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Coram Resident Intentionally Strikes Woman With Minivan In North Bellport, 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.

The incident happened around 3:40 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 in North Bellport.

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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 will be held overnight at the Fourth Precinct for arraignment at First District Court in Central Islip on Sunday, Oct. 27. 

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