Man Tries To Cut Down Tree In LI Park, Returns To Chop It Up: Police Man Tries To Cut Down Tree In LI Park, Returns To Chop It Up: Police
Man Tries To Cut Down Tree In LI Park, Returns To Chop It Up: Police A man who allegedly tried to cut down a tree in a Long Island park returned to the scene with a tree pruner to chop it into smaller pieces before being arrested, Nassau County Police said. Officers responded to Eisenhower Park on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow at approximately 11:15 a.m. Friday, June 19, for a report of criminal mischief, according to Nassau County Police. Investigators learned that Kendall Glass, 67, who is homeless, had attempted to cut down a tree without authorization and left the area before officers arrived, police said. Nassau County Parks Department employees lat…
LI Caregiver Stole Nearly $10K In Jewelry From Disabled Daughter, Elderly Mom: Police LI Caregiver Stole Nearly $10K In Jewelry From Disabled Daughter, Elderly Mom: Police
LI Caregiver Stole Nearly $10K In Jewelry From Disabled Daughter, Elderly Mom: Police A home health aide is accused of stealing nearly $10,000 worth of jewelry from an elderly woman and her disabled daughter while caring for them in East Setauket, police said. Jackquilin Smith, 40, of Medford, worked for Homewatch CareGivers in Hicksville and was assigned to the home of an 80-year-old woman and her 58-year-old daughter, who suffers from a degenerative neurological disorder, according to Suffolk County Police. Smith stole jewelry valued at approximately $9,850 from the family between late April and late May, police said Friday, June 19. The thefts were discovered when fa…
Drunken Oceanside Crosswalk Crash Leaves 78-Year-Old Woman Critical: Cops Drunken Oceanside Crosswalk Crash Leaves 78-Year-Old Woman Critical: Cops
Drunken Oceanside Crosswalk Crash Leaves 78-Year-Old Woman Critical: Cops A 78-year-old woman was left critically injured after she was struck by a van while crossing at a Long Island intersection, Nassau County police said. The crash happened at 4:41 p.m. Thursday, June 18, in Oceanside, according to the Nassau County Police Department. The woman was walking on Long Beach Road and crossing at the crosswalk at Weidner Avenue when she was hit by a 2004 Chevrolet Express Van driven by a 24-year-old man, police said. The victim was taken to a local hospital, where she was listed in critical condition, according to authorities. An investigation determined that …
Why Tesla Didn't Electrify CT Town Pool After Splashdown On Opening Day Why Tesla Didn't Electrify CT Town Pool After Splashdown On Opening Day
Why Tesla Didn't Electrify CT Town Pool After Splashdown On Opening Day Opening day at the Steve Benko Pool in New Canaan didn't go quite as planned.  Instead of swimmers diving in, a Tesla did. A now-viral video taken by Kristen Schilo of New Canaan Dogs shows firefighters hoisting the electric vehicle from the pool at Waveny Park after it crashed through a fence and plunged into the water Tuesday morning, June 16.  Multiple lifeguards and police officers entered the pool to help the driver out of the submerged vehicle, police said. He was the only person inside. Concerns about the pool becoming electrified appear to be unfounded. According to EV F…
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Crash On Long Island Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Crash On Long Island
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Crash On Long Island A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after a crash involving a car on Long Island, police announced on Thursday, June 18. The crash happened on Allen Boulevard at 5:27 a.m. when the driver of a 2015 Honda attempted to exit a parking lot at 55 Allen Blvd. and cross into another parking lot across the street in East Farmingdale, according to Suffolk County Police. The Honda collided with a 2007 Honda motorcycle traveling on Allen Boulevard, authorities said. The motorcyclist, a 55-year-old West Babylon man, was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip with serious …
11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds 11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds
11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds A federal investigation uncovered a massive benefits fraud scheme that allegedly drained more than $1.4 million from taxpayer-funded programs in Massachusetts. The charges were announced Thursday, June 18, after a Homeland Security Investigations probe led to indictments against 15 suspects, including 11 people living in the country illegally and four U.S. citizens. According to the Department of Justice, the scheme involved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, MassHealth benefits, disability payments, unemployment benefits, and other public assistance programs. Feder…
Leg Amputated After Dad Of 2 Struck By 17-Year-Old Driver On Long Island Leg Amputated After Dad Of 2 Struck By 17-Year-Old Driver On Long Island
Leg Amputated After Dad Of 2 Struck By 17-Year-Old Driver On Long Island A Long Island father of two heading home to his children after work lost a leg and suffered devastating injuries when a 17-year-old driver struck him as he checked the trunk of his car in East Northport, according to his family. The crash happened at approximately 7:36 p.m. on Friday, June 12, in front of 341 Town Line Road in East Northport, Suffolk County Police said. A 35-year-old Brentwood man had been driving eastbound in a Honda Accord when he pulled onto the shoulder, exited the vehicle, and walked to the rear driver's-side trunk area, investigators said. While standing behind the v…
14-Year-Old On E-Bike Suffers Broken Femur After Running Red Light In Nassau County 14-Year-Old On E-Bike Suffers Broken Femur After Running Red Light In Nassau County
14-Year-Old On E-Bike Suffers Broken Femur After Running Red Light In Nassau County A 14-year-old boy suffered a broken femur after an E-bike crash at an intersection on Long Island, police announced Thursday, June 18. The teen was riding an E-bike southbound on Main Street in Farmingdale when he disregarded a red traffic signal and struck a 2011 Honda SUV traveling eastbound on Conklin Street at about 9:46 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, according to Nassau County police. The juvenile suffered a broken femur and was taken to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment, police said. The driver of the Honda remained at the scene following the crash, authorities said. The inves…
Woman Withdraws $27K, Hands It To 'Bank Agent' In Brazen Nassau County Scam Woman Withdraws $27K, Hands It To 'Bank Agent' In Brazen Nassau County Scam
Woman Withdraws $27K, Hands It To 'Bank Agent' In Brazen Nassau County Scam A fake Microsoft security alert cost a Long Island woman $27,000 before detectives tracked down and arrested the alleged scammer, police announced on Wednesday, June 17. Jyoti Jyoti, 31, of Bethpage, was charged after a 62-year-old woman was tricked into handing over thousands of dollars in cash in New Hyde Park, according to Nassau County Police. The scam began when the victim was using her computer on Thursday, June 11, when she received a notification claiming there was suspected malware on her Microsoft account, detectives said. She was directed to call a phone number for what appeared…
3 Pounds Of Cocaine Found During Thruway Traffic Stop, NY State Police Say 3 Pounds Of Cocaine Found During Thruway Traffic Stop, NY State Police Say
3 Pounds Of Cocaine Found During Thruway Traffic Stop, NY State Police Say More than three pounds of cocaine were seized during a traffic stop on the New York State Thruway, New York State Police announced on Thursday, June 18. Robert C. Davis, 39, of Troy, Freddie J. Fields, 45, of Albany, and Terrell C. Welcome, 36, of Schenectady were arrested following the stop on Interstate 87 in Bethlehem at about 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, according to state police. Troopers assigned to the Troop G Community Stabilization Unit stopped the vehicle for a traffic violation while working in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, police said. Davis was identif…
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Crash With SUV On Long Island: Police Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Crash With SUV On Long Island: Police
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Crash With SUV On Long Island: Police A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after colliding with an SUV on Long Island, police announced on Wednesday, June 17. The crash happened at the intersection of Park Avenue and East 5th Street in Huntington Station at approximately 12:40 p.m., according to Suffolk County Police. A 46-year-old Huntington man was operating a 2002 Harley-Davidson southbound on Park Avenue when he collided with a 2025 Subaru SUV. The motorcyclist was taken to Huntington Hospital in serious but non-life-threatening condition, police said. His identity has not been released pending notification of next of …
Church Break-In, Home Burglaries Lead To Arrest On Long Island: Police Church Break-In, Home Burglaries Lead To Arrest On Long Island: Police
Church Break-In, Home Burglaries Lead To Arrest On Long Island: Police A church and multiple homes were targeted in a burglary spree on Long Island before police tracked down the suspect, authorities say. A Ronkonkoma man is accused of breaking into multiple homes and a church during a burglary spree in Central Islip, Suffolk County Police announced on Wednesday, June 17. David Roman, 61, was charged following an investigation that linked him to a series of burglaries that occurred between May 28 and June 16, according to police. Third Squad detectives arrested Roman at the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision facility in Bohemi…