Crime & Safety

Man Charged With Rape; Man Sentenced For Fatal Shooting, Robberies: LI News Roundup

ALSO: Parole officer accused of possessing child pornography; woman pleads guilty to $30 million investment fraud scheme, authorities say.

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

Shelter Island Man From Spain Arrested At JFK, Charged With Rape: Police

A Shelter Island man was arrested after a reported rape, police said. Read more.

Parole Officer From Nassau Indicted For Possession Of Child Pornography: US Atty.

A New York State parole officer from Freeport has been indicted for possession of child pornography, a spokesperson for the US. Attorney of the Eastern District said. Read more.

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Nassau Man Sentenced For Fatal Shooting, Robberies: DA

A Hempstead man was sentenced to life in prison without parole after being convicted of six robberies and 2022 attempted robbery where a 49-year-old man was shot and killed at point-blank range, prosecutors said. Read more.

Man Who Shot Police Officer, Killed Coworker On Long Island Indicted: DA

The Bay Shore man who shot a police officer in the face and brutally killed a former coworker by nearly decapitating him with a machete in July has been indicted on first-degree murder and multiple counts of attempted murder, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney. Read more.

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Nassau Woman Pleads Guilty To $30 Million Investment Fraud Scheme: Feds

An Oyster Bay woman pleaded guilty on Wednesday to money laundering conspiracy and conspiracy to defraud the U.S. in a nearly decade-long scheme that left investors out more than $30 million in a fake development project, prosecutors said. Read more.

Stabbing Hospitalizes Man On Long Island: Police

A man was stabbed on Long Island on Monday morning, Suffolk County police told Patch. Read more.

Loaded Handgun Found At Splish Splash Water Park: Police

A loaded handgun was found at Splish Splash Water Park in Calverton Wednesday, police said. Read more.

Former UPS Worker Sentenced After Coaching Soccer In Workers' Comp Scam: NYSIG

A former United Parcel Service worker from Long Island was sentenced on Tuesday for Workers’ Compensation fraud, according to New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang. Read more.

Fight In Nassau Leads To Teen Stabbed In Arm: Police

A teenager was taken into custody for a fight involving up to 20 youths in New Cassel, police said. Read more.

Man Charged With Assault After Cutting Someone With Knife In Riverhead: Police

A Flanders man was arrested Tuesday after assaulting someone with a knife in Riverhead, police said. Read more.

Loaded Gun, Crack Cocaine Found During Nassau Traffic Stop: Police

A loaded handgun and a substance, believed to be crack cocaine, were discovered during a traffic spot in Hempstead on Tuesday night, police said. Read more.

Illegal Massages Given At 2 Hicksville Businesses: Police

Two women working at separate Hicksville businesses were taken into custody on Thursday in connection with giving illegal massages, police said. Read more.

Man Charged With Felony DWI After Cutchogue Crash: Police

A Southold man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after a Cutchogue crash Sunday, police said. Read more.

Prostitution Charges For 2 Women After Massage Parlor Bust On Long Island: Police

Two women were arrested at an East Northport massage parlor and charged with prostitution on Wednesday, according to Suffolk County police. Read more.

Man Shines Flashlight Into Parked Cars, Steals Wallet: Police

A Queens man has been taken into custody for stealing a wallet with credit cards in Roslyn, police said. Read more.

Prostitution Charges For 2 After Massage Parlor Bust On Long Island: Police

Two women were arrested at an East Northport massage parlor and charged with prostitution on Thursday, according to Suffolk County police. Read more.

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