Crime

National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day with Facing Fentanyl, a group made up of families who lost loved ones to fentanyl poisoning. Distribution of Kloxxado. New York, NY USA - August 21 2023. File photo: Diane Bondareff, licensed.…
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On June 12, 2025, a search warrant was executed at the Medford which recovered over 100 firearms, including alleged assault weapons equipped with cosmetic and accessory features banned in New York State, such as threaded barrels, pistol…
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The vehicle, a barnacle-covered 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser, was found in about 17 feet of water in Mount Sinai Harbor near Cedar Beach on June 30. Volunteer search divers with the civilian groups Exploring With a Mission and Adventures With…
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Alexi Saenz, 29, known by the gang name "Blasty," was the head of the Brentwood-Central Islip chapter of the MS-13 Sailors Locos Salvatruchas Westside clique. Saenz will serve his sentence in a high-security federal facility without the…
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Jonathan Redar, 33, of Miller Place, was sentenced to 20 years in prison followed by 5 years of post-release supervision after a jury found him guilty of Assault in the First Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree…
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Aragon Burgess, 20, of in Freeport, was taken into custody and transported to the Fifth Precinct for processing. He is now facing multiple charges, including: Robbery in the 2nd Degree, Robbery in the 3rd Degree, Two counts of Assault in…
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Emergency responders from Centereach were among those who assisted in the June 24 rescue of a 2-year-old child left unattended in a vehicle outside the Walmart at Centereach Mall during dangerously high temperatures. The boy was…
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE ERO) officers escort 27-year-old David Alejandro Orellana‑Aleman during his arrest in Hyattsville, Maryland, on February 27. Orellana‑Aleman, a Salvadoran…
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Michael Harrison, 44, was charged with Burglary in the Third Degree, Menacing a Police Officer, Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree. He is scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday,…
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An increasing number of Long Island residents are relying on an app that delivers verified sightings within ten minutes, enabling users to adjust their plans or avoid areas with active enforcement. The app interface includes location,…
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Michael DeAngelo 33-year-of Lindenhurst, Long Island, has a prior criminal record and was under the influence of drugs at the time of the crash. Sentencing is scheduled for June 28, 2024, in Mineola, Nassau County. The case has sparked…
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22-year-old Michelle Lopez was charged with Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated under Leandra’s Law, two counts of Driving While Intoxicated, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and multiple vehicle and traffic violations. She was…
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24-year-old Malik Maitland, has been charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree, Menacing a Police Officer, Obstructing Governmental Administration in the Second Degree, and Reckless Endangerment in the Second…
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James Brown, 45, was found guilty in May of Murder in the Second Degree and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon following a jury trial. Prosecutors said Brown shot and killed his 45-year-old friend, also of Mastic, on the evening…
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ICE officials identified the individual as having overstayed his visa approximately 20 years ago. The Port Washington case followed what law enforcement sources describe as a series of increased ICE operations in the region, including…
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Navdeep Singh, 48, of Dix Hills, faces conspiracy and criminal solicitation charges. Prosecutors say he promised the person he believed was a hitman $100,000 and 10 acres of land to kidnap the victim, take him out of state, torture him,…
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Authorities have launched an urgent security review focused both on Uribe’s protection detail and broader electoral safety measures. As the investigation continues, witnesses and campaign attendees have been asked to come forward with any…
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On May 5, 2025, Smith was convicted of Murder in the Second Degree, a Class A felony, and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, Class C felonies, after a jury trial heard before Supreme Court Justice Timothy…
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IJuanJuan Zwang, 44, and her husband Peishuan Fan, 48, both of Chinese descent, were last seen on March 30 near their residence on Maria Drive in Old Brookville. The pair was reported missing by family the following day. mage credit:…
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James Turchi, 46, of Seaford, was charged with Assault 2nd Degree, Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree. He was scheduled to be arraigned on Friday, May 30, 2025 at First District Court, 99 Main…
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According to the Suffolk District Attorney, Michael Khodorkovskiy, 45, of Brooklyn, was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty in April to Criminal Sale of a Controlled…
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Suffolk County Police arrested Brian Woehr, 40, of Lindenhurst for possession of child pornography and promoting a sexual performance of a child. Woehr was ordered held on $1.5 million cash bail, $5 million bond, or a $15 million…
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By midday, the lockout was lifted for all schools except the high school, which remained under a modified lockout for the rest of the day. A police presence was maintained at the high school through dismissal to ensure safety. File photo:…
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House Republican Leadership Chair Elise Stefanik released a statement condemning Governor Kathy Hochul and Albany Democrats for their inclusion of a taxpayer-funded slush fund in the New York State budget to defend Attorney General Letitia…
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According to the Suffolk DA, prior to this incident, Jonathan Redar, 33, of Miller Place, had multiple felony convictions, including third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance in 2016 and attempted second-degree assault in…
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Prosecutors allege that over two decades, Sean "Diddy" Combs operated a criminal enterprise leveraging his entertainment businesses to exploit women. The indictment details coercive practices, including orchestrating events referred to as…
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Alcatraz, located on an island in San Francisco Bay, operated as a federal penitentiary from 1934 to 1963. It was known for housing the nations most notorious criminals. The prison was closed due to high operating costs and deteriorating…
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Russell “Merc” Defreitas, 55, of Holbrook was arrested on March 11, 2023, while staying at another hotel. Search warrants executed at his hotel room, trailer in Holbrook, and vehicle led to the seizure of cocaine, fentanyl, two loaded…
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These ongoing legal issues coincide with Cosby's financial troubles, including foreclosure proceedings on two of his New York City townhouses. The combination of legal and financial challenges continues to impact the 87-year-old's…
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New York Attorney General Letitia James has been formally referred to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for potential criminal prosecution related to alleged mortgage fraud. The Federal Housing Finance Agency alleges her misrepresentations…
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