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Long Island woman kills woman in DUI crash, flees in marked official vehicle
A Long Island woman killed another woman in a car crash while driving drunk, then attempted to escape in a public safety vehicle, according to authorities. Rachel Lodice, 21, was driving a Kia and struck a Nissan Altima in Massapequa on Tuesday night, police said. A 64-year-old woman driving the Nissan was killed, and a 46-year-old female passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the ...
Michael Brown Jr. Killed In Meadowbrook State Parkway Crash
The wreck happened at around 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, on the Meadowbrook State Parkway in Hempstead. New York State Police said a Porsche was speeding in the northbound lanes when it struck a Toyota and a Nissan and overturned in the shoulder near exit M5. The Porsche driver, identified...
National Bloods street gang leader extradited to LI to face charges, Suffolk DA says
Greater Bay Shore coverage is funded in part by Shoregate, now leasing brand-new premium apartment homes in the heart of Bay Shore. Click here to schedule a tour. The national leader of the notorious Bloodhound Brims street gang has been extradited to Long Island and will appear in Suffolk County Criminal Court on Thursday to face three counts of conspiracy for allegedly directing violent gang operations from behind bars in federal prison in California.
Missing Persons Squad Conducting Search for 13-Year-Old Hempstead Girl Last Seen Tuesday
The Missing Person Squad reports a Missing Juvenile that occurred on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 3:30 pm in Hempstead. According to Detectives, Maria Euceda, 13, was last seen leaving her Hempstead residence. She is described as a female Hispanic, 5’2”, 94 lbs., red hair and brown eyes. Her clothing description and destination is unknown.
14-Year-Old Elmont Girl Reported Missing; Nassau Police Asking Public to Assist with Desperate Search
The Missing Persons Squad reports on a Missing Juvenile that occurred on Monday, April 22, 2024 at 12:30AM in Elmont and was reported to Police on Monday, April 22, 2024 at 7:20AM. According to Detectives, Gerdine Oswald, 14, was last seen leaving a residence located on Lydia Avenue. She is...
Cremated remains of 7 World War II veterans found at funeral home laid to rest
LONG ISLAND, N.Y. (News 12 Long Island) – The cremated remains of seven World War II veterans were recently discovered at a funeral home on Long Island, New York. The servicemen were brought to their final resting place, Long Island National Cemetery, on Tuesday. The veterans were given their...
New tool helps people with autism interact with law enforcement on L.I.
WEST BABYLON, N.Y. -- Suffolk County law enforcement officers are now equipped with a tool to help people on the autism spectrum during potentially stressful encounters. It was designed by a young man from Long Island, who is on the spectrum himself.Christopher Cortale, a receptionist at the Winters Center for Autism in West Babylon, helped design an emergency card to foster communication in stressful situations."Please be patient. I have autism" cards for law enforcementAt the top, the card reads, "Please be patient. I have autism. Please point to the pictures to help me understand what you want." Underneath are photos...
Gilgo Beach murders evidence search underway on Long Island
MANORVILLE, N.Y. - The search for evidence in the Gilgo Beach murders case resumed Wednesday. Authorities with the Suffolk County Police Department, New York Police Department and New York State Police were searching an area in Manorville. "We do not comment on investigative steps while they are underway," Suffolk County DA Ray Tierney's office said in a statement. About suspect Rex Heuermann The search comes as suspect Rex Heuermann remains behind bars. Heuermann, a former architect, was arrested last July after police said DNA from discarded pizza and telephone records tied him to the deaths of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman and Amber Costello. Earlier this year he was also charged in the death of...
Pair of teens stabbed on NYC street, 14-year-old boy busted: cops
Two teens, 16 and 18, were stabbed on a Queens street Monday – with a 14-year-old boy busted in connection to the vicious attack, cops said. The 18-year-old victim was stabbed once in the back and the 16-year-old boy was knifed a single time in the right leg during the altercation around 6:45 p.m. at 21st Avenue and 74th Street in Astoria Heights, police said. Both victims were taken to Elmhurst Hospital Center, where they were listed in stable condition, cops said. 9-month-old baby whose mom was killed in Sydney mall rampage discharged from hospital Australian police arrest 7 alleged teen extremists linked to stabbing of a bishop in a Sydney church CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR METRO DAILY NEWSLETTER A 14-year-old boy was busted in connection to the knifing and charged with gang assault, police said. His name was not released because he is a minor. The motive for the violence remained unclear Tuesday. For the latest metro stories, top headlines, breaking news and more, visit nypost.com/metro/
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