Human Remains Found; Man Fatally Strangled: LI Crime Roundup

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

Man Hid Human Remains Found On Long Island: Police

A Patchogue man was arrested in connection with hiding a corpse and tampering with evidence after human remains were found in East Patchogue on Thursday, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Man Found Fatally Strangled In East Farmingdale: Police

A man's body was found on the side of a road in East Farmingdale early Saturday after Suffolk police said he was strangled to death. Read more.

Man Found Guilty Of Killing LI Mother: DA

A Centereach man was found guilty of fatally shooting a young mother in October 2022, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced Tuesday. Read more.

DWI Crash Kills Passenger; Driver Arrested: Nassau DA

A Hempstead man faces manslaughter and other charges after he was accused of driving while drunk, resulting in the death of one of his passengers and injuring another in February, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said Tuesday. Read more.

People, Pit Bulls Found In Home Of Dead Long Island Resident: Police

Three people accused of squatting in a dead person's home in New Hyde with five pit bulls have been arrested, Nassau County police said. Read more.

Arrests For Scheme To Defraud Medicaid Out Of Millions: Prosecutors

Nine people, including three from Nassau County, have been charged in connection with alleged schemes to defraud Medicare and Medicaid, federal prosecutors announced. Read more.

3-Time Felon Found Guilty Of Possessing A Loaded 9MM Handgun: DA

A man was charged with his third felony conviction after being found guilty on Friday for possessing a loaded handgun, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney. Read more.

Hicksville Target Robbed; Man Displays Knife At Store Officers: Police

A man robbed the Target store at the Broadway Mall on Monday evening, police said. Read more.

19-Year-Old Robbed At Knifepoint In Riverhead: Police

A 19-year-old was robbed at knifepoint in Riverhead Sunday night, police said. Read more.

Drunk Mom Had 9-Year-Old In Car During Rollover Crash: PD

A woman was charged with driving while intoxicated with a child under the age of 15 in her vehicle Sunday night, police said. Read more.

Men Robbed In New Cassel After Meeting From Dating App: Police

A teenager was arrested in connection to a pair of robberies this month in New Cassel, police said. Read more.

Elmont Man Victim Of $47,000 Elder Scam: Police

An Elmont man was the victim of an elder scam on Monday morning, police said. Read more.

Man Inappropriately Touches Woman Walking In Nassau: Police

A woman was touched inappropriately on Sunday afternoon in Seaford, police said. Read more.

Woman Violent At Massapequa Bar; Officer Hit Across Face: Police

A disturbance at a Massapequa bar led a police officer being struck in the face, authorities said. Read more.

Man Burglarized Several Suffolk Businesses: Police

A Lake Grove man was arrested Monday in connection with the burglary of several businesses since May, Suffolk police said. Read more.

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

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

Man Charged With DWI Crashed Into Car At Hamptons Gas Station: Police

A Bridgehampton man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after crashing into another vehicle at a gas station on Montauk Highway Monday evening, police said. Read more.

2 Men Accused Of Placing Skimming Device At Bank's ATM: Police

Two men were arrested over the weekend after a skimming device was spotted at the Ridgewood Savings Bank on Hempstead Turnpike, police said. Read more.