3 Animals Die In Fire; Man Faces Arson Charge: LI Weekend Crime Roundup

LONG ISLAND, NY — Check out the weekend's top police and DA news covered by Patches across Long Island.

2 Dogs, 1 Cat Die In Fire; LI Man Charged With Arson: PD

A Plainview man was arrested after he set a fire in the Plainview residence where he lived that left two dogs and one cat dead, and two firefighters injured, police said. Read more.

Girl, 7, Found Walking Near Drunk, Passed Out Parents On Long Island Expressway: Police

A 7-year-old girl was found walking unaccompanied at the side of the Long Island Expressway and her parents were found unconscious nearby on Sunday morning, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Loaded Handgun Found During East Hampton Traffic Stop: Police

A man was arrested after he was found in possession of a loaded handgun in East Hampton early Friday, police said. Read more.

Porch Pirate Swipes $700 iPhone From Ronkonkoma Doorstep: Police

Suffolk police say detectives are looking for information about a porch pirate who swiped a $700 iPhone from a doorstep in Ronkonkoma earlier this month. Read more.

4 Charged In Memorial Day Weekend DWI Crackdown In Patchogue: Police

Four motorists were arrested during an overnight sobriety checkpoint as part of a holiday crackdown targeting alcohol and drug impaired driving in Patchogue Friday into Saturday morning, Suffolk police said. Read more.