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Alert Issued For Missing 15-Year-Old Girl From Lawrence Alert Issued For Missing 15-Year-Old Girl From Lawrence
Alert Issued For Missing 15-Year-Old Girl From Lawrence Police are investigating the disappearance of a 15-year-old girl on Long Island. Nathalie Sevilla was last seen leaving her North Lawrence residence at around 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17. Relatives reported her missing the following day. Sevilla is 5-foot-6 and 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing black pants and a black sweater. Police said she may have traveled to Baywood Avenue in Inwood. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347 or call 911. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Chec…
ID Released For 48-Year-Old Killed In 3-Vehicle North Lawrence Crash ID Released For 48-Year-Old Killed In 3-Vehicle North Lawrence Crash
ID Released For 48-Year-Old Killed In 3-Vehicle North Lawrence Crash The identity has been released of a man killed in a crash involving three vehicles on Long Island. It happened around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 7, in North Lawrence. The victim was riding a blue moped in the wrong direction (westbound in the eastbound lane) on Rockaway Turnpike, according to Nassau County Police. He was then involved in a head-on collision with a 2015 Honda SUV being driven by a 57-year-old man Following the initial collision, the moped and its operator were struck by a 2004 box truck, also traveling eastbound in front of 605 Rockaway Turnpike, driven by a 21-year-old m…
48-Year-Old Killed In 3-Vehicle North Lawrence Crash 48-Year-Old Killed In 3-Vehicle North Lawrence Crash
48-Year-Old Killed In 3-Vehicle North Lawrence Crash One person was killed in a crash involving three vehicles overnight on Long Island. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For 48-Year-Old Killed In 3-Vehicle North Lawrence Crash It happened around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 7, in North Lawrence. A 48-year-old man was riding a blue moped in the wrong direction (westbound in the eastbound lane) on Rockaway Turnpike, according to Nassau County Police. He was then involved in a head-on collision with a 2015 Honda SUV being driven by a 57-year-old man Following the initial collision, the moped and its operator were struck by a …
Man Punches, Robs Woman At Long Island Shopping Center: Police Man Punches, Robs Woman At Long Island Shopping Center: Police
Man Punches, Robs Woman At Long Island Shopping Center: Police A 25-year-old man has been arrested on charges including robbery after he allegedly punched a woman in the face before taking her phone and wallet. The North Lawrence incident occurred on Tuesday, May 28, Nassau County Police said. Just after 1:30 p.m., Ronald E. Bellamy of Far Rockaway, Queens, reportedly got into a fight with a 24-year-old woman at the Five Towns Shopping Center, located at 253-01 Rockaway Turnpike. While the fight started off verbal, it escalated to a physical altercation, police said. Bellamy, who is 25, punched the woman in the face and forcefully took her iPhone…
Alleged Serial Robber Caught Following Chase On Long Island, Police Say Alleged Serial Robber Caught Following Chase On Long Island, Police Say
Alleged Serial Robber Caught Following Chase On Long Island, Police Say A homeless man accused of stealing from multiple Long Island stores was arrested after a foot chase during which authorities say he injured an officer. It happened on Tuesday, March 12 in North Lawrence, according to Nassau County Police. Just before 6 p.m., 44-year-old William B. Foster walked into the Marshalls located at 345 Rockaway Turnpike. The loss prevention officer at the store reportedly recognized Foster from a previous theft at the store and contacted the police. By the time police arrived at the scene, Foster was in front of the nearby DSW and ran from the incoming office…
Man Nabbed Weeks After Fatal Long Island Hit-Run: Police Man Nabbed Weeks After Fatal Long Island Hit-Run: Police
Man Nabbed Weeks After Fatal Long Island Hit-Run: Police A Long Island man who allegedly killed a 34-year-old woman during a hit-and-run has been caught over a month after the fact, police said. Melvin Deleon, age 35, of Freeport, was arrested for the North Lawrence incident, which killed Inwood resident Esmeralda Larios-Perez, Nassau County Police announced on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Earlier Report: ID Released For Woman Killed In Hit-Run North Lawrence Crash Just before 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12, Larios-Perez was walking north, crossing Burnside Avenue at Washington Place. She was struck by Deleon as she crossed, according to police…
ID Released For Woman Killed In Hit-Run Crash On Long Island ID Released For Woman Killed In Hit-Run Crash On Long Island
ID Released For Woman Killed In Hit-Run Crash On Long Island The woman who died in a hit-and-run crash at a Long Island intersection has been identified. Esmeralda Larios-Perez, age 34, of Inwood,  was the victim of the Tuesday, Dec. 12 incident in North Lawrence, Nassau County Police announced.  Original Report - Fatal Hit-Run: Woman Struck By Car At North Lawrence Intersection Larios-Perez was walking north shortly before 7:30 p.m., crossing Burnside Avenue at Washington Place, when she was struck by a vehicle, which fled and left her for dead. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Nassau County Crime Stoppers ask anyone with i…
Fatal Hit-Run: Woman Struck By Car At Long Island Intersection Fatal Hit-Run: Woman Struck By Car At Long Island Intersection
Fatal Hit-Run: Woman Struck By Car At Long Island Intersection A woman was fatally struck by a vehicle at a Long Island intersection, police said. New update - Update: Police ID Woman Killed In North Lawrence Crash, Family Pleads Suspect To Come Forward It happened on Tuesday, Dec. 12 in North Lawrence. Shortly before 7:30 p.m., the victim was walking north, crossing Burnside Avenue at Washington when she was hit, according to Nassau County Police. The car did not stop and fled the scene. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. She suffered severe trauma. Neither her age nor identity have been released. Detectives said the investigation…
Seen 'Em? Men Rob Long Island Store, Push Employee: Police Seen 'Em? Men Rob Long Island Store, Push Employee: Police
Seen 'Em? Men Rob Long Island Store, Push Employee: Police Police are searching for a pair of men who robbed a Long Island store in broad daylight. It happened in North Lawrence on Thursday, Sept. 21, according to Nassau County Police. Police say that just after 11 a.m., a 21-year-old female employee was working at Snipes Shoe Store, located at 253-01 Rockaway Turnpike, when the two alleged robbers walked in. The duo took several clothing items off the shelves and shoved the employee out of the way as they fled the store on foot in an unknown direction. Police described the first of the two robbers as a Black man, standing approximately six fe…
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Person Struck Near North Lawrence Intersection Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Person Struck Near North Lawrence Intersection
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Person Struck Near North Lawrence Intersection Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened overnight near a Long Island intersection. It happened around 11:20 p.m.  Wednesday, July 12 in North Lawrence when a male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle traveling on Rockaway Turnpike in the vicinity of East Avenue, Nassau County Police said. The vehicle then fled the scene. The male victim suffered severe trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released. The investigation is ongoing. Police request anyone with information on the crash contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2…
Watch: Burglar Smashes Way Into Long Island Business Before Fleeing With Cash Watch: Burglar Smashes Way Into Long Island Business Before Fleeing With Cash
Watch: Burglar Smashes Way Into Long Island Business Before Fleeing With Cash Police are asking for the public’s help after a man smashed his way into a Long Island business before fleeing with a wad of cash. The break-in occurred at around 3:40 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13, in North Lawrence, at Ahuva’s Grill on Rockaway Turnpike, according to Nassau County Police. Surveillance footage shows the suspect either shooting or using a tool to break a front window before entering the business. He then stole approximately $500 from the cash register and another $20 from a tip jar, police said. Video of the incident can be viewed here. The man was last seen fleeing on foot headin…
Man Tased After Fleeing From Police On Long Island Man Tased After Fleeing From Police On Long Island
Man Tased After Fleeing From Police On Long Island A man was tased after fleeing from police when they attempted to pull him over on Long Island for alleged multiple traffic violations including speeding through a school zone. The incident took place in North Lawrence around 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11. According to Nassau County Police, officers on patrol spotted a grey 2007 Lexus with a Georgia registration traveling on Nassau Expressway and turned right onto Wanser Avenue at a high rate of speed committing multiple violations while proceeding through a school zone.  When the officers attempted to pull the man over,…
Duo Charged After Attempting To Flee Crash Involving Stolen SUV In North Lawrence, Police Say Duo Charged After Attempting To Flee Crash Involving Stolen SUV In North Lawrence, Police Say
Duo Charged After Attempting To Flee Crash Involving Stolen SUV In North Lawrence, Police Say A 22-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy are facing charges after police said they tried to run away from the scene of a crash on Long Island. Julius Mosley, of Far Rockaway, and the teen, who is a resident of Springfield Gardens, were arrested at 2:20 a.m. on Tuesday, July 26, in North Lawrence, according to the Nassau County Police Department. NCPD said officers responded to a report of speeding cars near the Five Towns Shopping Center in Woodmere. When they arrived at the scene, the vehicles were gone, but officers received an alert about a serious crash where a vehicle hit a tree near&n…
19-Year-Old Found In Possession Of Handgun During North Lawrence Traffic Stop, Police Say 19-Year-Old Found In Possession Of Handgun During North Lawrence Traffic Stop, Police Say
19-Year-Old Found In Possession Of Handgun During North Lawrence Traffic Stop, Police Say A traffic stop on Long Island led to the arrest of a 19-year-old woman who was found in possession of a handgun, police said. Tashayla Ayres, of Brooklyn, was arrested in North Lawrence at about 8:10 p.m. on Monday, July 18, according to the Nassau County Police Department. An officer saw a 2009 Mitsubishi traveling north on Nassau Expressway with a defective tail light and a cracked windshield, NCPD said. Police said the officer pulled the Mitsubishi over and found that the front passenger, identified as Ayres, was in possession of a handgun. She was charged with criminal possession of a…
Long Island Man Arrested In Connection With OD Death, Police Say Long Island Man Arrested In Connection With OD Death, Police Say
Long Island Man Arrested In Connection With OD Death, Police Say A Long Island man has been charged in connection with the overdose death of a 54-year-old man. Raymond Sanabria, age 43, of Elmhurst, was arrested on Tuesday, June 14 in North Lawrence. Sanabria was developed as a suspect following an investigation by Nassau County police detectives into the death of a Valley Stream man that occurred on Tuesday. Officers set up a "buy" with Sanabria who arrived at a predetermined location for a sale with undercover officers and was in possession of a substance believed to be heroin, police said. He was arrested without incident and charged with two c…
Suspect In Custody After Two Women Found Stabbed Inside Long Island Residence Suspect In Custody After Two Women Found Stabbed Inside Long Island Residence
Suspect In Custody After Two Women Found Stabbed Inside Long Island Residence A man is in custody after two women were found stabbed inside a Long Island residence. Officers responded  to a disturbance in North Lawrence, on Caryl Drive, at around 5:15 a.m. on Friday, May 13, Nassau County Police said. Officers located the two female victims, ages 18 and 48, who had sustained multiple stab wounds, according to police.  They then began to engage in life-saving techniques to the two victims and they were transported by Nassau County Police Ambulances to a nearby hospital for assessment and treatment, said police.  Rodolfo Novello, age 53, was found walk…
Man Nabbed For Multiple Car Thefts, Burglaries Across Long Island Man Nabbed For Multiple Car Thefts, Burglaries Across Long Island
Man Nabbed For Multiple Car Thefts, Burglaries Across Long Island A man has been arrested for alleged multiple burglaries and grand larcenies on Long Island. Ingmar Connell, age 32, was arrested by Nassau County police on Monday, April 4 in Queens. A thorough investigation by police determined that Connell was responsible for a burglary at the Cedarhurst Department of Public works as well as the following car thefts: Feb. 5: County Auto Repair, North Lawrence – 2014 Ford F250 Feb. 22: Department of Public Works, Cedarhurst – 2020 Dodge Ram 550 March 2: K&G Auto Garage,  North Lawrence – 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Mini-Van M…
Man Accused Of Resisting Arrest, Punching Officer On Long Island Man Accused Of Resisting Arrest, Punching Officer On Long Island
Man Accused Of Resisting Arrest, Punching Officer On Long Island A 49-year-old man is facing an assault charge after police said he punched an officer in the face while resisting arrest on Long Island. The Nassau County Police Department said Yance Folk, of Queens, was arrested in North Lawrence at 9:10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 3. NCPD said officers had responded to a report of a larceny at Burlington Coat Factory, located at 345 Rockaway Turnpike in North Lawrence. While the officers were taking a report for the larceny, Folk walked past them with two duffle bags filled with merchandise from the store, police said. NCPD said Folk made no attempt t…
13-Year-Old Injured In Hit-Run Long Island Crash 13-Year-Old Injured In Hit-Run Long Island Crash
13-Year-Old Injured In Hit-Run Long Island Crash A teenage pedestrian was injured after being struck by a hit-and-run driver on Long Island, police said. At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 2, a 13-year-old boy was struck by a Volkswagen Passat while crossing in front of a building on Burnside Avenue in North Lawrence. Police said that the driver proceeded to leave the scene of the accident, traveling eastbound on Burnside Avenue toward the Rockaway Turnpike. The teen was transported to an area hospital, where he was listed in stable condition after being treated for lacerations to his face and knee. According to police, the incid…
Libyan Charged In Airline Bombing That Killed 270, Including 119 From Daily Voice Area Libyan Charged In Airline Bombing That Killed 270, Including 119 From Daily Voice Area
Libyan Charged In Airline Bombing That Killed 270, Including 119 From Daily Voice Area Federal authorities announced charges Monday against an accused Libyan terrorist on the 32nd anniversary of the Flight 103 bombing over Scotland that killed 270 people. Abu Agila Mohammad Masud is charged with terrorism-related crimes in the 1988 bombing over the village of Lockerbie that killed 190 Americans in all, Attorney General William Barr said Monday. The victims in modern-day history’s worst attack on Americans before 9/11 included 33 New Jerseyans and 61 New York State residents, as well as 11 from Massachusetts, nine from Pennsylvania and five from Connecticut (see list below). …
Man Forcibly Touches Woman After Burglarizing Long Island Home, Police Say Man Forcibly Touches Woman After Burglarizing Long Island Home, Police Say
Man Forcibly Touches Woman After Burglarizing Long Island Home, Police Say A Long Island man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a woman’s home, forcibly touching her, brandishing a knife and threatening to kill the family, police said. Nassau County Police investigators said that at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, North Lawrence resident Norbin Mayorga, entered the neighbor’s home on Lawrence Avenue through an unlocked bedroom window where two children were sleeping. It is alleged that Mayorga then proceeded to sit on his female victim’s bed, forcibly touching her. He then proceeded to take out a serrated knife and stated that if she screame…
Two Arrested For Stealing From FedEx Dropbox On Long Island, Police Say Two Arrested For Stealing From FedEx Dropbox On Long Island, Police Say
Two Arrested For Stealing From FedEx Dropbox On Long Island, Police Say Two men have been arrested in connection with allegedly committing multiple larcenies from a FedEx dropbox on Long Island. Nassau County Police said the two men were arrested for the larcenies that took place around 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, in North Lawrence. According to detectives, an investigation was being conducted of multiple larcenies from a FedEx dropbox at 136 Spruce St., in Cedarhurst.  The investigation determined that Thomas Mensah, 21, of Queens, and Michael Fayemiwo, of Far Rockaway, were allegedly responsible for the thefts.  Detectives were able to locate…
Man Pretending To Be Cop Charged With Robbing Long Island Lowe's, Police Say Man Pretending To Be Cop Charged With Robbing Long Island Lowe's, Police Say
Man Pretending To Be Cop Charged With Robbing Long Island Lowe's, Police Say An alleged shoplifter at a Long Island Lowe’s location is facing a host of charges after allegedly posing as a cop, threatening store employees and customers with a weapon, police said. Bronx resident Sekou Shutsha, 51, allegedly entered Lowe’s on Rockaway Turnpike in North Lawrence at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21 with the intention of stealing items from the store. According to police, Shutsha was observed by a store employee placing multiple items under his clothing and attempting to leave without paying.  When Shutsha was approached by a store employee and instructe…
Worker At Long Island Market Accused Of Taking Photos Up Customer's Skirt Worker At Long Island Market Accused Of Taking Photos Up Customer's Skirt
Worker At Long Island Market Accused Of Taking Photos Up Customer's Skirt A worker at a market on Long Island has been charged with taking photos up a woman's skirt and allegedly surveilling other customers. According to detectives, Jose Santana, 20, of Inwood, who is employed by Kolsave Market, in North Lawrence, was assisting a woman placing groceries into her vehicle when she felt his hand between her legs, Nassau County Police said.  A subsequent investigation by responding officers determined that Santana placed his cell phone under her skirt, according to police. Santana was placed into custody without incident. on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 22 &nb…