CRIME & SAFETY
‘No sentence will ever be enough:' Man pleads guilty in drugged driving crash that killed Long Island family
Four people, a father along with his 12-year-old daughter, 11-year-old son and 6-year-old granddaughter were killed in a high-speed car crash on Sunrise Highway in Massapequa on Aug. 6. 60-year-old Pat Huntley was out with his children and grandchild celebrating a new job when a speeding car slammed into the...
Victims were stabbed before their body parts were found in Babylon: DA
BABYLON, N.Y. (PIX11) – Two alleged killers “violently stabbed” their victims before scattering their body parts around Babylon, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney. Jeffrey Mackey and Alexis Nieves on Monday were charged with murder related to the premeditated slaying of their acquaintances, Malcolm “Craig” Brown, 53, and Donna Conneely, 59, according to […]
4 people charged after N.Y. couple’s dismembered remains were found in multiple parks
SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. (TCD) -- Four people have been formally indicted for their alleged roles in the fatal stabbing and dismemberment of a couple in February. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office announced April 29 that Jeffrey Mackey, Alexis Nieves, Steven Brown, and Amanda Wallace were charged with multiple crimes, including hindering prosecution, tampering with physical evidence, and concealment of a human corpse.
Authorities Respond to Raging Tractor Trailer Fire on Long Island Expressway
The Public Information Office reports the details of a Fire that occurred on Tuesday, May 2, 2024 at 12:18 am in Jericho. According to police, Highway Patrol Officers responded to a tractor trailer fire on the Long Island Expressway (eastbound) in the vicinity of exit 40E. Jericho Fire department responded and extinguished the fire.
Blaze Ravages South Farmingdale Home: Arson Bomb Squad on the Case!
The Arson Bomb Squad reports the details of a Fire that occurred on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 2:50 p.m. in South Farmingdale. According to Detectives, Officers responded to a 911 call for heavy smoke at a West Oak Street residence. Upon arrival, officers observed a fire on the first floor. All occupants were out of the residence prior to police arrival. The South Farmingdale Fire Department along with the East Farmingdale, Bethpage, and North Massapequa Fire Departments responded and extinguished the flames. Approximately 50 firefighters were on scene. No injuries were reported. The building suffered moderate structural damage along with variant degrees of smoke, fire, and water damage. The Nassau County Fire Marshall and Arson Bomb Squad Detectives was on scene.
LI Man Gets 125 Years for Rapes, Burglaries
A Bellport man was sentenced to 125 years in prison Wednesday for several rapes and other charges, including one crime that he committed in Huntington Station after he was released following a court hearing. Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said that between June 22, Read More ...
Long Island father whose infant nearly died of fentanyl overdose indicted for assault, other charges
A Long Island father was indicted for assault and other charges Monday after his infant son nearly died after overdosing on fentanyl earlier this year. The father’s alleged drug dealer, Robert Mauro, was also hit with manslaughter charges after the same batch ingested by the 11-month-old kid killed an adult woman days later, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney. First responders were called to the family’s Lake Grove home on Jan. 13 for a report of a non-responsive infant and arrived to find the child had turned blue with his eyes rolled to the back of his head and...
Small airplane makes emergency landing on Long Island beach
LONG ISLAND - A single-engine airplane made an emergency landing Wednesday evening on a Long Island beach. According to the FAA, the plane, a Cessna 152, was forced to make an emergency landing on Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai around 7:30 p.m. after the pilot reported an engine failure. In...
Wyandanch Man Sentenced To 13 Years In Prison For 2023 Violent Armed Home Invasion In Central Islip
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Beresford Hall, 45, of Wyandanch, was sentenced to 13 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty in March to Burglary in the First Degree, for forcibly entering a Central Islip home armed with a gun while a family was inside, pistol whipping a teenager, zip-tying multiple family members, and stealing more than $6,000 in cash and jewelry.
Dozens of protestors for Palestine arrested at Stony Brook University
Late Wednesday evening, protestors who had been stationed outside of Stony Brook University's Staller Center were warned that arrest would be imminent if they did not clear the space by 11 p.m. Just after midnight, approximately a dozen demonstrators remained, with approximately 100 people watching the police approach. Authorities warned...
Glen Cove Man Charged with Starvation of Pitbull He Owned
Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Glen Cove man was charged with failing to provide proper sustenance to his three-year-old female Pitbull who weighed just 36 pounds when she was surrendered by the defendant in March. Gadal Letellier, 27, was arraigned today before Judge Charles McQuair...
Alert Issued For Missing Freeport Teen Robert Eley
Fifteen-year-old Robert Eley was last seen on Saturday, April 27 in Freeport, according to Nassau County Police. It was about noon that day when Eley left his Rutland Road and reportedly disappeared. Eley is 5-foot-5 and weighs approximately 130 pounds. He has braided black hair and brown eyes. At the...
11-month-old who nearly died of fentanyl poisoning saved by first responders
The man who allegedly sold the drugs to the father, Robert Mauro, is facing a slew of charges, including manslaughter, because he’s accused of selling drugs which led to a Patchogue woman’s death.
South Setauket Man Indicted for Assaulting, Abusing Five-Week-Old Son
Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a South Setauket man was indicted in Suffolk County on assault charges for allegedly repeatedly abusing his five-week-old son and causing brain injuries that required life-saving surgery in January 2024. Vincent Distasi, 31, was arraigned today in Suffolk County Court by...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.