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Terrorism Charge: Dad Tried Bombing LI Gov't Building After Losing Visitation Rights, DA Says Terrorism Charge: Dad Tried Bombing LI Gov't Building After Losing Visitation Rights, DA Says
Terrorism Charge: Dad Tried Bombing LI Gov't Building After Losing Visitation Rights, DA Says A father angered over losing visitation rights with his kids tried bombing a Long Island government building, prosecutors said, leading to the county’s first ever terrorism charge. James Luca, age 46, of North Merrick, was arraigned on terrorism and related charges in Nassau County Court on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in connection with an attempted bombing at the Nassau County Department of Social Services building in Uniondale. Prosecutors said Luca and a co-defendant, 25-year-old Jayson Reyes, of North Merrick, arrived at the building on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard at around 2 a.m. Tuesday, Sept…

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by Michael Mashburn
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2 Workers Injured After Car Crashes Into Long Island Business 2 Workers Injured After Car Crashes Into Long Island Business
2 Workers Injured After Car Crashes Into Long Island Business Two workers suffered injuries after a car crash into a Long Island business. It happened around 12:10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, in North Merrick. A 24-year-old woman driving a 2019 Dodge Charger, was involved in a collision with a 2019 Jeep Cherokee being operated by a 71-year-old woman, Nassau County Police said. The Charger was heading eastbound on Jerusalem Avenue and struck the Jeep which was heading southbound toward Ott Lane, while exiting a parking lot and attempting to cross over Jerusalem Avenue.  The Charger lost control and struck multiple parked cars then crashed …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Duo Accused In Attempted Bombing At Long Island Government Building Duo Accused In Attempted Bombing At Long Island Government Building
Duo Accused In Attempted Bombing At Long Island Government Building An attempted bombing at a Long Island government building has landed two men behind bars. The incident happened in Uniondale, at the Nassau County Department of Social Services building on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, at around 2 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17. Nassau County Police said a man placed propane tanks near the building and then threw lit flares toward them before running away. On Thursday, Oct. 3, detectives arrested 46-year-old James Luca and 25-year-old Jayson Reyes, both of North Merrick, in connection with the incident. Both men are charged with attempted arson, obstruction of …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Driver Rams, Injures Trooper During Attempted Traffic Stop On Southern State Parkway Driver Rams, Injures Trooper During Attempted Traffic Stop On Southern State Parkway
Driver Rams, Injures Trooper During Attempted Traffic Stop On Southern State Parkway A trooper is recovering after he was rammed by a suspect’s vehicle on the Southern State Parkway. The incident happened in the westbound lanes near Meadowbrook State Parkway in North Merrick at around 10:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1. New York State Police said a trooper was attempting to stop a vehicle that was speeding across multiple lanes when he pulled in front of the suspect’s vehicle as it stopped in traffic near the Eagle Avenue exit. As the trooper was getting out of his car, the suspect deliberately accelerated, striking his door and injuring him, police said. The suspect then fled the…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Top Prize-Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Long Island Convenience Store Top Prize-Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Long Island Convenience Store
Top Prize-Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Long Island Convenience Store Are you feeling lucky? A top prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket was sold in North Merrick, at the Fast Break convenience store on Merrick Avenue, New York Lottery announced. The ticket – worth $17,145 – was sold for the Midday drawing held Monday, Aug. 26. 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.

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by Michael Mashburn
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North Merrick Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Girl In Parking Lot Of North Bellmore CVS North Merrick Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Girl In Parking Lot Of North Bellmore CVS
North Merrick Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Girl In Parking Lot Of North Bellmore CVS A man is facing multiple charges after police say he exposed himself to a child outside a Long Island CVS. According to Nassau County Police, Darwin Taylor, 72, from North Merrick, was at CVS in North Bellmore located at 2660 Jerusalem Ave, where a 14-year-old girl witnessed him exposing himself and touching his genitals in the parking lot. After a thorough investigation, Taylor was located and placed under arrest without incident. Taylor was charged with: Public lewdness,  Indecent exposure, Endangering the welfare of a child.  He was released on an Appearance Ticket returnabl…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Long Island Man Charged After Throwing Explosive Device On Woman's Car Long Island Man Charged After Throwing Explosive Device On Woman's Car
Long Island Man Charged After Throwing Explosive Device On Woman's Car A Long Island man was charged with arson after allegedly throwing an explosive device on a woman's car, causing heaving damage. The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in North Merrick. According to the Nassau County Arson/Bomb Squad, James Luca, age 46, of North Merrick,  ignited an explosive device and threw it onto the hood of a female victim’s car, located in the driveway of her Sherman Avenue home.  He then fled the area while the device exploded, causing damage to the hood of the vehicle and the front windshield, police said. …

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by Kathy Reakes
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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…

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by Sophie Grieser