Pedestrian Killed In Amityville Crash: Police
A pedestrian was fatally struck by an SUV in North Amityville early Saturday morning, March 15, according to Suffolk County police.
Richard Moffatt, 30, of Amityville, was driving a 2021 Mazda SUV southbound in the left lane of Broadway near Francine Avenue when he hit the pedestrian at 12:13 a.m., authorities said.
The victim, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Moffatt was not injured in the crash, and his vehicle was impounded for a safety check, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call the First Squad at 631-854-8152.
This is one of two fat…
Notorious Drifter Who Broadcast Street Takeovers Busted Racing 90 MPH In Farmingville: Police
A 20-year-old Long Island man who regularly broadcasts his illegal street takeovers was busted racing 90 miles per hour on city streets, police said.
Nicholas Mulligan, 20, of Farmingville, was arrested following a traffic stop on the I-495 Service Road in Farmingville late Wednesday night, March 12, according to the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office.
Mulligan, who frequently posts videos of illegal street takeovers, drifting, and racing on his Instagram account, hit speeds of nearly 90 miles per hour while racing another car just before midnight Wednesday, deputies said.
He was driving on a…
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…
Torrington Woman Found Sleeping Behind Steering Wheel On Off-Ramp, Busted On DUI, Drug Charges
A Connecticut woman was arrested after police found her slumped over the steering wheel of a running vehicle on a highway off-ramp, with suspected drugs hidden under her seat, authorities said.
Rebecca Johnson, 39, was taken into custody after police responded to reports of a vehicle blocking traffic on the Exit 50 off-ramp on Route 8 in Torrington just after 7 p.m. Monday, March 3, Connecticut State Police said.
Troopers arrived to find the Torrington woman slumped over in the driver’s seat of a still-running Toyota Yaris. The car remained in drive, police said.
After a few moments, a tro…
Police Break Up Street Takeover, Issue 31 Summonses, Make Arrest In Uniondale
A large-scale street takeover led to an arrest and multiple summonses on Long Island after police discovered the disturbance.
Nassau County Police said officers on routine patrol around 9:35 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, found what appeared to be an illegal vehicle rally and possible street takeover in Uniondale, near 711 Stewart Ave.
Additional units were called to assist, including the Bureau of Special Operations, Aviation Unit, Criminal Intelligence Rapid Response Team (CIRRT), and Emergency Service Unit.
Authorities issued 31 summonses, impounded two vehicles, and made one arrest.&…
Ramsey Mom Charged With Leaving Scene Of Franklin Lakes DWI Crash
A Ramsey motorist was intoxicated when her SUV hit a median and she kept going, Franklin Lakes police said.
Alyson Allen, 42, was driving a 2020 Dodge Durango that hit the concrete divider on Parsons Pond Road around 7:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, Franklin Lakes Police Capt. Mark McCombs said.
Responding officers found her after the Durango became disabled about a quarter-mile away, the captain said.
Allen, who was alone, wasn't injured, he said.
She was taken into custody, however, and charged with DWI, reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident, McCombs said, adding that Allen al…
Large Group of Dirt Bike, ATV Riders Race Through Streets In Area, Frightening Residents
A large group of more than 30 dirt bike and ATV drivers were arrested after the group allegedly drove through the streets of the City of Newburgh at high speeds, frightening residents and other drivers.
The incident took place around 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 18, when the large group of riders gathered in the City of Newburgh, said City of Newburgh Police Lt. Brandon Rola.
According to Rola, the riders were traveling recklessly through city streets, sidewalks, private yards, and business parking lots.
Police also received calls that several of the riders were crashing into …
