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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.
$18K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Freeport Convenience Store $18K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Freeport Convenience Store
$18K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Freeport Convenience Store Are you feeling lucky? A winning TAKE 5 ticket worth $18,844 was sold at a Long Island convenience store, New York Lottery announced. The top prize-winning ticket was purchased in Freeport, at the Anaya 223 store located at 223 West Merrick Road, for the midday drawing held Wednesday, Oct. 2. TAKE 5 drawings are held twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.  Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.
Freeport Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Girl In Valley Stream Freeport Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Girl In Valley Stream
Freeport Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Girl In Valley Stream A weeks-long investigation has led to the arrest of a Long Island man for allegedly exposing himself to a girl. The incident happened on Tuesday, Sept. 10, in Valley Stream. A 17-year-old girl was walking on Emerson Place in the vicinity of Prague Street when a 2019 white Nissan Sentra pulled up next to her, according to Nassau County Police. The girl observed the male driver exposing and inappropriately touching himself inside the vehicle, said police. The suspect then drove away from the scene. After an extensive investigation, detectives were able to identify and arrest the suspec…
Best Breakfast Pizza On Long Island Found At This Nassau County Restaurant, Foodies Say Best Breakfast Pizza On Long Island Found At This Nassau County Restaurant, Foodies Say
Best Breakfast Pizza On Long Island Found At This Nassau County Restaurant, Foodies Say Move over breakfast burritos, the rise of breakfast pizzas is upon us. Picture this: an everything-bagel crust topped with crispy bacon, crumbly sausage, scrambled egg, and melted cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack cheese. Throw in some green peppers and mushrooms for good measure and what’s not to love? While decidedly not as compact or travel-friendly as its burrito brethren, breakfast pies are a perfectly acceptable way to break one’s fast – just ask members of the “pizza” subreddit: “Love me some breakfast pizza. Some hash browns on it are a game changer!” one user wrote. …
$2M Con Job: Freeport Contractor Admits Defrauding Victims Of Hurricane Sandy $2M Con Job: Freeport Contractor Admits Defrauding Victims Of Hurricane Sandy
$2M Con Job: Freeport Contractor Admits Defrauding Victims Of Hurricane Sandy A former New York contractor confessed to stealing millions of dollars from homeowners who were impacted by Hurricane Sandy to fund his lavish lifestyle. Alexander Almaraz, age 56, who formerly lived on Long Island in Freeport, pleaded guilty to wire fraud charges in Central Islip federal court on Thursday, Sept. 5. Prosecutors said Almaraz, who owned Design Concepts Group (DCG) in Freeport, targeted homeowners who suffered extensive damage during Hurricane Sandy in October 2012 and later received relief funds from the governor’s office. Earlier Report: Lamborghini, Porsche, Jaguar,…
14-Year-Old Missing Nearly 2 Weeks Among Nassau County Teens Located Safe 14-Year-Old Missing Nearly 2 Weeks Among Nassau County Teens Located Safe
14-Year-Old Missing Nearly 2 Weeks Among Nassau County Teens Located Safe A 14-year-old boy gone for nearly two weeks was among three Long Island teenagers who were found safe after relatives reported them missing. Edwin Palacios Umana, age 14, had last been seen at his Lakeview residence on Wadleigh Avenue at around 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5. On Sunday, Aug. 18, Nassau County Police said Umana was located. No other details were given. Police also announced that the following teens, previously reported missing, had been located: Autumn McDegganlee, age 14, of Freeport; Reported missing on Tuesday, Aug. 13, and located Sunday, aug. 18 Susan Staple, age 15, of Hemps…
Drunk Teen Who Killed 6-Year-Old 'Bright Light' On Long Island Sentenced To Prison Drunk Teen Who Killed 6-Year-Old 'Bright Light' On Long Island Sentenced To Prison
Drunk Teen Who Killed 6-Year-Old 'Bright Light' On Long Island Sentenced To Prison A 19-year-old man will spend years behind bars for a drunk driving crash that killed a young Long Island girl two days before her birthday. Jorge Bonilla Gutierrez, of Freeport, was sentenced to six to 12 years in prison in Nassau County Court on Monday, Aug. 5, in the death of Katerine Vanegas Hernandez. Prosecutors said Gutierrez was intoxicated and speeding when he ran a red light in West Hempstead, near the intersection of Hempstead Turnpike and Westminster Road, at around 2:20 a.m. on Aug. 7, 2023. Earlier Report: Teen Admits Driving Drunk, Killing 6-Year-Old In West Hempstead …
Fatal Shooting: Suspect Nabbed, 23-Year-Old Victim ID'd In Freeport Fatal Shooting: Suspect Nabbed, 23-Year-Old Victim ID'd In Freeport
Fatal Shooting: Suspect Nabbed, 23-Year-Old Victim ID'd In Freeport A suspect from Connecticut has been apprehended after a person was shot and killed on Long Island. The incident happened around 2 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, in Freeport. Police responded to a shot spotter activation on West Seaman Avenue.  When Freeport PD officers arrived, they discovered a 23-year-old man who had been shot.  The victim, identified as Nassau County resident Tyrone Williams, 23, of Baldwin, was taken to a nearby hospital and was pronounced dead by a hospital physician.  Late Friday morning, Aug. 2, the Nassau County PD reported the arrest of 20-year-old F…
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man Police are asking for help in locating a Long Island man who was reported missing. Charles Cacoque, age 82, was last seen in the village of Freeport walking southbound on Babylon Turnpike at around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 17. Nassau County Police said Cacoque has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. He is 6 feet tall and 165 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a plaid button up shirt, blue jeans, black shoes, and is possibly wearing a baseball cap. Police said Cacoque may have traveled to Manhattan or Brooklyn. Anyone with information is asked…
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…
'Nightmare:' Triple-Fatal Long Island DWI Crash Suspect Sentenced 'Nightmare:' Triple-Fatal Long Island DWI Crash Suspect Sentenced
'Nightmare:' Triple-Fatal Long Island DWI Crash Suspect Sentenced The man who killed three family members, and injured three more, in a drunken crash will spend a lengthy stay in prison, authorities announced. Dante Lennon, age 23 of Freeport, was sentenced to six to 18 years behind bars on Monday, June 17, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Over two years before, on May 21, 2022, Lennon was drunk, driving his Mercedes Benz eastbound on Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park. Earlier Report: Man Admits Driving Drunk, Killing Trio Leaving Party In New Hyde Park At about 11 p.m., as he drove about twice the 35-mile-per-hour speed limit, he…
Long Island Man Drives Drunk With 3-Year-Old Son, Police Say Long Island Man Drives Drunk With 3-Year-Old Son, Police Say
Long Island Man Drives Drunk With 3-Year-Old Son, Police Say A man has been arrested on a charge of driving drunk when he got into a minor crash with a 3-year-old in his car, police said. It happened on Saturday, June 8 in Roosevelt, according to Nassau County Police. At about 9:50 p.m. that evening, 32-year-old Abidan Sorto-Benitez was driving his 2004 Honda Civic near the intersection of Branch Place and Conlon Road when he hit a curb, which rendered his car inoperable. Officers who arrived at the scene reported that Sorto-Benitez had glassy eyes and had breath that smelled of alcohol. He failed a sobriety test and was placed under arrest. So…
MS-13 Member Lured 18-Year-Old To Long Island Death, Buried Murder Weapon: DA MS-13 Member Lured 18-Year-Old To Long Island Death, Buried Murder Weapon: DA
MS-13 Member Lured 18-Year-Old To Long Island Death, Buried Murder Weapon: DA A 26-year-old alleged MS-13 member was convicted of murder and more for his role in the murder of a teenager at a Long Island park. Kevin Torres, also known as “Sarco,” faced his conviction on Wednesday, June 5 after a trial in which the jury deliberated for less than an hour, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Torres, reportedly a member of the MS-13 gang, was one of multiple men involved in the murder of 18-year-old Daniel Garcia-Carbajal. Related Story: MS-13 Member Sentenced For Luring, Killing Of 18-Year-Old At Long Island Park On the morning of March 1, 2021, …
Teen Admits Driving Drunk, Killing 6-Year-Old On Long Island Teen Admits Driving Drunk, Killing 6-Year-Old On Long Island
Teen Admits Driving Drunk, Killing 6-Year-Old On Long Island An 18-year-old pleaded guilty to multiple charges for his role in a drunk driving crash that killed a little girl two days before her birthday. Jorge Bonilla Gutierrez, age 18 of Freeport, entered his guilty plea on Wednesday, June 5 for the August 2023 incident, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. At approximately 2:20 a.m. on the morning of August 7, 2023, Bonilla Gutierrez was driving drunk and speeding east on Hempstead Turnpike when he ran a red light near Westminster Road. Original Report - Teen Drives Drunk, Kills 6-Year-Old In West Hempstead Crash: DA  Th…
Winner, Winner: Prize-Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At This Long Island Store Winner, Winner: Prize-Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At This Long Island Store
Winner, Winner: Prize-Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At This Long Island Store Lottery officials announced that a local store sold a prize-winning ticket worth tens of thousands of dollars. The Take 5 ticket was sold at Curiosity Cards & Gifts, located at 193 Atlantic Avenue in Freeport, according to the New York Lottery. The winning ticket, worth $19,313, was sold as part of the Monday, June 3 drawing. Winning Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39, with drawings televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Prizes of any amount can be claimed up to one year from the drawing date. In the 2022-2023 fiscal year, the New York Lottery con…
Alleged Thief Caught After Multi-Car Crash On Long Island Alleged Thief Caught After Multi-Car Crash On Long Island
Alleged Thief Caught After Multi-Car Crash On Long Island A man who allegedly stole a car, a necklace, and more was caught after he caused a three-car collision that injured two. The chain of events happened on Friday, May 31, and began in Freeport, according to the Nassau County Police. Near Broadway and North Columbus Avenue in Freeport, 30-year-old Jarred Sowers allegedly walked up to a 27-year-old woman, grabbed the necklace from her neck, and drove off in a white sedan. A short time later, at ​​the intersection of Nassau Road and Woods Avenue in Roosevelt, Sowers reportedly hit two other cars, injuring a 45-year-old woman and a 28-year-ol…
Life In Prison: Duo Sentenced For Long Island Murder Life In Prison: Duo Sentenced For Long Island Murder
Life In Prison: Duo Sentenced For Long Island Murder Two men convicted of using a marijuana deal to lure a 23-year-old to his death have received their prison sentence. Darin Semple and Devin Obleanis, both aged 22, received their respective prison sentences of 23 years to life and 20 years to life, the Nassau County District Attorney announced on Tuesday, May 21. Alongside a third, unapprehended suspect, Semple and Obleanis met with 23-year-old Rafael Delossantos on Victoria Street in Baldwin on October 25, 2021. Original Report - Marijuana Murder: 22-Year-Old Convicted For Baldwin Shooting Earlier that day, Obleanis sent te…
$3.2 Million COVID-19 Loan Scheme: Long Island Woman Indicted On Fraud Charges $3.2 Million COVID-19 Loan Scheme: Long Island Woman Indicted On Fraud Charges
$3.2 Million Covid-19 Loan Scheme: Long Island Woman Indicted On Fraud Charges A Long Island woman faces up to 20 years behind bars after she was charged with multiple counts of fraud for submitting fake COVID relief loan applications. Donna Ingram, age 50, faced her indictment on Thursday, May 23, the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) Eastern District of New York announced. The Freeport woman is alleged to have submitted dozens of fake applications for COVID-19 relief loans between May 2020 and May 2021.  Ingram submitted at least 27 Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loans for her own companies and at least 22 other businesses, the USAO claimed. …