the restaurant they found David A. Meikle, 30, of Uniondale attempting to escape by running on the Meadowbrook State Parkway.
Officers caught up to Meikle and when they attempted to p…
Alleged MS-13 Member Indicted For Pair Of Long Island Murders, Including One Near High School
An alleged MS-13 gang member had been accused of participating in a pair of murders on Long Island.
One of those homicides occurred near a high school, authorities said.
Gerson Hernandez, age 21, of Uniondale, was arraigned on Thursday, May 11, on murder charges for his role in two supposed gang-related killings in 2022, the Nassau County District Attorney announced.
According to the indictment, Hernandez, who is an alleged member of the MS-13 gang, worked with two other unidentified gang members to shoot victim Walter Ochoa in the chest in a park in Uniondale.
This first incident occu…
Driver Flees Cops, Crashes Into Second Car During Traffic Stop On Long Island, Police Say
A 26-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly crashing into another car while fleeing a traffic stop on Long Island, authorities said.
Tyshawn Cullum, of Uniondale, was arrested following the crash, which occurred at around 6 :15 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, in Baldwin, according to Nassau County Police.
Officer had initially attempted to stop Cullum’s 2015 Toyota in Hempstead, near West Marshall Street and Virginia Avenue, but he refused to stop and fled the scene, police said.
While police were canvassing the area, they got word of a two-car crash over a mile away in Baldwin, at the i…
20-Year-Old Nabbed For Murder Of Long Island Man, Police Say
A 20-year-old Long Island resident has been charged with the alleged 2022 shooting death of an area man.
Gerson I. Hernandez, age 20, of Hempstead, was arrested on Monday, March 13 for the shooting death of another man on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Uniondale.
According to Nassau County detectives, officers responded to Uniondale Avenue Park located at 710 Uniondale Ave. for a victim of an apparent gunshot wound.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 21-year-old male victim, identified as Walter Ochoa Jr., of Uniondale, who was pronounced dead at…
