CRIME & SAFETY
Suffolk D.A.: Two men indicted for string of gunpoint robberies across Long Island
Josue Bedell, Jr. and Christian Anderson Allegedly Committed Four Gunpoint Robberies of Gas Stations/Convenience Stores Located Between Ronkonkoma and Massapequa. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Josue Bedell, Jr., 22, of Mastic, and Christian Anderson, 24, of Shirley, were indicted on multiple counts of armed robbery and conspiracy, related to four gunpoint robberies of gas stations/convenience stores that were all hit in one night in December 2023.
Suffolk D.A.: Medford man sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession with intent to sell cocaine, heroin and fentanyl
Nathaniel Howell Pleaded Guilty in April and Has 7 Prior Felony Convictions. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on May 9 that Nathaniel Howell, 40, of Medford, was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree for possessing cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl with intent to distribute out of his Medford home.
Jala Cards & Gift, Smoke & Hookha Sell Vapes To Minors: PD
Suffolk County Police conducted compliance checks at seven businesses as part of its “Operation Smoke Out” with the county health department's Tobacco Enforcement Unit on Thursday, May 9. Of the stores audited, two in Middle Island reportedly sold tobacco and vape products to customers under 21. The following...
Tragic Update: 37-Year-Old Dies Following Hit-Run Crash On Long Island
A man has died days after suffering serious injuries in an early morning hit-and-run crash on Long Island.The incident happened at around 12:15 a.m. Sunday, May 5, in Dix Hills. Suffolk County Police said 37-year-old Amilar Velasquez, of Huntington Station, was walking on the northbound shoulder of…
Hour Of Terror: Abusive Ex Kidnapped, Held Long Island Woman At Knifepoint, Jury Finds
A Long Island man with a history of abusing and stalking his ex-girlfriend could spend decades behind bars for abducting the woman at knifepoint.Holmark Garces, age 35, of Bay Shore, was found guilty of kidnapping and related charges by a Suffolk County jury on Thursday, May 9.According to prosecut…
Long Island smoke shop employee accused of selling illegal cannabis: SCPD
MIDDLE ISLAND, Long Island (PIX11) — A smoke shop employee on Long Island is accused of selling cannabis products on Thursday, according to police. Kyle Robson, 21, was allegedly selling the products at Vaporization Wellness and Scents at 8 Middle County Rd., without a license around 3 p.m., according to officials. Suffolk County Police said […]
Drunk Driver From Old Bethpage Crashes Into 7-Eleven Before Hitting Vehicle: Police
The Public Information Office reported that the Bureau of Special Operations Officers received a call about a vehicle hitting the window of a 7-Eleven storefront in Farmingdale, 150 Main St., at around 5:15 p.m. Friday, May 10. The vehicle's driver fled the scene, driving a red Toyota 4Runner. The police...
Postal Worker Accused of Stealing Mail
A worker at the Huntington Station post office distribution center was arrested Thursday and charged with stealing mail. Michael Rodriguez, 36, who lives in Cambria Heights, Queens, was accused of embezzling letters, packages, and mail between January and March of this year. Rodriguez appeared before Read More ...
Chinese billionaire gets time served, leaves country after New York, Rhode Island straw donor scheme
A Chinese billionaire who pleaded guilty to funneling illegal straw donations to politicians’ campaigns in New York and Rhode Island was sentenced Thursday to time served and quickly left the country as part of his deal with prosecutors to forfeit his green card. Hui Qin, 56, a Chinese film...
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