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Video Captures Arsonist Setting Fire To Parked Car In Central Islip Video Captures Arsonist Setting Fire To Parked Car In Central Islip
Video Captures Arsonist Setting Fire To Parked Car In Central Islip A camera was rolling when an arsonist set fire to a parked car on Long Island. The incident happened in Central Islip, along Cypress Street, at around 1:45 a.m. on Nov. 22, 2024. A person set fire to a vehicle that was parked along the street before fleeing the scene on foot, Suffolk County Police said. Nobody was injured. Detectives are asking neighbors with video to contact the agency’s Arson Section. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest. Anonymous tips can be submitted on the organization's website or by calling 1-800-220-TIPS. S…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Reward Offered After Arsonist Sets Fire To Church On Long Island, Police Say Reward Offered After Arsonist Sets Fire To Church On Long Island, Police Say
Reward Offered After Arsonist Sets Fire To Church On Long Island, Police Say If you recognize this suspected arsonist, police want to hear from you. Authorities are asking for the public’s help after someone intentionally set fire to a Long Island church. The incident happened in Hempstead, at the La Cosecha Community Church on Greenwich Street, at around 2:40 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. A man carrying a yellow backpack purposely set fire to the building, causing damage, Nassau County Police said. Nobody was injured. Nassau County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest. Anyone with information in the case is…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Reward Offered 2 Years After 'Loving' Father Killed In Hit-Run Crash On Long Island Expressway Reward Offered 2 Years After 'Loving' Father Killed In Hit-Run Crash On Long Island Expressway
Reward Offered 2 Years After 'Loving' Father Killed In Hit-Run Crash On Long Island Expressway Two years after a beloved husband and father was killed in a hit-and-run crash on the Long Island Expressway, police are no closer to catching his killer. Robert Twiford, age 61, of Melville, died Dec. 5, 2022, after being struck on the off-ramp of eastbound I-495 at exit 60 in Ronkonkoma. Suffolk County Police said Twiford was lying in the roadway at around 8 p.m when he was struck by at least one vehicle, which fled the scene. He was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital where he died from his injuries. A short time later, surveillance video captured the suspect pulling over on Garri…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Police Seek Owner Of Jewelry Found In Stolen Car In Suffolk Police Seek Owner Of Jewelry Found In Stolen Car In Suffolk
Police Seek Owner Of Jewelry Found In Stolen Car In Suffolk Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying the owner of jewelry found in a stolen vehicle on Long Island. Suffolk County Police detectives said a green felt jewelry box containing various items, believed to be proceeds from a burglary, was discovered inside the stolen vehicle on Tuesday, July 23.  The vehicle was recovered in Suffolk County, but the jewelry’s rightful owner remains unknown. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Anyone with information about the case should contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS, via th…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Gilgo Beach Murders: Reward Offered As New Details Released About 'Asian Doe' Victim Gilgo Beach Murders: Reward Offered As New Details Released About 'Asian Doe' Victim
Gilgo Beach Murders: Reward Offered As New Details Released About 'Asian Doe' Victim Authorities are hoping new details about a male victim in the Gilgo Beach serial murders case – and a cash reward – will lead to his identification. On Long Island, the Gilgo Beach Task Force released details about clothing that was worn by the so-called “Asian Doe,” whose skeletal remains were found along Ocean Parkway in Gilgo Beach on April 4, 2011. The man, who investigators revealed was beaten to death sometime prior to 2006, was found wearing all women’s clothing. He was most likely working as a sex worker at the time, according to Suffolk County DA Raymond Tierney. Earlier Report:…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Thief Walks Off With $20K Watch From Huntington Station Jewelry Store Thief Walks Off With $20K Watch From Huntington Station Jewelry Store
Thief Walks Off With $20K Watch From Huntington Station Jewelry Store Police are asking for help in identifying a thief who walked out of a Long Island jewelry store with a watch worth thousands of dollars. The incident happened in Huntington Station, at the Tourneau store located at Walt Whitman Shops, at around 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 12. Suffolk County Police said a man stole a Cartier watch valued at approximately $20,000. Anyone with information leading to an arrest could be eligible for a cash reward from Suffolk County Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted on the organization’s website or by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Forcible Touching At Long Island Stop & Shop Man Wanted For Forcible Touching At Long Island Stop & Shop
Man Wanted For Forcible Touching At Long Island Stop & Shop Police are working to identify a man accused of sexually assaulting someone at a Long Island Stop & Shop. The incident happened shortly after 5 p.m. on Monday, July 8, in Merrick at the Stop & Shop located near Merrick Avenue and Smith Street. Nassau County Police said the man forcibly touched the victim “in an inappropriate sexual manner.” No other details were given. Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Know Him? Burglar Nabs $5K From Pair Of Long Island Businesses; Reward Offered For Info Know Him? Burglar Nabs $5K From Pair Of Long Island Businesses; Reward Offered For Info
Know Him? Burglar Nabs $5K From Pair Of Long Island Businesses; Reward Offered For Info Police are asking for help in identifying a commercial burglary suspect who helped himself to thousands of dollars from a pair of Long Island businesses. Suffolk County Police said the break-ins occurred at around 5:30 a.m. Thursday, May 2, in Lindenhurst, at two businesses on Wellwood Avenue. Surveillance footage showed the suspect, clad in all black clothing and a black face mask, forcibly entering Paris 1 Nail Salon through a rear door.  He stole nearly $1,000 in cash before hitting the neighboring business, Vicky’s Casa del Sabor, where he grabbed another $4,000 from the register.…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Know Him? Man Wanted For Questioning In Long Island Hit-Run Know Him? Man Wanted For Questioning In Long Island Hit-Run
Know Him? Man Wanted For Questioning In Long Island Hit-Run Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying and locating a man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run. The crash occurred in Huntington Station on Sunday, May 5, killing Amilar Velasquez, who was walking northbound on the shoulder of West Hills Road. According to the Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit, detectives want to speak to the man pictured, who was seen at a nearby establishment before the crash. Suffolk County Police Department Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an&nb…

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by Kathy Reakes