Crime & Safety
Fatal Strangling Arrests; Fatal Stabbing Guilty Plea: LI Crime Roundup
ALSO: Man sentenced in manslaughter and attempted murder; man found responsible for four overdose deaths sentenced, authorities say.
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3 Charged In Suffolk Fatal Strangling: Police
Three men were arrested in connection with the fatal strangling of a man in East Farmingdale, Suffolk police said. Read more.
Suffolk Couple Pleads Guilty In Fatal Stabbing Of Man On Trail: DA
A Port Jefferson Station couple pleaded guilty to their respective roles in the fatal stabbing of a man, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced Thursday. Read more.
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Suffolk Man Sentenced For 'Heinous' Manslaughter, Attempted Murder: DA
A Huntington Station man was sentenced to 30 years in prison after he admitted to fatally stabbing his friend and then stabbing the man's wife when she tried to intervene, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced Wednesday. Read more.
Sentencing For LI Dealer Who Supplied Fentanyl That Led To 4 ODs: Feds
A Riverhead man who pleaded guilty in November to distributing the fentanyl-laced cocaine that led to four overdoses in one day on the North Fork is set for sentencing Tuesday, Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, said. Read more.
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Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Child Under 13: Police
A Lindenhurst man was arrested and charged recently after he sexually abused a child in past years, police said. Read more.
5 Officers Injured Putting Nassau Man Into Custody: Police
Five officers were injured on Thursday afternoon attempting to place a West Hempstead man in custody, Nassau police said. Read more.
Woman Drunken Driving Slams Into Car With 3 Yr. Old Daughter: Police
A Hempstead woman was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated with her three-year-old daughter in the vehicle, police said. Read more.
Man Charged In Suffolk Hit-And-Run Crash That Injured 2: Police
A Brooklyn man was arrested Thursday after Suffolk police said he assaulted and injured two pedestrians — one seriously — with his vehicle in North Bellport in June. Read more.
Masked Men Rob Store, Assault Employee In North Babylon: Police
A GameStop in North Babylon was robbed by masked men on Saturday, Suffolk County police said. Read more.
Officers Hurt, Body-Cam Removed As Nassau Man Resists Arrest: Police
A Roosevelt man was arrested and charged with an assault that took place on Sunday evening, police said. Read more.
3rd Arrest After $599K In Vandalism Found At Shelter Island Home: PD
A third individual has been arrested after at least five individuals burglarized a Shelter Island home and caused almost $599,000 in damage, police said. Read more.
Fight At Nassau Deli Leads To Woman Injured By Knife: Police
A Valley Stream man was arrested early Monday for an assault at a shop, police said. Read more.
Woman Accused Of Shoplifting, Ramming Security Guard With Cart: NCPD
A robbery on Tuesday at Stop & Shop turned violent when a woman suspected of leaving the store with $360 of unpaid items struck an asset protection agent with a shopping cart before driving away, according to Nassau County police. Read more.
Man Wanted After Filming Under Woman's Dress In CVS: Police
A "peeping tom" is wanted after using his phone to film under a woman's dress, Suffolk County police said. Read more.
Home Construction Scheme Targeted Elderly In Nassau: Police
Two men were arrested on Monday in Floral Park for their part in an illegal scheme, police said. Read more.
Man Burglarized Macy's In Nassau 7 Times: Police
A Queens man was arrested in connection with seven burglaries at Macy's, located at 1000 Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream, on Tuesday, Nassau police said. Read more.
Man Found With Loaded Firearm After Assault: Police
A man was arrested after an altercation that reportedly took place on the Shinnecock Reservation early Monday, police said. Read more.
3 Men Steal $6K Worth Of Sunglasses In Lake Grove: Police
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help finding the three men who, police said, stole glasses from a Lake Grove store in May. Read more.
Man Sold Cocaine In Commack: Police
A Jamaica man was arrested after Suffolk police said he sold cocaine to another person in Commack. Read more.
Green Acres Macy's Break-In: Man Pries Open Register For Cash: Police
An unknown man burglarized the Macy's at the Green Acres Mall, police said. Read more.
North Fork Woman, 77, Target Of Scam: Police
A Peconic woman, 77, was recently the victim of a scam, police said. Read more.
Man Charged With DWI After Crash At Ponquogue Beach Parking Lot: PD
A Riverhead man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after a two-car crash at the Ponquogue Beach parking lot in Hampton Bays Saturday, police said. Read more.
Daytime Burglary At Oceanside Vape Shop: Police
An Oceanside store was burglarized on Friday morning, police said. An unknown man broke into the Oceanside Star Bazaar Vape and Cigar Shop on Long Beach Road at 9 a.m., police said. Read more.
Weapons Found After Speeding Stop in Woodbury: Nassau Police
The Second Squad reports the arrest of a Brooklyn man Friday evening. Read more.
3 Women Steal From Huntington Station Sephora: Police
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help finding the three women who, police said, stole from a Huntington Station store this month. Read more.
2 Tried Using Stolen Credit Card In Islandia: Police
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help finding the two people who, police said, attempted to use a stolen credit card in Islandia in June. Read more.
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