Gang Members Face Attempted Murder Charges; Man Convicted Of 2023 Murder: LI News Roundup

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

5 Members Of MS-13 In Nassau Face Attempted Murder, Assault Charges: DA

Five members of the MS-13's Hempstead Locos Salvatruchas (HLS) gang were indicted for conspiracy, attempted murder and other charges for allegedly attacking six victims with knives and a machete at a soccer field in Hempstead in October 2024 and allegedly attacking two victims in the parking lot of a Uniondale laundromat with white pipes and a machete in December 2024, prosecutors said. Read more.

Nassau Man Convicted Of Murder in Fatal 2023 Shooting: DA

A Long Beach man was convicted of charges connected to firing six rounds and killing a man in Long Beach two years ago, prosecutors announced. Read more.

MS-13 Member Convicted In LI Psychiatric Center Assault Faces 52 Years In Prison: DA

One of the seven MS-13 gang members who attacked a teenage boy in 2024 was sentenced to 52 years in prison, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced Wednesday. Read more.

Man Indicted In LI Wrong-Way Pile-Up Crash That Severely Injured Elderly Couple: DA

A Dix Hills man was indicted in connection with a high-speed, wrong-way pile-up crash that injured multiple people, including an elderly couple, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney said Wednesday. Read more.

Man Tried To Kidnap Child At Mosque In Bay Shore: Police

A man was arrested in connection with trying to kidnap a child at a mosque in Bay Shore on Wednesday, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Man Sentenced In Absentia For Fleeing Crash That Caused Pedestrian Brain Injury: DA

A man from El Salvador was sentenced in absentia to one-and-one-third to four years in prison for fleeing the scene of a crash that caused serious brain injuries to a pedestrian in Brentwood in 2022, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced Thursday. Read more.

Man Charged In Connection To Menacing Incident With Gun At Nassau School: Police

Police have made an arrest in connection with a menacing incident at Roosevelt High School earlier this week. Read more.

Suffolk Catalytic Converter Theft Ring Busted: DA

Two defendants in a catalytic converter theft ring were sentenced to prison, with two more awaiting sentencing, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced Thursday. Read more.

Officer Hurt Arresting Man Who Was Wandering At Lowe's Parking Lot After Hours With Crack Cocaine: PD

A New Hyde Park man was placed into custody after an incident at the East Garden City Lowe's parking lot on Thursday night, police said. Read more.

LI Woman Busted On Narcotics Charge In Pentagon City: Police

Arlington County Police responding to a possible robbery in Pentagon City on Wednesday instead found their were investigating a narcotics violation that ended with a New York woman being arrested, according to authorities. Read more.

3 Charged With Gang Assault After Hamptons Attack That Left 1 Injured: Police

A male was injured during a gang assault in Southampton, police said. Read more.

Man Menaced High School Student With Gun: Police

Police are investigating a menacing incident that took place on Monday evening in Roosevelt, police said. Read more.

2 Men Impersonate Nassau County Employee To Purchase $44K In Computers: Police

Two men were arrested after impersonating a Nassau County employee in an attempt to make a fraudulent purchase, police said. Read more.

Teens Found With Weapons During Traffic Stop In Suffolk, Police Say

Four males were arrested after Suffolk police said they found them in possession of weapons during a traffic stop in Patchogue on Tuesday. Read more.

Undercover Investigation At Nassau Motel Leads To Prostitution Arrest: Police

A woman was taken into custody after it was determined that she was involved in prostitution at the Red Roof Inn on Dibblee Drive, police said. Read more.

Shelter Island Woman Charged With E-Biking While Intoxicated After Crash: Police

A Shelter Island woman was arrested Friday after she rode an e-bike while intoxicated and crashed, police said. Read more.

Woman Charged With DWI After Southold Crash: Police

An 83-year-old woman was arrested and charged with driving with intoxicated Friday after a Southold crash, police said. Read more.

Man Steals Bicycle, Crab Traps From Dick's Sporting Goods In Lake Grove: Police

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