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Man Stabbed Ex-Wife Over 20 Times As She Sat In McDonald's Drive-Thru On Long Island, DA Says Man Stabbed Ex-Wife Over 20 Times As She Sat In McDonald's Drive-Thru On Long Island, DA Says
Man Stabbed Ex-Wife Over 20 Times As She Sat In McDonald's Drive-Thru On Long Island, DA Says A Long Island man is accused of trying to kill his ex-wife just hours after she obtained a protection order against him. Willie Curry, age 36, of Brentwood, was indicted on attempted murder and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Nov. 14. Prosecutors said Curry ambushed his ex-wife as she sat in the drive-through lane of a Bay Shore McDonald’s at around 8:15 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. He rode up on an electric bicycle, ran around to her opened drive side window and began repeatedly stabbing her, prosecutors alleged. The attack only stopped when the woman drove forward a sho…
44-Year-Old Violently Stabs Long Island Neighbor: Police 44-Year-Old Violently Stabs Long Island Neighbor: Police
44-Year-Old Violently Stabs Long Island Neighbor: Police A man is facing charges after allegedly stabbing and seriously injuring his neighbor during an altercation on Long Island. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, when a 59-year-old man walking toward his West Babylon home on Justice Street reportedly became involved in a fight with a neighbor, according to Suffolk County Police.  During the altercation, authorities say Edward Preston, age 44, stabbed the victim multiple times with a knife. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Preston, who lives on Justice Street, …
Man Accused Of Intentionally Hitting Woman With Car In Nassau County Man Accused Of Intentionally Hitting Woman With Car In Nassau County
Man Accused Of Intentionally Hitting Woman With Car In Nassau County A Long Island woman suffered injuries after a man allegedly assaulted her during a confrontation in a parking lot, according to police. The incident occurred Saturday, Nov. 9, around 1 p.m. in Oceanside, at 3458 Long Beach Road. The 28-year-old woman was attempting to back her 2011 Jeep out of a parking space when the man driving a 2019 Nissan, identified as 41-year-old John Ardolino, of South Hempstead, began honking, then parked behind her, blocking her from leaving, Nassau County Police said. Police say Ardolino exited his vehicle, banged on the driver’s side window, and yelled at the …
Teen Crashes Stolen Mercedes, Attempts To Assault Responding Officer In Hicksville: Police Teen Crashes Stolen Mercedes, Attempts To Assault Responding Officer In Hicksville: Police
Teen Crashes Stolen Mercedes, Attempts To Assault Responding Officer In Hicksville: Police A brazen burglary turned chaotic on Long Island as a man allegedly stole a vintage Mercedes-Benz, crashed through fences, and led police on a chase that ended with an attempted assault on an officer. Brayan Galiono Hernandez, age 19, was involved in a commercial burglary at Precision Auto Care in Hicksville on Jerusalem Avenue that occurred between Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9, Nassau County Police. According to officers, the suspect entered the business by breaking down an exterior fence and slipping through an unlocked garage door, where he took the red 1995 Mercedes and drove…
MS-13 Duo Admits To Attempted Murder In Brutal Hempstead Stabbings MS-13 Duo Admits To Attempted Murder In Brutal Hempstead Stabbings
MS-13 Duo Admits To Attempted Murder In Brutal Hempstead Stabbings Two self-identified MS-13 gang members have admitted to attempted murder charges for their roles in a violent assault and stabbing of two men on Long Island. Brandon Meza-Hernandez, age 32, and Jonny Turcios, age 35, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Nov. 6, to two counts each of attempted murder in the second degree.  Meza-Hernandez is expected to receive a 10-year prison sentence, while Turcios faces 12 years, with sentencing dates set for January 2025. The attack occurred early on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2024, they attacked a victim in Hempstead near 76 North Franklin St., allegedly i…
Driver Tried Killing Woman With Her Car During Dispute At Long Island Shopping Center, DA Says Driver Tried Killing Woman With Her Car During Dispute At Long Island Shopping Center, DA Says
Driver Tried Killing Woman With Her Car During Dispute At Long Island Shopping Center, DA Says A Long Island woman is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly striking another woman with her car. Philomena Mistretta, age 51, of Coram, was indicted on multiple charges in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Nov. 8, in connection with an incident at North Bellport’s Miracle Plaza on Montauk Highway. According to prosecutors, Mistretta was sitting in her driver’s seat when she got into an argument with a woman standing next to the passenger side at around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. Earlier Report: Coram Resident Intentionally Strikes Woman With Minivan In North Bellp…
Chaotic Long Island Street Takeover: Duo Nabbed After Cop Punched, Dragged By Car Chaotic Long Island Street Takeover: Duo Nabbed After Cop Punched, Dragged By Car
Chaotic Long Island Street Takeover: Duo Nabbed After Cop Punched, Dragged By Car Two men have been apprehended on charges in connection with a chaotic street takeover on Long Island in which a police officer was assaulted and dragged by a vehicle, officials said. The incident occurred early Sunday, Nov. 3,  in Islip. Suffolk County Police responded to multiple 911 calls about vehicles blocking traffic on westbound Sunrise Service Road near Commack Road at around 1 a.m. A Third Precinct officer arriving on the scene reportedly crashed into a pole while trying to avoid a pedestrian in the roadway. After exiting his vehicle, the officer confronted the driver of a bl…
'Wannabe Racecar Driver' Indicted For Stunt Crash Injuring 19-Year-Old On Long Island 'Wannabe Racecar Driver' Indicted For Stunt Crash Injuring 19-Year-Old On Long Island
'Wannabe Racecar Driver' Indicted For Stunt Crash Injuring 19-Year-Old On Long Island A man accused of injuring a spectator during an illegal street takeover on Long Island was indicted on multiple charges. Matthew Mitchell, age 20, of Brooklyn, was charged with assault and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Oct. 31. Prosecutors said Mitchell was with a large group of cars that gathered at Patchogue’s Gateway Plaza on Sunrise Highway in the early hours of Sunday, Oct. 6. Earlier Report: Dangerous 'Street Takeovers' Target Of Proposed Legislation Backed By Suffolk County Lawmaker Several of the vehicles were seen performing “doughnuts,” drifting, a…
Man Causing Disturbance In Farmingdale Becomes 'Violent, Combative,' With 1 Cop Hospitalized Man Causing Disturbance In Farmingdale Becomes 'Violent, Combative,' With 1 Cop Hospitalized
Man Causing Disturbance In Farmingdale Becomes 'Violent, Combative,' With 1 Cop Hospitalized A man who was causing a disturbance in a quiet Long Island neighborhood became violent and combative after officers arrived on the scene, injuring one cop. The incident happened just before 2 a.m. Saturday, Nov, 2, in Farmingdale. Officers responded to reports of a disturbance near the intersection of Conklin Street and Main Street.  Upon arrival, they found 36-year-old Bryan Flores, a resident of the area, screaming and cursing in the roadway, which caused others to feel unsafe, according to Nassau County Police. Flores became violent and combative while resisting arrest a…
51-Year-Old Intentionally Strikes Another Woman With Minivan On Long Island, Police Say 51-Year-Old Intentionally Strikes Another Woman With Minivan On Long Island, Police Say
51-Year-Old Intentionally Strikes Another Woman With Minivan On Long Island, Police Say A Long Island resident has been accused of intentionally striking another woman with her vehicle. The incident happened around 3:40 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 in North Bellport. Following a dispute between the two in a parking lot, located at 1733 Montauk Highway, Philomena Mistretta, 51, of Coram, got into her 2004 Toyota Sienna and intentionally struck the woman with the minivan.  The 63-year-old was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue with serious injuries. Fifth Squad detectives charged Mistretta with first-degree assault.  She wi…
Man Forcibly Touches Girl, Attacks Officer At Broadway Mall In Hicksville Man Forcibly Touches Girl, Attacks Officer At Broadway Mall In Hicksville
Man Forcibly Touches Girl, Attacks Officer At Broadway Mall In Hicksville A man has been apprehended after police say he forcibly touched a teenager and then attacked responding officers at a mall on Long Island. At around 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, Police responded to a disturbance at Broadway Mall in Hicksville after receiving reports of an intoxicated male being aggressive towards the public.  Upon arrival, officers approached Allan Nunez, age 30, of Bayville, who began attacking them, according to Nassau County Police.  Nunez was violent and combative while resisting arrest, and an officer was injured. He was transported to a local area hospi…
Baseball Bat Attack Seriously Injures Man At Long Island Fishing Site Baseball Bat Attack Seriously Injures Man At Long Island Fishing Site
Baseball Bat Attack Seriously Injures Man At Long Island Fishing Site A man is hospitalized with serious injuries after being attacked by a man wielding a baseball bat at a popular Long Island fishing hole. The incident happened in Riverhead, at the Lower Peconic River Fishing Access Site near West Main Street, at around 11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. Riverhead Town Police said the 44-year-old victim told officers a man armed with a baseball bat struck him in the face before fleeing the scene on foot. Officers found the victim bleeding from his face with what appeared to be several injuries to his face and head. He was initially taken to Peconic Bay Medical Cen…
LI Teacher May Never Walk Again Following Alleged Road Rage Attack LI Teacher May Never Walk Again Following Alleged Road Rage Attack
LI Teacher May Never Walk Again Following Alleged Road Rage Attack A beloved teacher and coach on Long Island is facing a tough road to recovery after suffering a spinal cord injury during an alleged road rage fight. The incident happened in West Babylon, shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. Suffolk County Police said two men drove their cars into a shopping center parking lot located at 90 Route 109, exited their vehicles, and got into an altercation. Earlier Report: New Update - Road Rage: Suspect Nabbed After Victim Run Over In West Babylon One of the men got back into his vehicle, rammed the other man's vehicle three times, and then ran ov…
Double Knife-Wielding GF Slashes Levittown BF During Breakup Talks, Police Say Double Knife-Wielding GF Slashes Levittown BF During Breakup Talks, Police Say
Double Knife-Wielding GF Slashes Levittown BF During Breakup Talks, Police Say Threats of a breakup prompted a Long Island woman to slash her boyfriend with a knife, sending him to the hospital, police said. The incident happened in Levittown at around 9:20 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22. Nassau County Police said officers responding to a 911 call about an assault with a weapon found blood on the kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom floors. Nobody was inside the home. Officers then responded to a hospital and were informed that a 29-year-old man had arrived with a laceration to his arm. The victim told investigators that he had an argument with his girlfriend about ending their …
Combative Driver Injures Officer After Crash In Bellmore, Police Say Combative Driver Injures Officer After Crash In Bellmore, Police Say
Combative Driver Injures Officer After Crash In Bellmore, Police Say A man is accused of assaulting a police officer following a car crash on Long Island. The incident happened in Bellmore, near the intersection of Bellmore Avenue and Merrick Road, shortly before 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14. Nassau County Police said 63-year-old Charles Klimovich, of Bellmore, was involved in a car crash and refused to give officers his information to document the incident. Klimovich reportedly became combative and attempted to flee the scene. As officers were attempting to handcuff him, he continued resisting and refused to comply with the officer’s commands, police said. Of…
New Update - Road Rage: Suspect Nabbed After Victim Run Over On Long Island New Update - Road Rage: Suspect Nabbed After Victim Run Over On Long Island
New Update - Road Rage: Suspect Nabbed After Victim Run Over On Long Island 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 …
Dealer's Fentanyl Killed 17-Year-Old Garden City Girl, DA Says Dealer's Fentanyl Killed 17-Year-Old Garden City Girl, DA Says
Dealer's Fentanyl Killed 17-Year-Old Garden City Girl, DA Says An admitted drug dealer was formally charged in connection with the overdose death of a 17-year-old Long Island girl. Daquan Booker, age 34, of Smithtown, was arraigned on multiple drug charges in Nassau County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 15, following the death of Garden City High School senior Grace Wrightington. Prosecutors said Booker met with the teen on at least two occasions in July 2023 and sold her purported oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl. The synthetic opioid – more than 100 times stronger than morphine – has contributed to a growing number of overdose deaths across the country in…
20-Year-Old Injures Woman In Street Takeover On Long Island, Police Say 20-Year-Old Injures Woman In Street Takeover On Long Island, Police Say
20-Year-Old Injures Woman In Street Takeover On Long Island, 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…
Wanted Driver Drags, Injures Deputy Following Traffic Stop On Long Island, Police Say Wanted Driver Drags, Injures Deputy Following Traffic Stop On Long Island, Police Say
Wanted Driver Drags, Injures Deputy Following Traffic Stop On Long Island, Police Say A Long Island man wanted by police tried fleeing a traffic stop, injuring a sheriff’s deputy in the process, authorities said. The incident happened in Bohemia on Lincoln Avenue, at around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. Suffolk County Sheriff’s officials said the deputy stopped 37-year-old Christopher Brown, of Holbrook, and informed him he was wanted on an arrest warrant out of Amityville. The warrant stemmed from charges of driving without a license and displaying illegal plates. Brown then put the vehicle in drive and attempted to flee, dragging the deputy alongside his car and injuring…
Assault On Security Guard At Baldwin Bowling Alley Leads To Charges For Fourth Suspect Assault On Security Guard At Baldwin Bowling Alley Leads To Charges For Fourth Suspect
Assault On Security Guard At Baldwin Bowling Alley Leads To Charges For Fourth Suspect A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with an assault on a security guard at a Long Island bowling alley. The incident happened in Baldwin, at the Ultra Lanes on Grand Avenue, at around 1:20 a.m. Saturday, July 27. Nassau County Police said several customers became disruptive and were asked to leave when they began punching, kicking, and choking a security staffer. They also threw bowling balls at the victim and stole the employee’s phone before fleeing in a BMW, police said. Officers arrested three suspects a short time later. A search of their car reportedly turned up a load…
25-Year-Old Nabbed In Stabbing Of Man On Long Island 25-Year-Old Nabbed In Stabbing Of Man On Long Island
25-Year-Old Nabbed In Stabbing Of Man On Long Island A suspect is behind bars following a stabbing attack on Long Island that sent a man to the hospital. The incident happened in Massapequa, near the intersection of Polo and Oxford roads, shortly after 11 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7.  Nassau County Police said a 22-year-old man and a 25-year-old man got into an argument before the older man stabbed the victim in his torso and arm. He then fled the scene in an SUV. The victim was taken to a hospital where he was listed in stable condition. Officers later located the suspect, Joseph Fochi, of North Massapequa, and arrested him without incident.…
Driver Accused In String Of Antisemitic Threats Around Cedarhurst Injures Officer, Police Say Driver Accused In String Of Antisemitic Threats Around Cedarhurst Injures Officer, Police Say
Driver Accused In String Of Antisemitic Threats Around Cedarhurst Injures Officer, Police Say A man is accused in a string of threats and antisemitic remarks targeting random people around Long Island. Nassau County Police said detectives were informed of two separate disturbances in Cedarhurst at around 1:20 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4.  The first happened near Lincoln Street and Oakland Avenue, and the second occurred near Barrett Road and Washington Avenue. In both cases, witnesses said a man driving a Lexus pulled up and made verbal threats and antisemitic remarks to numerous people before driving away. Police located the suspect, 38-year-old Alvin Tirado, of Queens, a short tim…
21-Year-Old Nabbed After Breaking Into Inwood Home, Police Say 21-Year-Old Nabbed After Breaking Into Inwood Home, Police Say
21-Year-Old Nabbed After Breaking Into Inwood Home, Police Say A 21-year-old man is accused of burglarizing a Long Island home. Nassau County Police were called about a break-in at an Inwood residence on Wahl Avenue at around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2. When officers arrived, they found Wilber Sigaran fleeing the scene, police said. An officer caught up to Sigaran and deployed a TASER device in order to place him under arrest. Sigaran, of Inwood, is charged with assault and burglary. He was scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Hempstead on Thursday, Oct. 3.
Disgruntled Gambler Who Shot 2 At Long Island Business Gets 18 Years In Prison Disgruntled Gambler Who Shot 2 At Long Island Business Gets 18 Years In Prison
Disgruntled Gambler Who Shot 2 At Long Island Business Gets 18 Years In Prison A 27-year-old man will spend nearly two decades behind bars for shooting two men at a Long Island business. Alexander Castillo, of the Bronx, was sentenced to 18 years in prison in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Oct. 3, stemming from a shooting at a Port Jefferson pool hall. Prosecutors said Castillo spent several hours playing pool at the establishment on Dec. 28, 2022. Over the course of the evening, he placed bets on each game and lost an undisclosed amount of money. Earlier Report: Disgruntled Gambler Shot 2 At Port Jefferson Business, Jury Finds Shortly after 7 p.m., Castil…
Cop Hospitalized After Motorist Becomes Combative In Valley Stream, Police Say Cop Hospitalized After Motorist Becomes Combative In Valley Stream, Police Say
Cop Hospitalized After Motorist Becomes Combative In Valley Stream, Police Say A police officer was hospitalized after a Long Island motorist allegedly became combative after being stopped near an intersection. Officers conducted the traffic stop of a 2012 Dodge Challenger in Valley Stream in the vicinity of Hook Creek Boulevard and 136th Avenue at around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2. During the investigation, it was determined that the driver, Albert Dodson, age 30, of Hempstead, was operating the vehicle with a suspended license, according to Nassau County Police.  While attempting to place Dodson under arrest, he became combative and began to resist, caus…
John Gotti Jr's Wife, Daughter Dodge Assault Charges After HS Basketball Brawl In Lattingtown John Gotti Jr's Wife, Daughter Dodge Assault Charges After HS Basketball Brawl In Lattingtown
John Gotti Jr's Wife, Daughter Dodge Assault Charges After HS Basketball Brawl In Lattingtown John Gotti Jr.’s wife and daughter will avoid criminal charges in connection with a fight at a youth basketball game on Long Island. A Nassau County judge cited “procedural grounds” for dismissing the misdemeanor assault charges against Kimberly Gotti, age 55, and Gianna Gotti, age 23, on Tuesday, Oct. 1. “We await the judge’s written decision and will review our options,” a spokesperson for the DA’s office told Daily Voice. The fight broke out in the Oyster Bay village of Lattingtown, during a basketball game at Locust Valley High School against visiting Oyster Bay High School, on Thursd…
Gunman With Zip Ties Forces Way Into Long Island Home, Assaults Resident Gunman With Zip Ties Forces Way Into Long Island Home, Assaults Resident
Gunman With Zip Ties Forces Way Into Long Island Home, Assaults Resident Police are asking for help in identifying a man who forced his way into a Long Island home and assaulted a resident. The incident happened in Commack, at a residence on Daisy Lane, at around 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13. Surveillance video shared by Suffolk County Police shows a man wearing a surgical mask carrying a postal envelope and zip ties approach the home and ring the doorbell. When a resident opened the door, the man pulled a gun and forced his way inside. At some point during the ordeal, a resident of the home was struck in the head. A short time later, the suspect fled the scene …
Attempted Murder: Man Tries Stabbing Woman To Death At Inwood Home, Police Say Attempted Murder: Man Tries Stabbing Woman To Death At Inwood Home, Police Say
Attempted Murder: Man Tries Stabbing Woman To Death At Inwood Home, Police Say A man is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly trying to stab a woman to death at a Long Island home. The incident happened in Inwood, at a residence on Mott Avenue, at around 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26. Nassau County Police said officers responded to the home for reports of a disturbance. They found a 42-year-old woman on the ground with lacerations on her arm and face. The victim was taken to a hospital and was listed in stable condition. A preliminary investigation found that the woman had been in an altercation with 56-year-old Ivan Cullins, of Roosevelt, shortly before the…
DNA On Hat Leads To Murder Conviction In Shooting Of Long Island Partygoer DNA On Hat Leads To Murder Conviction In Shooting Of Long Island Partygoer
DNA On Hat Leads To Murder Conviction In Shooting Of Long Island Partygoer More than four years after a man was gunned down at a Long Island house party, a jury convicted his killer.  Basheer Vinson, age 29, of Brooklyn, was found guilty of murder and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Sept. 24, in the death of Mark Birthwright. Prosecutors said Vinson was attending a party on Patton Avenue in Wyandanch in the early hours of Aug. 2, 2020, when he spotted the 26-year-old Birthwright and another man leaving. Earlier Report: Man Indicted For Murder Of Bay Shore Man While Leaving Party As the men walked away from the home, Birthwright dr…
23-Year-Old Punches, Robs Taxi Driver Outside East Meadow Hospital, Police Say 23-Year-Old Punches, Robs Taxi Driver Outside East Meadow Hospital, Police Say
23-Year-Old Punches, Robs Taxi Driver Outside East Meadow Hospital, Police Say A 23-year-old man is accused of attacking and robbing a taxi driver outside a Long Island hospital. The incident happened in East Meadow, steps from Nassau University Medical Center on Hempstead Turnpike, at around 3:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19. Nassau County Police said the 72-year-old male victim was working as a driver for Hub Taxi when he was called to pick up a customer outside the hospital. When he arrived, he informed the man, 23-year-old James Ely, how much the fare would be and told him payment was required up front. Ely reportedly became irate, causing the driver to exit the vehi…
Suspect Sought After Broad-Daylight Assault, Robbery At Bethpage Pub Suspect Sought After Broad-Daylight Assault, Robbery At Bethpage Pub
Suspect Sought After Broad-Daylight Assault, Robbery At Bethpage Pub Police are asking for help in identifying a man suspected in a broad-daylight assault and robbery at a Long Island pub. The incident happened in Bethpage, at the Susan’s Pub located on Railroad Avenue, at around 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18. Nassau County Police said a masked man entered the bar and grabbed a 64-year-old male customer while demanding cash from the 64-year-old female bartender. He then reached into a box on top of the bar and stole an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing on foot. Nobody was injured in the ordeal. Police described the suspect as a male, race unknown…