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New Update - Road Rage: Suspect Nabbed After Victim Run Over In West Babylon New Update - Road Rage: Suspect Nabbed After Victim Run Over In West Babylon
New Update - Road Rage: Suspect Nabbed After Victim Run Over In West Babylon A suspect has been apprehended after a man suffered severe injuries in a road-rage incident on Long Island. It happened around 8:10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, in West Babylon. Two men drove their vehicles into a shopping center parking lot located at 90 Route 109, according to Suffolk County Police. They both exited their vehicles and engaged in an altercation.  One of the men got back into his vehicle, rammed the other man's vehicle three times, and then ran over the other man before fleeing the scene, said police. The 51-year-old victim was transported to a local …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Student Caught With Loaded Gun At High School In Suffolk County Student Caught With Loaded Gun At High School In Suffolk County
Student Caught With Loaded Gun At High School In Suffolk County A teenager was apprehended after authorities say he brought a gun to his school on Long Island. The 14-year-old at William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach was being interviewed by a school administrator on an unrelated matter when the student was found to have a loaded gun.  School officials contacted police early Friday afternoon, Oct. 18. The student, who is not being identified due to his age, was charged by Suffolk County PD Seventh Squad detectives with: Criminal possession of a weapon, Criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds. The boy was held overnight at…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Gas Station Attendant Accused Of Forcibly Touching Girl In Huntington Station Gas Station Attendant Accused Of Forcibly Touching Girl In Huntington Station
Gas Station Attendant Accused Of Forcibly Touching Girl In Huntington Station An employee at a Long Island gas station is accused of forcibly touching a teenager. A 16-year-old girl walked into the BP gas station, located in Huntington Station at 233 Walt Whitman Road on Monday, Oct. 14 at approximately 10 p.m. when she engaged in conversation with a gas station attendant, according to Suffolk County Police. The employee then forcibly touched the girl two separate times. The victim left the gas station and reported the incident to the Suffolk County Police Department on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Following an investigation, detectives from the Secon…

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by Joe Lombardi
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20-Year-Old Injures Woman In Street Takeover In Patchogue, Police Say 20-Year-Old Injures Woman In Street Takeover In Patchogue, Police Say
20-Year-Old Injures Woman In Street Takeover In Patchogue, Police Say A week after a woman was injured in a so-called street takeover on Long Island, police arrested a suspect. The incident happened in Patchogue, at the Gateway Plaza on Sunrise Highway, at around 1:15 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6. Suffolk County Police said a 19-year-old Holbrook woman was watching a care takeover when she was struck by an Infiniti sedan. She was taken by private vehicle to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore with serious injuries. Earlier Report: Dangerous 'Street Takeovers' Target Of Proposed Legislation Backed By Suffolk County Lawmaker On Tuesday morning, Oct. 1…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Drunk Driver Steals Uber Driver’s Car, Crashes It In Commack: Police Drunk Driver Steals Uber Driver’s Car, Crashes It In Commack: Police
Drunk Driver Steals Uber Driver’s Car, Crashes It In Commack: Police A drunk driver was apprehended after he stole an Uber driver's car at a Long Island shopping center and then crashed it moments later, according to authorities. An Uber driver in Commack left the motor running in his 2012 Honda Accord in the parking lot of a shopping center at 88 Veterans Memorial Highway as he was picking up a food order to be delivered, Suffolk County Police said. A man got into the vehicle while it was unattended. and drove away. The vehicle crashed into a curb and a fire hydrant a short distance away.  The man exited the vehicle and fled on foot into a …

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by Joe Lombardi
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6-Year-Old Hospitalized After Drunk Driving Crash In Rocky Point, Police Say 6-Year-Old Hospitalized After Drunk Driving Crash In Rocky Point, Police Say
6-Year-Old Hospitalized After Drunk Driving Crash In Rocky Point, Police Say A man has been accused of driving drunk after an overnight Long Island crash hospitalized his young daughter. It happened around 9:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 in Rocky Point. Suffolk County Police say the man was driving a 2017 Jeep Cherokee eastbound on Lower Rocky Point Road, when the vehicle veered left at the intersection of Hagerman Landing Road, left the roadway, and crashed. When officers arrived, police say Edward Milano, age 36, of Rocky Point, displayed signs of impairment and was placed under arrest.  His 6-year-old daughter, who was the only pass…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Major Break: Suspect Nabbed In Death Of Woman Whose Body Was Found In Suitcase In Huntington Major Break: Suspect Nabbed In Death Of Woman Whose Body Was Found In Suitcase In Huntington
Major Break: Suspect Nabbed In Death Of Woman Whose Body Was Found In Suitcase In Huntington Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the death of a woman whose body was found in a suitcase on Long Island. Suffolk County Police were called about suspicious activity in a wooded area of Huntington, near the intersection of Nassau and Woodhull roads, shortly before noon Tuesday, Sept. 3. Investigators later confirmed that they found a suitcase containing the body of 31-year-old Seikeya Jones, who was homeless. Her cause of death is still being determined by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office. Earlier Report: ID Released For Woman Found Dead Inside Suitcase B…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Islip Terrace Man Accused Of Committing Lewd Act While Naked, Watching Girls Islip Terrace Man Accused Of Committing Lewd Act While Naked, Watching Girls
Islip Terrace Man Accused Of Committing Lewd Act While Naked, Watching Girls A Long Island man has been accused of committing a lewd act while watching two girls through a window in his home. The alleged incident happened around on Friday, Aug. 30 in Islip Terrace. A family member of the girls reported to police that the man was naked and committing the act while watching the minors, from the window of his home, located on Sunrise Highway (Route 27). Following an investigation by Suffolk County Police Third Squad detectives, Joseph Zink, wage 59, of Islip Terrace, as arrested today at approximately 3:50 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2. Zink was charged with: …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Driving Drunk With Child In Car Nearly Crashes Into Patrol Cruiser In Smithtown, Police Say Man Driving Drunk With Child In Car Nearly Crashes Into Patrol Cruiser In Smithtown, Police Say
Man Driving Drunk With Child In Car Nearly Crashes Into Patrol Cruiser In Smithtown, Police Say A man allegedly driving drunk with a child in the car is accused of running a red light and nearly crashing into a marked police vehicle at a Long Island intersection. The man was driving a 2003 Nissan Altima in Smithtown westbound on Veterans Memorial Highway with his girlfriend and her 11-year-old son at about 9:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, according to Suffolk County Police.  He then went through a red light at the intersection of Old Willets Path and nearly crashed into a marked Suffolk County PD Third Precinct Patrol vehicle traveling southbound, police said. …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Ronkonkoma Burger King Incident Leads To Arrest Of Man For Multiple Acts Of Public Lewdness Ronkonkoma Burger King Incident Leads To Arrest Of Man For Multiple Acts Of Public Lewdness
Ronkonkoma Burger King Incident Leads To Arrest Of Man For Multiple Acts Of Public Lewdness A man has been accused of committing multiple acts of public lewdness on Long Island. Suffolk County Police Department Fourth Precinct Patrol officers responded to Burger King on Portion Road in Ronkonkoma at around 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, after two female employees reported a man committing a lewd act in plain sight in the parking lot.  The man fled the scene shortly after, police added. After an extensive canvass of the area, officers located and arrested Ronald Richardson III, age 43, who police say is homeless.  Following an investigation by Fourth S…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Enters Occupied Babylon Home, Steals Keys, Then Dodge Ram In Driveway: Police Man Enters Occupied Babylon Home, Steals Keys, Then Dodge Ram In Driveway: Police
Man Enters Occupied Babylon Home, Steals Keys, Then Dodge Ram In Driveway: Police A local man has been apprehended after police say he burglarized a Long Island home and stole a truck. Suffolk County Police First Precinct officers responded to a 911 call reporting an unknown person had stolen a vehicle from the driveway of the Babylon residence on Araca Road just after 7 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 11. Officers found the homeowner had followed the man in the stolen 2020 Dodge Ram and was able to stop him in front of another home a short distance away on The Crescent, according to Suffolk County Police. Officers took the man, Daniel Shiels, age 43, of…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Duo Nabbed For Stealing Used Cooking Oil From 14 Long Island Businesses, Police Say Duo Nabbed For Stealing Used Cooking Oil From 14 Long Island Businesses, Police Say
Duo Nabbed For Stealing Used Cooking Oil From 14 Long Island Businesses, Police Say Two Long Island men were nabbed for allegedly stealing used cooking oil from 14 businesses.  Oliver Lorenzo Valdez, age 30, of Central Islip, and Juan Hernandez, age 28, of Brentwood, were charged on Tuesday, June 25, after being spotted behind the Gourmet Garden in Center Moriches. According to Suffolk County Police, officers responded to a 911 caller reporting that two men stole used cooking oil from Mama Lisa Restaurant at 1226 Montauk Highway in Mastic and fled the scene in a white Ford van at 6:15 a.m. June 26. A short time later, officers located the men behi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Accused Of Driving Drunk After Crashing Into Police Cruiser On LIE In Dix Hills Man Accused Of Driving Drunk After Crashing Into Police Cruiser On LIE In Dix Hills
Man Accused Of Driving Drunk After Crashing Into Police Cruiser On LIE In Dix Hills A man has been accused of driving while intoxicated after he crashed his car into a marked police vehicle on the Long Island Expressway. The incident happened around 10:20 p.m. Saturday, June 29, in Dix Hills, on the westbound side near Exit 50. The cruiser was stopped and had been responding to another call, Suffolk County Police said.  Jason Ligon, age 57, of Great Neck, was driving a 2020 Mercedes sedan when he crashed his vehicle into the rear of the cruiser, said police. The one officer in the police vehicle was transported to a local hosp…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Hid Human Remains Found Along Long Island Highway: Police Man Hid Human Remains Found Along Long Island Highway: Police
Man Hid Human Remains Found Along Long Island Highway: Police A man has been arrested after police said he concealed human remains that were found along a local highway. Garry Cowell, age 72 of Patchogue, was arrested on Thursday, June 27, according to Suffolk County Police. At approximately 4:30 p.m., police discovered human remains in East Patchogue along Montauk Highway near County Road 101. The remains were taken to the Suffolk County Medical Examiner for an autopsy and to be identified. Cowell was arrested by Homicide Squad detectives following an investigation. He is charged with: Tampering with physical evidence; and Concealment of…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Freeport Woman Drives Drunk With 9-Year-Old Daughter In Vehicle In North Amityville: Police Freeport Woman Drives Drunk With 9-Year-Old Daughter In Vehicle In North Amityville: Police
Freeport Woman Drives Drunk With 9-Year-Old Daughter In Vehicle In North Amityville: Police A Long Island woman has been accused of driving drunk with a child in the vehicle. According to Suffolk County Police, the woman was driving a 2014 Audi Q5 northbound in North Amityville on Route 110, near Ritter Avenue, when she rear-ended one vehicle and collided with another, causing the Audi to overturn at approximately 5:40 p.m. Sunday, June 23. Her 9-year-old daughter was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip for precautionary reasons.  The driver of the vehicle that was rear-ended was transported to the same hospital for treatment of minor in…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Accused Of Taking Pictures Up Woman's Shirt At East Farmingdale Store Man Accused Of Taking Pictures Up Woman's Shirt At East Farmingdale Store
Man Accused Of Taking Pictures Up Woman's Shirt At East Farmingdale Store A man has been accused of using his cellphone to take pictures up the skirt of a 43-year-old woman at a store on Long Island. The incident allegedly happened Thursday, May 9 at the Dollar Tree on Broadhollow Road in East Farmingdale. Following an investigation by First Squad detectives, New York City resident Christopher St. Surin, of Manhattan, was arrested on Friday, May 24, at approximately 9:50 p.m., said police. St. Surin, age 30, was charged with unlawful surveillance.  He was scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip/ The investiga…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tennis Coach Nabbed For Possessing Child Pornography On Long Island: Police Tennis Coach Nabbed For Possessing Child Pornography On Long Island: Police
Tennis Coach Nabbed For Possessing Child Pornography On Long Island: Police Police arrested a man who allegedly sent a 13-year-old girl a gift card in exchange for inappropriate videos. Joseph Drago, age 28, of Huntington Station, was arrested on Thursday, May 23. According to Suffolk County Police, Drago, a tennis instructor, was discovered to have child pornography on his cell phone following tips and an investigation. Additionally, he had text messages with a 13-year-old Colorado girl in which he exchanged gift cards for inappropriate videos. Drago is charged with: Promoting a sexual performance by a child; and Possessing a sexual performance by a chil…

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by Sophie Grieser