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North Merrick Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Girl In Parking Lot Of North Bellmore CVS North Merrick Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Girl In Parking Lot Of North Bellmore CVS
North Merrick Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Girl In Parking Lot Of North Bellmore CVS A man is facing multiple charges after police say he exposed himself to a child outside a Long Island CVS. According to Nassau County Police, Darwin Taylor, 72, from North Merrick, was at CVS in North Bellmore located at 2660 Jerusalem Ave, where a 14-year-old girl witnessed him exposing himself and touching his genitals in the parking lot. After a thorough investigation, Taylor was located and placed under arrest without incident. Taylor was charged with: Public lewdness,  Indecent exposure, Endangering the welfare of a child.  He was released on an Appearance Ticket returnabl…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
14-Year-Old Uniondale Girl Located After Being Missing For Over A Week 14-Year-Old Uniondale Girl Located After Being Missing For Over A Week
14-Year-Old Uniondale Girl Located After Being Missing For Over A Week New update: A Long Island girl who has been missing for more than a week has been found. Hillary Sarmiento, age 14, was last seen in Uniondale on Sunday, July 28 at 3 p.m., said Nassau County Police. Her disappearance was reported to police Tuesday night, July 30. On Sunday night, Aug. 4, Nassau County Police announced she has been located. Original report: A Long Island girl has gone missing, and authorities are asking for the public's help in locating her. Hillary Sarmiento, age 14, was last seen in Uniondale on Sunday, July 28 at 3 p.m., said Nassau County Police. Her disappeara…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Human Remains Found Behind Lowe's Store In East Garden City Human Remains Found Behind Lowe's Store In East Garden City
Human Remains Found Behind Lowe's Store In East Garden City An investigation is underway after human remains were found behind a Long Island Lowe's store. Nassau County Police received a 911 call at around 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, reporting possible remains in the wooded area in East Garden City, in the rear of 700 Dibblee Drive, near the Meadowbrook Parkway.  Upon arrival, officers noticed an abandoned encampment and discovered human remains.  The Nassau County PD Homicide Squad and the Medical Examiner responded to the scene.  The body was removed from the scene and brought to the Medical Examiner’s office for further examination.…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man's Scuffle With Cops Injures 2 Officers At Long Island Hospital, Police Say Man's Scuffle With Cops Injures 2 Officers At Long Island Hospital, Police Say
Man's Scuffle With Cops Injures 2 Officers At Long Island Hospital, Police Say A Long Island man is accused of injuring two police officers during an arrest. The incident happened in Mineola, at NYU Langone Hospital Long Island, at around 11 a.m. Monday, July 29. Nassau County Police said officers were called about a man who got into an argument with a woman and refused to leave the hospital. When officers attempted to arrest the man, identified as 37-year-old Christopher Piccoli, he reportedly became combative and refused to comply with their commands. Officers deployed a TASER device and were able to place him into custody. Piccoli was charged with two counts of …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Stabbing Leads To Attempted Murder Charge For Long Island Man Stabbing Leads To Attempted Murder Charge For Long Island Man
Stabbing Leads To Attempted Murder Charge For Long Island Man A man is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly stabbing a victim on Long Island. The incident happened at a residence in Inwood at around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28. Nassau County Police said officers arrived at the home and found a 34-year-old man lying on the front lawn with a sheet wrapped around his arm, which was bleeding. An investigation determined that Jose Antonio Cruz, age 50, of Inwood, got into an argument with the man earlier in the day. The altercation escalated and Cruz stabbed the man, police said. The victim suffered a severe laceration and was hospitalized in …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Woman Bites, Spits At Responding Officers In Elmont, Police Say Woman Bites, Spits At Responding Officers In Elmont, Police Say
Woman Bites, Spits At Responding Officers In Elmont, Police Say A woman is in custody after a violent confrontation with responding officers at a Long Island residence, according to police. The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28, in Elmont. The officers responded to the Belmont Boulevard residence for a disturbance.  Upon arrival, they were informed that Zaire Steele, age 18, of Elmont, was involved in a verbal argument with another female in the residence, Nassau County Police said.  The argument escalated, and Steele bit the female victim on the wrist. While responding officers attempted to place Steele under arrest,…

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by Joe Lombardi
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12 Rescued From Sinking 58-Foot Boat In Point Lookout 12 Rescued From Sinking 58-Foot Boat In Point Lookout
12 Rescued From Sinking 58-Foot Boat In Point Lookout Emergency responders were able to rescue 12 people from a 58-foot that was sinking on Long Island. The incident happened just before 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, in Point Lookout. The vessel was about a half-mile offshore when it began taking on water, according to Nassau County Police. All passengers were safely brought back to shore. No injuries were reported.  Responding agencies were: Nassau County Police Marine Bureau 6, The Town of Hempstead Bay Constables,  Town of Oyster Bay Constables,  Atlantic Beach Rescue, Numerous neighboring fire departments.  SeaT…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Brothers Nabbed For Machete Attack At Hicksville Hotel Brothers Nabbed For Machete Attack At Hicksville Hotel
Brothers Nabbed For Machete Attack At Hicksville Hotel Two brothers have been apprehended in connection to a machete attack at a Long Island hotel. Officers responded to the Days Inn in Hicksville, located at 828 S. Oyster Bay Road, for a disturbance at around 11 a.m. Friday, July 26. According to Nassau County Police, a 43-year-old man was involved in a verbal argument with two individuals that escalated into a physical altercation. During the incident, defendant Jelony Conze, age 21, used his 2005 Nissan Altima to strike the victim, according to police. Conze exited the vehicle with a machete and slashed the victim’s hands multiple times, c…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Wanted For Performing Lewd Act In Front Of Woman In Glenwood Landing Man Wanted For Performing Lewd Act In Front Of Woman In Glenwood Landing
Man Wanted For Performing Lewd Act In Front Of Woman In Glenwood Landing A suspect is at large after allegedly performing a lewd act in front of a Long Island woman. Nassau County Police released a composite sketch of the wanted man on Friday, July 26. The incident happened around 7:10 p.m. Monday, July 8,  in Glenwood Landing. While operating her vehicle on Glenwood Road, a 26-year-old woman observed a man in a greenish-gray Toyota SUV with an NY registration obstructing her driveway, according to Nassau County Police. The victim exited her vehicle and approached the man to ask him to move. When the victim peered into the suspect’s vehicle, she obs…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Bike-Riding Suspect Injures 5 Officers During Long Island Arrest, Police Say Bike-Riding Suspect Injures 5 Officers During Long Island Arrest, Police Say
Bike-Riding Suspect Injures 5 Officers During Long Island Arrest, Police Say A Long Island man is accused of injuring several police officers during an arrest. The incident happened at around 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, in West Hempstead. Nassau County Police said officers were called to a restaurant on Hempstead Turnpike for a disturbance involving a man and woman. A witness told police that 27-year-old Luis Taborda Corrales, got into an argument with a 26-year-old woman that escalated before he fled on a bicycle. Officers located Corrales a short time later and attempted to arrest him, but he became combative and violent with them, according to police. After a …

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by Michael Mashburn
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9-Year-Old Suffers Injuries After Fall At Pool In North Woodmere 9-Year-Old Suffers Injuries After Fall At Pool In North Woodmere
9-Year-Old Suffers Injuries After Fall At Pool In North Woodmere A girl suffered several injuries after falling from a pool diving board at a Long Island home. The incident happened around 5:10 p.m. Thursday, July 25, in North Woodmere. The 9-year-old suffered contusions to her head, neck pain, and a possible fractured left arm, Nassau County Police said.  She was transported by Nassau County Police Helicopter to a local area hospital for treatment and is currently listed in stable condition. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi
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Know Him? Crocs-Wearing Burglar Snags Cash From Long Island Macy's Store Know Him? Crocs-Wearing Burglar Snags Cash From Long Island Macy's Store
Know Him? Crocs-Wearing Burglar Snags Cash From Long Island Macy's Store If you recognize this fashion-forward burglar, police want to hear from you. Nassau County Police were called to the Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream at around 8 a.m. Sunday, July 21, for a burglary at the Macy’s store. Surveillance video captured a man entering the store through an unlocked door before the business opened. He then pried open and damaged four cash registers before stealing an undisclosed amount of money and fleeing on foot. Police described the suspect as 5-foot-8, between 25 and 30 years old, with dreadlocks. He was wearing a black sweatshirt, black shorts, and, notably,…

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by Michael Mashburn