5 Gang Members Face Murder Indictments; Parking Lot Slaying Charge: LI Crime Roundup

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

'Brutal Executions': 5 Gang Members Indicted For 'Savage' Murders On LI: Feds

Five members of the violent criminal organization MS-13 have been indicted on multiple racketeering offenses in connection with a double murder on Long Island, federal officials announced Wednesday. Read more.

Murder Charge For Man Arrested In Parking Lot Killing On LI: Police

A man has been arrested for allegedly killing another man in a parking lot last weekend, according to Suffolk County police. Read more.

Nassau Man Convicted Of Murder In 2019 Drive-By Shooting: DA

A Hempstead man associated with the Bloods gang was convicted of murder in a 2019 drive-by shooting that took the life of a 36-year-old man, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced. Read more.

Man Arrested After Sexually Assaulting Teenage Girl In Nassau: Police

A Brooklyn man was arrested after sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl on Friday in Hempstead, police said. Read more.

LI Couple Made Millions In COVID-19 Pandemic Scheme, New Charges Allege

A federal grand jury returned a second superseding indictment that add charges to a husband and wife from Manhasset for a fraudulent personal protective equipment scheme at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, prosecutors announced. Read more.

Shooting Hospitalizes 2 Teens On Long Island: Police

A teenager was arrested after shooting another teen on Long Island Thursday afternoon, according to Suffolk County police. Read more.

2 LI Men, Owners Of Construction Company, Defrauded NYC Public Schools With $13 Million In Repairs: Feds

The owners of a construction company, both from Nassau County, have been charged with defrauding New York City with over $13 million in public school repairs, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District said. Read more.

Former Nassau Resident Indicted For Nearly $1 Million Embezzlement Scheme, Tax Fraud: DA

A former Merrick resident was indicted on charges in connection to embezzling nearly $1 million from his employer, prosecutors said. Read more.

LI Man Leaves Son, 2, In Car During Heat Wave At Walmart Parking Lot: Police

A Patchogue man was arrested after he left his son, 2, in a car while he went shopping at Walmart during Tuesday's blistering heat wave, police said. Read more.

Health Care Worker Stole Elderly Woman's Debit Card: Police

A Long Island health care worker was arrested on Wednesday for stealing and using the debit card of a former patient, according to Suffolk County police. Read more.

Man Threatens Officers After Breaking Into Farmingdale Home's Garage: Police

A man was arrested after he broke into a Farmingdale home's garage and threatened officers while holding a broken glass bottle on Tuesday, Nassau police said. Read more.

Man Spits On Officers During Arrest For Stealing Items From Green Acres Macy's: Police

A Freeport man was arrested and charged for a robbery on Thursday afternoon at Macy's in the Green Acres Mall, police said. Read more.

Centereach Massage Parlor Shut Down After Operating With Smoke Shop Signage: PD

A Centereach massage parlor that was operating with the former tenant's smoke shop signage was shut down on Tuesday, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Swastikas Discovered At Pair Of Hempstead Town Parks

A pair of swastikas were discovered this week at Town of Hempstead parks, officials said. Read more.

'No Safe Haven': LI Contractor Gave Client Fake Building Permit: DA

A Long Island contractor is facing charges after allegedly providing a client with a forged building permit, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney. Read more.

Mount Sinai Massage Parlor Raided, Woman Arrested: Police

A woman was arrested Tuesday night during a massage parlor raid in Mount Sinai, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Man Accused Of Promoting Melville Fight Club Arrested: Police

A man accused of promoting a fight club contest in Melville on Sunday was arrested on Wednesday, Suffolk police said. Read more.

2 Men Sought For Stealing Wallet From Vehicle In Nassau: Police

Police are investigating a grand larceny that took place earlier this month in East Meadow, police said. Read more.

Huntington Station Shop Employee Sold Tobacco To Underage Person: Police

A man was arrested after he sold a tobacco product to an underage person during a compliance check at a Huntington Station business on Thursday, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Illegal Fireworks Sold At 7-Eleven In Hicksville: Police

A Hicksville man was arrested on Thursday for selling illegal fireworks, police said. Read more.