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Police & Fire
Woman Critically Injured In Fire At Long Island Home; Firefighters Were Slowed By 'Hoarding'
A woman was seriously injured in a house fire on Long Island on Monday afternoon, March 10. Firefighters in Bay Shore responded to a residence on North 1st Avenue near Brook Street after someone called 911 reporting a fire just after 12:30 p.m. Inside, members of the Bay Shore Fire Department located a 65-year-old woman, according to Suffolk County Police. She was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital in critical condition. It was not immediately clear how many people were in the home when flames broke out, but no other injuries were reported. Firefighters were slowed by “Collyer’s Ma…
Schools
12-Year-Old's Instagram Photo Of Gun Lands Long Island Middle Schooler In Handcuffs: Police
A 12-year-old boy is accused of making threats against a Long Island middle school. Suffolk County Police responded to Copiague Middle School, located on Great Neck Road, for a 911 call at around 6:45 a.m. Monday, March 10. School administrators told officers that the student posted a picture of a gun on Instagram, police said. Following an investigation, officers determined that the threat was not credible, police said. The boy was arrested on suspicion of making a threat of mass harm. The student, who was not identified due to his age, will be arraigned in Suffolk County Family Court at…
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S'mores Started Massive Brush Fire Outside Hamptons, Officials Say
A family attempting to make s’mores in their backyard accidentally sparked several brush fires that burned hundreds of acres on Long Island, authorities said. An investigation by Suffolk County Police Arson Section detectives determined that high winds spread embers from a Manorville backyard on Cozine Road after the family attempted to start a fire for s’mores, the agency announced Monday, March 10. “It’s believed strong winds spurred additional fires from embers leading to the brush fires,” Suffolk County Police said. Detectives are continuing to speak with witnesses and investigate tips,…
Police & Fire
Man Critically Injured After Truck Hits Tree, Overturns On Long Island: Police
A man is in critical condition after crashing his pickup truck into a tree and overturning in Greenlawn, Suffolk County police announced on Monday, March 10. The driver was heading northwest on Greenlawn Road in a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado when the vehicle veered off the roadway near Ducharme Lane, struck a tree, and flipped over around 9:35 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, according to police. Emergency responders from Greenlawn Rescue transported the man to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he remains in critical condition. His identity is being withheld pending family notification. The Silv…
Police & Fire
Repeat DWI Offender Crashes Into Car, Seriously Injuring Woman At Long Islands Intersection: PD
A Brentwood man with a prior DWI conviction was arrested for driving while intoxicated after crashing into another vehicle at a Hauppauge intersection, seriously injuring a woman, Suffolk County Police announced on Sunday, March 9. Eybee Guevara, 27, was driving a 2021 Subaru south on Route 111 when he struck an eastbound 2011 Honda at the intersection with Route 347 around 4:35 a.m., police said. A passenger in the Honda was rushed to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries, according to authorities. The driver and another passenger in the Honda were also hospitalized with no…
Police & Fire
Racing At 130 MPH On LIE Lands Driver Charges: Police
A Long Island driver was caught racing at 130 mph on the Long Island Expressway in Ronkonkoma, Suffolk County police announced on Saturday, March 8. Lelis Zavala, 23, of Oyster Bay, was cited for an illegal speed contest and reckless driving after officers from the Street Takeover Task Force spotted his 2018 Toyota Corolla racing another vehicle near Exit 59 around midnight, according to police. Zavala was slapped with eight additional vehicle and traffic infractions. His car was impounded, and he is set to be arraigned in First District Court in Central Islip on March 28.
Police & Fire
Drunk Driver Sideswipes Police Cruiser, Tries To Flee On Sunrise Highway:
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A Long Island man was arrested for driving while intoxicated after crashing into a police vehicle and attempting to flee on Sunrise Highway, Suffolk County police announced. Cristian Sanchez, 25, of Coram, was driving a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe eastbound near Exit 57 in Yaphank when he sideswiped a marked highway patrol vehicle from the left lane at 11:58 p.m. on Friday, March 7, police said. Instead of stopping, Sanchez continued eastbound until he was pulled over by officers with the Street Takeover Task Force and taken into custody, authorities said. He was charged with: Aggravated…
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Killed On Long Island Hit-And-Run Crash: Police
A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Main Street in Bay Shore, Suffolk County police announced on Saturday, March 8. The man was attempting to cross Main Street near Shore Lane at 2:10 a.m. when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene, authorities said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld until his family is notified. Detectives believe the suspect vehicle is a small to mid-size dark-colored SUV. Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Case Unit at 631-852-6555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.
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Drunk Driver Hits, Kills Pedestrian Near Long Island Middle School, Police Say
An accused drunk driver is behind bars after allegedly hitting and killing a pedestrian in a late-night crash on Long Island. The wreck happened in Copiague, near the intersection of Great Neck Road and Malta Street, at around 11:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 5. Mario Matute, 59, was walking on Great Neck Road when he was struck by a Hyundai SUV heading southbound, Suffolk County Police said. Matute, of Copiague, was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers arrested the driver, Rand Strollo, 62, of Amityville, on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and criminal possession of a controlled …
Police & Fire
Prostitution, 'Unauthorized' Massage At Long Island Spa Leads To Two Arrests
Two women were arrested on prostitution and unauthorized practice charges during a raid at an Amityville massage parlor, Suffolk County police announced on Wednesday, March 5. First Precinct Crime Section officers and First Squad detectives, alongside the Village of Amityville Fire Marshal, conducted the raid at Heaven on Earth Foot Spa, located at 148 Broadway, following numerous community complaints, police said. Xiuzhi Jiangs, 54, of Commack, and Xiuli Shi, 62, of Flushing, were both charged with Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, a Class E felony, and Prostitution, a misdemeanor, …
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Boy Located After Going Missing From Long Island School (
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A boy was located hours after going missing from a Long Island school and sparking a police K-9 search. Suffolk County Police responded to Dayton Avenue in Manorville for reports of a child who went missing from a nearby school at around 5:20 p.m. Wednesday, Mach 5, an agency spokesperson told Daily Voice. Additional details, including the boy's age, were not given. The search area was near both Dayton Avenue Elementary and Eastport South Manor Junior-Senior High School. By 7:15 p.m., the boy had been located, police confirmed. Given the nature of the incident and the boy's age,…
Police & Fire
Illegal Gambling Machines Make Manager ‘Unlucky’ At Lucky Smoke Shop On Long Island: Police
A Shirley smoke shop manager was arrested after police discovered illegal gambling machines inside the store, Suffolk County Police announced on Tuesday, March 4. Seventh Precinct Crime Section officers responded to numerous community complaints and conducted an inspection at Lucky Smoke Shop and Beer, located at 20 Floyd Road, at approximately 4 p.m., authorities said. During the inspection, officers found three electronic gambling machines in the rear of the business. The devices were seized, police said. The store’s manager, Ankit Patel, 30, of Selden, was charged with Possession of a G…
Police & Fire
Break-In At Long Island Nuclear Facility: Five Suspects Cut Through Fence, Police Say
Five intruders cut through a fence and broke into the Shoreham Nuclear Power Facility, sparking a police investigation and a public call for tips, Suffolk County police announced on Wednesday, March 5. Armed with bolt cutters, the group sliced through the security fence at 2 Lilco Road on Thursday, Feb. 8, police said. The breach caused $2,800 in damage before the suspects vanished. Authorities have not revealed whether the intruders reached any sensitive areas inside the facility. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest. Know som…
News
19-Year-Old Murdered Man At Homeless Camp Steps From LI Police Station: Cops
A 19-year-old Hudson Valley man is accused in the murder of a homeless man that occurred just steps from a Long Island police station. Brayan Heredia-Escobar was apprehended following a joint investigation between the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and Suffolk County Police in the village of Brewster on Saturday, March 1. Heredia-Escobar was taken to Suffolk County, where he’s charged with second-degree murder in the killing of Condido Devenites, sheriff’s officials said. Devenites was found slain in a makeshift tent in Central Islip, just steps from the MTA Police Department near Suffolk …
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'Feels Wrong': 2 Girls Followed By Suspicious Driver Near LI Elementary School, Tipster Warns
A possible stalking incident involving two teenage girls is under investigation thanks to a concerned bystander. Steph Mac was driving near Manhattan Boulevard and Belmore Avenue in Islip Terrace at around 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 3, when she spotted a vehicle driving unusually slow ahead of her near Connetquot Elementary School, she wrote on the “Islip Terrace and All of the Islips” Facebook page. At first, nothing seemed out of the ordinary—until the driver pulled over to let her pass. After passing the vehicle, Mac spotted two girls, estimated to be middle or high school age, jogging down…
Schools
11 Students Hospitalized After THC Gummies Handed Out At LI School
Around a dozen students were sickened after ingesting marijuana gummies at a Long Island middle school. A student at William Floyd Middle School in Moriches handed out edible THC gummies to around a dozen students who became ill on Monday morning, March 3, the William Floyd School District confirmed. Suffolk County Police and medics responded to the campus at around 11:15 a.m. for reports that multiple students had overdosed. In all, 11 students were taken to local hospitals for treatment, district officials said. No additional details were given. “We are grateful to our first respo…
Police & Fire
Illegal Gambling, Booze Flowing At Long Island Deli Before Employee's Arrest: Police
A Long Island deli was caught hosting illegal gambling and alcohol sales before police arrested an employee, Suffolk County Police announced on Monday, March 3. Officers from the Seventh Precinct Investigative Unit raided MR Broadway Deli at 53 Broadway in Rocky Point on Saturday, March 1, after community complaints. Inside, they found customers using slot machine gambling devices and drinking alcohol—despite the deli not having a license for on-site booze sales, police said. Madelin Rodriguez-Estevez, 29, of East Setauket, was arrested and charged with Possession of a Gambling Device, a mi…
Police & Fire
Teen On Scooter Seriously Injured In Crash On Long Island: Police
A teenager was seriously injured after being struck by a car while riding a scooter in Huntington Station, police announced on Sunday, March 2. The 18-year-old was riding an eastbound Segue scooter on New York Avenue near East 13th Street when he was hit by a 2022 Honda Accord at approximately 1 p.m., according to Suffolk County Police. The driver, a 23-year-old from Huntington Station, was heading southbound when the crash occurred, police said. The teen suffered serious injuries and was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore for treatment. The driver was not inju…
Police & Fire
Toddler Required Stitches After Long Island Day Care Worker Shoves Face Into Cot: Police
A Long Island daycare worker is accused of forcing a toddler’s face into a cot so hard the child needed stitches, Suffolk County police announced. Megan Marchena, 26, of Massapequa, allegedly shoved the 18-month-old girl’s face down at Tutor Time of Lindenhurst on Monday, Feb. 24, authorities said. The child was taken to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, where she received stitches for her injuries, police said. Child Protective Services was alerted on Friday, Feb. 28, launching an investigation. That same day, Special Victims Section detectives arrested Marchena, charg…
Police & Fire
Gone In 60 Seconds: $135K In Trailer, Car Parts Stolen From Long Island Dealership
Apparently, some people don’t believe in paying retail. Suffolk County Police are on the hunt for two bold thieves who rolled out of a Riverhead dealership with a trailer full of auto parts—without ever signing a lease or haggling over interest rates. The dynamic duo pulled into the parking lot of Eagle Chevrolet on Old Country Road around 7:15 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16, casually hitched up a $60,000 trailer, and drove off as if they had just closed a deal on the lot. But the real kicker? The stolen trailer wasn’t empty; it housed $75,000 worth of automotive parts, bringing the total loss to…
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Drug Addict Dad's Fentanyl Nearly Killed Toddler Son Seen In Harrowing Rescue Video: LI Jury
A Long Island father will spend years in prison after his infant son nearly died from fentanyl poisoning. James Carr, 35, of Lake Grove, was found guilty of assault and related charges by a Suffolk County jury on Thursday, Feb. 27, stemming from the harrowing near-fatal overdose of his 11-month-old son that was captured on video. Emergency crews responded to Carr’s Lake Grove home on Colmar Avenue on Jan. 13, 2024, after a 911 call reporting an unresponsive toddler. By the time medics arrived, the boy had turned blue, his eyes were rolled back in his head, and he was struggling to breathe,…
Police & Fire
Fatal Parking Lot Beating Lands Long Island Man Manslaughter Charge: Police
A Babylon man is accused of fatally beating another man during a violent altercation in a Bay Shore parking lot, Suffolk County police announced Friday, Feb. 28. James Rogers, 66, struck Mark Iacono, 65, multiple times in the parking lot at 107 East Main St. around 8:45 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, investigators said. Iacono, a Patchogue resident, was rushed to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, where he was pronounced dead. Rogers remained at the scene and was taken into custody without incident, police said. Following an investigation, Rogers was charged with manslaughter in th…
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String Of LI Arsons Land Ms. Burnside In Prison For 18 Years
A woman who tried burning down multiple occupied homes in the Hamptons will spend nearly two decades behind bars. Amanda Burnside, 42, of East Quogue, was sentenced to 18 years in prison in Suffolk County Court after a jury found her guilty of arson and related charges, the DA’s office announced Thursday, Feb. 27. Burnside attempted, but ultimately failed, to start fires at two occupied homes in Hampton Bays and succeeded in starting a fire at a third home that was occupied by four people in November 2023, as Daily Voice reported. At the third home, she ignited the fire by pouring gasoline…
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BF In 'Jealous Rage' Beat Mother Of 3 To Death Inside Long Island Home, DA Says
A Long Island man is accused of beating his girlfriend and a mother of three to death in a jealous rage. Duntrell Thomas, 30, of Mastic Beach, was indicted for murder and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Feb. 26, in the killing of his domestic partner, Cheray Jenkins. Thomas flew into a jealous rage after finding the 41-year-old Jenkins inside the living room of their shared Mastic Beach home with another man who lived there on Wednesday, Feb. 12, according to the Suffolk County DA’s office. Believing the two were having an affair, Thomas began attacking Jenkins as she…
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BF In 'Jealous Rage' Beat Mother Of 3 To Death Inside Long Island Home, DA Says
A Long Island man is accused of beating his girlfriend and a mother of three to death in a jealous rage. Duntrell Thomas, 30, of Mastic Beach, was indicted for murder and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Feb. 26, in the killing of his domestic partner, Cheray Jenkins. Thomas flew into a jealous rage after finding the 41-year-old Jenkins inside the living room of their shared Mastic Beach home with another man who lived there on Wednesday, Feb. 12, according to the Suffolk County DA’s office. Believing the two were having an affair, Thomas began attacking Jenkins as she…
Police & Fire
Road Rage Rampage: Tesla Driver, Passengers Attack Another Car On Long Island, Police Say
A Tesla driver and his passengers allegedly unleashed their rage on another vehicle during a traffic dispute in Melville, Suffolk County police announced on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Jayson Otero-Savage, 18, was driving a 2022 Tesla T3 south on Walt Whitman Road near the Northern Parkway entrance ramp when he cut off a 2017 Chevrolet Impala and stopped abruptly around 2:20 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, detectives said. Otero-Savage and two male passengers then got out of the Tesla. One passenger stood by while Otero-Savage and the other passenger repeatedly punched and kicked the Chevrolet, causing …
Obituaries
Former Flight Attendant, Philanthropist Killed In LI Murder-Suicide Was 'Such A Sweet Soul'
Loved ones are mourning the loss of a former American Airlines flight attendant and dedicated philanthropist from New York whose generosity and commitment to service touched countless lives. Eileen Clifford, 68, was shot to death by her husband, William, at the couple’s Islip home on Parsons Landing early Thursday, Feb. 20, Suffolk County Police said. Mr. Clifford, 73, then fatally shot himself, as Daily Voice reported. Investigators had not revealed a motive for the shootings as of Friday, Feb. 21. Colleagues and friends remembered Eileen Clifford as a beacon of warmth and compassion, kno…
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Husband Fatally Shoots Wife Before Turning Gun On Himself In Affluent LI Neighborhood: Police
A husband and wife died in a suspected murder-suicide in an affluent Long Island neighborhood. Officers responded to an Islip residence on Parsons Landing after someone called 911 reporting a man with a gunshot wound outside the home at around 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20. A preliminary investigation found that William Clifford, 73, fatally shot his wife, Eileen Clifford, 68, before killing himself, Suffolk County Police said. Officers found Mrs. Clifford’s body inside the home. Nobody else was injured in the attack. Police did not speculate on a possible motive for the killing or say wheth…
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Masked Robber Pistol-Whips Employee At Long Island Deli Before Fleeing With $6K, DA Says
A 22-year-old man was formally charged in an armed robbery at a Long Island deli that left an employee injured. Demario Weston Jr., of Farmingdale, was indicted on over a dozen charges, including robbery, in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Jan. 23, in connection with a heist at the El Queztal Deli in Flanders. Donning a ski mask and armed with a handgun equipped with a laser light, Weston entered the deli shortly before noon on Sept. 23, 2024, and demanded cash from an employee, according to the Suffolk County DA’s office. He pistol-whipped the female clerk on her head and body before fl…
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Motel Murder: Man Admits Stabbing Housemate To Death On Long Island
Nearly two years after a man was stabbed to death at a Long Island motel, his killer formally confessed. Philip Walker, 58, of Mastic, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Feb. 18, in the death of Jimmy Vaughn. Walker and Vaughn, 63, were both living in a group home at the Shirley Motel on Montauk Highway when emergency crews were called to the motel for a stabbing on June 30, 2023. Arriving paramedics found Vaughn outside his room suffering from three stab wounds, including one that pierced his heart. He was rushed to Long Island Community Hospit…
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Man Found Dead Steps From Police Station On Long Island Was Murdered, Cops Say
A murder investigation is underway after a man was found slain in a makeshift tent just steps from a Long Island police station. The victim was found in Central Islip, near the intersection of Suffolk and Carleton avenue, at around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, as Daily Voice reported. The scene was just steps from the MTA Police Department headquarters. Based on the man’s condition and other evidence found inside the tent, detectives concluded that the man had been murdered, a Suffolk County Police spokesperson told Daily Voice. The victim, described only as an adult male, had not been pu…
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