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Missing West Islip Woman ID'd As Body Found In CT River Missing West Islip Woman ID'd As Body Found In CT River
Missing West Islip Woman ID'd As Body Found In CT River Police in Connecticut announced they have found the body of a Long Island, New York, woman who'd been reported missing days earlier in a Fairfield County river.  The body of Paige Fannon, 35, of West Islip, New York, was located in Norwalk on Thursday afternoon, March 6, police said.  A visitor to Schenck's Island in Wilton called police earlier that day after finding clothing and other personal items on the bank of the Norwalk River. The water was rushing and higher than normal from recent heavy rains.   Police using a UAV found Fannon's body in the water near&nbs…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Teen Missing For 3 Days On Long Island: Have You Seen Nerlin Contreras? Teen Missing For 3 Days On Long Island: Have You Seen Nerlin Contreras?
Teen Missing For 3 Days On Long Island: Have You Seen Nerlin Contreras? A 14-year-old boy vanished in Floral Park and hasn’t been seen for three days, Nassau County police announced. Nerlin Contreras was last spotted at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 3, but his disappearance wasn’t reported until Thursday morning, March 6, at 10:20 a.m., according to detectives. Standing 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 140 pounds, Contreras has short, wavy brown hair and brown eyes. Where he was headed—and what he was wearing—remains a mystery, police said. Authorities are urging anyone who has seen Contreras or knows where he might be to call the Nassau County Police Depar…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
Multi-Million Dollar Money Laundering Scheme Busted On Long Island: DA Multi-Million Dollar Money Laundering Scheme Busted On Long Island: DA
Multi-Million Dollar Money Laundering Scheme Busted On Long Island: DA A sophisticated multi-million-dollar money laundering scheme that used fraudulently obtained gift cards to purchase goods for resale has been dismantled, Nassau County authorities announced on Thursday, March 6. Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder revealed that multiple individuals were arrested in connection with the scheme, which targeted victims nationwide through a computer scam. The suspects allegedly tricked victims into purchasing gift cards under false pretenses, then used them to buy merchandise at various home improvement retail s…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Smash-Grab Burglar Hits Electronics Store On Long Island; Suspect On Lam Smash-Grab Burglar Hits Electronics Store On Long Island; Suspect On Lam
Smash-Grab Burglar Hits Electronics Store On Long Island; Suspect On Lam A burglar made off with plenty of loot after smashing his way into a Long Island business. The break-in happened in Massapequa, at the Paymore Electronics store on Broadway near Chicago Avenue, at around 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 4. An unknown man threw a brick through the front window to gain access before stealing assorted electronic merchandise, Nassau County Police said. The culprit was last seen on foot heading northbound on Broadway. Detectives asked anyone with information in the case to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Break-In At Nuclear Facility: Five Suspects Cut Through Fence, Suffolk County Police Say Break-In At Nuclear Facility: Five Suspects Cut Through Fence, Suffolk County Police Say
Break-In At Nuclear Facility: Five Suspects Cut Through Fence, Suffolk County 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…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Husband Fatally Shoots Wife Before Killing Himself In Affluent Suffolk Co. Neighborhood: Police Husband Fatally Shoots Wife Before Killing Himself In Affluent Suffolk Co. Neighborhood: Police
Husband Fatally Shoots Wife Before Killing Himself In Affluent Suffolk Co. 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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by Michael Mashburn
Schools
Student Threatened 'Mass Harm' At Suffolk County High School, Police Say Student Threatened 'Mass Harm' At Suffolk County High School, Police Say
Student Threatened 'Mass Harm' At Suffolk County High School, Police Say A student is accused of making threats against a Long Island high school. Officers responded to Huntington High School at around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb, 11, after being tipped off that a student had made a “threat of mass harm” against the campus on Snapchat, Suffolk County Police said. Following an investigation, Second Precinct officers arrested a female student, 18, on suspicion of making a threat of mass harm. She was expected to undergo evaluation and be arraigned at a later date. Authorities did not publicize the student’s name or speculate on a possible motive for the alleged thre…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Pedestrian Killed In Hit-And-Run On Broadway In Long Island: Police Pedestrian Killed In Hit-And-Run On Broadway In Long Island: Police
Pedestrian Killed In Hit-And-Run On Broadway In Long Island: Police A man in his forties was struck and killed by a vehicle that fled the scene in Valley Stream on Monday night, Jan. 27, Nassau County police said. Officers responded to Broadway near Ash Street at 7:57 p.m. after receiving reports of a man lying in the roadway bleeding, detectives said in a release. The victim had suffered severe head trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene by a police medic. The vehicle involved in the incident fled before officers arrived, and no description of the car or driver has been released at this time. Detectives with the Nassau County Police Department’s Hom…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Wading River Grandfather Admits Sexually Abusing Granddaughter For Years Wading River Grandfather Admits Sexually Abusing Granddaughter For Years
Wading River Grandfather Admits Sexually Abusing Granddaughter For Years A Long Island man is facing years in prison after confessing he sexually abused his young granddaughter for years. The Wading River man, who prosecutors are not naming in order to protect the victim’s identity, pleaded guilty to criminal sexual conduct and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Jan. 14. His plea came in the middle of a jury trial already underway. An investigation found that between the fall of 2017 and March 2021, the defendant subjected the victim to repeated acts of sexual abuse whenever she stayed at his house, prosecutors said. The girl was seven years old…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Man Takes Fatal Leap From Costco Parking Deck In Westchester Man Takes Fatal Leap From Costco Parking Deck In Westchester
Man Takes Fatal Leap From Costco Parking Deck In Westchester A 27-year-old man died after jumping from a Costco parking deck in Yonkers, police confirmed Sunday morning, Jan. 5. The man was found near the Home Depot by a maintenance worker just after 6 a.m., Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink confirmed. The two businesses share a complex along Sprain Road. Sources say that the man is believed to have been a Costco employee, however, this information is subject to change pending the outcome of the investigation. It was not clear approximately how long the man's body was there before he was found. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Driver Seriously Injured After SUV Sideswipes Cars, Crashes Into Tree: Suffolk Police Driver Seriously Injured After SUV Sideswipes Cars, Crashes Into Tree: Suffolk Police
Driver Seriously Injured After SUV Sideswipes Cars, Crashes Into Tree: Suffolk Police A man was seriously injured in a crash involving multiple vehicles on Norfleet Lane in Coram, Suffolk County Police announced on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Anthony Maynes, 33, of Ronkonkoma, was driving a 2024 Mercedes Benz SUV westbound on Norfleet Lane when he attempted to pass another car but sideswiped a 2007 Toyota Camry. The SUV then hit a parked 2015 Toyota Tacoma, broke through a fence, struck a tree, and came to a stop, police said. The crash happened at approximately 4:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in front of 114 Norfleet Lane, authorities said. Maynes was transported to …

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Missing 15-Year-Old Girl From Long Island Alert Issued For Missing 15-Year-Old Girl From Long Island
Alert Issued For Missing 15-Year-Old Girl From Long Island Authorities are asking for help in locating a missing teenager from Long Island. Susan Staple, 15, was last seen leaving her Hempstead residence on Pine Street at around 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, according to Nassau County Police. Staple is 5-foot-6 and 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a blue 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.

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
CEO Murder: ABC To Air New 20/20 Special On Case - Here's When CEO Murder: ABC To Air New 20/20 Special On Case - Here's When
CEO Murder: ABC To Air New 20/20 Special On Case - Here's When A shocking crime that has captivated the nation is the focus of a new TV special. ABC News Studios primetime one-hour program, "Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder – A Special Edition of 20/20" premieres Thursday, Dec. 19, from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. EST on ABC, with streaming available the following day on Hulu. The program examines the case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder on Wednesday, Dec. 4 in Manhattan, a story that sparked national attention and a surprising social media movement hailing suspect Luigi Mangione as a folk hero for some. Featuring a detailed breakdown…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Gilgo Beach Murders: 'Significant Development' To Be Announced By Investigative Task Force Gilgo Beach Murders: 'Significant Development' To Be Announced By Investigative Task Force
Gilgo Beach Murders: 'Significant Development' To Be Announced By Investigative Task Force Investigators in the Gilgo Beach serial murders are gearing up to announce a major break in the case. The Gilgo Beach Homicide Investigation Task Force – which includes the Suffolk County DA’s Office, Sheriff’s Office, and New York State Police – will reveal a “new significant development in the investigation” during a press conference planned for Tuesday morning, Dec. 17. It will follow a scheduled appearance by accused serial murderer Rex Heuermann inside a Suffolk County courtroom in Riverhead, the DA’s Office said. Suffolk County DA Raymond Tierney, Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr, Acting Suf…

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by Michael Mashburn
Schools
17-Year-Old Stabbed, Carjacked By Group Near Suffolk County HS 17-Year-Old Stabbed, Carjacked By Group Near Suffolk County HS
17-Year-Old Stabbed, Carjacked By Group Near Suffolk County HS A 17-year-old boy was hospitalized following a stabbing and carjacking that occurred steps from a Long Island high school. Emergency crews in Middle Island were called to the intersection of Tie Street and Sander Court, just east of Longwood High School, shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10. Suffolk County Police said the victim was walking when several people got out of a passing car and approached him. A confrontation ensued and the teen was stabbed with an unknown object, causing him to drop his car keys. One of the suspects grabbed the keys and at least one person fled the scene in t…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Dog Helps Young Victim Testify Against Former Detective From Hudson Valley In Sex Abuse Case Dog Helps Young Victim Testify Against Former Detective From Hudson Valley In Sex Abuse Case
Dog Helps Young Victim Testify Against Former Detective From Hudson Valley In Sex Abuse Case In a groundbreaking trial, a court-certified support dog named Eddie helped a young child testify against former NYPD detective Wilson Frias, leading to his conviction on charges of child sexual abuse in Westchester County. Frias, 52, of Briarcliff Manor, was sentenced to five years in prison and ten years of post-release supervision after a jury found him guilty of first-degree sexual abuse, a felony, and endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor. He will also be required to register as a sex offender. The abuse occurred on March 11, 2023, in Frias’s home during a playdate. The vic…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Woman Fatally Struck By Car On Long Island Woman Fatally Struck By Car On Long Island
Woman Fatally Struck By Car On Long Island A woman was fatally struck by a car while crossing a street on Long Island, according to police. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For Lindenhurst Woman Fatally Struck By Car Overnight In Freeport The crash happened just before 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27 in Freeport.  Authorities said the 51-year-old woman was crossing Merrick Road near Henry Street from the north to the south side when she was hit by a 2008 Volkswagen heading eastbound. She suffered trauma to her head and body and was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 7:33 p.m., police …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Seen Her? 15-Year-Old Long Island Girl Has Been Missing 3 Days Seen Her? 15-Year-Old Long Island Girl Has Been Missing 3 Days
Seen Her? 15-Year-Old Long Island Girl Has Been Missing 3 Days If you’ve seen this missing Long Island teenager, police want to hear from you. Adriana Barreno, age 15, was last seen at Hempstead High School at around 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, according to Nassau County Police. She was reported missing that evening. Barreno is 5-foot-3 and 135 pounds, with long black hair, brown eyes, and brown glasses. She was last seen wearing black pants and a yellow/green sweatshirt. She has a scar on her right arm and right leg, and is believed to be traveling on foot. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nassau County Police at 516-573-7347 or call 911. S…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
NYSP Trooper Shot On Southern State Parkway; Suspect On Run NYSP Trooper Shot On Southern State Parkway; Suspect On Run
Nysp Trooper Shot On Southern State Parkway; Suspect On Run A New York State Police trooper is recovering after being shot on a Long Island highway. The incident happened on the Southern State Parkway in West Hempstead, in the westbound lanes near exit 17, late Wednesday night, Oct. 30. According to police, a trooper exchanged gunfire with a suspect before the suspect fled the scene.  The trooper was taken to a hospital and was listed in stable condition early Thursday, Oct. 31. Authorities did not elaborate on the nature of their injuries. Police said the suspect was a dark skinned man driving possibly a black Dodge Charger with temporary Ne…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
3 Children, 2 Drivers Hospitalized After Saint James Crash 3 Children, 2 Drivers Hospitalized After Saint James Crash
3 Children, 2 Drivers Hospitalized After Saint James Crash Five people were injured, one seriously, in an overnight Long Island crash.  It happened around 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, in Saint James. A 40-year-old Coram man was driving a 2004 Honda Accord westbound on Middle Country Road, approaching the intersection of Lake Avenue, when the vehicle struck a 2024 Chevrolet Sonic that had been traveling eastbound and was attempting to turn left onto Lake Avenue, Suffolk County Police said. The driver of the Chevrolet, a 68-year-old Port Jefferson man, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
'Suspicious' Death At Hamptons Wellness Retreat Under Investigation 'Suspicious' Death At Hamptons Wellness Retreat Under Investigation
'Suspicious' Death At Hamptons Wellness Retreat Under Investigation Police are investigating what they described as a suspicious death at a luxury spa on Long Island. Click here for an updated story: Update: Guest Murdered At Water Mill's Shou Sugi Ban House Southampton Town Police officers were called at around 12:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, about a death in the Southampton hamlet of Water Mill, at the Shou Sugi Ban House on Montauk Highway. It was not immediately clear whether the decedent was an employee or guest at the facility, which bills itself as an award-winning wellness retreat and luxury spa focused on “global healing arts practices.” Southam…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
'What Is He Do–?' Dashcam Captures Attempted 'Insurance Fraud' Ramming Near Long Island 'What Is He Do–?' Dashcam Captures Attempted 'Insurance Fraud' Ramming Near Long Island
'What Is He Do–?' Dashcam Captures Attempted 'Insurance Fraud' Ramming Near Long Island Authorities are investigating a case of attempted insurance fraud after the victim’s shocking dashcam video of the incident went viral online. “Everything happened so fast,” Ashpia Natasha, recounted in a video on TikTok that had more than 68M views as of press time. She said she was alone driving eastbound on the Belt Parkway in Queens, toward the Southern State Parkway, on Wednesday, Oct. 16, when another driver cut her off and slammed on his brakes. At first, her dashcam video shows what appears to be just a close call; she hits her brakes and avoids crashing into the other ve…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Cargo Truck Hits, Kills 44-Year-Old Man On Long Island Cargo Truck Hits, Kills 44-Year-Old Man On Long Island
Cargo Truck Hits, Kills 44-Year-Old Man On Long Island A man died after being struck by a vehicle on Long Island. The incident happened in Baldwin, on Coes Neck Road, at around 6:20 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18. Nassau County Police said a cargo truck was driving near the intersection of Notre Dame Court when it swerved to avoid a car backing into the roadway and struck a 44-year-old man walking on the shoulder. The victim suffered severe head trauma and was pronounced dead by a Nassau County Police medic, according to police. His identity had not been publicized as of Friday evening. The 59-year-old truck driver remained at the scene. Police said…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Suspects Enter Occupied Long Island Home, Steal Keys, Then Cars In Driveway: Police Suspects Enter Occupied Long Island Home, Steal Keys, Then Cars In Driveway: Police
Suspects Enter Occupied Long Island Home, Steal Keys, Then Cars In Driveway: Police Police are searching for a group of suspects who stole two cars from the driveway of a Long Island home after burglarizing the occupied residence. Three of the suspects entered the North Woodmere residence located on Jay Court through a rear door. just before 4 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, according to Nassau County Police. They then removed two sets of car keys from inside the home before entering two of the victim’s vehicles that were parked in the driveway.  There was an additional suspect inside of a dark colored SUV parked outside of the residence, police said.  The two stole…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
1 Killed In Crash At Busy Coram Intersection 1 Killed In Crash At Busy Coram Intersection
1 Killed In Crash At Busy Coram Intersection Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash at a busy Long Island intersection overnight. It happened just before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, in Coram. A man was operating a 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle eastbound on Route 25 when he crashed into a 2021 Jeep Cherokee traveling westbound as it was turning left at the intersection of County Road 83, according to Suffolk County Police. The motorcyclist, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.  The dri…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Human Remains Found At Harbor On Long Island Human Remains Found At Harbor On Long Island
Human Remains Found At Harbor On Long Island An investigation is underway after the remains of a dead man were found on Long Island. Nassau County Police detectives say officers responded to reports of human remains found at Hempstead Harbor in Roslyn just before 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10. Upon arrival, officers located and recovered the body of a deceased man. Further information has not yet been released. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
New Details Emerge After Amityville Man Found Shot Dead On Long Island Roadway New Details Emerge After Amityville Man Found Shot Dead On Long Island Roadway
New Details Emerge After Amityville Man Found Shot Dead On Long Island Roadway New details have been released after a man was found dead on Long Island. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For 32-Year-Old Found Shot Dead On Roadway In Wantagh Officers responding to Wayside Lane in Wantagh at around 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, located the person on the side of the road who had sustained a gunshot wound. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene. In a new update, police say the person has been identified as a 32-year-old from Amityville. His identity has not yet been released. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From Long Island Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From Long Island
Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From Long Island 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…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Someone Set Van On Fire Outside Long Island Home, Police Seeking Tips Someone Set Van On Fire Outside Long Island Home, Police Seeking Tips
Someone Set Van On Fire Outside Long Island 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…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Fatal Crash: 24-Year-Old From Babylon ID'd As Victim In Brightwaters Fatal Crash: 24-Year-Old From Babylon ID'd As Victim In Brightwaters
Fatal Crash: 24-Year-Old From Babylon ID'd As Victim In Brightwaters Police are investigating a fatal overnight crash near a Long Island. It happened around 2:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, in Brightwaters. According to Suffolk County Police, the victim was driving a 2018 Jeep westbound on Union Boulevard near Johnson Lane when his vehicle crossed into the eastbound lane, left the roadway, and struck a light pole. Bryant  Dorman, age 24, of Babylon, was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, where he was pronounced dead. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to call the Suffolk County PD Third Squad at 6…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing 4 Days Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing 4 Days
Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing 4 Days Police are asking for the community’s help in locating a Long Island man who has been missing for several days. Gregorio Arrue, age 63, of Amityville, was last seen at around 8:40 a.m. Thursday, June 20, on Cherokee Court. He suffers from dementia and may be in need of medical attention, according to Suffolk County Police. Arrue is 5-foot-4 and 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, black pants, and brown boots. Police said he primarily speaks Spanish, and his English is limited. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Suffolk County P…

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by Michael Mashburn