Murder Victim Found On Beach; $20M Fake Gift Card Scheme: LI Crime Roundup

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

Murder Victim Found On LI Beach Identified: Police

The body of a man who'd been stabbed to death was found on a Long Island beach early Tuesday morning, Suffolk County police told Patch. Read more.

'Heinous Abuse': LI Man Found Guilty Of Assaulting Girlfriend's 2-Year-Old Daughter: DA

A Huntington Station man, 33, was found guilty of beating his girlfriend's 2-year-old daughter, causing injuries that threatened the baby's life, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced Monday. Read more.

7 Charged In $20 Million Scheme To Use Fake Gift Cards Across LI: DA

Seven people were arrested in a $20-million scheme to use fraudulently obtained Home Depot and Lowe's gift cards to purchase merchandise at dozens of retail locations in Nassau County and across the state, and resell the items to local businesses in New York City, prosecutors said. Read more.

Man Killed In DWI Crash On Long Island: Police

A DWI crash killed a man on Long Island Wednesday night, according to Suffolk County Police. Read more.

13 Gang Members Indicted On Car Thefts And Credit Card Fraud On LI: DA

Thirteen gang members involved in vehicle theft and credit card fraud ring have been indicted, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced Tuesday. Read more.

Former Nassau Detective Convicted Of Lying About Mafia Ties: Feds

A former detective with the Nassau County Police Department was found guilty by a federal jury on Wednesday of making false statements to Federal Bureau of Investigation agents about his work for the Bonanno crime family, prosecutors announced. Read more.

Man Strikes Code Enforcement Agent With Vehicle In Nassau: Police

A man was arrested in connection with striking a code enforcement agent with a vehicle in Island Park on Thursday, Nassau police said. Read more.

North Fork Doc Accused Of Kickbacks For Unnecessary Brain Scans: DOJ

A well-known Mattituck doctor was charged Monday in federal court in Boston for reportedly receiving kickbacks in exchange for ordering medically unnecessary brain scans, according to the United States Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts. Read more.

2 Arrests Made After Loaded Gun Recovered At Nassau Hotel: Police

Two people were arrested on Monday morning for having a loaded gun, police said. Read more.

Smithtown Park Ranger Injured Trying To Apprehend Drunken Driver: Town

A Town of Smithtown park ranger was injured in the line of duty while trying to apprehend a drunken driver on Saturday night, the township announced. Read more.

Long Island Man Charged In Kickback Scheme In Boston: Feds

A national sales director from Long Island was recently charged in a Boston federal court with conspiracy in connection with offering and paying out kickbacks to doctors in exchange for ordering medically unnecessary brain scans, resulting in around $70.6 million in fraudulent Medicare bills, the U.S. Attorney's office said. Read more.

5 People Cut Fence, Illegally Entered Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant: PD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Seventh Squad detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify and locate the people who, they said, damaged a fence in Shoreham in February. Read more.

Chinese Food Delivery Man Robbed In North Bellport: Police

A Chinese food delivery man was robbed in North Bellport on Feb. 25, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Woman Electronically Stole $3K+ From Quogue Employer: PD

A Hampton Bays woman, 44, was arrested Tuesday after she stole more than $3K from her Quogue Village employer, police said. Read more.

Nassau Gym Lockers Broken Into; Cars Keys, Credit Cards Stolen: Police

A Central Islip man was arrested for multiple grand larcenies at gyms in Nassau County, police said. Read more.

Woman Sought For December Assault In Nassau: Police

A woman is sought for a December assault in Uniondale, police said. Read more.

Man Charged With DWI On North Fork Had Open Containers, Cocaine: PD

A Southold man was arrested Tuesday after speeding on a North Fork roadway while intoxicated with cocaine and multiple open containers in his vehicle, police said. Read more.

Prostitution Charges For 2 Women After LI Massage Parlor Raid: Police

Two women were arrested for prostitution during a massage parlor raid on Long Island on Wednesday, according to Suffolk County police. Read more.

Electronic Items Stolen From Nassau Shop: Police

A Massapequa business was burglarized on Tuesday evening, police said. Read more.

3 Gambling Devices Found At Convenience Store In Shirley: Police

The manager of a convenience store in Shirley was busted for having electronic gambling devices on Tuesday afternoon, Suffolk police said. Read more.