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Gunpoint Carjacking; Neglected Dogs Found In Home: LI Weekend Crime Roundup

ALSO: Man injures detective following theft; trailer and parts worth $135K stolen; parking lot robbery; and more, officials say.

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

Pizza Delivery Man Carjacked At Gunpoint In Shirley: Police

A pizza delivery man was carjacked at gunpoint in Shirley on Saturday night, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Drugs, Neglected Dogs Found In 'Filthy' LI Home: SPCA

A woman was arrested on charges of animal cruelty and drug possession from a Brentwood home covered in feces, urine, and rot on Feb. 19, Suffolk County SPCA said. Read more.

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Man Injures Detective Following New Hyde Park Theft: Police

A man injured a detective who was trying to arrest him in connection with a theft at a New Hyde Park store on Saturday, Nassau police said. Read more.

Thieves Steal Trailer, Parts Worth $135K From LI Auto Dealership: PD

A trailer with automotive parts was stolen from the lot of a car dealership in Riverhead recently, police said. Read more.

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LI Pizza Delivery Man Attacked By 2 Men With BB Gun: Police

Two men got into a fight with a pizza delivery driver in Uniondale, Nassau police said. The man was delivering pizza from Papa John's to a residence on Nostrand Avenue, police said. Read more.

Man Robbed Of $600 In Nassau Parking Lot Melee: Police

Two men are sought for a robbery in North Bellmore over the weekend, police said. Read more.

More Than $3,000 Worth In Graffiti Damage At Tobay Beach: Police

Two people were arrested for scrawling graffiti across Tobay Beach, police said. Read more.

Woman Swipes $740 In Cookware From Commack HomeGoods: Police

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help finding the woman who, police said, stole merchandise from a Commack store in January. Read more.

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