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Shock and Horror in Hicksville: Brothers Arrested After Savage Machete Attack at Local Hotel
The Eighth Squad reports the arrest of two undomiciled males for an incident that occurred on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:55 a.m. in Hicksville. According to Detectives, officers responded to the Days Inn, located at 828 S. Oyster Bay Road, for a disturbance. Upon police arrival, it was determined that a male victim, 43, was involved in a verbal argument with two individuals which escalated into a physical altercation. During the incident, defendant Jelony Conze, 21, used his 2005 Nissan Altima to strike the victim. Defendant Conze exited the vehicle, with a machete, and slashed the victim’s hands multiple times causing severe lacerations.
12 Rescued From Sinking 58-Foot Boat In Point Lookout
The incident happened just before 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, in Point Lookout. The vessel was about a half-mile offshore when it began taking on water, according to Nassau County Police. All passengers were safely brought back to shore. No injuries were reported. Responding agencies were:. Nassau County Police Marine...
3 Hospitalized After SUV Crashes Into House In West Babylon
The incident happened around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, July 28, in West Babylon. According to Suffolk County Police, a 27-year-old man from West Babylon was driving a 2023 Dodge SUV southbound on Great East Neck Road, south of Crocus Court. He lost control of the vehicle, veered off the roadway, hit...
SCPD: Man Strolls into Islandia Walmart Empty-Handed, Leaves with Hundreds of Dollars in Stolen Merchandise
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole merchandise from an Islandia store in June. A man stole merchandise, valued at $401, from Walmart, located at 1850 Veterans Memorial Highway, on...
Know Him? Man Wanted For Filming Under Woman's Dress At Long Island Store
Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly filmed underneath a woman's dress in a store.The incident occurred at the CVS store in Deer Park around 5:18 p.m. on Monday, July 8.According to Suffolk County Police, the man used his phone to record underneath a …
Suffolk police officers deliver baby in Amityville home
A pair of Suffolk County cops arrived in the nick of time on Thursday to help an Amityville woman in labor deliver a baby boy in her home, police said. First Precinct Officers Peter Verhey and Joshua Valderrama responded to 75 The Blvd. about 4:53 p.m. after a 911 caller reported that a woman was in labor.
Wave of support for popular Long Island band singers injured in head-on wreck
The lead singers of a popular Long Island party band, who suffered devastating injuries in a car wreck this month, are receiving huge support from the community. Bryan Zamzam and his wife Chelsea of East Northport both face multiple surgeries and long roads to recovery in a wake of a head-on crash July 14 in West Islip. Both were hospitalized with serious injuries after their Jeep Grand Cherokee collided with an Audi A8 that was heading the wrong way on the Sunrise Highway Service Road about 9:35 p.m.
Camp gives Long Island teens hands-on firefighting experience
OLD BETHPAGE, N.Y. (PIX11) — A unique camp on Long Island is training the next generation of firefighters with a weeklong hands-on experience. “Camp Fahrenheit 516” gives teenagers a week of firefighter training at the Nassau County Fire Service Academy in Old Bethpage. Watch the video player for more on this story.
Armed Threat: Huntington Man Arrested After Terrifying Domestic Disturbance in East Norwich
The Second Squad reports the arrest of a Huntington man for an incident that occurred on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 7:30 pm in East Norwich. According to Detectives, officers responded to an East Norwich residence for a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, officers discovered that defendant Jeffery Chatelain, 45, threatened physical harm to a female victim, 21, which placed her in fear for her life. Officers located the defendant nearby and placed him under arrest without incident. He was in possession of a loaded black Ruger 9MM handgun. No injuries were reported.
Former Nassau County Fire Service Academy Employee Indicted for Defrauding Workers’ Compensation
Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a former employee of the Nassau County Fire Service Academy was indicted on Grand Larceny, Falsifying Business Records, and Fraudulent Practices of the Workers’ Compensation Law for fraudulently receiving more than $16,000 of workers’ compensation benefits. The defendant continued to volunteer as a firefighter in Massapequa and maintained other employment cleaning a local church and working at a tax preparation office despite allegedly submitting documentation stating that she was not working while she collected the benefits.
NCPD: Suspect Burglarizes Oceanside Vape Shop After Shattering Front Window
The Fourth Squad reports the details of a Burglary that occurred on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 9:00 am in Oceanside. According to Detectives, Fourth Precinct Officers responded to Oceanside Star Bazzar Vape and Cigar Shop, located at 2947 Long Beach Road, for a Commercial Burglary. Upon arrival it was determined that an unknown subject wearing a dark hoodie and dark pants broke the front window and entered the business. Further investigation revealed that an unknown amount of Vapes were removed from the business. The subject fled on foot through the rear of the building.
Huntington Man Facing Weapons Charges
A Huntington man is facing weapons charges after he was arrested Friday by Nassau County police. They responded Friday night to a report of disturbance at an East Norwich home, Nassau County police said. Upon arrival, officers discovered that Jeffery Chatelain, 45, had threatened physical Read More ...
Police seek couple who attempted to use stolen credit card at Islandia store
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two people who attempted to use a stolen credit card in Islandia in June. A credit card was stolen from Walmart, located at 1850 Veterans Memorial Highway, on June...
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