Arrests, Indictments, In Multiple Homicides: LI Crime Roundup

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

Men Charged With 2nd Degree Murder After Backyard Shooting: PD

Two men were arrested Tuesday in connection with shooting and killing a Bohemia man in 2022, Suffolk County police announced. Read more.

3 Men Kidnapped Man In Suffolk, Killed Him: DA

Three men were indicted on murder and kidnapping charges in connection with the slaying of a man in East Farmingdale, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney said Friday. Read more.

Man Arrested In Fatal Nassau Shooting: Police

A man was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Freeport, Nassau police said. Read more.

Human Remains Found In Wooded Area On LI: Police

Human remains were found in Nassau County Tuesday, police said. Read more.

Drunk Driver 'Used Vehicle To Kill' In Deadly LI Nail Salon Crash: DA

The man who crashed into a Deer Park nail salon in June has been indicted on 38 charges—including four second-degree murder charges—and "used his 5,000-pound vehicle to kill," prosecutors said in court Friday. Read more.

Man Sentenced 40 Years To Life After Killing Long Island Mother: DA

A Centereach man was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison after he was found guilty of fatally shooting Martina Thompson, 33, of East Patchogue, in October 2022, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced Thursday. Read more.

Hit-And-Run Crash Kills Motorcyclist In Brentwood: Police

A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash Monday evening, Suffolk County police said. Read more.

Man Who Raped Stepdaughter For 10 Years Sentenced To 20 Years: DA

A Center Moriches man was sentenced to 20 years in prison Monday after raping his stepdaughter for 10 years, beginning when she was 7 years old, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said. Read more.

Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Nassau Stabbing: Police

An Inwood man was charged with attempted murder after he was accused of stabbing another man, Nassau police said. Read more.

Intoxicated Man Crashed Into Car With Baby, Tried To Flee: PD

A Lindenhurst man was arrested after he ran a stop sign and struck a vehicle with a baby inside in Southold, then tried to flee, police said. Read more.

More Than $140K Stolen From 9/11 Victim In Investment Scam: Nassau DA

A man was indicted for allegedly posing as an investment broker and swindling a 9/11 victim and her widowed mother from Long Island out of more than $140,000. Read more.

3 People Punch, Choke Bowling Alley Security Guard in Nassau: Police

Three people were arrested and charged in connection to a bowling alley assault over the weekend in Baldwin, police said. Read more.

Trespassing At Eisenhower Park; Scissors Thrown At Officer: Police

A Roosevelt man was arrested early Friday following a disturbance at Eisenhower Park, police said. Read more.

Officer Hospitalized Arresting Burglary Suspect In Nassau: Police

A burglary arrest in Island Park led to an officer suffering injuries, police said. Read more.

Huntington Man With Gun Threatened Woman In East Norwich: Police

The Second Squad reports the arrest of a Huntington man for an incidentFriday in East Norwich. Read more.

Officers Hurt Responding To Hospital Argument Monday In Mineola: NCPD

A Valley Stream man was arrested Monday after a series of escalating altercations at NYU Langone Hospital LongIsland, according to Nassau County police. Read more.

LI Man Pleads Guilty For Firing Shots From Basement Home: Nassau DA

A North Massapequa man pleaded guilty on Monday to drug and weapon charges in connection to illegally having more than a dozen firearms and a pound of cocaine during a search of his basement, prosecutors said. Read more.

2 Accused In Hicksville Attack With Car, Machete, Fists: Nassau Police

Two undomiciled men are accused in an attack Saturday on Oyster Bay Road that involved a car, a machete and fists, according to Nassau County police. Read more.

Former St. James Adult Home Manager Admits To Stealing Residents' Money: DA

The former facility manager of Eden II in St. James admitted to stealing funds from the ATM cards of six residents who entrusted her with their cards for petty cash purposes, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced Monday. Read more.

Man Stabbed 2X In Greenport Assault: Police

A man was stabbed twice during an altercation in Greenport early Thursday, police said. Read more.

Uniondale Library Locked Down Over Threats To Employees: Nassau Police

The Uniondale Library went into lockdown Thursday morning after a man announced that he was going to shoot library employees, according to Nassau police. Read more.

Man Charged For Throwing Device At Woman's Car 18 Months Ago: Police

A North Merrick man, who was stopped for a traffic violation on Sunday morning, was arrested in connection to igniting an explosive device nearly 18 months ago, police said. Read more.

Hampton Bays Man Charged With Felony DWI After Crashing Into Ditch: PD

A Hampton Bays man was charged with driving while intoxicated after crashing into a ditch and striking a fence Wednesday night, police said. Read more.

2 Drivers Charged With DWI After 2 Hampton Bays Crashes In 2 Days: PD

Two drivers were arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after two crashes in Hampton Bays in two days, police said. Read more.

Police Seek Suspect After Auto Theft From Melville Home

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a man they believe was in possession of a car stolen from a Melville home in July. Read more.

Huntington Station Massage Parlor Raid: Woman Arrested, Police Say

A woman was arrested and charged with prostitution and unauthorized practice of a profession during a massage parlor raid in Huntington Station on Monday afternoon, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Woman Charged With DWAI By Alcohol After Hitting Bicyclist: Police

A Port Washington woman was arrested and charged with driving while ability impaired by alcohol after hitting a bicyclist on Shelter Island Saturday, police said. Read more.

Graffiti Spotted On Fences In Five Towns: Police

Police say a homeowner's fence was filled with graffiti in Woodmere. Read more.