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63-Year-Old Dies After Being Struck By Compact SUV In Commack
Police are investigating after a fatal overnight crash on Long Island.
It happened around 10:40 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 in Commack.
A 63-year-old man was walking southbound on Veterans Memorial Highway, east of Jericho Turnpike, when he was struck by a westbound 2015 Kia Soul, Suffolk County Police said.
The man, identified as Julio Monteiro, of Valley Stream, was transported to St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center in Smithtown, where he was pronounced dead.
The driver of the Kia, a 41-year-old East Northport woman, was not injured.
Anyone with information…
Woman Killed, 3 Injured In Long Island 2-Vehicle Crash
A woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Long Island that injured three others.
The crash took place in Islandia, Thursday, Sept. 29, on Veterans Memorial Highway around 7:10 p.m.
According to Suffolk County detectives, Jose Roberto Garcia was driving a 2001 Chevrolet Impala northwest on Veterans Memorial Highway and making a left turn on Suffolk Avenue, when the vehicle was struck by a 2015 Audi A4 traveling southeast.
The Impala overturned, landing right side up, police said.
The female front seat passenger of the Impala, who has not yet been identified by police, was …
Two Men Confront Woman In Driveway Of Her Smithtown Home, Steal Money, Checks, Police Say
Police are investigating an incident during which a Long Island woman was allegedly confronted outside her home by two men who stole money and checks.
The incident took place in Smithtown around 9:40 a.m., Tuesday, July 26, as the woman stood in her driveway on Grandview Lane.
While standing in the driveway, two men, both wearing ski masks, approached the woman and displayed a gun, said the Suffolk County Police.
While speaking to the woman in Spanish, they motioned for her to go into the home, said police.
The woman, who does not speak Spanish, attempted to run from the men w…
Suspect In String Of Business Burglaries Caught On Long Island Expressway
A suspect in a string of nine burglaries of businesses in Suffolk County was apprehended after a stop on the Long Island Expressway, police said.
Following a months-long investigation, the suspect was located just after 10:10 p.m. Friday, July 22 in Dix Hills on the westbound LIE at Commack Road, Suffolk County Police.
The man, Robert Blackmore, age 54, of Ronkonkoma, threw a rock at the glass, entered and stole cash from several businesses in Suffolk County since January, according to police.
Blackmore with nine counts of third-degree burglary for allegedly …
ID Released For 26-Year-Old Killed In Hauppauge Crash That Left Four Others Injured
Police have released the identity of a Long Island man killed in a crash that also injured four others.
Brendan Haverty, age 26, of Riverhead was killed around 1:30 a.m., Monday, June 6, in the two-vehicle crash in Hauppauge, said the Suffolk County Police.
Daneris Garcia Marquez was driving a 2011 Ford Econoline westbound on Route 347 when her vehicle collided with a 2019 Toyota Camry traveling northbound on Brooksite Drive, driven by Abhishek Mukherjee, police said.
See Earlier Story: One Killed, Four Injured In Hauppauge Crash
Haverty, a passenger in the Toyota, was pronounced dea…
Complaints In Community Lead To Raid, Arrest At Smithtown Massage Parlor
A woman is facing charges after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor.
After receiving multiple complaints from members of the community, authorities in Suffolk County conducted an investigation at Vanilla 139 Spa, located in Smithtown at 139 Main St., just before 4 p.m. Friday, May 27, said police.
The Smithtown Fire Marshal issued 35 violations for fire code and building offenses.
Qiang Zhang, age 31, of Little Neck, Queens, was charged with two counts of unauthorized practice of a profession, Suffolk County Police said.
Zhang was given an appearance ticket and will be arrai…
Man Accused Of Raping Long Island 13-Year-Old He Met On Snapchat
A man has been apprehended after police say he raped a teenager he conversed with on Snapchat.
Andrew Ramsaroop, age 30, of Queens, then met the victim at Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove on Friday, May 13 during which he attempted to have the victim and her friend enter his vehicle, but they refused, Suffolk County Police said.
Later that day, the victim met with Ramsaroop at a playground on Devonshire Road in Hauppauge, said police.
During the encounter, Ramsaroop raped the victim, according to police.
The victim disclosed the incident to a school official who called poli…
Nanny In Suffolk County Nabbed For Stealing $15K Worth Of Items From Employer, Police Say
A Long Island nanny has been accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of items from her employer, police announced.
Amparo Hoyos Garcia, age 69, of Patchogue, who worked as a nanny for a family on Grassy Pond Drive in Smithtown, stole more than $15,000 worth of jewelry from the residence between Thursday, Dec. 22 and Wednesday, Jan. 19.
Following an investigation by Fourth Squad detectives, Garcia was arrested on Wednesday and charged with third-degree grand larceny.
She was scheduled for arraignment at First District Court in Central Islip on Wednesday.
Hoyos Garcia also work…
