Crime & Safety

Teen Accused Of Killing Man; Stabbing Suspect Dies: LI Weekend Crime Roundup

ALSO: Teenage robbery suspect fatally struck by vehicle during police chase; unlicensed contractor bilks family of $26K, authorities say.

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

15-Year-Old Accused Of Stabbing, Killing Man, 32, On Long Island: Police

A 15-year-old was arrested after stabbing and killing a man in Mineola Friday, police said. Read more.

Suspect Dies after Officer-Involved Shooting On Long Island: Police

A stabbing suspect died after an officer-involved shooting at a strip mall in Centereach on Sunday morning, Suffolk police said. Read more.

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NYC Robbery Suspect, 15, Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle During Police Chase On LI: PD

A 15-year-old who was reportedly involved in a robbery in Queens died after being struck by a vehicle during a police chase that led onto Long Island, police said. Read more.

'Deadly Batch' Of Drugs Leads To 3 Overdoses, 1 Serious Injury, 2 Arrests On LI: Police Commissioner

A batch of deadly drugs in Coram led to three overdoses and one person seriously injured on Friday — as well as two arrests, Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina said in a press briefing Saturday. Read more.

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Unlicensed Long Island Contractor Bilked Family Of More Than $26K For Renovations: Police

An unlicensed contractor who accepted money for a home improvement job then falsely reported the cash stolen during a robbery in April has been arrested, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Motorist Arrested After Driving While Intoxicated On North Ferry: Police

A New Jersey man was arrested after driving while intoxicated on the North Ferry, Shelter Island police said. Read more.

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