Browsing Category
Crime
Assistant Wrestling Coach Arrested After Alleged Inappropriate Contact With Juvenile at Lido…
John Anfossi, 54, of Long Beach, was arrested by Nassau County Police and charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child following an alleged incident at Lido Elementary School in Lido Beach. Police say the incident occurred during a!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Bay Shore Man Arrested After Assault in Farmingdale, Police Say; Attacked 45-year-old Female,…
Booking photo of Todd McGee, 49, of Bay Shore, who was arrested by the Nassau County Police Department following an assault investigation in Farmingdale. Police said the incident occurred on February 1, 2026, and involved a 45-year-old!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Lakeview Man Arrested in Hempstead Robbery at Convenience Store, Police Say
Booking photo of Dion Mitchell, 57, of Lakeview, who was arrested by the Nassau County Police Department in connection with an armed robbery at a Hempstead convenience store. Police said the incident occurred in the early morning hours of!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Homeless Man Arrested in Baldwin in Stolen Vehicle Case, Police Say; Found In Rear of Chevrolet…
Booking photo of Reginald D. Williamson, 33, who was arrested by the Nassau County Police Department in Baldwin in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation. Police described Williamson as undomiciled, meaning he did not have a fixed!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Two Florida Men Arrested in Nassau County After Massive $20 Million Cocaine Seizure
Booking photos of Michael Viera, 40, left, and Daniel Santana, 35, both of DeLand, Florida, who were arrested by the Nassau County Police Department in connection with a large-scale cocaine seizure in Plainview. Police say approximately!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Ridge Man Pleads Guilty to Murder of Former Moriches Girlfriend; Faces 23 Years to Life in Prison
James Quininchetta pleaded guilty on January 29, 2026 to Murder in the Second Degree and related weapons charges. He is scheduled to be sentenced on March 11, 2026. Quininchetta is expected to receive a sentence of 23 years to life in!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Nassau County Police Officer, Wife and Mother, Killed in Suspected DWI Crash in Suffolk; Major Case…
Espinosa, 42, was an officer with the Nassau County Police Department’s Fifth Precinct. Multiple news outlets and police union statements noted she was off-duty and was reportedly on her way to work at the time of the collision. Image!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
O’Keefe Media Group Reports Death Threats Against Journalists During Minneapolis Assignment
A threatening text message received by members of O’Keefe Media Group while reporting in Minneapolis, according to the organization. The message references the team’s location, vehicle details, and issues an explicit death threat demanding!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Five Members of Rival Motorcycle Clubs Indicted in Violent Lindenhurst Gang Assault; Pagan’s, Hells…
Members of a motorcycle club participate in a public ride in New York City in a file photo. The image is used for illustrative purposes only and is not connected to the Lindenhurst incident or the individuals charged in the case.!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
SCDA: East Quogue Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder in Torture Killing of Longtime Friend
Jeremy Allen is pictured in a photo shared on his Facebook page, where it was posted on January 14, 2021. The image, which received 18 reactions at the time of posting, predates the events that led to Allen’s 2026 conviction for!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Nine Alleged Members of “Lowndes Block Gang” Indicted in Two Murders, Multiple Shootings, and Sex…
According to prosecutors, the Lowndes Block Gang, also known as LBG, is a geographically based street gang operating primarily in and around Huntington Station, Suffolk County. LBG allegedly sought to maintain control over territory!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Disbarred Attorney Marco Materassi Allegedly Stole More Than $133,000 From Several Clients’ Real…
Booking photo of Marco Materassi, 59, of Dania Beach, Florida, who was arraigned Friday before Judge Sean Wright on charges of four counts of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (a D felony) and Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree (an E!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Jericho Man Arrested in Manhasset Smash-and-Grab Jewelry Store Burglary; Charged With Burglary In…
Kenneth Moore, 57, of Jericho, was arrested in connection with a commercial burglary at Ethan M. Jewelers in Manhasset, according to Nassau County Police. Investigators allege Moore broke a storefront window and stole multiple jewelry!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Robbery Investigation Underway After 7-Eleven Store Employees Assaulted in Franklin Square; Suspect…
Surveillance images show a robbery suspect inside a 7-Eleven store in Franklin Square shortly before a violent confrontation with employees on January 21, 2026. Police say the suspect concealed alcoholic beverages, forcibly grabbed a phone!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
The Suspects Tied to Retail Theft Investigation After Traffic Stop Leads in Hewlett; Three Arrested
Two of the three individuals arrested are shown in booking photographs released by Nassau County police in connection with a Hewlett traffic stop. The investigation later linked the case to a retail theft in Oceanside, police said.!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Levittown Man Arrested After Alleged Robbery and Struggle With Police at East Meadow Walmart
Christopher Jennings, 53, of Levittown, is shown in a booking photograph following his arrest by Nassau County police. Authorities said Jennings was taken into custody after an alleged robbery at a Walmart store in East Meadow. Police!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Police Helicopter Locates Child After Queens Woman Flees Supervised Visit in Carle Place
Charlene Smith, 41, of Fresh Meadows, Queens, is shown in a booking photograph following her arrest by Nassau County police. Authorities said Smith was taken into custody after allegedly fleeing a supervised visitation with her 7-year-old!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
COPS: Syosset Man Arrested After Disturbance Escalates Into Alleged Abduction and Assault; Dragged…
Syed Ibrahim Ali, 25, of Syosset, is shown in a booking photograph following his arrest by Nassau County police in connection with a late-night incident in East Norwich. Authorities said the arrest stemmed from a disturbance that escalated!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Two Arrested After Crack Cocaine and Loaded Revolver Recovered Following Traffic Stop in Westbury
Saifuddin Abdus-Samad, 55, and Natasha N. Celestin, 43, are shown in booking photographs released by Nassau County police following their arrests in Westbury. Authorities said the two were taken into custody after a traffic stop led to the!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Homeless Elmont Man Arrested After Violent Encounter With Police During Alleged Larceny
Maynor Ponce, 41, is shown in a booking photograph following his arrest by Nassau County police in connection with an early-morning incident in Elmont. Authorities said Ponce was taken into custody after officers responded to a reported!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Central Islip Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison in Fatal Overdose Case
Jeffrey Sloan, 62, of Central Islip, is shown in a booking photograph following his arrest in a narcotics distribution case investigated by Suffolk County authorities. Prosecutors said the case stemmed from the fatal overdose of a!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Islip Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Role in Narcotics and Weapons Trafficking Ring
Travis Austin, 32, of Islip, is shown in a booking photograph following his arrest in connection with a large-scale narcotics and illegal firearms trafficking investigation in Suffolk County. Prosecutors said Austin participated in!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Manhattan Man Arrested for Using Counterfeit Currency for Facebook Marketplace Transaction in Great…
Luis Cruz Homs, 28, of Manhattan, was arrested by Nassau County Police following an investigation into a counterfeit currency transaction tied to a Facebook Marketplace sale in Great Neck Plaza. Authorities allege that Homs paid a seller!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Lawyer Accused of Stealing $750K From Client’s Escrow Released Under New York’s Cashless Bail Law
New York’s bail system was significantly changed under state bail reform laws that took effect in 2020 and were later amended. Under current law, judges may only set bail or order pretrial detention for a limited list of offenses defined!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Uniondale Man Arrested for Robbery After Violent Shoplifting Incident at Bethpage Supermarket
Booking photograph of Steve Muir, 26, of Uniondale, following his arrest in connection with a violent robbery at a Bethpage supermarket. Police said Muir allegedly assaulted store employees and sprayed an irritant during a shoplifting!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Freeport Man Arrested After Officers Discover Fake Inspection Sticker During Traffic Stop in…
Booking photograph of Samuel Dash, 58, of Freeport, following his arrest after a traffic stop in Massapequa Park. Police said Dash allegedly became violent while being processed at the Seventh Precinct, resulting in injuries to two!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Roosevelt Man Arrested for Robbery After Dog Taken from Teen During Nighttime Incident
Booking photograph of Keame Rowser, 29, of Roosevelt, following his arrest in connection with a robbery reported on Conlon Road. Police said Rowser allegedly took a dog from a 15-year-old girl who was walking it near Grenada Avenue late!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Brooklyn Man and Roosevelt Woman Arrested on Drug Charges Following Early-Morning Traffic Stop in…
Booking photographs of Haneef Lamont, 42, of Brooklyn, and Shannon Baxter, 35, of Roosevelt, following their arrests during an early-morning traffic stop in Uniondale. Police said officers recovered large quantities of suspected crack!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Massapequa Man Arrested in $108,000 Credit Card Larceny Investigation; Charged With Second Degree…
Booking photograph of Anastassios Poukamisas, 30, of Massapequa, following his arrest in a Nassau County financial crimes investigation. Police allege Poukamisas made unauthorized credit card transactions totaling approximately $108,000!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Three Men Face Lengthy Prison Sentences After Pleading Guilty in Central Islip Homeless Man’s…
Booking photographs of Brayan Heredia Escobar, Jhon Lopez Campos, and Julio Beltran, who each pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the 2025 killing of a homeless man in Central Islip. Prosecutors said the defendants beat,!-->…
Read More...
Read More...