Boy Dies In Mom's DWI Crash; Man Found With Child Porn: PD | LI Crime Roundup

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Mom Charged After Son, 9, Dies In Wrong-Way Crash Had 56 Suspensions: DA

A mother whose son, 9, died in a wrong way-collision — a crash that law enforcement officials say she caused by driving while under the influence on Thursday morning — had 56 prior suspensions on her driver's license, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney's Office stated. Read more.

Man Admits To Fatally Shooting Woman In Her Long Island Home On New Year's Eve: SCDA

Detrich Emanuel, 31, admitted to fatally shooting Kristine Costantino, 40, of Middle Island, in her home on New Year's Eve in 2023, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced Tuesday. Read more.

Child Porn Charges For Deer Park Man: Police

A Deer Park man was arrested Tuesday after he was found with child pornography, police said. Read more.

Police ID Woman Injured In Fatal Suffolk DWI Crash: Police

Police have identified Patricia Leahy, 54, of East Islip, as the passenger injured in a crash in North Babylon Sunday night that left one man dead — and another charged with driving while intoxicated, according to authorities. Read more.

Conviction For Drunken 2021 Crash That Killed Teen In Nassau: DA

A West Hempstead man was convicted of aggravated vehicular homicide for a 2021 crash in Woodmere that killed a teenage passenger, prosecutors said. Read more.

Woman, 30, Holding Teddy Bear Hit By Car In Nassau: PD

Police are seeking information regarding a hit-and-run that took place Wednesday morning on the Southern State Parkway. Read more.

Santos Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft: US Atty

George Santos pleaded guilty to committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, a spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney's office said. Read more.

Long Island Man Sentenced For Fatally Beating His Aunt's Dog: DA

A West Islip man was sentenced to four months in jail after he pleaded guilty to fatally beating his aunt's dog, Pup-Pup, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced Monday. Read more.

Suffolk Attorney Sentenced For Stealing $800K From Clients: DA

A former Stony Brook lawyer was sentenced to one and one-third to four years in prison on Thursday for stealing more than $800K from three former clients by taking their money from his escrow account, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced. Read more.

Farmingdale Business Employee Forcibly Touched Girl, 15: Police

A man working at Halal Urban Bites was arrested Wednesday after he was accused of forcibly touching a girl he recently hired, Nassau police said. Read more.

Man Shot In Face In Nassau: Police

A shooting in Syosset sent a man to the hospital, police said. Read more.

New Info On Man Who Hurt Elderly Woman In Hamptons Home Invasion: PD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and East Hampton Town police are searching for the man who injured an elderly woman during an East Hampton home invasion and burglary Monday, authorities said. Read more.

Suffolk Bank Robbed Thursday Morning: Police

A man robbed a Bay Shore bank Thursday morning, police said. Read more.

Man Indicted For Hoax Bomb Threats To LI Hospital, Nursing Homes: DOJ

A 23-count indictment was unsealed on Tuesday charging a man in connection with hoax bomb threats at hospitals and care centers on Long Island and in New York City, prosecutors said. Read more.

Man Committed 3 Lewd Acts In Suffolk: Police

A man who committed multiple acts of public lewdness over the past three months was arrested Tuesday, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Teenager Burglarizes Nassau Bike Shop On Multiple Occasions: Police

A teenager was arrested for an attempted burglary in Merrick during the overnight hours on Sunday, police said. Read more.

3 Men Rob Nassau Gas Station: Police

Three men are wanted in connection with the robbery of a Uniondale gas station on Tuesday, Nassau police said. Read more.

Man Exposes Himself On Bus In Nassau: Police

A Far Rockaway man was arrested on Monday for exposing himself on an MTA bus in Cedarhurst, police said. Read more.

Woman Charged With DWI, Fleeing Scene Of Cutchogue Crash: PD

A Southold woman was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after fleeing the scene of a crash in Cutchogue recently, police said. Read more.

Driver Seen Weaving In And Out Of Traffic Faces Weapons Charge: Police

An Elmont man faces a weapons charge in Hempstead after a traffic stop Monday night, according to Nassau County police. Read more.

Man Charged With DWI Had Girl, 15, In Vehicle: Police

A Shirley man was arrested early Sunday after he drove while intoxicated with a girl, 15, in his vehicle, police said. Read more.

Display Cases Smashed, Items Stolen At Nassau Jewelry Store: Police

A jewelry store in Bellmore was robbed on Thursday afternoon, police said. Read more.

Man Stole $8K Worth Of Ink Cartridges From Bridgehampton Staples: PD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Southampton Town Police Department detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole merchandise from a Bridgehampton store. Read more.

Drunk Driver Crashes Porsche On Fire Island Avenue: Police

A drunk driver crashed a Porsche into a residential fence in Babylon on Tuesday, Suffolk County police told Patch. Read more.

Man Charged With DWI After Water Mill Crash: PD

A man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after a Water Mill crash Thursday night, police said. Read more.

Intoxicated Man Arrested After Harassing Pedestrians In Greenport: PD

An intoxicated man who was harassing several pedestrians on Front Street in Greenport Tuesday afternoon was arrested, police said. Read more.

2 Wanted After Stealing $2,300 In Clothing From Tanger Deer Park: PD

The Suffolk County Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two people in connection with grand larceny after stealing clothing from a Deer Park store in July. Read more.