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Teen Escapes Attempted Kidnapping On LI: Police | Patch PM

Also: Drone reports: PD / Man sexually abused daughter: PD / Reward increased for missing girl / People, dogs trapped / Carjacking: PD

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Teen Escapes Attempted Kidnapping On LI: Police

A teen escaped an attempted kidnapping as she walked home from school on Thursday afternoon, Suffolk County police told Patch.

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16 Unconfirmed Reports Of Drones Over Long Island On Thursday: Police

The reports came the same day as sightings in New York City and Connecticut, though police could not confirm if they are related.

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Man Who Sexually Abused His Daughter Faces 14 Years In Prison: DA

A LI man was found guilty of sexually abusing his teen daughter and faces up to 14 years in prison, the Suffolk County DA says.

Family Of Missing Long Island Girl, 14, Increases Reward To $15K

"Please take a minute to repost this so we keep her beautiful face out there," Emma Gervasi's heartbroken dad wrote on Facebook.

People, Dogs, Trapped Following Collision

Both drivers involved were able to free themselves, and firefighters assisted a family and their dogs in one of the cars.

Carjacking, Assault Hospitalizes LI Man In Critical Condition: PD

A man is fighting for his life, hospitalized in critical condition after suffering a brutal assault and carjacking, police say.

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