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Bleeding Out, No Tourniquet: Police Save Man’s Life After Long Island Crash
A 20-year-old man lay bleeding heavily on a Baldwin street, his right arm torn open, after being struck by a car. Without a moment to lose, Nassau County officers sprang into action—saving his life in a dramatic roadside rescue, police announced on Saturday, March 15.
Officers rushed to Forest Avenue and Clyde Road after the crash at 12:50 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025. They found the young victim semi-conscious, blood pooling from a deep laceration to his right arm. The wound was so severe that a tourniquet wouldn’t work, police said.
Instead, quick-thinking officers grabbed a ble…
Public Lewdness On Long Island Leads To Arrest: Police
A Freeport man has been arrested after allegedly exposing himself in Roosevelt, Nassau County police announced.
Officers responded to a call about a man inappropriately touching himself on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 6:36 p.m., according to the First Squad. An investigation identified the suspect as Paul Scott, 23, of Dutchess Street in Freeport.
Scott was taken into custody and charged with public lewdness. He is scheduled for arraignment on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at First District Court, 99 Main Street.
Anyone with further information is urged to contact the Nassau County Police Depa…
Long Island Man Reported Missing Five Months After Disappearance: Police
A 25-year-old Mineola man has been reported missing months after he was last seen leaving his home, Nassau County police announced on Thursday, March 6.
Justin Bracken was last seen on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at 3 p.m. leaving his residence in Mineola, but authorities were not notified of his disappearance until Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 7:06 p.m., according to the Missing Persons Squad.
Bracken is described as a Black male, 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 170 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair, and pierced ears. His clothing and destination remain unknown. Authorities say he may be in…
$9,800 'Grandparent Scam' Stopped On Long Island: Police
An 84-year-old woman outsmarted a scammer who tried to trick her into handing over nearly $10,000 in Westbury, Nassau County police announced.
Etienne Jackson, 39, of Menands, New York, was arrested after he allegedly attempted to steal $9,800 from the elderly woman in a common "grandparent scam," detectives said.
Jackson called the victim on Saturday, March 1, claiming her grandson had been arrested and needed bail money, police said. But instead of handing over the cash, the woman contacted the Nassau County Police Department’s Third Squad for help.
When Jackson showed up at her resi…
Missing 17-Year-Old Girl May Be Victim Of Sex Trafficking, LI Family Fears
The family of a missing 17-year-old girl from New York fears she may be the victim of sex trafficking.
Long Island resident Catherine Berger, of Baldwin, was last seen leaving Baldwin High School at around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, according to Nassau County Police.
Berger has ADHD, suffers from impulse control issues, and requires medication, her family told Daily Voice. The teen may be heading upstate to meet an unknown male.
“We are concerned for her well-being and are fearing trafficking,” her aunt, Crystal Berger, said.
Berger is 5-foot-6 and 110 pounds, with medium length brown …
Long Island Girl, 12, Located Hours After Going Missing
A Long Island girl who was reported missing was located hours later.
Heidy Tamatzin, 12, of Hempstead, had last been seen at around 11 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, according to Nassau County Police. She was reported missing early Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Tamatzin has since been located, police said in an update Tuesday afternoon. No other details were given.
Original report:
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing child from Long Island.
Heidy Tamatzin, 12, of Hempstead, was last seen at around 11 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, according to Nassau County Police. She was reported missing…
Long Island Man Goes On Rampage, Attacks 4 People, Steals Car, Injures Officer: Police
A Valley Stream man is facing a slew of charges after an alleged rampage that began with a home invasion and ended with a car crash, police announced on Sunday, Jan. 26.
Jonathan Louissaint, 32, unlawfully entered a home on Forest Avenue at 9:15 a.m. and assaulted a 24-year-old man, punching him in the face and hitting his hand with a metal bar, detectives said.
Louissaint then went to a nearby 7-Eleven at 100 Sunrise Highway and struck a 35-year-old man’s hand with a beer can, police said. He left the store and tried to enter multiple occupied vehicles before entering an unoccupied 2020 Hy…
$709K Wire Fraud In Long Island Lands Illinois Man Charges: Police
An Illinois man is accused of fraudulently obtaining $709,000 from a Nassau County law firm, police announced on Thursday, Jan. 18.
Robert Weathersby, 42, of Calumet City, Illinois, was arrested after investigators determined he orchestrated a scheme to redirect a law firm's payment intended for a known business associate, according to the Nassau County Police Department’s Fraud and Forgery Unit.
On Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at 12:30 p.m., a Nassau County law firm received an email that appeared to be from a trusted associate, requesting a change in payment instructions for an upcoming sett…
14-Year-Old Long Island Girl Located Days After Going Missing
A 14-year-old Long Island girl was located days after going missing.
Cesia Galeano, 14, had last been seen leaving her Hempstead residence at around 7 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13, Nassau County Police said. She was reported missing later that night.
Late Wednesday night, Jan. 15, police said Galeano had been located. No other details were given.
Original report:
Police are asking for help in locating a missing teenager from Long Island.
Cesia Galeano, 14, was last seen leaving her Hempstead residence at around 7 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13, Nassau County Police said. She was reported missing late…
Long Island Woman Still Missing, Second Resident Located Hours After Alert Issued
This story has been updated.
One of two Long Island women who were reported missing within hours of each other has been located.
Susan Blackmore, age 68, of South Farmingdale, had last been seen leaving her Plitt Avenue residence at around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4.
On Thursday afternoon, Dec. 5, Blackmore's sister confirmed that she had been located and was safe. No other details were given.
Nassau County Police are still asking for help in locating Madeline Garone, age 95, who was last seen in East Meadow at around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Garone is 5-foot-10 and 1…
