Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Indictments; Teen Hospitalized In Shooting: LI News Roundup

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

2 Suffolk Men Indicted In Connection To Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Of Former H.S. Acquaintance: DA

Two Suffolk County men were indicted on Thursday in connection with selling fentanyl that allegedly led to a deadly overdose, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said. Read more.

Nassau Attorney Gets Up To 12 Years In Prison For Embezzling $6 Milliion From Clients: DA

A lawyer from Garden City was sentenced to up to 12 years in prison for stealing more than $6 million in connection with over 50 separate real estate transactions from 2020 to 2024, prosecutors said. Read more.

Teen Hospitalized After Suffolk Shooting: Police

Suffolk police are investigating a shooting in Central Islip on Wednesday evening. Read more.

Nassau Pizzeria Owner Accused Of Sexually Abusing Female Employee, 15: Police

An East Rockaway man was arrested after he was accused of sexually abusing a child in Oceanside, police said. Read more.

Man Charged In Fatal Suffolk Hit-And-Run: Police

A West Babylon man was arrested Friday in connection with a hit-and-run that killed a man in Wyandanch in June, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Arrest Made In Hit-And-Run That Seriously Injured Teen E-Bike Rider In Lake Ronkonkoma: PD

A Lake Ronkonkoma woman was arrested Wednesday in connection with a hit-and-run the previous night that seriously injured a teenage electric bike rider, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Brooklyn Man Indicted In Rape Of 16-Year-Old Girl On LI: DA

A Brooklyn man was accused of raping a 16-year-old girl he met on Snapchat in June, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney said Wednesday. Read more.

Man Found Guilty Of Sex Trafficking Woman In Suffolk, Other Counties: DA

A Brooklyn man was found guilty of sex trafficking and other related charges after a jury trial, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced Wednesday. Read more.

Previously Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced For Raping Woman: Suffolk DA

A 65-year-old man, who is a previously convicted sex offender, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 34-year-old woman, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced Tuesday. Read more.

Hicksville Man Charged With Sexual Crimes Against Juvenile: Police

A Hicksville man was arrested after a five-month investigation into alleged crimes against a juvenile, police in Bridgewater, Massachusetts announced. Read more.

Contractor Pleads Guilty To Failure To Pay Nearly $100K In Employees' Wages: DA

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced that Geraldo DeAlmeida, 57, of New Jersey, and his corporation, R&L Concrete, Inc., pleaded guilty to failing to pay the proper prevailing wage rate and supplemental benefits to its employees, resulting in approximately $99,671 in underpayments. Read more.

Suffolk Man Charged With DWI After Crash That Seriously Injured His Passenger: Police

A Shirley man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after a two-vehicle crash that seriously injured his passenger in North Bellport Thursday night, police said. Read more.

Woman Threatens To Burn Down Massapequa Park Home, Places Propane Tank On Stove: Police

A Massapequa Park woman was taken into custody after an incident on Tuesday afternoon, police said. Read more.

Suffolk Man Accused Of Selling Cocaine, Possessing Loaded Firearms: DA

A Brentwood man was indicted on drug charges in connection with selling cocaine, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney said Monday. Read more.

Woman Sought For Committing Identity Theft In Suffolk: Police

A woman is sought for committing identity theft and making purchases earlier this month in Bay Shore, police said. Read more.

Man Intentionally Pulls Fire Alarm Without Cause At Nassau County Supreme Court: Police

A Levittown man was placed into custody on Thursday morning after intentionally pulling the fire alarm at Nassau County Supreme Court without cause, police said. Read more.

Vehicle Stolen From 7-Eleven Parking Lot In Nassau: Police

A Suffolk County woman was arrested after a grand larceny and assault in Baldwin, police said. Read more.

Greenlawn Massage Parlor Raid: 2 Women Arrested, Police Say

Two women were arrested during a massage parlor raid in Greenlawn on Monday, Suffolk police said. Read more.