MS-13 Leader Sentenced For Murders; Man Who Raped Stepdaughter Sentenced: LI Crime Roundup

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

'Brutal Murders': MS-13 Gang Leader Sentenced To 68 Years In Prison: DOJ

Alexi Saenz, a high-ranking leader of La Mara Salvatrucha, also known as MS-13, was sentenced to 68 years in prison before United States District Judge Gary R. Brown in Central Islip, federal officials announced Wednesday. Read more.

Murder Charge For LI Man Who Used BMW As A 'Deadly Weapon': DA

A Brentwood man has been indicted for killing another man by running him over with a BMW, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney. Read more.

'Unimaginable Abuse': LI Man Raped, Sexually Abused Stepdaughter For Years: DA

A Long Island man has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison for sexually abusing and raping his stepdaughter for years, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney. Read more.

Nassau Man Charged In $8 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme: Feds

Fifteen people, including one man from Nassau County, have been charged for their participation in schemes in which Medicare and Medicaid programs, and other health care benefits programs, were fraudulently billed more than $10.6 billion, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District said. Read more.

Suffolk Man Charged In $2 Million Medicare And Medicaid Fraud Scheme: Feds

Fifteen people, including one man from Suffolk County, have been charged in connection with their participation in schemes in which Medicare and Medicaid programs, and other health care benefits programs, were fraudulently billed more than $10.6 billion, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District said. Read more.

Prostitution Charge For LI Woman Who Recruited Sex Workers From Europe: Police

A Long Island woman is facing a felony prostitution charge after getting arrested on Tuesday, according to Suffolk County police. Read more.

Man Who Shot Relative Outside LI Billiards Bar Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison: DA

A man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after he shot his relative during an argument outside a billiards bar last year, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced Monday. Read more.

Uber Driver Robbed By Passenger In Nassau: Police

A man was arrested for robbing an Uber driver in West Hempstead early Monday, police said. Read more.

Man Drove Drunk With His Child, Grandchild In Car In Lake Grove: Police

A man was arrested Thursday after Suffolk police said he drove while under the influence of alcohol with his child and grandchild in the vehicle in Lake Grove. Read more.

Animal Cruelty Charge For LI Woman Who Kept Birds Confined In Extreme Heat: SPCA

A woman has been charged with animal cruelty after keeping 41 birds—including ducks and chickens—outside in temperatures nearing 100 degrees, according to the Suffolk County SPCA. Read more.

East Northport Massage Parlor Raid: 2 Women Arrested, Police Say

Two women were arrested during a massage parlor raid in East Northport on Monday, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Woman Arrested After Driving Drunk, Leaving Scene Of Westhampton Crash: Police

An Alabama woman was arrested after driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a crash in Westhampton Wednesday, police said. Read more.

Man Steals 80 Stuffed Animals From Hauppauge Store: Police

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

Fireworks Sold Illegally At Nassau Gas Station: Police

A Franklin Square man has been arrested and charged for unlawfully selling fireworks, police said. Read more.