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28-Year-Old On Suspended License Fled After Causing Long Island Crash Killing Passenger: DA
A 28-year-old man who was driving on a suspended license fled on foot after causing a Long Island car crash that killed his passenger, prosecutors alleged.Dolores Mancia-Landaverde, of Medford, was indicted on multiple felony charges in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, July 16, in connection with a…
‘Jaws’-dropping encounter! 7-foot shark swims past LI lifeguard on surfboard, prompts beach closure
It was a “Jaws”-dropping encounter. A 7-foot shark swam uncomfortably close to a Long Island lifeguard paddling just off the shore of Lido Beach on Monday afternoon, forcing the temporary closure of the sandy stretch, local authorities say. The lifeguard remained calm as a shark’s signature fin surfaced a few feet from his board about 30 yards from shore, said Don Clavin, supervisor of Hempstead. The toothy beast then swam past the guard without incident, but the 5 p.m. sighting still prompted Lido lifeguards to whistle bathers in from the water and close the beach for roughly an hour. Shark sightings shut down NYC...
Car Pulled From Waters Of Marina On Long Island
Firefighters, a dive team, and tactical rescue workers were on standby after a car ended up submerged in the water of a Long Island marina. It happened on Saturday, July 13 in Islip, according to the Islip Fire Department. At approximately 5:20 a.m., the department was notified that there was a car…
NCPD: Baldwin Man Arrested After Allegedly Running Nearly $400K Scam on Elderly Long Island Man
The Major Case Bureau reports the arrest of a Baldwin man for an Elder Scam / Grand Larceny that occurred on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in North New Hyde Park. According to detectives, a 73-year-old male victim received a notification on his computer stating that his device had been compromised and he needed to contact the number provided to protect his assets. The victim contacted an unknown subject who claimed to work for the Federal Trade Commission and was instructed to purchase six gold bars totaling approximately $390,000 from JM Bullion. The victim complied and an unknown male in an unknown vehicle arrived at his residence to retrieve the gold bars.
Hampton Bays HS Teacher From Ronkonkoma Accused Of Sending Inappropriate Texts To Student
On Monday, July 15, Southampton Town Police Department received a walk-in complaint of the inappropriate relationship between a student at Hampton Bays High School and a member of the faculty. During the interview with the juvenile, detectives learned that there was an inappropriate texting relationship between the student and the...
Wanted for Commack Grand Larceny
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two people who allegedly stole merchandise from a Commack store. Two men allegedly stole five leather baseball gloves, with a combined value of approximately $1,620, from Dick’s Sporting Goods,...
Crime Blotter for The Week of July 24
The NCPD First Squad reports the arrest of a New Jersey man for an incident that occurred on Saturday, July 13, at 4:30 p.m. in Baldwin. According to detectives, officers responded to a disturbance at Coes Neck Park located at 1240 Coes Neck Road. Upon arrival, officers were informed that defendant Horace Rattigan, 36, of 15 Montclair Avenue, Paterson was involved in a verbal argument with a female victim, 39, and removed the victim’s cell phone and fled the scene on foot. Officers located the defendant nearby and attempted to place him into custody. Defendant Rattigan became violent and combative, and after a brief struggle, officers were able to secure the defendant. An officer sustained an injury during the course of the arrest and was transported to an area hospital for evaluation and treatment. Further investigation revealed the defendant had violated an active order of protection. Defendant Horace Rattigan is charged with second-degree assault, second-degree criminal contempt, fourth-degree grand larceny, obstructing governmental administration and resisting arrest. He was arraigned on Sunday, July 14, at First District Court, 99 Main Street Hempstead.
14-Year-Old Long Island Girl Has Been Missing For 3 Days
Police are asking for help in locating a Long Island teenager who has been missing for several days.Iyana Logan, age 14, was last seen in Hempstead at around 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, according to Nassau County Police.Logan is 5 feet tall and 90 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was la…
‘Lives are forever changed.’ One year since bombshell arrest of alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer
News 12 broke the news that police had made a bombshell arrest in the Gilgo Beach murders investigation on July 14, 2023. At the time, Heuermann was charged with the murders of three victims: Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman and Amber Costello.
SCPD: Dastardly Duo Pilfer Cartload of Merchandise from Medford Home Improvement Store
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the men who stole merchandise from a Medford store in June. Two men stole merchandise from Lowes, located at 2796 Route 112, on June 27 at 7:16...
Alleged MS-13 Member Sentenced to 25 Years to Life in Prison for 2021 Freeport Murder
Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that an alleged MS-13 gang member was sentenced today to 25 years to life in prison after his conviction for the murder of an 18-year-old man in March 2021. Kevin Torres, 26, a/k/a Sarco, was convicted June 5, 2024, after a jury...
Bodycam: N.Y. Police Take Down Suspect who Stabbed Officer Officer
Suffolk police fatally shot a Bay Shore man who stabbed an officer responding to a domestic violence call on Saturday (Feb. 17), officials said. Police responded to the home on Udall Road in Bay Shore around 9:10 a.m. after a woman called and “stated that her husband was acting violent,” said Suffolk County Police Acting Commissioner Robert Waring.
Urgent: Missing Juvenile in Hempstead - 13-Year-Old Jayla Cardwood-Henry Last Seen on July 13th, Police Seek Public's Help
The Missing Persons Squad report the details of a Missing Juvenile that occurred on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 7:35 pm in Hempstead. According to Detectives, Jayla Cardwood-Henry, 13, was last seen leaving her Hempstead residence. She is described as a female Black, 5’5” tall, 125 lbs., with brown curly hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a light blue t-shirt and dark colored cargo pants. Her destination is unknown.
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