Man Accused Of Killing Ex-Girlfriend; Hit-And-Run Critically Injures Man: LI Crime Roundup

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

Man Faces Charges For Fatally Stabbing Ex-Girlfriend: Nassau DA

A Roosevelt man has been arraigned on murder charges for the stabbing death of his former girlfriend in front of their two-year-old child, prosecutors said. Read more.

Bloods Gang Leader Sold Drugs Leading To 1 Death, 3 Poisonings: Feds

A Bloods gang leader was arraigned on new charges Tuesday after distributing drugs across Long Island over seven years, leading to one death and the poisoning of three others, federal officials said. Read more.

Hit-And-Run Leaves Man, 91, Critically Hurt; Driver Arrested: PD

An arrest has been made in connection to New Year's Day 2024 hit-and-run accident in Roslyn Heights, police said. Read more.

LI Man Helped Divert 'Tens Of Millions' From COVID Program: Feds

Three men, including a Long Island resident, were indicted on charges connected to illegally diverting tens of millions of dollars from a COVID-19 emergency housing program to enrich themselves, prosecutors announced Thursday. Read more.

2 Wanted In South Carolina Attempted Murder Case Arrested In Nassau: Cops

Two South Carolina residents wanted in connection with an attempted murder that happened in their home state were arrested in East Meadow, Nassau police said Thursday. Read more.

LI Animal Sanctuary Facing 112 Counts Of Animal Neglect: DA

A Manorville animal sanctuary has been slapped with more than 100 counts of animal neglect, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said Friday. Read more.

2 Long Islanders Charged In Investment Fraud Scheme: Feds

Two Long Islanders were charged on Thursday in connection with a pre-IPO fraud scheme, federal prosecutors announced. Read more.

Waterfowl Hunters Busted For Bagging 14 Migratory Birds With Bait On Long Island: DEC

A group of hunters were ticketed last month after they were caught along the Carmans River with over a dozen waterfowl they baited with corn, the state Department of Environmental Conservation said. Read more.

9 Defendants To Be Arraigned In Connection With Missing Long Island Girl's Case: Reports

Nine out of 12 defendants arrested in connection with the disappearance of a 14-year-old Long Island girl were set to be arraigned on Thursday on an indictment, according to reports. Read more.

County Corrections Officer Stole $100K In State Health Benefits: DA

A Nassau County corrections officer was charged with grand larceny for stealing more than $100,000 from the New York State Empire Plan (NYSHIP) health insurance benefits, prosecutors said. Read more.

LI Day Care Worker, Accused Of Intoxication, Fainted At Work: PD

A day care employee was arrested after endangering the welfare of multiple infants and toddlers after she fainted while under the influence of alcohol and/ or drugs at a Babylon facility on Monday, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Huntington HS Student Arrested After Threatening Mass Harm: Police

A Huntington High School student was arrested Tuesday in connection with making a threat of mass harm on social media, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Officers Assaulted During Arrest Of Nassau Man: PD

A Floral Park man was arrested an assault that took place early Friday in Valley Stream, police said. Read more.

Fraudulent Check Deposited, $3,000 Withdrawn From Nassau Bank: Police

A Westchester man has been arrested in connection to an identity theft at a Hicksville bank in October, police said. Read more.

Tractor-Trailer Driver Charged In Drunken Crash On LI Expressway: SCPD

A tractor-trailer driver accused of driving while drunk was arrested following a crash in Dix Hills on Monday night, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Man Wanted For Hospitalizing Person With Pepper Spray: Police

The Suffolk County Police Department is asking for the public's public's help identifying man wanted for spraying another man with noxious material in January. Read more.

Driver Flees On Foot After North Fork Rollover Crash: PD

A driver fled on foot after a rollover crash in Cutchogue Sunday night, police said. Read more.

Nassau Woman Attempts To Open Bank Account With False ID: Police

A Hempstead woman was arrested on Monday afternoon for attempting to open a bank account and withdraw money using identification that wasn't hers, police said. Read more.

Gambling Bust Leaves 3 Arrested On Long Island: Police

Three people were arrested for gambling violations after a police raid at two delis on Long Island on Monday, according to Suffolk County police. Read more.

$1.2K Worth Of Clothing Stolen In Lake Grove: Police

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