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Bellmore Man DWI Crashes Into Wantagh Home, Police Say Bellmore Man DWI Crashes Into Wantagh Home, Police Say
Bellmore Man DWI Crashes Into Wantagh Home, Police Say A Bellmore man was arrested for drunk driving after crashing his car into a Wantagh home, causing extensive damage, Nassau County police said. Officers from the Eighth Precinct responded to Gregg Court at 12:19 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, after a 2019 Hyundai Elantra slammed into a house, police said. The driver, identified as Daniel Delia, 33, of Cedar Lane, was taken into custody at the scene without further incident. Delia sustained minor injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation. No one inside the home was injured, but a Town of Hempstead building inspector deemed…
Deer Park Man Sold Psychedelic Mushrooms, Booze In Bethpage: Nassau Police Deer Park Man Sold Psychedelic Mushrooms, Booze In Bethpage: Nassau Police
Deer Park Man Sold Psychedelic Mushrooms, Booze In Bethpage: Nassau Police A Deer Park man was caught selling psychedelic mushrooms and alcohol without a license, Nassau County police announced on Thursday, March 13. Noel Alam, 29, of Albany Street, was arrested in Bethpage at 2:30 p.m. following a Narcotics/Vice Squad investigation, detectives said. Alam allegedly used social media to coordinate the sale of psilocybin mushrooms and alcoholic beverages. Officers found him in possession of the substances during the arrest, police said. He has been charged with: Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance (Fifth Degree) Criminal Possession of a Controlled Sub…
20-Year-Old Beat Newborn Girl To Death At Inwood Home, Police Say 20-Year-Old Beat Newborn Girl To Death At Inwood Home, Police Say
20-Year-Old Beat Newborn Girl To Death At Inwood Home, Police Say A 20-year-old man is accused of beating a newborn baby girl to death on Long Island. Nassau County Police responded to an Inwood residence for a 2-month-old girl who was choking at around 10:40 a.m. Friday, March 7. The infant was taken to a nearby hospital before being transferred to another medical center, where she later died, according to Nassau County Police. An investigation found that the girl had been the victim of an assault which caused her death. On Wednesday, March 12, homicide detectives arrested 20-year-old Marlon Rabanales-Pretzantzin, on suspicion of second-degree murde…
'Devoted' Dad Of 3's Death At Masonry Prompts Surge Of Support For His Bellport Family 'Devoted' Dad Of 3's Death At Masonry Prompts Surge Of Support For His Bellport Family
'Devoted' Dad Of 3's Death At Masonry Prompts Surge Of Support For His Bellport Family The widow and three children of an employee who was killed at a Long Island masonry is finding a swelling of support from the community. Michael Porter, 54, of Bellport, was struck by a large payloader operated by another employee at a mason yard on Johnson Boulevard in North Lawrence on Monday, March 10, as Daily Voice reported. The husband and father of three was rushed to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries, Nassau County Police said. In the wake of the family’s unimaginable loss, family friend Alicen Johnson launched a GoFundMe to help support Porter’s wife Clarice and th…
'Cruel' Dealer Bred 7 Pit Bulls For Dogfighting At Hempstead Home, Police Say 'Cruel' Dealer Bred 7 Pit Bulls For Dogfighting At Hempstead Home, Police Say
'Cruel' Dealer Bred 7 Pit Bulls For Dogfighting At Hempstead Home, Police Say Authorities uncovered a dogfighting operation at a Hempstead drug dealer’s home, police said. Kevin Brown, 39, pleaded not guilty to 34 counts, including drug and animal fighting charges, in Nassau County Court on Wednesday, March 12, after police executed a search warrant at his Willow Avenue residence. In December 2024, following three months of surveillance, Nassau County Police uncovered over 1,000 fentanyl-laced pills, a loaded 9mm handgun, and various other drugs, including ketamine and hydrocodone, according to prosecutors. The fentanyl alone was enough to kill more than 65,000 peop…
Second Arrest Made In Broad-Daylight Hempstead Execution: Police Second Arrest Made In Broad-Daylight Hempstead Execution: Police
Second Arrest Made In Broad-Daylight Hempstead Execution: Police A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the broad-daylight execution of a 19-year-old man in Hempstead, Nassau County police announced in an update on Monday, March 10. Brayan Pineda, 20, of Elmont, was taken into custody and charged with first-degree hindering prosecution for allegedly assisting in the cover-up of the March 1 homicide, police said. He is set to be arraigned on Tuesday, March 11, at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead. Authorities previously arrested 18-year-old Jeremias Ferrufino-Rodriguez for second-degree murder and two counts of second-degree…
Illegal Car Rally At Green Acres Mall Ends In 40 Summonses, 1 Arrest: Cops Illegal Car Rally At Green Acres Mall Ends In 40 Summonses, 1 Arrest: Cops
Illegal Car Rally At Green Acres Mall Ends In 40 Summonses, 1 Arrest: Cops Authorities broke up a large-scale illegal vehicle rally at Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream, resulting in one arrest, 40 summonses, and two vehicles impounded, police said. The incident occurred at 9:40 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, at 500 West Sunrise Highway, according to Nassau County police. Patrol Officers and the Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Unit responded to the scene, where they found a large gathering of vehicles participating in illegal activity, officials said. In total, 40 summonses were issued, and two vehicles were impounded, police stated. During the operation, 26-yea…
Officer Slashed With Switchblade By Teen In Massapequa Park: Police Officer Slashed With Switchblade By Teen In Massapequa Park: Police
Officer Slashed With Switchblade By Teen In Massapequa Park: Police A police officer suffered a severe hand laceration when a 16-year-old armed with a switchblade resisted arrest in Massapequa Park, authorities said. Officers responded to Lake Shore Drive around 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, for reports of a suspicious male pulling on car door handles, Nassau County police said. The Bureau of Special Operations assisted in canvassing the area and spotted a suspect matching the description fleeing on foot. As officers attempted to detain him, the teen grabbed at his clothing, and a concealed black switchblade severely injured an officer’s hand, investig…
Watch: Group Steals $9K Worth Of Jackets From Manhasset Business, Police Say Watch: Group Steals $9K Worth Of Jackets From Manhasset Business, Police Say
Watch: Group Steals $9K Worth Of Jackets From Manhasset Business, Police Say A group of young shoplifters made off with thousands of dollars in stolen jackets from a Long Island business, police said. The incident happened in Manhasset, at the Mackage store at Americana Manhassat mall on Northern Boulevard, at around 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6. Surveillance footage captured four male suspects snatch assorted jackets–worth a combined $9,000—before fleeing the store without paying, Nassau County Police said. The group was seen driving away from the area in a dark colored Kia. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any information leading to an arrest. Ano…
Hidden Camera Catches Caretaker Punching, Grabbing Elderly Woodmere Woman, Police Say Hidden Camera Catches Caretaker Punching, Grabbing Elderly Woodmere Woman, Police Say
Hidden Camera Catches Caretaker Punching, Grabbing Elderly Woodmere Woman, Police Say An elderly Long Island woman was physically abused by a woman tasked with caring for her, police said. The 83-year-old Woodmere resident’s legal guardian grew concerned after discovering severe bruising on the woman’s body in late February, Nassau County Police said. When the guardian questioned the victim’s caretaker, 36-year-old Merlyn Fredericks, she said the victim had fallen on multiple occasions, police said. The concerned legal guardian then placed a hidden camera inside the home, which captured Fredericks punching, grabbing, and yanking the elderly victim, according to police. Th…
Knife-Wielding Man Threatens Teens, Menaces Officers At McDonald's: Nassau County Police Knife-Wielding Man Threatens Teens, Menaces Officers At McDonald's: Nassau County Police
Knife-Wielding Man Threatens Teens, Menaces Officers At McDonald's: Nassau County Police A knife-wielding man threatened two teenage girls and later menaced officers before his arrest at a McDonald's in North Lawrence, Nassau County Police announced on Thursday, March 6. Officers responded to the fast-food restaurant at 365 Rockaway Turnpike around 4 p.m. for reports of a suspicious man armed with a weapon, according to detectives. Antonio Reyes, 47, undomiciled, was allegedly in a heated argument with two girls, ages 14 and 15, when he pulled out a knife and pointed it at them, placing them in fear for their lives. The terrified teens fled and called police, authorities said. …
$20M Gift Card Scam Funneled Stolen Cash Through Nassau Co. Home Improvement Stores, DA Says $20M Gift Card Scam Funneled Stolen Cash Through Nassau Co. Home Improvement Stores, DA Says
$20M Gift Card Scam Funneled Stolen Cash Through Nassau Co. Home Improvement Stores, DA Says Seven people were charged in a $20 million money laundering scheme that used fraudulently obtained Home Depot and Lowe’s gift cards to buy and resell merchandise across New York, including on Long Island. The indictment followed a 15-month investigation that uncovered a complex computer-based scam that targeted thousands of victims across 45 states, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced Thursday, March 6. Scammers used fake pop-ups and scam text messages to convince victims that their computers or personal information had been compromised, prosecutors said. Victims were th…
Smash-Grab Burglar Hits Electronics Store In Massapequa; Suspect On Lam Smash-Grab Burglar Hits Electronics Store In Massapequa; Suspect On Lam
Smash-Grab Burglar Hits Electronics Store In Massapequa; Suspect On Lam A burglar made off with plenty of loot after smashing his way into a Long Island business. The break-in happened in Massapequa, at the Paymore Electronics store on Broadway near Chicago Avenue, at around 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 4. An unknown man threw a brick through the front window to gain access before stealing assorted electronic merchandise, Nassau County Police said. The culprit was last seen on foot heading northbound on Broadway. Detectives asked anyone with information in the case to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.
Mystery Assailant Punches Uber Customer Outside Uniondale Walgreens, Police Say Mystery Assailant Punches Uber Customer Outside Uniondale Walgreens, Police Say
Mystery Assailant Punches Uber Customer Outside Uniondale Walgreens, Police Say If you recognize this woman, police want to hear from you. Authorities are seeking tips after a woman was assaulted by an unknown assailant outside a Long Island Walgreens. The incident happened in Uniondale, outside the Walgreens at 603 Uniondale Avenue, at around 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 20, 2024. A 22-year-old woman had just exited the store and was heading for an Uber car when another woman approached and shoved her to the ground, causing cuts to the victim’s hand, Nassau County Police said. The assailant then punched the victim in the face, causing substantial pain. Following an argume…
Teen Executes 19-Year-Old In Broad Daylight At Hempstead Intersection: Police Allege Teen Executes 19-Year-Old In Broad Daylight At Hempstead Intersection: Police Allege
Teen Executes 19-Year-Old In Broad Daylight At Hempstead Intersection: Police Allege A 19-year-old was shot dead in broad daylight at a Hempstead intersection, and now another teen is behind bars, Nassau County police announced in an update on Monday, March 3. Jefferson J. Mancia-Fernandez, 19, of Hempstead, was gunned down near West Graham Avenue and Peninsula Boulevard just after noon on Saturday, March 1, police said. Officers found him unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds and rushed him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Now, 18-year-old Jeremias Ferrufino-Rodriguez of 190 West Marshall Street has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder and tw…
Broad-Daylight Execution: Man Gunned Down At Busy Hempstead Intersection, Police Say Broad-Daylight Execution: Man Gunned Down At Busy Hempstead Intersection, Police Say
Broad-Daylight Execution: Man Gunned Down At Busy Hempstead Intersection, Police Say A man was shot and killed in broad daylight at a busy Hempstead intersection, sparking an intense homicide investigation, Nassau County police announced on Sunday, March 2. Gunfire erupted at the corner of West Graham Avenue and Peninsula Boulevard just after noon on Saturday, March 1, leaving a man bleeding out on the pavement, authorities said. When Hempstead police arrived at 12:22 p.m., they found the victim unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds, according to detectives. Officers fought to keep him alive before rushing him to a nearby hospital, where he was ultimately pronounced d…
Park Burglar Steals Tools, Keys From East Meadow Recreation Center Park Burglar Steals Tools, Keys From East Meadow Recreation Center
Park Burglar Steals Tools, Keys From East Meadow Recreation Center Police are seeking tips after a burglar stole tools and several keys from a Long Island park administrative building. The break-in occurred in East Meadow, at Speno Park on East Meadow Avenue, at around 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, Nassau County Police said. Someone forced their way into the park’s administrative building, damaging several interior doors in the process. They then fled with a drill set and several master locks and keys. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.
Sliding Door Burglary Crew Caught In Garden City Spree: Police Sliding Door Burglary Crew Caught In Garden City Spree: Police
Sliding Door Burglary Crew Caught In Garden City Spree: Police Four men accused of breaking into multiple Long Island homes are behind bars. The break-ins occurred in Garden City between Dec. 10 and Dec. 20, 2024, with the suspects forcing their way through sliding doors and windows, Nassau County Police said. Once inside, the group stole cash and jewelry before fleeing in luxury SUVs, according to police. In one case, they burglarized a Brook Street residence, stealing jewelry and $1,000 in cash, police said. They were seen leaving in a BMW X5 with New Jersey plates, which was captured on Garden City’s license plate readers, police said. In another …
$250K In Jewels, Gold, Heirlooms Stolen By NJ Burglary Crew In Old Westbury: US Marshals $250K In Jewels, Gold, Heirlooms Stolen By NJ Burglary Crew In Old Westbury: US Marshals
$250K In Jewels, Gold, Heirlooms Stolen By NJ Burglary Crew In Old Westbury: US Marshals A crew of burglars accused of ransacking luxury homes in New York and stealing over $250,000 in jewelry, gold, and family heirlooms has been busted in New Jersey, Nassau County police announced. David Fernando Moreno Hernandez, Juan Pablo Orjuela-Saavedra, and Ivan Stewar Ramirez-Villalobos, all Colombian nationals based in Newark and East Orange, are accused of breaking into homes in Muttontown and Old Westbury over several months, detectives said in a release on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. The trio allegedly shattered rear windows and glass doors to enter unoccupied homes under cover of ni…
Woman, Pet Cat Killed In Devastating North Massapequa House Fire: Police Woman, Pet Cat Killed In Devastating North Massapequa House Fire: Police
Woman, Pet Cat Killed In Devastating North Massapequa House Fire: Police A woman and her pet cat were killed after a house fire broke out in North Massapequa, Nassau County police announced on Thursday, Feb. 27. Emergency crews responded to a 911 call for a fire at 150 N Hawthorne Street at 1:20 p.m., detectives said. Firefighters from the North Massapequa Fire Department extinguished the blaze and pulled a 64-year-old woman from the home. She was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead by medical personnel, police said. Initially reported missing, the family's cat, Max, was later found dead underneath a bed, according to animal rescuer J…
14 Puppies Abandoned In Plastic Cage Rescued In East Rockaway: Police 14 Puppies Abandoned In Plastic Cage Rescued In East Rockaway: Police
14 Puppies Abandoned In Plastic Cage Rescued In East Rockaway: Police Fourteen puppies were found abandoned in a plastic cage in an East Rockaway alleyway, prompting a police rescue, authorities announced on Thursday, Feb. 27. Fourth Precinct officers responded to a call about barking dogs near Centre Avenue at 10:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, according to Nassau County police. Upon arrival, officers discovered the puppies crammed into the cage and immediately transported them to the Town of Hempstead Animal Control for medical assessment and treatment. The investigation into who left the puppies is ongoing.
Cop Impersonator Busted Shoplifting At New Hyde Park Target, Police Say Cop Impersonator Busted Shoplifting At New Hyde Park Target, Police Say
Cop Impersonator Busted Shoplifting At New Hyde Park Target, Police Say An accused cop impersonator was busted shoplifting from a Long Island Target store, police said. Nassau County Police responded to the New Hyde Park Target store on Union Turnpike for an attempted shoplifting at around 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, the agency said. Employees told police that Yunzhi Xie, 43, had attempted to exit the store with unpaid merchandise. When a loss prevention employee confronted Xie, he claimed to be a police officer and presented a shield despite not being a law enforcement officer, according to police. Xie, of Flushing, Queens, was arrested on suspicion of criminal …
9/11 Memorial, Restaurants Hit By Graffiti Vandals In Massapequa; Man, Juvenile Arrested 9/11 Memorial, Restaurants Hit By Graffiti Vandals In Massapequa; Man, Juvenile Arrested
9/11 Memorial, Restaurants Hit By Graffiti Vandals In Massapequa; Man, Juvenile Arrested A 20-year-old man and a juvenile were both charged in a string of vandalism at a Long Island beach. Officers were called to Tobay Beach in Massapequa for graffiti damage that was done to several areas at around 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. An investigation found that Tayyab Muhammad, 20, of South Farmingdale and a juvenile accomplice defaced the 9/11 Memorial Wall, a concession stand, and men and women’s bathrooms, Nassau County Police said. Their graffiti spree, which also damaged the Boatyard and Surf Shack restaurants, caused an estimated $3,500 in damage, according to police. Muhamma…
Elderly Man Robbed In Parking Lot Scam Outside North Bellmore Grocery: Police Elderly Man Robbed In Parking Lot Scam Outside North Bellmore Grocery: Police
Elderly Man Robbed In Parking Lot Scam Outside North Bellmore Grocery: Police A 78-year-old man was scammed and robbed outside a North Bellmore grocery store, Nassau County police announced. The robbery happened at North Shore Farms on Jerusalem Avenue around 5:50 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, according to detectives. Police say the victim was backing his 2001 Toyota Camry out of a parking spot when two men approached. One of them punched the car and falsely accused the victim of hitting him. The pair then yelled, threatened, and demanded money, making the elderly man fear for his safety, detectives said. The victim handed over $600 in cash before the suspects fled…
Armed Duo Attacks Papa John’s Delivery Driver In Uniondale Robbery: Police Armed Duo Attacks Papa John’s Delivery Driver In Uniondale Robbery: Police
Armed Duo Attacks Papa John’s Delivery Driver In Uniondale Robbery: Police A pizza delivery driver was ambushed and injured during a violent armed robbery in Uniondale, police announced on Saturday, Feb. 22. The 23-year-old man was delivering a Papa John’s order to a home on Nostrand Avenue around 1:41 a.m. when two masked men emerged from the side of the residence, Nassau County police said. One suspect pulled out a black handgun and demanded the food while the second attacker struggled with the victim, authorities said. As the driver attempted to escape back to his 2018 Honda, the front driver’s side window was shattered. sometimes you just need a pizza …
NJ Teen Mom Left Baby In Getaway Car During Botched Long Island Vehicle Theft, Police Say NJ Teen Mom Left Baby In Getaway Car During Botched Long Island Vehicle Theft, Police Say
NJ Teen Mom Left Baby In Getaway Car During Botched Long Island Vehicle Theft, Police Say A New Jersey woman and a teenage boy were caught attempting to steal a running vehicle in Hewlett while an infant sat in their getaway car, police said. Officers responded to a home on Seawane Road around 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, after a resident saw an unknown male inside his running vehicle, Nassau County police said. When confronted, the suspect fled in a white Hyundai driven by an unknown female. A canvass of the area led officers to the vehicle, where they arrested 19-year-old Melissa Maldonado of Clifton, NJ, and a male juvenile, authorities said. Police discovered Maldonado…
Fleeing Pickup Strikes Woman At Westbury Music Fair: Police Fleeing Pickup Strikes Woman At Westbury Music Fair: Police
Fleeing Pickup Strikes Woman At Westbury Music Fair: Police A 63-year-old woman was hospitalized after being hit by a pickup truck that fled the scene in Westbury, Nassau County police announced on Sunday, Feb. 16. The woman had just exited the Westbury Music Fair and was walking up the parking lot roadway when a grey Dodge Ram struck her at 11:05 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, according to detectives. The driver sped off westbound on Brush Hollow Road after the collision, police said. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation and treatment of her injuries, authorities added. Anyone with information is urged to contact Nassau County …
Unconscious Queens Man Slams Stolen Audi Into Jeep, Injures Officer In Valley Stream: Police Unconscious Queens Man Slams Stolen Audi Into Jeep, Injures Officer In Valley Stream: Police
Unconscious Queens Man Slams Stolen Audi Into Jeep, Injures Officer In Valley Stream: Police An unconscious Queens man behind the wheel of a stolen Audi woke up and caused a chaotic crash that left a police officer injured in Valley Stream, Nassau County police announced on Saturday, Feb. 15. Jeffrey Cabreja, 30, was found unresponsive in a blue 2023 Audi blocking traffic on Green Acres Road around 5:15 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, detectives said. But when an officer approached to help, Cabreja suddenly slammed on the gas, smashing into a black 2019 Jeep and flipping the Audi, police said. Officers pulled him from the overturned vehicle and rushed him to the hospital. A responding off…
Driver Nabbed In Hit-Run That Severely Injured 91-Year-Old Pedestrian In Roslyn Heights: Police Driver Nabbed In Hit-Run That Severely Injured 91-Year-Old Pedestrian In Roslyn Heights: Police
Driver Nabbed In Hit-Run That Severely Injured 91-Year-Old Pedestrian In Roslyn Heights: Police A suspect is behind bars more than a year after a New Year’s Day hit-and-run crash left an elderly pedestrian seriously injured on Long Island. Fariddun Djumaev, 39, of Rego Park, Queens, was arrested on suspicion of leaving the scene of an incident causing serious injury Thursday, Feb. 13, Nassau County Police said. Officers were initially called about a crash involving a pedestrian near Hillside and Mineola avenues in Roslyn Heights on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. They found a 91-year-old man who was struck by an SUV while attempting to cross Mineola Avenue. The victim suffered severe trauma an…
Dad Killed In Garden City DUI Crash Leaves Behind Wife, Son: Campaign Dad Killed In Garden City DUI Crash Leaves Behind Wife, Son: Campaign
Dad Killed In Garden City DUI Crash Leaves Behind Wife, Son: Campaign A family is reeling after the sudden loss of a young husband and father at the hands of an alleged drunk driver on Long Island. Marco Antonio-Zuniga, 27, of Long Beach, was gravely injured when the vehicle he was riding in slammed into a tree on Stewart Avenue in Garden City early Sunday, Feb. 9, as Daily Voice reported. First responders rushed Marco to a hospital, but his injuries were too severe and he was pronounced dead, according to Nassau County Police. The 28-year-old driver, Christhian Velasquez-Geleano, of Long Beach, fled the scene and was arrested shortly after the crash. Office…
Woman, 60, Struck By Teen Driver, Critically Injured In Wantagh: Police Woman, 60, Struck By Teen Driver, Critically Injured In Wantagh: Police
Woman, 60, Struck By Teen Driver, Critically Injured In Wantagh: Police A 60-year-old woman was critically injured after being struck by a teenage driver in Wantagh, Nassau County police announced on Monday, Feb. 10. The woman was attempting to cross Wantagh Avenue eastbound near Laurel Lane when she was hit by a 2015 Honda driven by a 17-year-old girl at 3:38 p.m., detectives said. She suffered serious injuries and was rushed to a local hospital by the Wantagh Fire Department, where she remains in critical condition, police said. The teen driver stayed at the scene, and no other injuries were reported. The Homicide Squad is continuing to investigate.