Man Shoots Father To Death; Man Pleads Guilty In Son's Fatal Overdose: LI Crime Roundup

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

Long Island Man Shoots Father To Death: Police

A Dix Hills man was arrested in connection with fatally shooting his father early Wednesday, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Murder Charge For LI Man After Fatal Shooting: Police

A man has been arrested for fatally shooting another man in Central Islip last weekend, according to Suffolk County Police. Read more.

Long Island Dad Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter In Baby Son's Fatal Overdose: DA

The Long Island father, whose toddler died of a drug overdose, pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Monday, his attorney said. Read more.

'Depraved Violence': MS-13 Leader, 1 Of FBI's Most Wanted, Nabbed: DOJ

A high-ranking MS-13 gang leader was arraigned in Central Islip federal court Wednesday on terrorism and racketeering charges after his arrest in Mexico, the Department of Justice said. Read more.

LI Man Sold Carfentanil That Caused Man's Fatal Overdose: Suffolk DA

An East Patchogue man was indicted in connection with selling drugs that caused a man's fatal overdose, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney said Thursday. Read more.

Former LI Businessman Pocketed $12 Million In Medicare Scheme: Feds

A former businessman from Plainview was charged on Tuesday with conspiring to commit health care fraud, violating the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, conspiring to violate the Anti-Kickback Statute and money laundering, federal prosecutors said. Read more.

Nassau Man Indicted After DWI Crash Killed Bicyclist: DA

A Hicksville man has been indicted on charges connected with striking and killing a bicyclist in Westbury, prosecutors said. Read more.

Fatal Overdose Of Nassau Resident Leads To Arrest: Police

A man was arrested Wednesday following an investigation into the fatal overdose of a Nassau County resident, Nassau police said. Read more.

'Crime Family Soldier' On LI 'Tormented' Victim For Loan Payment: DOJ

A Bonanno "crime family soldier" from Long Island was sentenced to 37 months in prison after "extortionate collection of credit," federal officials said Wednesday. Read more.

3 Officers Injured During Arrest Of 'Combative' Long Island Man: PD

An Elmont man was arrested after injuring three officers who were trying to take him into custody, police said. Read more.

LI Man Charged With Firing Illegal Guns And Impersonating Police Officer: DA

A Massapequa man was indicted in connection with shootings, possession of illegal guns, and impersonating a police officer, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said on Wednesday. Read more.

iPhone Swiped, Man Cut In Knifepoint Robbery In Holbrook: Police

Detectives are investigating the knifepoint robbery of a man who was cut in Holbrook on March 11, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Woman, 76, Punched Numerous Times While Waiting At LI Bus Stop: PD

A Newark woman was arrested after an assault on a 76-year-old recently in Manhasset, police said. Read more.

Police Investigating Hit-And-Run In Stony Brook

A 21-year-old Stony Brook University student was struck by a hit-and-run driver on March 13, Suffolk police said. Read more.

LI Man Drove Drunk With Baby Boy, 1, In Car: Police

An East Patchogue man was arrested Thursday after driving while intoxicated with a baby boy, 1, in the car, police said. Read more.

Oceanside Nail Spa Burglarized By Duo; $12K Stolen: Police

Two people broke into a nail spa in Oceanside early Friday, Nassau police said. Read more.

Hamptons Boat Trailer Thief Nabbed: Police

A man was arrested and charged after stealing a boat trailer from an East Quogue business earlier in March, police said. Read more.

2 Women Busted For Illegal Massages, Prostitution At Nassau Spa: PD

Two women were arrested after an investigation revealed that illegal massages and prostitution were taking place at an Oceanside spa, police said. Read more.

Teen Trio Crash Stolen Rideshare Driver's Vehicle, Chased By Officers On Long Island: Cops

A trio of teen boys beat and robbed a rideshare driver of his vehicle in Medford, then crashed it into a tree in Mastic Beach before leading officers on a chase early Tuesday morning, a Suffolk police spokesperson said. Read more.

Man Stole $2.2K Worth Of Victoria's Secret Merch Last Month: PD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town Police are asking for the public’s help to identify and locate a man who stole from a Riverhead store in February, police said. Read more.