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Terrorism Charge: Dad Tried Bombing Uniondale Building After Losing Visitation Rights, DA Says Terrorism Charge: Dad Tried Bombing Uniondale Building After Losing Visitation Rights, DA Says
Terrorism Charge: Dad Tried Bombing Uniondale Building After Losing Visitation Rights, DA Says A father angered over losing visitation rights with his kids tried bombing a Long Island government building, prosecutors said, leading to the county’s first ever terrorism charge. James Luca, age 46, of North Merrick, was arraigned on terrorism and related charges in Nassau County Court on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in connection with an attempted bombing at the Nassau County Department of Social Services building in Uniondale. Prosecutors said Luca and a co-defendant, 25-year-old Jayson Reyes, of North Merrick, arrived at the building on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard at around 2 a.m. Tuesday, Sept…
Seen Her? 12-Year-Old Girl From Farmingdale Reported Missing Seen Her? 12-Year-Old Girl From Farmingdale Reported Missing
Seen Her? 12-Year-Old Girl From Farmingdale Reported Missing Police are asking for assistance in locating a missing girl from Long Island. Gianna Tocco, age 12, was last seen in Farmingdale at around 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, according to Nassau County Police. She was reported missing at around 8 p.m. Tocco is 5-foot-5 and 185 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing a black shirt, black leggings, and black sandals. Police said she may have traveled to the Bronx. Tocco was previously reported missing in October and was located hours later. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 51…
New Update: Missing Farmingdale Woman Found New Update: Missing Farmingdale Woman Found
New Update: Missing Farmingdale Woman Found Update: A Long Island woman who went missing has been located.  Paula Interrante, age 66, had last been seen leaving her Farmingdale residence Monday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m., according to Nassau County Police. Early Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 12, police reported she has been found. Original report: Have you seen her? A Long Island woman has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in finding her. Paula Interrante, age 66, was last seen leaving her Farmingdale residence Monday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m., according to Nassau County Police. She is described as a being…
Long Island Man Sentenced For Fatal Shooting Of Ex-Fiancée In New Hyde Park Parking Garage Long Island Man Sentenced For Fatal Shooting Of Ex-Fiancée In New Hyde Park Parking Garage
Long Island Man Sentenced For Fatal Shooting Of Ex-Fiancée In New Hyde Park Parking Garage A man was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for murdering his ex-fiancée in an underground parking garage on Long Island. The shooting occurred on March 31, 2022, in the New Hyde Park garage of the medical facility where the victim worked. Quay Sean Hines, age 33, of Bay Shore, was convicted in September of second-degree murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Amelia Laguerre.  Hines waited in the garage with a loaded firearm and confronted Laguerre as she entered around 4:10 p.m., , Nassau County District Attorney Anne …
Missing 19-Year-Old From Levittown Found 10 Days After Disappearance Missing 19-Year-Old From Levittown Found 10 Days After Disappearance
Missing 19-Year-Old From Levittown Found 10 Days After Disappearance A teenager from Long Island has been located 10 days after his disappearance. Jared Schwerdt, age 19, had last been seen leaving his Levittown residence on a blue-and-white bicycle Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 5:40 p.m., according to Nassau County Police. On Friday morning, Nov. 8, police announced that he has been found. No further details were released. Earlier report: Authorities have released new information about a missing person case involving a Long Island teen. Jared Schwerdt, age 19, was last seen leaving his Levittown residence on a blue-and-white bicycle Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 5:40 p.m…
Video Shows Trio Ransacking Home In Jericho Video Shows Trio Ransacking Home In Jericho
Video Shows Trio Ransacking Home In Jericho If you recognize these alleged burglars, police want to hear from you. Three women are being sought after allegedly breaking into a Long Island residence and ransacking the place. Watch video of the incident below. It happened in Jericho, at a home on 16th Street, shortly before 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21. Nassau County Police said three unknown female suspects rummaged through the owner’s belongings, leaving his residence “disheveled.” The trio then fled the scene in a gray Chrysler minivan. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.  …
New Hyde Park Pastor Accused Of Sexually Abusing 22-Year-Old Man New Hyde Park Pastor Accused Of Sexually Abusing 22-Year-Old Man
New Hyde Park Pastor Accused Of Sexually Abusing 22-Year-Old Man A Long Island pastor is accused of sexually abusing a man. Thomas Moriarty, age 62, of New Hyde Park, was arrested Thursday, Oct. 31, following an investigation by the Nassau County Police Department’s Special Victims Squad. According to police, Moriarty – who is a pastor at Church of the Holy Spirit in New Hyde Park – sexually abused a 22-year-old man in Oceanside on Saturday, Oct. 26.  The relationship between him and the alleged victim was not immediately clear. Moriarty was arrested on suspicion of forcible touching, and was arraigned at First District Court in Hempstead. Detect…
Update: Missing Hempstead Woman Located Update: Missing Hempstead Woman Located
Update: Missing Hempstead Woman Located Update: A Long Island woman who was reported missing has been located. Christine Williams, age 57, of Hempstead, had last been seen leaving Emery Street at around 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, according to Nassau County Police. On Wednesday, Nov. 6, police announced that Williams had been located. No other details were given. Original report: Authorities are asking for help in locating a missing woman from Long Island. Christine Williams, age 57, of Hempstead, was last seen leaving Emery Street at around 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, according to Nassau County Police. Williams is 5-foot-4…
Seen Her? 14-Year-Old Girl From Freeport Has Been Missing For 3 Days Seen Her? 14-Year-Old Girl From Freeport Has Been Missing For 3 Days
Seen Her? 14-Year-Old Girl From Freeport Has Been Missing For 3 Days Authorities issued a public alert for a missing teenager from Long Island. Madisyn Simpson, age 14, of Freeport, was last seen leaving Laurette Lane at around 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, according to Nassau County Police. Simpson is 5-foot-3 and 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black puffer jacket. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347 or call 911. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Westbury Man Raped 5-Year-Old Girl, Police Say Westbury Man Raped 5-Year-Old Girl, Police Say
Westbury Man Raped 5-Year-Old Girl, Police Say A Long Island man is accused of sexually abusing a young girl. Wilson Castillo Diaz, age 26, of Westbury, was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 22, following an investigation by the Nassau County Police Department’s Special Victims Squad. The case was publicized Friday, Nov. 1. According to police, Diaz raped a 5-year-old girl in Westbury on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Authorities did not elaborate on the nature of his relationship to the child. The victim was taken to a hospital and evaluated following the alleged attack. Speaking at a press conference, Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said …
Seen Her? Alert Issued For 14-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Hempstead Seen Her? Alert Issued For 14-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Hempstead
Seen Her? Alert Issued For 14-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Hempstead Authorities are asking for help in locating a missing teenager from Long Island. Ariya Shingler, age 14, was last seen leaving Hempstead High School at around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, according to Nassau County Police. She was reported missing Wednesday afternoon. Shingler is 5-foot-3 and 190 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was wearing tan pants, a black sweatshirt, a pink bonnet, and was carrying a black handbag. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347 or call 911. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon bel…
Alert Issued For Missing 15-Year-Old Girl From Massapequa Alert Issued For Missing 15-Year-Old Girl From Massapequa
Alert Issued For Missing 15-Year-Old Girl From Massapequa Authorities on Long Island are trying to locate a missing teenager. Crisaury Almonte-Estevez, age 15, was last seen in Massapequa at around 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, according to Nassau County Police. She was reported missing three hours later. Almonte-Estevez is 5-foot-6 and 213 pounds, with brown eyes, medium length black, curly hair, and a stocky build. She was last seen wearing jeans and a dark colored sweatshirt. Police said the teen may be traveling by bicycle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347 or call 911. Share this…
Alert Issued For Massapequa Man Missing For Days Alert Issued For Massapequa Man Missing For Days
Alert Issued For Massapequa Man Missing For Days Police are asking for help in locating a missing Long Island man. Eddie Seabrook, age 63, was last seen at his Massapequa residence at around 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, according to Nassau County Police. Relatives reported him missing later that night. Seabrook is 5-foot-11 and 210 pounds with an average build. He is bald with brown eyes and a gray beard. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347 or call 911. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Seen Him? Missing Man Last Seen At Plainview McDonald's Seen Him? Missing Man Last Seen At Plainview McDonald's
Seen Him? Missing Man Last Seen At Plainview McDonald's Authorities are asking for help in locating a missing Long Island man. John Dowling, age 63, was last seen at the Plainview McDonald’s located at 818 Old Country Road, at around 11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21. He was reported missing an hour later. Nassau County Police said Dowling is 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, with gray hair, a gray mustache, and brown eyes. He was wearing a black sweater and blue jeans. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347 or call 911. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice …
New Update: Missing 12-Year-Old Farmingdale Girl Found New Update: Missing 12-Year-Old Farmingdale Girl Found
New Update: Missing 12-Year-Old Farmingdale Girl Found New update: A 12-year-old Long Island girl who went missing has been found. Gianna Tocco had last been seen leaving her Farmingdale residence on Monday, Oct. 21, at 8 a.m., according to Nassau County Police. Late Monday afternoon, police announced that she's been located. Original report: Have you seen her? A 12-year-old Long Island girl has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in finding her. Gianna Tocco was last seen leaving her Farmingdale residence on Monday, Oct. 21, at 8 a.m., according to Nassau County Police. She is described as being 5-foot-3, with …
15-Year-Old Lawrence Girl Has Been Missing For 5 Days 15-Year-Old Lawrence Girl Has Been Missing For 5 Days
15-Year-Old Lawrence Girl Has Been Missing For 5 Days Authorities are asking for help in locating a Long Island teenager who has been missing for several days. Nathalie Sevilla, age 15, was last seen leaving her Lawrence residence at around 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. Relatives contacted Nassau County Police on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Sevilla is 5-foot-6 and 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Her clothing description and possible destination were not immediately available. The teen was previously reported missing in September. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347 or call 911. Share…
New Update: Missing Great Neck Man Found New Update: Missing Great Neck Man Found
New Update: Missing Great Neck Man Found Update: A Long Island man who went missing has been found. Marc Stone, age 63, of Great Neck, was last seen leaving his Town House Place residence. at around 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, accordng to Nassau County Police. Police announced Sunday evening that he is has been located. Original report:  A Long Island man has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Marc Stone, age 63, of Great Neck, was last seen leaving his Town House Place residence. at around 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, accordng to Nassau County Police. He is described as be…
Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Boy From West Hempstead Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Boy From West Hempstead
Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Boy From West Hempstead Police are asking for help in locating a 14-year-old Long Island boy who was reported missing. King Gonzales was last seen leaving West Hempstead High School at around 3:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, according to Nassau County Police. Gonzales is described as 5-foot-8 and 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, beige slides, and a light purple sweatshirt with the word “spider” on it. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347 or call 911. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check b…
Alleged Porch Pirates Nabbed For 11 Larcenies In Nassau County: Police Alleged Porch Pirates Nabbed For 11 Larcenies In Nassau County: Police
Alleged Porch Pirates Nabbed For 11 Larcenies In Nassau County: Police An alleged porch pirate is accused of nearly a dozen larcenies on Long Island. Police apprehended the man in connection to four larcenies that occurred on September 10, in the village Garden City. According to detectives, Old Westbury Police observed a 2023 Toyota Prius traveling northbound on Red Ground Road with a cracked windshield. The vehicle was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation.  During the investigation, it was determined the vehicle was connected to multiple larcenies of packages within Garden City.  The driver, New York City resident Gia Kharshiladze, age…
Alert Issued For 15-Year-Old Hempstead Girl Missing For Days Alert Issued For 15-Year-Old Hempstead Girl Missing For Days
Alert Issued For 15-Year-Old Hempstead Girl Missing For Days Police are trying to locate a 15-year-old Long Island resident who has been missing for days. Hannah Schenck, of Hempstead, was last seen on Maplewood Avenue at around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1. Relatives reported her missing the following day. Nassau County Police said Schenck is 5-foot-5 and 110 pounds, with blonde and red hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing gray sweatpants and a red sweater. Schenck was previously reported missing for several days in September 2023. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347 or call 91…
14-Year-Old Hempstead Girl Found After Being Missing For Nearly 2 Weeks 14-Year-Old Hempstead Girl Found After Being Missing For Nearly 2 Weeks
14-Year-Old Hempstead Girl Found After Being Missing For Nearly 2 Weeks New update: A Long Island girl who had been missing for nearly two weeks has been found. Cesia Galeano age 14, had last been seen leaving her Hempstead residence at around 6 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, according to Nassau County Police. On Monday afternoon, Sept. 23, police announced she has been located. Original report: Have you seen her? A Log Island girl has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. Cesia Galeano age 14, was last seen leaving her Hempstead residence at around 6 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, according to Nassau County Police. She is …
4 Rescued After Sailboat Overturns On Long Island Sound In Hempstead Bay 4 Rescued After Sailboat Overturns On Long Island Sound In Hempstead Bay
4 Rescued After Sailboat Overturns On Long Island Sound In Hempstead Bay Emergency responders from two counties teamed up to rescue several people after a sailboat overturned on the Long Island Sound. The incident happened around 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 Marine 7 of the Nassau County Police Department Marine Bureau Unit responded for reports of an overturned sailboat.  With the assistance of the Westchester Police Department, all four occupants were removed from the water and the sail boat was towed to shore by Town of North Hempstead Bay Constable.  The FDNY Marine Bureau was also at scene.  There were no injuries reported.  
Alert Issued For Missing 15-Year-Old Girl From Lawrence Alert Issued For Missing 15-Year-Old Girl From Lawrence
Alert Issued For Missing 15-Year-Old Girl From Lawrence Police are investigating the disappearance of a 15-year-old girl on Long Island. Nathalie Sevilla was last seen leaving her North Lawrence residence at around 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17. Relatives reported her missing the following day. Sevilla is 5-foot-6 and 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing black pants and a black sweater. Police said she may have traveled to Baywood Avenue in Inwood. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347 or call 911. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Chec…
Security Top Of Mind For Trump's Uniondale Rally, First Since Attempted Shooting Security Top Of Mind For Trump's Uniondale Rally, First Since Attempted Shooting
Security Top Of Mind For Trump's Uniondale Rally, First Since Attempted Shooting Security will be extra tight ahead of former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in New York, his first since an apparent second assassination attempt on his life. The Republican presidential nominee, age 78, will address supporters on Long Island at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18. It will mark his first visit to Nassau County since his presidential run in 2016. Earlier Report: Trump To Hold Campaign Rally In NY: Here's Where, When For local leaders, security around the event is top of mind. The Nassau County Police Department …
Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From Elmont Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From Elmont
Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From Elmont Police are asking for help in locating a 14-year-old Long Island girl who was reported missing. Gerdine Oswald was last seen in Elmont at around 8 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, according to Nassau County Police. She was reported missing Thursday afternoon. Oswald is 5-feet tall and 100 pounds, with black and auburn hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing black shorts and a black shirt. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347 or call 911. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Detective Who Died From 9/11-Related Cancer Gets Posthumous Street-Naming In Syosset Detective Who Died From 9/11-Related Cancer Gets Posthumous Street-Naming In Syosset
Detective Who Died From 9/11-Related Cancer Gets Posthumous Street-Naming In Syosset Leaders on Long Island are honoring a late police detective who died from cancer caused by his work at Ground Zero. In Syosset, the corner of Florence and Edward avenues was officially rededicated as Detective Lieutenant Christopher Cizmarik Way on Thursday, Aug. 29. The posthumous honor comes a year after Cizmarik died from pancreatic cancer that was caused by his time spent working at the World Trade Center site in the days following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Cizmarik served for 31 years with the Nassau County Police Department and was last assigned to the 6th Precinct, base…
Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From Manhasset Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From Manhasset
Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From Manhasset Police on Long Island are asking for help in locating a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing. Margy Sandoval was last seen in Manhasset at around noon on Monday, Aug. 26, according to Nassau County Police. Relatives reported her missing at 6 p.m. Sandoval is Hispanic, 5-foot-1 and 220 pounds, with black and red hair, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white sweatshirt, white sweatpants, and black Crocs shoes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347 or call 911. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Che…
Someone Set Van On Fire Outside Nassau County Home, Police Seeking Tips Someone Set Van On Fire Outside Nassau County Home, Police Seeking Tips
Someone Set Van On Fire Outside Nassau County Home, Police Seeking Tips Police are investigating after someone set a van on fire outside a Long Island home. The incident happened in North Valley Stream at a residence on Franklin Avenue shortly before 4 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. Nassau County Police said someone poured a flammable liquid on a Ford Econoline van that was parked in a driveway and set the vehicle on fire. The suspect then ran away heading northbound on Franklin Avenue. Firefighters from the Valley Stream Fire Department responded to the home and extinguished the flames. Nobody was injured and there was no substantial damage to the van. No suspects…
Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Woman Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Woman
Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Woman Authorities are asking for help in locating a missing Long Island woman. Maria Hernandez, age 74, was last seen leaving her North Valley Stream home on foot at around 9:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 12. She is 5-foot4 and 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Hernandez was last seen wearing a white shirt, dark colored pants, and green slippers. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Unlicensed Levittown Woman Driving Drunk With 2 Kids Onboard Crashes SUV: Police Unlicensed Levittown Woman Driving Drunk With 2 Kids Onboard Crashes SUV: Police
Unlicensed Levittown Woman Driving Drunk With 2 Kids Onboard Crashes SUV: Police An unlicensed Long Island woman has been accused of driving drunk with two children in the SUV after an overnight crash, police said. The incident happened on Sunday, Aug. 11, just after midnight in Levittown. According to the Nassau County Police Department, officers responded to Flamingo Road after a report that a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee had hit an unoccupied parked vehicle. The investigation revealed the driver, Jessica Lemus, age 21, of Levittown, had slurred speech, watery eyes, was unsteady on her feet, and had an odor of alcohol emanating from her breath, police said. A Standardi…
Missing 15-Year-Old Hempstead Girl Found Over Week After Disappearance Missing 15-Year-Old Hempstead Girl Found Over Week After Disappearance
Missing 15-Year-Old Hempstead Girl Found Over Week After Disappearance Update: A Long Island girl who had been missing for more than a week has been found. Genesis Alvarez Osorto, 15, was last seen at her residence in Hempstead on Harvard Street at around 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, according to Nassau County Police. On Monday afternoon, Aug. 5, police announced she's been located. Original report: A teenage Long Island girl has gone missing, and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. Genesis Alvarez Osorto, age 15, was last seen at her residence in Hempstead on Harvard Street at around 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27, according to Nassau Coun…