Crime & Safety
Man Arrested In Child Exploitation Investigation: LI Patch PM
Also: Duo wanted for dumping toxic materials. / Northwell Health bolsters security. / Cop recognized for stopping runaway crane truck.

Long Island Man Arrested In Child Exploitation Investigation: PD
The man exposed himself via web camera and engaged in sexual conversation with the agent posing as an 11-year-old girl, police say.
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Pair Dumped Barrels With Toxic Material In Wooded Area: Cops
The barrels contained anti-freeze and windshield wiper fluid; a man and woman dumped them in a wooded area, police say.
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