Man Who Killed Wife Sentenced; Fatal Hit-And-Run: 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 Sentenced To Prison After Fatally Stabbing His Wife: DA

A North Bellmore man was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison on Thursday after he admitted to stabbing his wife to death in their home in October 2022 while their 8-year-old child was in his bedroom, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced. Read more.

Police ID Man Killed In Nassau Hit-And-Run Crash

Francisco Javier Cabrera, 47, of Valley Stream, was identified as the pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run crash earlier this week, Nassau police said. Read more.

Arizona Man Admits To Gunning Down Friend, 20, On LIRR Train: DA

An Arizona man has admitted to gunning down a 20-year-old man on a Long Island Rail Road train in Ronkonkoma three years ago, Suffolk District Attorney Ray Tierney said. Read more.

Man Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter After DWI Crash Killed Half-Brother: DA

A Valley Stream man pleaded guilty to manslaughter after killing his half-brother in a drunk driving accident on Long Island in 2022, Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced. Read more.

Long Island Woman Gets 2 to 6 In Deadly Hit-And-Run Of Firefighter

A Long Island woman was sentenced to two to six years in prison in a deadly hit-and-run that killed a volunteer firefighter over the summer, her attorney confirmed. Read more.

Man Gets 7-21 Yrs. In Prison For Killing LI Teen In 2021 DWI Crash: DA

A West Hempstead man was sentenced on Friday to up to 21 years in prison for a 2021 crash on Peninsula Boulevard that killed a teenage passenger, prosecutors said. Read more.

Nassau Man Goes On Crime Spree, Assaulting Man, Stealing Car And Attacking Officer: Police

A man was arrested in connection with several incidents, including robbery, theft and assaulting a police officer, in Valley Stream on Sunday morning, Nassau police said. Read more.

LI Woman Found Guilty After Trying To Set 3 Homes On Fire: DA

An East Quogue woman who tried to set three Hamptons Bays homes on fire was found guilty of second-degree arson and other charges after a jury trial, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said. Read more.

2 More Arrests In Connection With Missing Long Island Girl's Case: Report

Two more men have been charged in connection with the disappearance of a Long Island teen, Newsday reported, citing court documents. Read more.

8th Arrest In Connection With Missing Long Island Teen Girl: Report

An eighth person was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the disappearance of a teen girl on Long Island, Newsday reported. Read more.

Long Island Gas Station Clerk Robbed At Gunpoint, 2 Arrested: Police

Two men have been arrested in connection with an armed hold-up at a gas station in Yaphank on Friday, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Stabbing At Green Acres Mall Sends 1 Teenager To Hospital: Police

A teenager got into a fight at Macy's in the Green Acres Mall and stabbed the victim, police said. Read more.

Man Tried To Lure Girl Into Car With Candy On Long Island: Police

Police arrested a man who used candy to try and lure a young girl into his car on Monday afternoon, officials said. Read more.

Gas Station Robbery Prompts Helicopter Search For Thief: Police

A police helicopter was searching for a man who robbed a Long Island gas station on Thursday night, Suffolk County police told Patch. Read more.

Drive-By Shooting On Parkway On Long Island Probed By Detectives: Police

Shots were fired into a man's vehicle while he was driving on William Floyd Parkway in Shirley on Tuesday night, Suffolk police said. Read more.

TD Bank In Patchogue Robbed: Police

TD Bank in Patchogue was robbed on Tuesday afternoon, Suffolk police say. Read more.

2 Charged In Weekend Home Burglary In Nassau: Police

Two men were arrested for burglarizing a home in Elmont over the weekend, police said. Read more.

Man Posing As Police Officer Found On LI With Firearms, Fake IDs: PD

A man was arrested on Long Island Wednesday after posing as a law enforcement officer and possessing multiple firearms and fraudulent identification cards, police said. Read more.

LI Man Who Forged Doctor's Notes To Avoid Going To Work Sentenced: DA

An Oakdale man was sentenced to 10 months in jail on Tuesday for submitting fake documents to his employer to avoid going to work, said Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney. Read more.

Assault Rifles Seized, 1 Arrested After Police Search LI Home: PD

A man was arrested on Long Island Thursday for manufacturing and possessing firearms and ammunition, according to Suffolk County police. Read more.

Several Accessories Stolen From T-Mobile Store In Nassau: Police

The T-Mobile store on Rockaway Turnpike in North Lawrence was burglarized. It happened just after 5 a.m. on Wednesday when a man threw a rock through the front window, police said. Read more.

Gunshots Fired After Man Brandishes Gun At Police On Long Island: PD

Suffolk County police fired shots after a man brandished a gun in a threatening manner outside a Blue Point home on Sunday, police told Patch. Read more.

Suffolk Man In Possession Of Multiple Guns Is Arrested: Police

A man was arrested in connection with the criminal possession of multiple weapons in Melville on Friday evening, Suffolk police said. Read more.

2 Men Charged In Robbery At The Nutty Irishman In Farmingdale: Police

Two Queens men were arrested in connection with a robbery at The Nutty Irishman in Farmingdale early Sunday, Nassau police said. Read more.

Woman Charged With Felony DWI In Southampton Friday Night: PD

A Westhampton woman was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated Friday night in Southampton, police said. Read more.

1 Charged With Prostitution In Massage Parlor Raid In Suffolk: Police

A Ronkonkoma woman was charged with prostitution during a raid on a massage parlor at Twins Spa in East Patchogue on Monday, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Cannabis And Cash Seized From Smoke Shop On Long Island: Police

A smoke shop employee was arrested after he sold cannabis without a license in Centereach on Thursday, Suffolk County police said. Read more.

2 Charged In Connection With Drag Racing In Suffolk: Police

Two men were arrested in connection with drag racing in Medford on Sunday, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Suspect Used Bogus $50 Bills In Cash Transfer At 7-11 In Middle Island: Police

Detectives are investigating a suspect they say passed five counterfeit $50 bills at 7-Eleven in Middle Island on Oct. 31, Suffolk police said Tuesday. Read more.