Crime

Javesh Persaud, 34, of Shirley, is in court on December 9, 2024 and is expected to be sentenced to 12 years in prison followed by 20 years of post-release supervision. SHIRLEY, NY - Last Monday, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond…
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A new law went into effect Friday lowering the number of driver's license suspensions that can result in a felony in New York. The law was championed by a Long Island mom in memory of her daughter, 14-year-old Angelica Nappi from Holbrook,…
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Wilson Castillo Diaz is accused of raping a five-year-old girl on Long Island. Police say he entered the United States illegally in 2014 as an unaccompanied minor. Image:: Nassau County Police Department WESTBURY, NY - A 27-year-old…
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A Suffolk County Police Officer and an Islip High School Teacher are among those indicted for allegedly participating in a criminal enterprise that promoted prostitution at 6089 Sunrise Hwy, Holbrook, NY 11741. HOLBROOK, NY -…
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On March 14, 2023, Amy Willi's dog escaped her home and mauled a two-year-old, causing severe injuries. The child's uncle was also bitten while attempting to protect the toddler. Willi admitted to knowing the dog had violent tendencies but…
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Riley Goot, 18. and a recent graduate of West Babylon High School, was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip but succumbed to his injuries. Image credit / Riley Goot GoFundMe fundraiser. WEST BABYLON, NY -…
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Kerri Bedrick, 32, was allegedly so high on drugs when she crashed her car in a four-car pile-up that killed her son, that she was driving on the wrong side of the road. Her nine-year-old son Eli Henrys was strapped into the back seat and…
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Horrified residents have uncovered a body in a suitcase behind an apartment complex in Long Island. Photo credit: Taylor Williamson. HUNTINGTON, NY - Authorities in Huntington, Long Island, are investigating a gruesome discovery after…
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The Suffolk County Police Department has pledged transparency throughout the process and has committed to releasing further details as they become available. File photo: BrandonKleinPhoto, ShutterStock.com, licensed. WYANDANCH, NY - A…
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According to the Suffolk County District Attorney, both Brian Soltan, 62, of West Islip, and Gerald McCrystal, 51, of Dix Hills collected sales tax from customers but underreported these sales on numerous returns and failed to remit the…
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Two undocumented immigrants charged with capital murder in the death of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, are being held on immigration detainers at the Harris County Jail. Image credit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tribute-to-jocelyn …
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According to reports, Christian Geovanny Inga-Landi, 25, crossed the US-Mexico border into Eagle Pass, Texas, with his son on June 25, 2021. he Ecuadorian illegal was ordered to leave the U.S. by an immigration judge in 2022. QUEENS, NY…
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Justin Timberlake, 43, appears in a mugshot from Sag Harbor Village Police Department after being arrested June 18, 2024. Sag Harbor Village Police Department SAG HARBOR, NY - Justin Timberlake, the renowned singer and actor, was…
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Peter Centeno, 42, from Hicksville, faces multiple charges, including Attempted Assault in the 1st Degree, Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree, Reckless Endangerment in the 1st Degree, Menacing in the 2nd Degree, Criminal Possession of a…
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On May 31, 2024, Annmarie Drago, 63, of Patchogue, pleaded guilty to Criminally Negligent Homicide and is expected to receive five years of probation. The District Attorney’s Office recommended Drago serve one to three years in prison…
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Holmark Garces, 35, of Bay Shore, was found guilty after a jury trial of kidnapping and other related charges, for abducting his ex-girlfriend and taking her to Brooklyn at knifepoint. CENTRAL ISLIP, NY - A Bay Shore man, Holmark…
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Candelario Cordova, 54, of Huntington Station, pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree, for the stabbing death of 58-year-old Roque Cisneros. He also pleaded guilty to Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, for stabbing the…
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Justin Llewellyn, 35, of Wyandanch, was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty in March to Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree and Conspiracy in the Fourth Degree. BABYLON, NY - A Wyandanch man,…
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Having entered the United States illegally in December 2023 and being granted asylum after being arrested at the border in San Diego, Yaorong Wan is facing charges of Grand Larceny 3rd degree. QUEENS, NY - A Flushing man fleeing law…
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Michelle Mcintosh faces charges of Grand Larceny 3rd Degree and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. Her arraignment was scheduled for May 2, 2024, at the First District Court in Hempstead. MINEOLA , NY - A Farmingdale woman was…
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Jayvon Bell, 21, of Amityville, was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison after he pleaded guilty in February to Attempted Murder in the First Degree and other related charges for shooting at a Suffolk County Police Officer in June 2023.…
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Nassau County Third Squad Detectives conducted a thorough investigation, which led to the arrest of Yongkang Weng, a 31-year-old resident of 931 53rd Street. Weng has been charged with attempted grand larceny in the third degree, attempted…
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Johnathan Wright, 34, of Lindenhurst, was found guilty after a jury trial of assault, witness tampering, and other related charges, for repeatedly burning two women with a hot clothing iron in a Ronkonkoma hotel room in July 2021. …
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According to detectives, Oswald A. Bryan, 51, of Jamaica, entered Macy’s, selected various merchandise, and concealed the items in a reusable bag. The defendant then attempted to exit the store without payment, but was met by Officers and…
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According to Detectives, Stephen Vickers-Griffiths, 35, of Baldwin, sexually assaulted a 11-year-old female juvenile. The defendant was located at the Pines Motor Lodge in Westbury, and was placed into Police custody without incident.  …
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According to evidence at trial, Owusu and Valerie Owusu and Emmanuel Addae, residents of Corona, Queens, brutally beat Owusu's 5-year-old son, King Owusu with at least four different instruments inside of their apartment in Lefrak City,…
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David Ostrove, 52, of West Islip, was found guilty by a jury of grand larceny and money laundering, for stealing over $8.4 million dollars from the Schechter School of Long Island, a Williston Park private school, throughout his 11-year…
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According to detectives, Paul Igbide, 52, who worked as a Nurse Practitioner at West Hempstead Medical, allegedly engaged in inappropriate contact with a 19-year-old female patient. WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY - An East Meadow man has been…
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According to the detectives, Robert Abruzzese, 49 of Lindenhurst, was charged with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree, Possession of a Dangerous Weapon 4th degree, and multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law infractions. …
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According to the Suffolk District Attorney, Arthur Oneal, 36, of Centereach, was indicted for Rape in the First Degree and Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, for allegedly drugging and then raping a woman while he recorded the incident. …
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