Man Fatally Shoots Roommate; Woman Stabs Ex To Death, Authorities Say: LI Crime Roundup

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

LI Man Accused Of Hiding Corpse In Suitcase Charged With Manslaughter: DA

The Huntington Station man previously indicted in connection with hiding a woman's corpse has now been charged with manslaughter in the case of her death, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney said Wednesday. Read more.

'Brutal Murder': LI Man Indicted After Fatally Shooting Roommate: DA

A Long Island man was indicted for murder on Thursday after fatally shooting a man in his Bay Shore home in April, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney. Read more.

Suffolk Woman Indicted After Reportedly Stabbing Ex To Death: DA

A Bay Shore woman was indicted Monday after reportedly stabbing and killing her former love interest, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said. Read more.

'Sex Predator, Fugitive' Arrested In Hamptons: Police

A "sex predator and fugitive" was arrested in Hamptons Bays Thursday, police said. Read more.

'Heinous Crimes': LI Man Sentenced After Raping Girlfriend: DA

A 23-year-old Brentwood man, who's identity is being withheld to protect the victim, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping and sexually abusing his girlfriend and stealing her electronic devices to prevent her from calling for help, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney. Read more.

Suspended LI Police Officer Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 2 Women: DA

A suspended Suffolk County police officer was indicted Wednesday after reportedly sexually assaulting two women while off duty, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said. Read more.

LI Man Charged In $1 Million Kickback Scheme With Nonprofit: US Atty.

A Massapequa Park man was among four people were in superseding indictment for their roles in two schemes to pay kickbacks in return for business from a non-profit organization, federal prosecutors said. Read more.

Huntington Attorney Admits To Stealing Nearly $400K From Clients: DA

A former Huntington attorney admitted to stealing nearly $400K from her clients' escrow accounts for personal and business expenses, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced Thursday. Read more.

Ex-Trooper Who Shot Himself On SSP Pleads Guilty: DA

The former state trooper who claimed in shot by someone on the Southern State Parkway and later recanted the story, claiming he shot himself, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to several charges, prosecutors said. Read more.

'Violent Assault': Man Accused Of Slashing Officer Indicted: DA

A man who slashed a police officer on Long Island was indicted on Tuesday, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney. Read more.

Ex-NYPD Detective Sentenced In Drunken Meadowbrook Parkway Crash: DA

A former NYPD detective was sentenced to prison for drunken driving on the Meadowbrook Parkway in Aug. 2023, crashing into a vehicle and seriously injuring two women, prosecutors said. Read more.

Melville Massage Parlor Raid: 2 Arrested, Police Say

Two women were arrested during a massage parlor raid in Melville on Wednesday, Suffolk police said. Read more.

LI Man Pleads Guilty Ahead Of Trial For Weapon Possession Charge: DA

A Hempstead man pleaded guilty ahead on the eve of trial to a weapon possession charge stemming from a May 2024 search that turned up a semiautomatic pistol hidden inside a pink pillowcase, prosecutors said. Read more.

NYS Police Arrest 2 Who Fled LI Crash Scenes: 'We Will Find You'

Two drivers accused of fleeing traffic stops stemming from two separate crashes were arrested, the New York State Police Department announced Wednesday. Read more.

2 Men Steal $2K Worth Of Baseball Bats From Melville Store: Police

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help finding the two men who, police said, stole baseball bats from a Melville store this month. Read more.

Nassau Driver Stopped Without ID, Defaced Vehicle Identification: PD

A Hempstead man was arrested for forgery of a vehicle identification number (VIN) on Tuesday night in Uniondale. Read more.