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Amber Alert canceled after missing 5-year-old last seen in Houston found
HOUSTON, Texas (KWTX) - An Amber Alert has been canceled after missing 5-year-old Henderson Calderon Carranza was found. Carranza was originally missing from Suffolk County, New York. He was last seen on July 11 in Houston prior to being found. No additional information is available at this time.
Police seek hit and run driver of Shirley accident
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Seventh Precinct Crime Section. officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the driver of a vehicle that fled. the scene in Shirley in June. A white box truck was traveling southbound on William Floyd Parkway, near Flower Hill.
21-Year-Old Attempted Cop Killer Gets Decades For Shooting Suffolk County Police Officer
Janell Funderburke, of Coram, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, July 11, after pleading guilty to attempted murder and related charges. Prosecutors said Suffolk County Police were surveilling Funderburke’s Coram home, located on Homestead Drive near Norfleet Lane, as part of...
Long Island man accused of cutting off dog’s ears, using glue to close wounds
A Long Island man accused of cutting the ears off his injured dog and using glue to close the wounds has been indicted for aggravated animal cruelty and related charges, Suffolk County authorities said Friday. The incident caused “severe pain and physical injuries” that ultimately led to the death of...
Free outdoor concert series comes to Wyandanch this summer
Wyandanch is evolving. The Suffolk County hamlet is currently getting a makeover as part of the Town of Babylon’s Wyandanch Rising project. Over the years, there have been more than 390 new apartments added, 35,000 square feet of new retail space and a plaza built with an ice rink, fire pit and a fountain. This summer, a free concert series marks the first music collaboration in the Wyandanch community, which is partially funded by the Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, Wyandanch Plaza Association and Empact Inc.
Crook Walks into Medford Target Empty-Handed, Sneaks Out with Nearly 2 Grand in Allergy Meds, Cops Say
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole from a Medford store last month. A man stole allergy medication from Target, located at 2975 Horseblock Road, on June 18 at approximately 12:30 p.m....
Gilgo Beach murders: Serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann faces more possible charges a year after arrest
A year after the shocking arrest of Gilgo murders suspect Rex Heuermann in the vexing Long Island, New York, serial killer case, the investigation into additional victims remains ongoing.
Stop-Arm program in Suffolk County ignites controversy
For nearly five years, the Stop-Arm camera program has been implemented on most school buses on Long Island. The legislation was signed by then-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) in August 2019. The program uses security cameras at the front or back of each bus to report any car that...
Amber Alert canceled for 6-year-old boy last seen in Houston
(Gray News) - An Amber Alert for a 6-year-old boy was canceled after he was found, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Henderson Calderon Carranza, 6, was originally missing from Suffolk County, New York. He was found Friday night after an Amber Alert was issued in Texas, where the boy had last been seen.
Man gets 25 years to life in attempted murder of Suffolk County officer
A judge on Thursday sentenced a man who pleaded guilty to the attempted aggravated murder of a Suffolk County police officer to 25 years to life.Janell Funderburke, 21, admitted to shooting Officer Michael LaFauci in the right thigh in Coram in May 2023.Prosecutors say the officer was investigating Funderburke for an armed robbery he committed during a drug deal when he saw him. After a chase, Funderburke pulled out a gun and fired twice.Allen Bode, chief assistant Suffolk County district attorney, shared LaFauci's impact statement after the sentencing hearing on Thursday:"You refused to stop and show me your hands," Bode...
Lindenhurst Man Indicted for Soliciting Explicit Images from Children on Instagram: Suffolk DA Announces Charges Against 22-Year-Old Taner Ocal.
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced the indictment of Taner Ocal, 22, of Lindenhurst, accused of promoting a sexual performance by a child, and related charges, for allegedly contacting children as young as 10 years old through social media, and soliciting sexually explicit images and videos from them.
Unresponsive Tot in Pool Prompts Calls for Pool Safety
A 2-year-old boy was found unresponsive in a North Haven swimming pool on July 7, and although the victim survived, it was the latest in a string of recent drownings on Long Island. The child, found floating unconscious, was given CPR, transported to Southampton Hospital and transferred to Stony Brook...
Another Long Island beach closes due to high bacteria levels in water
Just days after two Long Island beaches were closed due to bacteria levels found in the water, another beach was ordered to close as well. Amityville Beach was closed to swimming on Thursday. Suffolk County officials said the beach would remain closed until bacteria levels have gone down, though it was not clear when that might occur.
Texas Amber Alert discontinued: Missing 5-year-old Henderson Calderon Carranza located
HOUSTON - UPDATE: FOX 26 has learned that the Amber Alert for 5-year-old Henderson Calderon Carranza was found. No other details have been released. We'll keep you up-to-date with the latest information as we learn more. --------------- An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing 5-year-old boy who was...
Babylon Cardiologist and Registered Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Pornography
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that cardiologist Frank Pollaro, 55, of Deer Park, pleaded guilty to two counts of Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child. “This defendant’s actions not only violated the law but also betrayed the sacred trust placed in medical practitioners. By possessing...
Man Attempts to Use Movie Prop Money to Make $20 Purchase at 7-Eleven, Cops Say
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who used prop money to make a purchase at a Selden store. A man used prop money to make a $20 purchase at 7-Eleven, located...
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