Teen Indicted In Fatal Crash; Elderly Woman Scammed Out Of $250K: LI Crime Roundup

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

'Devastated': 18-Year-Old Indicted In Hamptons Crash That Killed 1 Teen, Seriously Hurt Another: DA

An 18-year-old from Moriches was indicted Wednesday on upgraded charges after a devastating Father's Day crash in East Hampton left one teen dead and another seriously injured, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said. Read more.

Long Island Man Nabbed In 'Largest Ghost Gun Seizure' In Suffolk County's History: DA

A long-term investigation uncovered a gun trafficking operation — the largest ghost gun seizure in the county's history — that was run by a man out of his Long Island home, Suffolk District Attorney Ray Tierney announced Wednesday. Read more.

Long Island High-End Car Thieves Face Upgraded Charges In Ruse: DA

Two Long Island men, who investigators say were part of a trio of high-end car thieves who sealed the deals on high-end rides by swiping the identities of potentially 35 people, are facing a slew of upgraded charges in an indictment, Suffolk prosecutors said Monday. Read more.

Nassau Woman Elder Scam Victim; Paid Out More Than $250,000 In Gold Coins: Police

A 79-year-old woman from Massapequa was the victim of an elder scam that cost her more than $250,000, police said. Read more.

Teenager Demands Money From 2 Youngsters In Roosevelt, One Struck With A Handgun: Police

A teenager was arrested after he attempted to rob two young people in Roosevelt, police said. Read more.

Man, 21, Shot In The Leg On Long Island On Monday Night: Police

A 21-year-old man was shot in the leg in Selden on Monday night, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Mastic Man Fired Several Rounds Into Air In Child's Presence On July 4: Police

A 33-year-old man was arrested on July 4 after Suffolk police say he discharged several rounds from a gun into the air at a Mastic home on July 4. Read more.

3 Hurt In DWI Crash In Mastic: Police

Two people were hurt when a vehicle driven by a drunken driver struck the vehicle they were in head-on in Mastic on Saturday afternoon, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Man Robbed of Bicycle On Main Street In Patchogue: Police

A 23-year-old man was beaten and robbed of his bicycle on Main Street in Patchogue last week, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Over $20K In Jewelry Stolen From Nassau Shop: Police

A man was arrested in connection with a pair of burglaries that took place last month in Island Park, police said. Read more.

Middle Island Man Charged With 5 Shirley Area Break-Ins At Businesses: Suffolk Police

Suffolk police now say the Middle Island man arrested in connection with a break-in at a pizzeria in Shirley early Sunday is also responsible for four other similar burglaries at multiple businesses in the area over the past several weeks. Read more.

Woman Charged With DWI After Southampton Crash: Police

A Southampton woman was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after a crash Tuesday afternoon, police said. Read more.

Nassau Construction Company Ripped Off For Thousands Of Dollars In Stolen Items, Damages: Police

A burglary took place on Sunday afternoon in Mineola, police said. Read more.

4 People Broke Fence, Went Inside LA Fitness In Centereach: Police

Suffolk police say four people broke the fence at LA Fitness, which is under construction on Middle Country Road in Centereach, and sprayed fire extinguishers inside the property between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. on July 6. Read more.

Man Violates Trespass Ban, Steals Items From Walmart In Nassau: Police

A man was arrested for a burglary at Walmart in East Meadow, police said. Read more.

Man Attempted To Use Counterfeit Cash At Nassau Store: Police

An East Garden City man was arrested for attempting to use counterfeit bills to pay for merchandise at Best Buy in Westbury, police said. Read more.

Dozens Of Illegal Vaping Products Seized From West Hempstead Store: Police

Illegal forms of vaping products were sold at a shop in West Hempstead, police said. Read more.