CRIME & SAFETY
Gilgo Beach murder investigation sparks new search of woods on Long Island: source
Cops are combing through the woods near Manorville, Long Island, as part of a lengthy search that’s connected to the Gilgo Beach killings, The Post has learned. Members of the NYPD — including a K-9 unit — worked alongside Suffolk County Police in an area along Schultz Road, near the intersection of Wading River Manor Road. Officers were also searching along a road that cuts through state land — which is only accessible for permitted hunters. Why lawyers for accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann are demanding FBI files ahead of trial “The Suffolk County Police Department, the New York Police Department and...
Merchandise stolen from Target in South Setauket
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 allegely stole merchandise from a South Setauket store. A man allegedly stole approximately $340 worth of Pokemon cards from Target, located at 265 Pond...
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.
Suffolk Police Seeking Man Who Ripped Off Electric Kitchen Appliances from Selden Target
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 stole merchandise from a Selden store. A man stole kitchen electrics from Target, located at 307 Independence Plaza, on April 6 at noon. Suffolk...
Suffolk County Police Looking For Brandon Ragusa Of Melville
Brandon Ragusa, age 29, was last seen at around 7 p.m. Sunday, April 21, in the hamlet of Melville on Elderwood Lane. Suffolk County Police said he is considered a vulnerable adult who suffers from schizophrenia and is believed to be suicidal. He may have traveled to the Queens area.
Fatal Hit-and-Run Highlighted for National Crime Victims Rights Week
Suffolk County police are highlighting a fatal hit-and-run crash in Huntington Staton as part of National Crime Victims Rights Week. The focus is on the Huntington Station and other unsolved cases in hopes of bringing in new tips that will help bring resolution to the Read More ...
Riverhead Police blotter: April 21, 2024
A total of 82 incidents were reported by Riverhead Town Police on April 21, 2024. Among them:. 1:17 p.m. Town code violation, West Main Street, Riverhead. A person was arrested for town code violation 247-3. 2:10 p.m. Larceny, Target, Old Country Road, Riverhead. A larceny prior was noted, no further...
LI auto president and saleswoman indicted after allegedly selling cars that had rollback odometer, increasing value
Two Long Island women were indicted on Tuesday for allegedly selling cars with rolled-back odometer mileage, inflating the car’s value and causing customers to pay higher prices than the vehicles were worth, prosecutors said.
Suffolk D.A.: Two Shirley woman charged in odometer rollback scheme
Ashley Duff and Ginger Sipes Allegedly Defrauded and Conspired to Defraud Victims Through a. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on April 23 that Ashley Duff, 27, and Ginger Sipes, 58, both of Shirley, were indicted for alleged Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree and Conspiracy in the Fifth Degree, for allegedly selling motor vehicles that had their odometer’s mileage turned back, falsely increasing the vehicles’ value so that customers paid higher prices than what the vehicles were actually worth.
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...
Elmont man faces up to 15 years in prison for drug, gun charges
Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney announced that Clyves Laurent, 30, of Elmont, was found guilty after a jury trial of weapons and drug charges on April 18, for possessing a defaced loaded handgun and methamphetamine outside of a Mount Sinai gas station convenience store. Laurent’s trial was heard before...
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