Dad Shakes Infant Son; Woman Flees Fatal DWI Crash: LI Crime Roundup

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

LI Dad 'Shook Infant From Earliest Moment's In 'Violent Nightmare': DA

A South Setauket man was indicted in connection with assaulting and "repeatedly abusing" his five-week-old son, causing brain injuries that required life-saving surgery in January, Nassau District Attorney Anne Donnelly said. Read more.

Bay Shore Man Sexually Abused Stepdaughter, Sentenced To 75 Years: DA

A 45-year-old Bay Shore man was sentenced to 75 aggregate years in prison on Tuesday followed by 20 years of post-release supervision for repeatedly sexually abusing his stepdaughter, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said. He will also be required to register as a sex offender. Read more.

After Fatal DWI Crash, LI Woman Flees In Safety Officer's Car: PD

A woman, 64, died after a Massapequa crash Tuesday night — and the other driver fled the scene after taking a public safety officer's car, police said. Read more.

Up To $5K Reward Offered For Info On Deadly Drive-By Shooting Of Long Island Man: Police

Suffolk police are offering an up to $5,000 fast cash reward for information leading to an arrest in the drive-by shooting that killed Terry Long in Ronkonkoma in 2022. Read more.

Gunpoint Robbery Reported At Riverhead Eatery: Police

A Riverhead eatery was robbed at gunpoint Wednesday night, police said. Read more.

South Carolina Man Trafficked Illegal Firearms, Faces 59-Count Indictment: Nassau DA

A South Carolina man who formerly lived in Freeport was arraigned Wednesday on a 59-count indictment in connection with the sale of nearly a dozen illegal firearms, Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly said Wednesday. Read more.

NY State Police: Driver Punches Trooper, Good Samaritans Intervene

A Queens man is accused of punching a state trooper after being pulled over for an expired registration on the Southern State Parkway Thursday. Read more.

Long Island Woman Charged With 49 Counts Of Animal Cruelty: Court Docs

A Long Island woman charged with 49 misdemeanor charges of animal cruelty in connection with the seizure of 49 animals from her home pleaded guilty on Tuesday in Central Islip, according to online court documents. Read more.

Man Who Abandoned 2 Small Dogs In Suffolk Arrested: DA

A man who released his two small dogs into Sunken Meadow State Park in March was arrested, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said Friday. Read more.

Man Committed Lewd Act In Front Of Woman, Her Daughter: Suffolk Police

A man accused of committing a lewd act in his car in front of a mother and her young daughter earlier this week has been arrested, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Eastport Man Charged With DWI After Trying To Run Vehicle Off Road: PD

An Eastport man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after he tried to run another vehicle off the road Friday, police said. Read more.

2 Long Island Women Charged In Odometer Rollback Scam: DA

Two Shirley women were indicted for scheme to defraud in the first degree and conspiracy in the fifth degree, for selling motor vehicles that had their odometer’s mileage turned back, falsely increasing the vehicles’ value so that customers paid higher prices than what the vehicles were worth, Suffolk District Attorney Ray Tierney said Tuesday. Read more.

Man Has Stolen From Several Nassau Stores Since 2022: Police

A Suffolk County man was taken into custody on Wednesday in connection to a string of larcenies in Nassau County dating back to June 2022. Read more.

Man Assaults Nurse At Nassau Hospital: Police

A Long Beach man was arrested after Nassau police said he assaulted a registered nurse at a hospital. Read more.

Cocaine Found In Melville Restaurant 'Illegally' Operating As Night Club: PD

The manager of a Melville restaurant was cited during a New York State Liquor Authority compliance check after a bag of cocaine was found while the restaurant was operating illegally as a night club, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Suspect Stole $1K In Clothes From Long Island Carter’s: Police

Suffolk police are seeking the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect they say stole $1,000 worth of clothes from Carter’s in Centereach on April 19. Read more.

4 Busted In Illegal Vape Sales To Minors In Suffolk: Police

Four people were charged with child endangerment in connection with selling tobacco and vape products to people under the age of 21 during compliance checks at multiple businesses in Mastic and Shirley on Thursday, Suffolk cops say. Read more.

Valley Stream Man Accused Of Selling Illegal Weed In Smoke Shop: NCPD

A local man is accused of possessing and selling unlawful cannabis products in Valley Stream, Nassau police said. Read more.