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Man Allegedly Rams Police Officer With Car Multiple Times During Carle Place Arrest During a police investigation, a Long Island man allegedly rammed his vehicle into arresting officers multiple times before fleeing. It happened in Carle Place on Tuesday, May 28. Just before 4:30 p.m., Nassau County Police Bureau of Special Operations (BSO) Officers traveled to the Holiday Inn, located at 369 Old Country Road, to arrest Peter Centeno on an active bench warrant. Centeno, age 42, of Hicksville, was found behind the hotel in a 2023 Chevy Malibu. During the BSO’s investigation, Centeno allegedly drove his car into an unmarked patrol car and tried to hit the officer who h…
by Sophie Grieser
Fatal South Farmingdale Hit-Run Suspect Nabbed, Police Say Months after a 24-year-old hit-and-run victim was left for dead in the street, police have arrested the man they say was behind the crime. Christopher Rosselli’s arrest in relation to the South Farmingdale incident was announced by Nassau County Police on Tuesday, May 28. Just after 3 a.m. on January 28, the 24-year-old Rosselli was reported to have been driving a silver pickup truck on Merrits Road when he struck Mohamed Elromi near the Farmingdale Public Library. Earlier Report:ID Released For 24-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck In Hit-Run South Farmingdale Crash After…
by Sophie Grieser
Man Punches, Robs Woman At North Lawrence Shopping Center: Police A 25-year-old man has been arrested on charges including robbery after he allegedly punched a woman in the face before taking her phone and wallet. The North Lawrence incident occurred on Tuesday, May 28, Nassau County Police said. Just after 1:30 p.m., Ronald E. Bellamy of Far Rockaway, Queens, reportedly got into a fight with a 24-year-old woman at the Five Towns Shopping Center, located at 253-01 Rockaway Turnpike. While the fight started off verbal, it escalated to a physical altercation, police said. Bellamy, who is 25, punched the woman in the face and forcefully took her iPhone…
by Sophie Grieser
by Kathy Reakes
1 Severely Injured After Car Hits Wall, Trees In Flower Hill A car carrying six people crashed into a retaining wall and two other trees while driving on Long Island, causing one severe injury, police said. The incident occurred on Sunday, May 26 in Flower Hill, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 6:45 p.m. that evening, a 36-year-old woman driving a 2003 Toyota Camry collided with a retaining wall in the village. The woman, whose identity has not been released, then struck two trees. She and the five men in her car — aged 17, 21, 28, 35, and 42 — were taken to a local hospital, where one of the victims is said to have been admi…
NY College Grad Killed On Sidewalk Hours After Commencement This story has been updated. A much beloved and soft-spoken Bard graduate was hit and killed on a Hudson Valley sidewalk hours after commencement. The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 10:30 p.m., Saturday, May 25, on North Broadway (Route 9) in Red Hook. According to Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office,Linh Hong Nguyen, age 25, of Red Hook, was killed when a 2017 Ford Fusiontravelingsouthbound on Broadway left the roadway and struck Nguyen on thesidewalk. Nguyenwas pronounced dead at the scene, and the vehicle operato…
by Kathy Reakes
by Kathy Reakes
Suspect On Run After Armed Robbery At Dunkin' Donuts In East Meadow A suspect is on the loose after an armed robbery at a Long Island Dunkin' Donuts. Ut happened around 8 p.m. Sunday, May 26in East Meadow. After entering the store located at 329 Merrick Ave., the suspect approached a male store employee and displayed a handgun while demanding cash, Nassau County Police said. The victim complied and the suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction with an undisclosed amount of money. There were two employees and no customers present inside the location at the time of the robbery. No injuries were reported. The suspect is described…
by Joe Lombardi
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Man Have you seen him? The Suffolk County Police Department has issued an alert for a "Most Wanted" suspect and is asking for the public's help in locating him. Ibrahim Akdeniz has been indicted for grand larceny after hesystematically stole tens of thousands from his employerbetween September 2018 and October 2018, according to the department. Akdeniz has been a fugitive since late January2023. He's 40 years old, 6 feet tall, 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. His last known address was East Patchogue. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for informa…
by Joe Lombardi
Fatal Crash: 38-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On Long Island Roadway A man was killed in a single-vehicle crash overnight on Long Island. It happened around 10:15 p.m. Sunday, May 26, inShirley. Suffolk County Police said the man was driving a 2015 Infiniti Q50 southbound on William Floyd Parkway, just north of Robinwood Drive, when he lost control of the car. The vehicle struck a metal guardrail and overturnedmultiple times. The victim, Iran Palmer, age 38, of Farmingville, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Officeof the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. He was the vehicle's sole occupant at th…
by Joe Lombardi
Assault Arrest: Teen Throws TV At New Cassel Man, Police Say A young teen boy has been arrested on a charge of assault after authorities say he chucked a television at a man during a heated argument. The incident occurred on Sunday, May 19 in New Cassel, according to Nassau County Police. Just before 7 p.m. that day, a 15-year-old teenager and a 56-year-old man got into a verbal altercation at their home. When officers arrived at the scene, the argument escalated, culminating in the teen reportedly throwing a television at the man. During the intervention, one officer sustained a substantial injury to his hand. He was taken to a local hospital …
by Sophie Grieser
Teen Suspect Nabbed After Armed Robbery At Mobil Station In Hicksville A teenage suspect has been apprehended after an armed robbery at a Long Island gas station. The suspectwalked into the Mobil located in Hicksville at 285 North Broadway at about 3:40and approached the 56-year-old male cashier,Nassau County Police said. The suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money. The victim, fearing for his life, complied and gave the subject approximately $900. The subject then fled the gas station on foot. Officers located the teen a short time later on Bay Avenue and as officers were attempting to place 18-year-old Angel Echeverria…
by Joe Lombardi
Man Accused Of Taking Pictures Up Woman's Shirt At Long Island Store A man has been accused of usinghis cellphone to take pictures up the skirt of a 43-year-old woman at a store on Long Island. The incident allegedly happenedThursday, May 9 at the Dollar Tree on Broadhollow Road in East Farmingdale. Following an investigation by First Squad detectives, New York City resident Christopher St. Surin, of Manhattan, was arrested on Friday, May 24, atapproximately 9:50 p.m., said police. St. Surin, age 30, was charged with unlawful surveillance. He was scheduled tobe arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip/ The investiga…
by Joe Lombardi
FedEx Package Thief Grabs $5,000 Of Jewelry In Great Neck Authorities are searching for a man who snuck onto a FedEx truck and took off with over a dozen packages. The Great Neck incident occurred on Friday, May 10, Nassau County Police announced. Just after 4 p.m. that day, a FedEx truck made a stop on Great Neck Road. When the driver got out to deliver a package, the suspect opened the passenger side door and climbed aboard. A video shows the man removing a bin full of 14 packages. 🚨: WANTED FOR STEALING FROM @FedEx TRUCK📦📍: GREAT NECK ROAD, GREAT NECK☎️: 516-573-6600☎️: 1-800-244-TIPS💻:... Posted by Nassau County Police Departmen…
by Sophie Grieser
Tennis Coach Nabbed For Possessing Child p*rnography On Long Island: Police Police arrested a man who allegedly sent a 13-year-old girl a gift card in exchange for inappropriate videos. Joseph Drago, age 28, of Huntington Station, was arrested on Thursday, May 23. According to Suffolk County Police, Drago, a tennis instructor, was discovered to have child p*rnography on his cell phone following tips and an investigation. Additionally, he had text messages with a 13-year-old Colorado girl in which he exchanged gift cards for inappropriate videos. Drago is charged with: Promoting a sexual performance by a child; and Possessing a sexual performance by a chil…
by Sophie Grieser
Hit-Run Crash: Suspect At Large, Man Seriously Injured On Long Island A suspect is at large after a man who was seriously injured in a hit-and-run Long Island crash. It happened around 8:35 p.m. Saturday, May 25, inMedford. A man was crossing County Road 101 at the intersection of Southaven Avenue, when he was struck bya vehicle in the northbound lanes, according toSuffolk County Police. The vehicle continued northbound withoutstopping. The man, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was transported to StonyBrook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Detectives ask anyone w…
by Joe Lombardi
25-Year-Old Woman Who Was Nypd Officer Killed In Hudson Valley Crash A 25-year-old woman who worked as an officer with the NYPD was killed in a single-vehicle crash in the Hudson Valley. New, updated report -New Update: 25-Year-Old NYPD Officer From Putnam Valley Killed In Crash Was 3-Year VeteranIt happened just before 6 p.m. Friday, May 24 in Orange County on County Road 51 in the town of Hamptonburgh hamlet of Campbell Hall. New York State Police say a preliminary investigation revealed that a 2008 BMW 328 was traveling eastbound between Blough Road and Ridge Road when the vehicle lost control on a curve. The vehicle subsequently exited the…
by Joe Lombardi
4 Teens Caught Following Crash After Allegedly Abducting Girl In Quiet CT Town Near NY Border Four teens were apprehended after police say they allegedly abducted a girl in a quiet Connecticut town near the New York border. Click here for a new, updated story:New Info Released After 2 Boys, 2 Girls Pursued From Wilton Caught After Crash In Ridgefield At about 5:15 p.m. Friday, May 24, police officers in Fairfield County from the Ridgefield and Wilton police departments responded to Route 33 after a report of a possible abducted female juvenile in Wilton. The girl was able to exit the vehicle in the area of Tanglewood Court off Route 33 in Ridgefield, at which time the vehic…
by Joe Lombardi
47-Year-Old Critically Injured In 3-Vehicle Crash Involving Amazon Van In Roslyn One person suffered critical injuries in a three-vehicle crash involving an Amazon vehicle on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened around 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 24 in Roslyn. Two men, both age 47, were operating a black Harley-Davidson motorcycle and a blue Yamaha motorcycle when they collided with an Amazon van operated by a woman in front of 1600 Northern Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers observed the operator of the Harley-Davidson bleeding heavily from a severe injury to his arm and leg, according to Nassau County Police. Officers applied two tourniquets at the scene to cont…
by Joe Lombardi
Know Her? Woman Wanted On Long Island For Using Stolen Credit Card, Police Say Police and Crimestoppers on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a woman who allegedly used a stolen credit card to purchase a $2,000 computer. The incident occurred in South Setauket on Saturday, March 9. According to Suffolk County Police, thewoman used a credit card, which had been reported stolen by a Smithtown woman, topurchase a laptop valued at $1,954 from Best Buy, located at 261 Pond Path, on March 9. The woman fled the store in a gray minivan. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with in…
by Kathy Reakes
12 Charged At Overnight Sobriety Checkpoint On Long Island A dozen people were charged in an overnight sobriety checkpoint on Long Island at the outset of the Memorial Day weekend. The detail was held inPatchogue from around 11 p.m. Friday,May 24, until 2:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25. Officers from the Suffolk County Police Department’s Highway Patrol Bureau SAFE-T Team conducted the joint operationwith Suffolk County deputy sheriffs at Waverly Plaza. A total of 569 vehicles went through the checkpoint. The following were charged with driving while intoxicated: Nadine Barbera, age 67, of West IslipDomingo Lantigua, age 40, …
by Joe Lombardi
Know Anything? Man Flees After Gunpoint Robbery In Uniondale Police are on the lookout for a man who they say committed an armed robbery at a Long Island gas station and ran from the scene. The incident occurred on Thursday, May 23 in Uniondale, Nassau County Police Department. At about 7:45 p.m. that evening, a man walked into the Conoco gas station, located at 1198 Front Street. He approached an employee and pulled out a handgun, demanding money, authorities said. After getting cash from the employee, the robber ran from the scene. Police described the suspect as a Black man who stands between 5-foot-6 and 5-foot-9. He was wearing a black h…
by Sophie Grieser
Double-Fatal Crash: Rockville Centre Man ID'd As One Of Victims On NY State Thruway Two people were killed in a crash involving a rolled-over tractor-trailer on the New York State Thruway. The crash happened around 8 a.m. Thursday, May 23 in Albany. State Police say an investigation determined that the northbound tractor-trailer struck the concrete barrier separating northbound from southbound traffic. The collision caused the tractor-trailer to overturn onto a northbound passenger vehicle. The driver of the tractor-trailer and a passenger of the other vehicle were transported to Albany Medical Center. A passenger in the tractor-trailer, Massachusetts …
by Joe Lombardi
Have You Seen Her? Long Island 15-Year-Old Reported Missing For Weeks Authorities are asking for the community’s help in locating a teen girl who has been missing for over a month. Avaya Brown, age 15, was last seen on Friday, April 12 in Riverhead, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing an orange t-shirt, black pants, and gray sneakers. She may also have been carrying a white patterned blanket. Avaya is 5-foot-6 and weighs approximately 135 pounds. The teen is also thought to be with a female companion, though further details about that person are not available. Anyone with inf…
by Sophie Grieser
38-Year-Old Charged After Fatal Overnight Long Island Crash A man has been charged after a fatal overnight crash on Long Island. It happened around 11 p.m.Wednesday, May 22. The man was driving a 2017 Kia Forte in Brentwood eastbound on Suffolk Avenue when the vehicle struck the victim inthe roadway in front of 500 Suffolk Ave. at approximately 11 p.m. The man who was struck, who has not yet been identified by police, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physicianassistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. Third Squad detectives charged Ian Fox, age 38, of Brentwood, with aggravated unlicensed operation of …
by Joe Lombardi
Update: EMTs Resign Over Alleged Mistreatment Of NY Patient Caught On Video Two paramedics in upstate New York who were seen on a viral video mistreating and berating a developmentally disabled patient have resigned. The Greene County incident happened Friday evening, May 17, in the Village of Catskill. Emergency crews were called to a residence on Main Street for reports of a 63-year-old man who was unable to get up and was having difficulty breathing, Greene County newspaper Porcupine Soup reports. Nest home video footage posted on YouTube shows a male and female EMT responding to the residence in an ambulance. The female EMT appears agitated right off the bat w…
by Michael Mashburn
Long Island Man Causes 3 Crashes, Police Say A Long Island man was nabbed for reckless driving after allegedly causing three crashes as he fled from police. The incident occurred in Riverhead around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21,at Osborn Avenue and Lincoln Street. According to Riverhead Police, officers responded to a report of a 2006 Acura sedan driving at a high rate of speed, putting other drivers at risk. Christian Alexander Hernandez Saenz, age 24, of Riverhead, firstcollided with a white 2015 Toyota Rav-4 traveling southboundon Osborn Avenue, causing extensive damage to both vehicles, said police. After the i…
by Kathy Reakes
4 Canoers Rescued From Long Island Sound After Capazing Four canoers were rescued from Long Island Sound after capsizing The incident occurred off Wading River around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21. According to the Suffolk County Police, the four boaters were almost a mile north of Wading River Beach when the two canoes capsized, and the occupants went overboard into 58-degree water. One of the boaters called 911, andAviation Section officers found the people in the water and directed Marine Bureau officers to their location. The canoers, three of whom were wearing life preservers, were taken aboard Marine Delta before being transfe…
by Kathy Reakes
2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Long Island Massage Parlor Two women are facing prostitution charges after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, authoritiesconducted an investigation at Crystal SpaJin inRonkonkoma, located at 2411B Chestnut Ave., at 3:45 p.m.Tuesday, May 21. Queens residents Zoey Chen, age 51, of Forest Hills, and Xiao Qiu Qian, age 47, of Whitestone, were each charged with: Unauthorized practice of a profession,Prostitution.Chen and Qiu Qian were given Desk Appearance Tickets and are scheduled to be arraigned at FirstDistrict Court in Central Islip a…
by Joe Lombardi
Alleged CVS Thief Nabbed Following Glen Cove Crash A Long Island man has been arrested after police said he stole cash from a CVS, fled from a traffic stop, and eventually crashed into an overpass. The Glen Cove incident occurred just after 1 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21. According to Nassau County Police, 20-year-old Xavier Diaz walked into the CVS located at 201 Glen Street, where he allegedly demanded the employees to open two cash registers. He reached over the counter, took cash, and fled the scene in a 2015 Chrysler. Officers later found the car and stopped him on Glen Cove Road near the intersection of Northern Boulevard. However, p…
by Sophie Grieser
Know Him? Man Wanted For Theft From Long Island Store Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly sold a MacBook Pro laptop from a Best Buy store. The incident occurred in Centereach at the store located at 261 Pond Path around 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 8. According to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police detectives, theman stole a MacBook Pro laptopvalued at $1,900 and left the area in what appeared to be awhite Honda CR-V. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to anarrest. Anyone with information about the incident…
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