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    Weekly Safety Report: Concerns Arise from Rape, Triathlon Accident, and Fatal Beating in Shirley, New York

    2023-12-23

    This week in Shirley, New York, three incidents occurred that have raised concerns about safety in the community. These incidents include a man being sentenced to 23 years in prison for raping his stepdaughter, a woman speeding and striking a triathlete during a race, and a man being sentenced to 15 years in prison for beating his girlfriend to death. These incidents highlight the importance of maintaining a safe environment and protecting the well-being of individuals in Shirley.

    A Shirley man has been convicted of raping his stepdaughter over a period of approximately one year, starting when the girl was 9 years old. The abuse occurred while the girl's mother was at work, and the girl disclosed the abuse to her mother after it ended. The suspect's identity is being withheld to protect the victim.

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    A woman named Jakeline Figueroa was arraigned on multiple criminal charges after she was found to be speeding in her SUV during a triathlon event in Shirley. She drove through a stop bar and struck a 44-year-old triathlete, causing him to be thrown from his bike and sustain serious injuries. The victim was airlifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.

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    A Shirley man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for fatally beating his girlfriend. The incident occurred in May, and the man, Oscar Morocho-Morocho, pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Prosecutors stated that Morocho-Morocho punched, kicked, and dragged his girlfriend on a roadside in Shirley. The attack was captured on video from a nearby business.

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