Husband Admits To Killing Wife; 2 Men Charged In Slaying: LI Crime Roundup

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

Husband Pleads Guilty To Stabbing Wife To Death In Nassau Home: DA

A North Bellmore man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to fatally stabbing his wife in 2022, prosecutors announced. Read more.

2 Men Arrested In Connection To September Murder In Nassau: Police

Two men have been arrested in connection to a murder in Wantagh on September 11, police said. Read more.

Arrest In Fatal Hit-And-Run On Thanksgiving Eve On Long Island: Police

A Smithtown man was been charged in connection with the hit-and-run crash that left a woman dead on Thanksgiving eve, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge In Suffolk Pizzeria Stabbing: DA

A man faces a second-degree attempted murder charge after he stabbed his co-worker while on the job at a Nesconset pizzeria, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney said Friday. Read more.

Long Island Man, Company To Pay Around $65K In Environmental Dumping Case: DA

A Long Island man, who was the principal of a construction company, and his company will pay about $65,000 in fines and community service in connection with dumping hazardous materials from a New York City demolition site in Suffolk, District Attorney Ray Tierney said. Read more.

2 Men Steal Vehicle At Gunpoint In Roslyn Heights: Police

Two men were arrested on Sunday evening and charged in connection with stealing a car outside of a Roslyn Heights home, police said. Read more.

Man Drove While Intoxicated With Baby, 5 Months, In Vehicle: Police

A Shelter Island man was arrested after he drove while intoxicated with a 5-month-old baby in the car, police said. Read more.

LI Businessman Who Stole Almost $400K Sentenced After Re-Arrest: DA

A Long Island businessman who stole almost $400,000 was sentenced Monday after being re-arrested in Westchester — while waiting for his sentencing, District Attorney Ray Tierney said. Read more.

Former LI Resident Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Sports Bettors: Feds

A former Nassau County resident pleaded guilty on Wednesday in connection to defrauding prospective sports bettors in New York and Florida during a years-long scheme, federal prosecutors said. Read more.

Elderly Garden City Woman Nearly Scammed Out Of $98,000: Police

An elderly Garden City South woman was the victim of an elder scam, police said. Read more.

Person Fires Gun In Parking Lot Of Shirley Strip Mall: Police

An unknown person fired a gun in the parking lot of a strip mall in Shirley on Friday night, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Burglar Responsible For Riverhead Break-Ins Nabbed: Police

Police have nabbed the man responsible for a break-in at Star Confectionary in Riverhead, as well as a number of other incidents, police said. Read more.

Man Robs Gas Station In Valley Stream: Police

A gas station was robbed in Valley Stream at midnight Tuesday, police said. Read more.

North Fork Doctor Accused Of Kickbacks For Unnecessary Brain Scans: DOJ

A well-known Mattituck doctor was charged Monday in federal court in Boston for reportedly receiving kickbacks in exchange for ordering medically unnecessary brain scans, according to the United States Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts. Read more.

LI Man Forged Doctor's Notes To Avoid Going To NYC Gov. Job: DA

An Oakdale man pleaded guilty on Monday to submitting fake documents to his employer to avoid going to work, said Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney. Read more.

Driver Fleeing Shooter Struck Pedestrian On Long Island Roadway: Police

Suffolk police said that following a shooting in Shirley on Friday night, a driver trying to get away from the person with a gun struck a pedestrian on William Floyd Parkway, Suffolk police said. Read more.

5 Arrested After Parking Lot Brawl Leads To Injured Teens, Damage: PD

Five were arrested after a fight broke out in the parking lot of the Mattituck 7-Eleven on Thanksgiving Eve, leading to injured teens and property damage to a number of vehicles, according to police. Read more.

2 Charged After Dumping U-Haul's Worth Of Garbage In Pine Barrens: DA

Two men were arrested and charged after dumping a U-Haul's worth of garbage into the Long Island Pine Barrens, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said. Read more.

Melville Hindu Temple Property Spray-Painted; 3 Wanted For Hate Crime: Police

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help finding the people who, police said, damaged property at a Melville temple. Read more.

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

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

Info Sought On Hit-And-Run Crash Involving Stolen Vehicle On Long Island: Police

Investigators are looking for information about a hit-and-run crash involving a stolen vehicle in Shirley on Tuesday, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Driver In 2-Vehicle Crash Runs From Scene In Shirley: Police

A driver involved in a two-vehicle crash in Shirley bolted from the scene early Tuesday morning, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Generator Nabbed From Commack Store: Police

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