Homicide Victims Identified; George Santos Sentenced: LI Crime Roundup

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

Possible Gilgo Homicide Victims 'Peaches' And Toddler Identified: DA

After years of questions as the Gilgo Beach investigation unfolded, Nassau police have announced the identity of 1997 homicide victims known as Jane Doe No. 3, and "Peaches," and her toddler, known as "Baby Doe." Read more.

Body Found Floating In Island Park Ruled Homicide: Police

The death of a man, found earlier this month floating in the water off Island Park, has been ruled a homicide, police said. Read more.

Teen, Woman Beaten In Suffolk Home Robbery Early On Friday Morning: Cops

Two people, including a teenager, were taken to the hospital after a group of people went inside an East Setauket home, beat the teen, and then swiped a pair of keys and a cell phone early Friday morning, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Santos' 'Blatant Corruption' Gets Him 87 Months In Federal Prison: DOJ

George Santos, the ex-congressman, has been sentenced to 87 months in prison by Judge Joanna Seybert, the Department of Justice announced. Read more.

Hamptons Man Involved In 'Heinous Acts' During Rwandan Genocide: DOJ

An indictment was unsealed Thursday charging a Bridgehampton man with immigration fraud after he concealed his role as a perpetrator in the Rwandan genocide, federal officials said. Read more.

Driver Sentenced For Killing 3 In High-Speed Southern State Parkway Crash: DA

A Queens man was sentenced on Thursday to up to 13 1/2 years in prison for a high-speed, marijuana-fueled crash on the Southern State Parkway in 2022 that killed three people, prosecutors said. Read more.

Driver Charged For High-Speed SSP Crash That Killed Sister: DA

A Queens man has been indicted for a high-speed crash on the Southern State Parkway that killed sister and another passenger in January, prosecutors said. Read more.

Fugitive Wanted For Sexually Exploiting A Minor Arrested On Long Island: Sheriff

A fugitive from Kansas wanted for sexually exploiting a child was arrested on Long Island on Tuesday, according to the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office. Read more.

Man Charged For Attacking Former Co-Worker With Axe: DA

A Long Beach man has been indicted on attempted murder and assault charges for allegedly striking a 60-year-old former coworker in the head and face with an axe multiple times, resulting in life-threatening injuries, prosecutors announced. Read more.

'Unjustifiable Suffering': Dog Rescuer Charged With Animal Cruelty After Pit Bull's Death: Documents

The director of a Long Island animal shelter is pleading not guilty to animal cruelty charges in connection with the death of a pit bull named Tali, according to court records viewed by Patch. Read more.

LI Man Scammed Out Of $394K; Woman Arrested: Police

A Bronx woman was arrested Wednesday in connection with a scam that cost a man more than $394K, Nassau police said. Read more.

Nassau Man Points Loaded Gun At 2 Teens: Police

An Elmont man has been arrested in connection with pointing a loaded gun at two teenagers, police said. Read more.

Knifepoint Robbery By 2 Men On Bike In New Cassel: Police

A man was robbed Monday morning in New Cassel, Nassau police said. Read more.

Officer Needed Surgery As Man Resists Arrest In Nassau: Police

An Amityville man was arrested on Monday evening for selling a white powdery substance believed to be cocaine, police said. Read more.

Construction Owner From LI Charged After 24 Tons Of Concrete Dumped In Woods: Sheriff

A Long Island construction company owner has been charged in connection with illegal dumping in the area of the Pine Barrens, the Suffolk Sheriff's office said Tuesday. Read more.

Motorist Robbed Changing Vehicle Tire On Veterans Memorial Highway In Ronkonkoma: Police

A man changing the tire of his vehicle at the side of Veterans Memorial Highway in Ronkonkoma was robbed late Friday night, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Man, 83, Causes $20,000 In Damage Scratching 5 Tesla Cars: Police

An East Garden City man was taken into custody for damaging five Tesla vehicles at the Roosevelt Field Mall, police said. Read more.

Man Tried To Rob Teenager Of His Sweater In Nassau: Police

A man was arrested after Nassau police said he tried to rob a man, using a fake gun, on Thursday in East Garden City. Read more.

Suffolk Man Nabbed After Bolting From Hit-And-Run Crash: Police

A Middle Island man has been arrested in connection with bolting from the scene of a motor vehicle crash that seriously hurt a woman in Patchogue on Wednesday night, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Mall Shoplifter Taken Into Custody By ICE: Police

A man was arrested for shoplifting from the Macy's at the Green Acres Mall on Monday afternoon, police said. Read more.

Huntington Station Massage Parlor Raid: 2 Women Arrested, Police Say

Two women were arrested during a massage parlor raid in Huntington Station on Thursday, Suffolk police said. Read more.

LI Man Used Mannequin For Passenger In HOV Lane: Police

A man was issued multiple tickets after he used a mannequin for a passenger in the HOV lane of the Long Island Expressway in Melville on Thursday afternoon, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Flanders Man Charged With Felony DWI After Hitting 2 Parked Cars: PD

A Flanders man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after hitting two unoccupied, parked cars Sunday night, police said. Read more.

Driver With 74 License Suspensions Arrested In Huntington Station: PD

A man who was driving with 74 license suspensions on 12 dates was arrested Tuesday in Huntington Station, Suffolk police said. Read more.

1 Arrested At 'Rally Against Hate' Outside LI High School: Police

A person was arrested at the Rally Against Hate protest at William Floyd High School on Tuesday night, Suffolk police said. Read more.

12+ Illegal Vehicles Removed From Long Island Road: Police

More than a dozen illegally parked vehicles were removed from a road in Brentwood on Friday, according to Suffolk County police. Read more.