Gang Member Shot At Mourners; Fatal Crash Arrests: LI Crime Roundup

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

LI Bloods Gang Member Admits To Opening Fire On Mourners: Authorities

An alleged Bloods gang member pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted murder and other related charges in connection with opening fire at a candlelight vigil in Bellport in July 2023, Suffolk DA Ray Tierney said Friday. Read more.

Indictment For Fatal Drunken Crash In Valley Stream: Nassau DA

A man was indicted on Tuesday in connection to a drunken, high-speed crash that killed a 22-year-old man in Valley Stream, prosecutors said. Read more.

Man Arrested After Fleeing Scene Of Fatal Brentwood Hit-And-Run: PD

A man was arrested after fleeing the scene of a crash that left a pedestrian dead in Brentwood Monday morning, police said. Read more.

East Northport Man Gets 23 Years For Sexually Abusing Great Niece: DA

A 67-year-old man was sentenced to 23 years in prison followed by 20 years of post-release supervision after he was found guilty of sexually abusing his great niece for years, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced Friday. Read more.

Former LI Private School Official Sentenced For $8.4M Theft: DA

A former Long Island private school official who stole over $8.4 million from the school over 11 years was sentenced to 8 1/3 to 25 years in prison today, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney. Read more.

Student Charged With Gun, Ammunition Possession At West Islip High: PD

A West Islip High School student was arrested Monday morning after he brought a gun and ammunition to school, Suffolk County police said. Read more.

Anti-Semitic Graffiti In East Meadow Charged As Hate Crime: Nassau DA

The 23-year-old man accused of spray painting anti-Semitic graffiti across fencing in East Meadow is being charged with a hate crime, the Nassau District Attorney's office announced. Read more.

12 Yrs. For Shooting Smoke Shop Clerk In Oceanside: Nassau DA

A Queens man was sentenced on Monday to 12 years in prison for shooting a clerk at an Oceanside smoke shop during a 2022 robbery, prosecutors said. Read more.

LI Man Gets 8 Years In Prison For Prescription Drug Scheme: US Atty.

A Hempstead man, on Wednesday, was sentenced to 96 months in prison for conspiring to divert oxycodone from a Hempstead pharmacy into the illicit market, prosecutors announced. Read more.

Man Arrested After Machete Attack At Flanders Home: Police

A man was hospitalized after a machete attack in Flanders recently, police said. Read more.

Locust Valley Businessman Sentenced In COVID Relief Fraud: US Attorney

Donald Finley, a Locust Valley businessman and owner of the Bayville Adventure Park and the defunct Jekyll & Hyde theme restaurant in Manhattan, was sentenced Tuesday to 24 months in prison for disaster relief fraud and wire fraud, U.S. Justice Department officials said. Read more.

LI Man Pleads Guity To Operating Illegal Gambling Ring: US Atty.

An associate of the Genovese organized crime family of La Cosa Nostra, from Bethpage, pleaded guilty to operating an illegal gambling business associated with the crime family, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District announced. Read more.

Man Injures 2 Officers After Urinating At 7-Eleven: Nassau Police

A Bellerose man injured two Nassau police officers while resisting arrest after he urinated on the property of a 7-Eleven he was banned from, police said. Read more.

Long Island Man Admits To Having 9MM Semi-Automatic Handgun, Drugs At Home: DA

A Coram man pleaded guilty to gun and drug charges in connection with investigators finding a loaded semi-automatic gun, fentanyl, cocaine, and oxycodone during the execution of a search warrant at his home, Suffolk District Attorney Ray Tierney said Friday. Read more.

Man Causes Roadway Disturbance In Nassau, Assaults Officer: Police

A disturbance on a Valley Stream street led to an officer being injured, Nassau police said. Read more.

Drunken Driver Injures Suffolk Officer In Huntington Crash: Police

A drunken driver crashed into a Suffolk County Police Department Second Precinct patrol car, injuring a police officer early Thursday in Huntington, police said. Read more.

Elmont Man Convicted, Had Loaded Weapon At Gas Station: Suffolk DA

An Elmont man has been found guilty of weapons and drug charges, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said. Read more.

2 Arrested In Computer 'Lock Out' Scam: Northport Police

Two men were arrested in connection with a "Microsoft lock out" scam by Northport police, the department said. Read more.

Loaded Gun Found During Inwood Traffic Stop: Police

A man was found with a loaded weapon during a traffic stop in Inwood, police said. Read more.

Cash, Computer Stolen From Farmingdale Brunch Spot: Police

A Farmingdale restaurant was burglarized early Tuesday, Nassau police said. Read more.

Nassau Woman Charged With Drunken Driving With 2 Young Passengers: Police

A Levittown woman was arrested early Friday for drunken driving with young passengers in the vehicle, police said. Read more.

Arrest Made In Trailer Break-in At North Shore High School: NCPD

Nassau police have arrested a man in connection with a burglary on the grounds of North Shore High School in March. Read more.

Man Stole Parking Meters In Nassau County: Police

A Hempstead man was arrested Wednesday in connection with the thefts of several parking meters in Nassau County, police said. Read more.

Man Steals $3.1K Of Sunglasses From Lake Grove Store: Police

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help finding the man who, police said, stole from a Lake Grove store this month. Read more.

Numerous Gunshots Fired In Riverhead: Police

Numerous gunshots were reportedly fired Wednesday morning in Riverhead, police said. Read more.

Mastic Man Fired Gun Outside Of His Home: Police

A Mastic man shot a gun outside his home on Tuesday night, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Shots Fired At Patchogue Home In 1 of 2 Recent Local Shootings: Police

Shots pierced a Patchogue home early Thursday, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Huntington Station Smoke Shop Employee Sold Cannabis, Illegal Vape Products: PD

An employee of a Huntington Station smoke shop was arrested Thursday after Suffolk police said he sold cannabis and illegal vape products without a license. Read more.