Man Indicted In 2023 Fatal Crash; Man Offered Candy To Several Children: LI News Roundup

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

Nassau Man Faces Multiple Charges Stemming From 2023 Fatal Crash: DA

A Woodmere man has been indicted on charges stemming from allegedly driving reckless while intoxicated and crashing into a tree in Rockville Centre, killing his 28-year-old cousin, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said. Read more.

Man Taken Into Custody After Approaching Several Children, Offering Them Candy: Police

A Queens man was taken into custody in connection with approaching multiple children at the Hillside Islamic Center in North New Hyde Park, police said. Read more.

Nassau Man Gets 20 Years Behind Bars For Sexually Abusing Child For 5 Years: DA

A Port Washington man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing a victim at his home for approximately five years, prosecutors said. Read more.

Woman Held Long Island Woman Against Her Will In Apartment: Police

A woman was charged with burglary on Tuesday in Farmingdale after she held another woman against her will in an apartment, Nassau police said. Read more.

Child Pornography Charges For Long Island Man: Police

A Blue Point man was arrested in connection with possessing child pornography in July, according to Suffolk County police. Read more.

Man Brandishing Sword Shot And Tased By Officers On Long Island: Police

A man armed with a sword was shot by Suffolk County police officers on Long Island Tuesday afternoon, according to Suffolk County police. Read more.

Child Porn Charges For Long Island Man After Police Search Home: PD

A Medford man was arrested on Tuesday in connection with possessing child pornography on electronic devices, according to Suffolk County police. Read more.

LI Man Accused Of Running Drug Distribution Operation: DA

A man accused of running a drug distribution operation out of two Holbrook apartments was indicted, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney said Monday. The man possessed enough fentanyl to kill tens of thousands of people, Tierney said. Read more.

Teens Arrested In Connection With Stabbing 2 Teens In Huntington Station In July: Police

Two teenagers were arrested in connection with stabbing two other teens at Peter A. Nelson Park, near a fire department fair, on Oakwood Road in Huntington Station on July 15, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Man Swings Knife During Robbery Of Nassau Store; 3 Arrested: PD

Three men were placed under arrest in connection with a Wednesday afternoon robbery in Valley Stream, police said. Read more.

Teenager Stabbed At Huntington Station Park: Police

A teenager was stabbed at Manor Field Park in Huntington Station on Monday night, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Long Island Attorney Accused Of Stealing $413K From Real Estate Transaction: DA

A Melville attorney was arrested in connection with stealing more than $413K that was designated to pay off his client’s loan as part of a real estate transaction, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced Friday. Read more.

2 Officers Injured While Attempting To Make An Arrest In Nassau: Police

Officers were injured while attempting to arrest a Queens man in Franklin Square, police said. Read more.

2 Men Accused Of Selling Illegal Guns In Nassau County Indicted: DA

Two men were indicted in connection with allegedly possessing and selling firearms, including ghost guns in Nassau County, prosecutors said. Read more.

Nassau Officer Injured By Man Resisting Arrest: Police

A man who resisted arrest, causing an injury to a police officer, was taken into custody early Wednesday, Nassau police said. Read more.

Hit-And-Run Crash Injures Man, Damages Public Property On LI: Police

A hit-and-run on Long Island left a man injured and public property damaged early Friday morning, Suffolk County police told Patch. Read more.

LI Man In Custody After Being Caught With Drugs, Explosives: Police

A Hicksville man, who was found in possession of drugs, was placed under arrest, police said. Read more.

Man Sought For Overnight Burglary Of Nassau Home: Police

A home was burglarized early Monday in Baldwin. police said. Read more.

Car Stolen From Cedarhurst Parking Lot: Police

A Queens man was taken into custody in connection with stealing a car on Tuesday in Cedarhurst, police said. Read more.

Woman Yells Anti-Semitic Slurs, Pulls Down Israeli Flag In 5 Towns: Police

A West Hempstead woman has been arrested in connection to a bias incident in the Five Towns on Sunday afternoon, police said. Read more.

Pizza Grabbed From Delivery Man In Nassau: Police

Three people were taken into custody in connection with a robbery in Roosevelt on Wednesday night, police said. Read more.

2 Men Steal Dozens Of Pokémon Cards Of 7-Eleven: Police

Two men are wanted in connection with stealing Pokémon cards valued at over $425 from a 7-Eleven in Bellmore, police said. Read more.

2 Arrested After Massage Parlor Raid On Long Island: Police

Two employees of a Mount Sinai massage parlor were arrested on Wednesday, according to Suffolk County police. Read more.

Man Swipes $2.4K Worth Of Goods From Setauket CVS: Police

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help finding the man who, police said, stole merchandise from a Setauket store in July. Read more.