Road Robbery: Group Rear Ends, Pulls Gun On Victim On Long Island, Police Say Road Robbery: Group Rear Ends, Pulls Gun On Victim On Long Island, Police Say
Road Robbery: Group Rear Ends, Pulls Gun On Victim On Long Island, Police Say Police are searching for a group of people involved in a Long Island Expressway roadside robbery. It happened on Monday, May 6 in North Hills, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 12:20 a.m. that day, a 23-year-old man was driving his white 2023 BMW four-door sedan eastbound on the Long Island Expressway. Near Exit 36, he was rear-ended by a black BMW. Both cars pulled over, and police said at least four people got out of the black BMW. One of the people pointed a handgun at the victim and demanded his keys. The 23-year-old complied and the robbers fled in both the or…
Designer Theft: 37-Year-Old Nabbed In Long Island Neiman Marcus Incident Designer Theft: 37-Year-Old Nabbed In Long Island Neiman Marcus Incident
Designer Theft: 37-Year-Old Nabbed In Long Island Neiman Marcus Incident A man was arrested after police said he stole multiple items from a Neiman Marcus on Long Island. The Garden City incident occurred on Saturday, May 4, according to Nassau County Police. Just before 5 p.m. that day, 37-year-old Rashonall Dillion of Freeport walked into the Neiman Marcus at the Roosevelt Field Mall, located at 630 Old Country Road. A loss prevention officer for the luxury retailer allegedly saw Dillion take and hide multiple items before attempting to exit the store without paying. He was caught by the employee, brought back into the security office, and was a…
17-Year-Old Among 5 Burglars Targeting Bayport Business, Police Say 17-Year-Old Among 5 Burglars Targeting Bayport Business, Police Say
5 Charged In Burglary At Moe’s Sweet Air In Bayport Five suspects, including a 17-year-old, were arrested in connection with a commercial burglary on Long Island. The break-in happened at around 4:30 a.m. Sunday, May 5, in Bayport at Moe’s Sweet Air, located on Bernice Drive near Montauk Highway. Suffolk County Police said five males, all between the ages of 17 and 21, broke a window and stole money and vape products from the business. Following an investigation, Fifth Squad detectives arrested the following suspects on suspicion of third-degree burglary: Jordan Rivera, age 18, of Brentwood Christian Evans, age 21, of Brentwood Keyshawn …
Internationally Wanted Jewel Thief Steals $17K Watch On Long Island: Police Internationally Wanted Jewel Thief Steals $17K Watch On Long Island: Police
Internationally Wanted Jewel Thief Steals $17K Watch On Long Island: Police A Queens man who is wanted across the country and the world for jewelry theft has been arrested on Long Island, police announced. Forty-nine-year-old Yaorong Wan, who lives in Queens, was arrested on Saturday, May 4 for the Manhasset incident, which happened nearly three weeks before, according to Nassau County Police. Wan, on Friday, April 19, is alleged to have walked into London Jewelers, located at 2046 Northern Boulevard. Once inside, police said he distracted the salesperson using a sleight of hand and stole a $17,000 Chopard watch. A search warrant was issued for Wan. When execu…
Serial Siphoner: Man Steals Cooking Oil Dozens Of Times Across Long Island, Police Say Serial Siphoner: Man Steals Cooking Oil Dozens Of Times Across Long Island, Police Say
Serial Siphoner: Man Steals Cooking Oil Dozens Of Times Across Long Island, Police Say A Queens man has been arrested after police said he stole cooking oil from multiple businesses on Long Island. Rabindra Singh, age 47, was nabbed in connection to a series of cooking oil thefts, the Nassau County Police announced on Monday, May 6. His arrest comes after Singh, who is from Queens, allegedly was caught at Frantoni’s Pizzeria, located at 1928 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, using a power pump and blue hose to siphon cooking oil into his 2012 Ford Econoline van. Singh was arrested at the scene with no incidents. Police said that Singh was reportedly behind over a dozen m…
Car Wash Crash: 29-Year-Old From Riverhead Accused Of Driving Drunk In Southampton Car Wash Crash: 29-Year-Old From Riverhead Accused Of Driving Drunk In Southampton
Car Wash Crash: 29-Year-Old From Riverhead Accused Of Driving Drunk In Southampton A man has been accused of driving drunk after a two-vehicle crash at a Long Island car wash. It happened just after 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4 in Southampton. Patrol officers responded to the Southampton Car Wash located at 404 County Road for a report of a two-car motor vehicle crash in the parking lot.  No injuries were reported in the accident, but an investigation by responding officers found that one of the drivers, Jonnathan Pena-Tacuri, age 29, of Riverhead, was operating in an intoxicated condition, Southampton Town Police said.  Pena-Tacuri was a…
Teen Driving Impaired Crashes Stolen Car, Killing Woman In Centereach, Police Say Teen Driving Impaired Crashes Stolen Car, Killing Woman In Centereach, Police Say
DUI Teen Crashes Stolen Car, Killing Woman In Centereach A teen's stolen joyride turned deadly after he was accused of driving under the influence and fleeing the scene of a crash that killed a woman on Long Island. Click here for a new, updated story - ID Released For Woman Killed In Stolen Car Crash Involving Impaired Teen In Centereach The crash happened at around 9:10 p.m. Saturday, May 4 in Centereach. The 16-year-old boy was driving a stolen 2008 Land Rover LR2 eastbound on Middle Country Road when he crashed the vehicle into the rear of a sedan being driven by a 73-year-old woman, Suffolk County Police said. The woman wa…
Hit-Run Crash: Man Killed On Long Island After Being Struck By 2 Vehicles Hit-Run Crash: Man Killed On Long Island After Being Struck By 2 Vehicles
Hit-Run Crash: Man Killed On Long Island After Being Struck By 2 Vehicles A man crossing a Long Island roadway was killed overnight after being struck by two vehicles, including one that fled the scene. Click here for a new, updated story - ID Released For Westbury Man Killed In New Cassel After Being Struck By 2 Vehicles The crash happened just before 10 p.m. Sunday, May 5 in New Cassel. A man was crossing Prospect Avenue near State Street when he was hit by a 2015 BMW traveling westbound, Nassau County Police said. The driver of the BMW, a 27-year-old man, remained at the scene. After the first collision, a second vehicle hit the p…
Hit-Run Crash: 37-Year-Old From Huntington Station Suffers Serious Injuries In Dix Hills Hit-Run Crash: 37-Year-Old From Huntington Station Suffers Serious Injuries In Dix Hills
Hit-Run Crash: 37-Year-Old From Huntington Station Suffers Serious Injuries In Dix Hills A person suffered critical injuries in an early morning hit-and-run crash on Long Island. Updated story - 37-Year-Old Dies Following Hit-Run Crash On Long Island It happened around 12:15 a.m. Sunday, May 5 in Dix Hills. The victim, Amilar Velasquez, a 37-year-old Huntington Station resident, was walking on the northbound shoulder in front of 32 West Hills Road when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene at 12:13 a.m. Velasquz was transported to Huntington Hospital in critical condition, according to Suffolk County Police. Detectives are asking anyone with information …
Woman Crossing Sunrise Highway Killed After Being Struck By SUV In Copiague Woman Crossing Sunrise Highway Killed After Being Struck By SUV In Copiague
Woman Crossing Sunrise Highway Killed After Being Struck By SUV In Copiague A woman was killed overnight in a crash on Long Island. The incident happened around 9:15 p.m. Saturday, May 4, in Copiague. The victim was crossing Sunrise Highway (Route 27) from north to south, between New Highway and Court Street, when she was struck by a westbound 2019 Chevrolet Traverse driven by a 62-year-old Islip woman, according to Suffolk County Police. The woman, who has not yet been identified by police, was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, where she was pronounced dead. The driver of the Traverse was not injured. Dete…
Water Emergency: Jet Skier Rescued On Long Island Water Emergency: Jet Skier Rescued On Long Island
Water Emergency: Jet Skier Rescued On Long Island A jet skier in distress was rescued overnight on Long Island. The Water Emergency occurred on Friday, May 3 at 9:20 p.m. in Massapequa. Nassau County Police received a call from 911 about a jet skier in distress near Great Island.  A Nassau County aviation helicopter and marine unit used their spotlights to locate the jet ski.  It had struck a sandbar and become disabled.  Marine Bureau 6 safely transported the operator back to Wantagh Park, and no injuries were reported. As warm weather approaches, the Nassau County Police Department advises personal watercraft operators…
6 Shot At Long Island Residence 6 Shot At Long Island Residence
6 Shot At Long Island Residence An investigation is underway after people were shot at a Long Island residence overnight. It happened on Friday, May 3 at 10:45 p.m. in Westbury. Nassau County Police Third Precinct officers responded to a Pepperidge Road residence after receiving a report of shots fired.  Upon their arrival, it was discovered that six individuals had been shot, but fortunately, their injuries were not life-threatening.  All of the victims were taken to local hospitals and are currently in stable condition.  The investigation is ongoing and police have not yet released info on a suspect or…