Police Highlight Unsolved Murder, Hit-And-Run For Crime Victims' Week

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — The Suffolk County Police Department will highlight several unsolved cases—including a murder and a hit-and-run—on the department’s social media pages during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

The police department is also offering fast-cash rewards for information leading to an arrest in each of the cases that will be issued within seven days of arrest.

"Our partnership with Crime Stoppers has been instrumental in solving cases for more than three decades," Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina said. "By highlighting these unsolved cases, we hope to bring justice to these victims and their families. We are asking the public to come forward with any information they think could aid in our investigations."

Cases include the unsolved murder of a man in Central Islip and a hit-and-run in Amityville.

On Feb. 1, 2024, Marco Tulio Pineda, 51, was murdered and found in a rear yard on Second Avenue in Central Islip. An autopsy then determined Pineda was a victim of a homicide, police said. Pineda worked as a flooring installer and frequented businesses on Suffolk Avenue in Central Islip.

Santos Aguirre, 47, was killed while crossing Route 110 in Amityville on Sept. 3, 2023. Police said he was struck by two vehicles that fled the scene. One driver was arrested, but detectives are still searching for the driver of the other vehicle, a black 2015 to 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA SUV, police said.

Anyone with information may call 1-800-220-TIPS or download the P3 tips mobile app or submit a tip online at www.P3Tips.com.