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19-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured In Single-Vehicle Goshen Crash 19-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured In Single-Vehicle Goshen Crash
19-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured In Single-Vehicle Goshen Crash A 19-year-old man was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash in the region. The collision occurred in Orange County around 7:40 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 11 on Route 17 in the town of Goshen, said Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police. Nevel said a preliminary investigation revealed that a 2017 Chevy Traverse, driven by Queen County resident Andrew Joel Johnson, age 19, of Far Rockaway, was traveling west on Route 17 when for unknown reasons he lost control of the vehicle.  The vehicle exited the roadway striking a tree, Nevel said. Another view of the crash.  Ro…
Trio Nabbed After Armed Robbery Outside Inwood Deli Trio Nabbed After Armed Robbery Outside Inwood Deli
Trio Nabbed After Armed Robbery Outside Inwood Deli Three suspects are in custody after an armed robbery outside a Long Island deli. The incident happened around 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 in Inwood. A 32-year-old man was exiting El Brother Deli & Grocery located at 18 Mott Ave. when he was approached by a group of men brandishing knives and a hammer demanding his money, Nassau Couty Police said.   The victim complied and surrendered an unknown amount of money. The victim then left the scene and contacted police. No injuries were reported. Subsequent to an investigation, detectives located three suspects and placed them un…
Over 80 Tickets, Arrests Issued At Green Acres Mall In Valley Stream Over 80 Tickets, Arrests Issued At Green Acres Mall In Valley Stream
Over 80 Tickets, Arrests Issued At Green Acres Mall In Valley Stream In just one day, over 80 tickets were given and multiple arrests were made of mallgoers for various violations, including two larcenies and a fake inspection sticker, authorities said. On Thursday, Oct. 12, Nassau County Police officers in and around the area of Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream made arrests, issued dozens of tickets, and even impounded multiple vehicles. During what the department dubbed a “Quality of Life and Traffic Safety Enforcement” operation, 21-year-old Coram resident Angel D. Cruz-Torres was arrested and charged with having a forged inspection sticker on his car.…
Third Suspect Nabbed After Murder Of 20-Year-Old In Front Of Valley Stream Storefront Third Suspect Nabbed After Murder Of 20-Year-Old In Front Of Valley Stream Storefront
Third Suspect Nabbed After Murder Of 20-Year-Old In Front Of Valley Stream Storefront A third suspect has been charged in connection to the murder of a 20-year-old near a Long Island storefront. The shooting happened just before 8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21 in Valley Stream. The shooter was on 131st Avenue when he fired multiple shots in the direction of the vacant storefront on 85 Ocean Ave., Nassau County Police said. The shooter fled on foot in an unknown direction, according to police. The 20-year-old man was shot in the chest, a 12-year-old was shot in the shoulder, and a 17-year-old girl had a laceration on her hand.  All three were taken to a nearby hospital…
Second Suspect Nabbed For Murder Of 20-Year-Old In Front Of Valley Stream Storefront Second Suspect Nabbed For Murder Of 20-Year-Old In Front Of Valley Stream Storefront
Second Suspect Nabbed For Murder Of 20-Year-Old In Front Of Valley Stream Storefront A second suspect has been charged with the murder of a 20-year-old near a Long Island storefront. The shooting happened just before 8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21 in Valley Stream. The shooter was on 131st Avenue when he fired multiple shots in the direction of the vacant storefront on 85 Ocean Ave., Nassau County Police said. The shooter fled on foot in an unknown direction, according to police. The 20-year-old man was shot in the chest, a 12-year-old was shot in the shoulder, and a 17-year-old girl had a laceration on her hand.  All three were taken to a nearby hospital, where&nbs…
Trio Nabbed For Robbing Children Includes Previous Inwood Offender Trio Nabbed For Robbing Children Includes Previous Inwood Offender
Trio Nabbed For Robbing Children Includes Previous Inwood Offender Three men were arrested for robbing a pair of children on Long Island, according to authorities, including one who had been arrested for assault not only a month prior. The incident occurred in Inwood on Tuesday, May 9 at approximately 4:33 p.m. Nassau County police reported to the scene of a suspected robbery, which took place at Lawrence Station Deli, located at 15 Bayview Avenue. There, police were told that two male children were followed into and out of the deli by the three suspects. The primary instigator, according to authorities, appears to be Christian Leiva-Aguilar, aged 19…
MS-13 Member Admits Role In Killings Of Teen At Lawrence Park, Second Victim MS-13 Member Admits Role In Killings Of Teen At Lawrence Park, Second Victim
MS-13 Member Admits Role In Killings Of Teen At Lawrence Park, Second Victim A member of the MS-13 street gang is facing decades in prison after admitting that he took part in the killings of two people, including a 17-year-old boy on Long Island. Carlos Guerra, age 22, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree manslaughter and conspiracy in Nassau County Court on Monday, Jan. 23. Related Report: 21-Year-Old MS-13 Member Known As 'Revolver' Admits To 2018 Long Island Murder Prosecutors said Guerra, a member of the Normandie clique of MS-13, participated in the December 2018 killings of Harold Sermeno in Lawrence and Ian Cruz in Far Rockaway. On Dec. 15, 2…
Duo Charged After Loaded Handgun, Heroin, Crack Cocaine Recovered During Inwood Traffic Stop Duo Charged After Loaded Handgun, Heroin, Crack Cocaine Recovered During Inwood Traffic Stop
Duo Charged After Loaded Handgun, Heroin, Crack Cocaine Recovered During Inwood Traffic Stop A man and a woman were charged after police reported recovering drugs and a loaded handgun during a traffic stop on Long Island. The traffic stop happened at about 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, in Inwood, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Officers saw a 2012 Ford that was traveling east on Burnside Avenue near Doughty Boulevard change lanes without signaling, NCPD reported. Police pulled the vehicle over and recovered the handgun, 19 glassine envelopes containing a substance believed to be heroin, and seven caps believed to contain crack cocaine, authorities said. The dri…
Tragic Ending: Man Found Dead In Waters Off Fire Island More Than Week After Going Missing Tragic Ending: Man Found Dead In Waters Off Fire Island More Than Week After Going Missing
Tragic Ending: Man Found Dead In Waters Off Fire Island More Than Week After Going Missing The search for a Long Island man who disappeared more than a week ago has ended in tragedy. Search crews recovered the body of 45-year-old Pierre Morris, of Far Rockaway, Wednesday morning, Nov. 30, in the waters off the east end of Fire Island, according to Suffolk County Police. Marine Bureau officers found him at around 11:40 a.m. off Smith Point County Park near Shirley, police said. Morris, an employee of H&L Contracting of Hauppauge, was reported missing Friday, Nov. 18. Investigators said he was working on a boat at Smith Point Marina when he is believed to have fallen overboar…
20-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Woman's Car At Gunpoint In Williston Park Neighborhood 20-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Woman's Car At Gunpoint In Williston Park Neighborhood
20-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Woman's Car At Gunpoint In Williston Park Neighborhood More than a week after a woman’s car was stolen at gunpoint on a Long Island residential street, police have a suspect in custody. Amir Simmons, age 20, of Far Rockaway, was arrested by Nassau County Police Wednesday, Nov. 9, on suspicion of first-degree robbery. Earlier Report: Woman's Car Stolen At Gunpoint On Residential Street In Williston Park, Police Seek Tips Police were called just before 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1, with reports of a robbery in Williston Park on Stratford Avenue. Investigators said the 50-year-old woman was getting out of her parked Ford Escape when she was appr…
Duo Charged After Attempting To Flee Crash Involving Stolen SUV In North Lawrence, Police Say Duo Charged After Attempting To Flee Crash Involving Stolen SUV In North Lawrence, Police Say
Duo Charged After Attempting To Flee Crash Involving Stolen SUV In North Lawrence, Police Say A 22-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy are facing charges after police said they tried to run away from the scene of a crash on Long Island. Julius Mosley, of Far Rockaway, and the teen, who is a resident of Springfield Gardens, were arrested at 2:20 a.m. on Tuesday, July 26, in North Lawrence, according to the Nassau County Police Department. NCPD said officers responded to a report of speeding cars near the Five Towns Shopping Center in Woodmere. When they arrived at the scene, the vehicles were gone, but officers received an alert about a serious crash where a vehicle hit a tree near&n…
Inwood Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Firearm, Police Say Inwood Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Firearm, Police Say
Inwood Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Firearm, Police Say Two men were arrested on Long Island after a traffic stop for a defective brake light led police to discover a firearm and drugs in the vehicle. The incident happened in Inwood at about 11:10 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Officers saw a 2002 Mercedes Benz with a defective brake light at the intersection of Bayview Avenue and Gates Avenue and pulled the vehicle over. An investigation found that the passenger, identified as 44-year-old Elvis Montenegro, of Far Rockaway, was illegally in possession of a firearm, and he was arrested and charg…
Long Island MS-13 Gang Members Charged With Murdering Mother Whose Body Was Found In Trunk Long Island MS-13 Gang Members Charged With Murdering Mother Whose Body Was Found In Trunk
Long Island MS-13 Gang Members Charged With Murdering Mother Whose Body Was Found In Trunk Several purported members of the MS-13 gang members from Long Island are facing charges for a host of crimes and the murder of a mother whose body was later found in the trunk of a car, federal authorities announced. An indictment was unsealed in federal court in Central Islip charging 11 members of the street gang with multiple crimes that include predicate racketeering acts involving murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, robbery, witness tampering and witness retaliation, and related narcotics and firearms offenses. Four were also charged for their roles in the April 11, …
Mom Wanted In NJ Motel Child Abuse Case That Gravely Injured 3-Year-Old Daughter: Prosecutor Mom Wanted In NJ Motel Child Abuse Case That Gravely Injured 3-Year-Old Daughter: Prosecutor
Mom Wanted In NJ Motel Child Abuse Case That Gravely Injured 3-Year-Old Daughter: Prosecutor A 21-year-old woman is wanted in connection with a child abuse case that left her 3-year-old daughter fighting for her life, authorities said. Shaqwana Baker brought her daughter to NYU Langone Hospital on Jan. 23 with life-threatening injuries suffered at a motel in North Bergen, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said.  Baker's boyfriend, Edward Smith, 29, of Far Rockaway New York, was also at the motel. Baker's daughter was later transported to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Bellevue Hospital, where she is receiving treatment for the injuries that are&n…
22-Year-Old Accused Of Robbing Nassau County Business 22-Year-Old Accused Of Robbing Nassau County Business
22-Year-Old Accused Of Robbing Nassau County Business A 22-year-old man was arrested and charged with robbing a Long Island business. Yusef Britton, of Far Rockaway, was charged with first- and second-degree robbery, according to an announcement from the Nassau County Police Department on Saturday, Dec. 11. Police said the robbery happened at about 11 p.m. on Sept. 22 at the Fazieah Smoke Shop, located at 2 Sheridan Boulevard in Inwood. NCPD said Britton and another male suspect who hasn't yet been apprehended entered the business, and the suspect who hasn't been apprehended displayed a handgun and demanded cash from the employees. The …
LI Man Charged With DWI/Assault Following Fiery Mercedes Crash, Police Say LI Man Charged With DWI/Assault Following Fiery Mercedes Crash, Police Say
LI Man Charged With DWI/Assault Following Fiery Mercedes Crash, Police Say A Long Island man has been charged with alleged DWI after crashing a Mercedes-Benz SUV that then burst into flames and injured his passenger.  Willie Bryant, age 54, of Far Rockaway, was charged in connection with the crash that took place around 12:21 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 9 in Woodmere, the Nassau County Police said. According to police, officers received a call for a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Elm Street and Broadway.  Upon arrival, officers found a utility pole split in half and a 2018 Blue Mercedes SUV engulfed in flames with two men lying outside…
Man Arrested After Loaded Handgun Found During Traffic Stop, Nassau County Police Say Man Arrested After Loaded Handgun Found During Traffic Stop, Nassau County Police Say
Man Arrested After Loaded Handgun Found During Traffic Stop, Nassau County Police Say A 24-year-old man was arrested after police said he was found in possession of a loaded handgun during a Long Island traffic stop. Shaquez Erwin, of Far Rockaway, was arrested around 1 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 13, in Inwood, according to the Nassau County Police Department.  NCPD said officers pulled a gray BMW sedan over after seeing the driver commit multiple traffic infractions in the area of Nassau Expressway and Bay Boulevard. An officer saw a loaded handgun on the floor of the car behind the passenger seat when approaching the vehicle, police said.  Erwin was asked to step ou…
MS-13 Member Sentenced For Long Island Murder Spree, DA Says MS-13 Member Sentenced For Long Island Murder Spree, DA Says
MS-13 Member Sentenced For Long Island Murder Spree, DA Says An MS-13 gang member from Long Island has been sentenced for his role in the murders of two people. Elmer Gutierrez, age 21, of Valley Stream, was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison on Tuesday, Aug. 10, according to Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith. The DA's Office said Gutierrez pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and first-degree conspiracy on June 24. “Elmer Gutierrez helped to orchestrate the murders of both Ian Cruz and Harold Sermeno and dealt the final blow in Sermeno’s murder, slicing his neck with a machete after the 17-year old was shot five times i…
COVID-19: These Hudson Valley ZIP Codes Have Lowest Vaccination Rates COVID-19: These Hudson Valley ZIP Codes Have Lowest Vaccination Rates
Covid-19: These Hudson Valley ZIP Codes Have Lowest Vaccination Rates A Hudson Valley community still has the lowest vaccination rate in New York as the state looks to hit a 70 percent benchmark to lift most restrictions put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. Monsey in Rockland County continues to lag behind the rest of the state, with a 17.8 percent vaccination rate as the state begins targeting the zip codes where there has been the most resistance to taking the vaccine. Last week, Monsey's vaccination rate sat at 17.6 percent. Other Hudson Valley municipalities among the 25 fewest vaccinated in New York include Monroe at 29.3 percent and Spring Valley…
COVID-19: These Hudson Valley ZIP Codes Have Lowest Vaccination Rates COVID-19: These Hudson Valley ZIP Codes Have Lowest Vaccination Rates
Covid-19: These Hudson Valley ZIP Codes Have Lowest Vaccination Rates A Hudson Valley community has the lowest vaccination rate in New York as the state looks to hit a 70 percent benchmark to lift most restrictions put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. Monsey in Rockland County is lagging behind the rest of the state, with a 17.6 percent vaccination rate as the state begins targeting the zip codes where there has been the most resistance to taking the vaccine. Other Hudson Valley municipalities among the 25 fewest vaccinated in New York include Monroe at 27.4 percent and Spring Valley at 28.6 percent. Related story - COVID-19: NY Close To Seeing Virtua…
Long Island Holiday Inn Patron Becomes Combative With Cops After Not Paying Bill, Police Say Long Island Holiday Inn Patron Becomes Combative With Cops After Not Paying Bill, Police Say
Long Island Holiday Inn Patron Becomes Combative With Cops After Not Paying Bill, Police Say A wanted man was arrested at a Long Island hotel after becoming combative and resistant to officers when he was unable to pay for his room, ultimately damaging a police cruiser, officials said. Officers from the Nassau County Police Department responded to Holiday Inn on Old Country Road in Carle Place at 2:05 a.m. on Monday, April 26, where there was a report of a man who became confrontational with staff members after he was unable to pay for his room. Upon arrival, police said that they found Far Rockaway resident Eisenhower Onyiuke, age 25, arguing with staff, and further investigation …
Two New Suspects Nabbed In Connection To MS-13 Related Long Island Killing Of Teen Two New Suspects Nabbed In Connection To MS-13 Related Long Island Killing Of Teen
Two New Suspects Nabbed In Connection To MS-13 Related Long Island Killing Of Teen Two additional suspects have been arrested in connection with the alleged MS-13 murder of a 19-year-old Long Island teen in  The killing of 19-year-old Daniel Garcia-Carbajal, of Freeport, took place on Thursday, March 4, in Freeport, said the Nassau County Police.  According to detectives, the body of Garcia-Carbajal was found deceased in Cow Meadow Park with an apparent gunshot wound.  Manuel Aparicio Gomez, age 22, of Hempstead and Edgardo Caballero, age 18, of Far Rockaway, were arrested on Sunday, April 25, in connection with the killing, police said. A third…
Duo Accused Of Beating, Robbing Victims Of Long Island Auto Crash Duo Accused Of Beating, Robbing Victims Of Long Island Auto Crash
Duo Accused Of Beating, Robbing Victims Of Long Island Auto Crash Two men have been arrested for an alleged robbery and assault on Long Island following an auto crash.  According to detectives, police responded to an auto accident with a disturbance at 7 Alvin Place around 6:10 p.m., Thursday, April 1, in Inwood, said the Nassau County Police. Upon arrival, responding officers discovered two male victims, 21 and 23 years old, had been involved in an auto crash with two other men.  According to detectives, both men approached the victims’ vehicle and began punching them repeatedly in the face. During the altercation, both men were demanding th…
Teen Accused Of Cutting, Biting Long Island Victim While Attempting To Steal Wallet Teen Accused Of Cutting, Biting Long Island Victim While Attempting To Steal Wallet
Teen Accused Of Cutting, Biting Long Island Victim While Attempting To Steal Wallet An 18-year-old has been arrested for assaulting a Long Island man with a knife while allegedly attempting to rob him of his wallet. Miguel Torres, of Far Rockaway, was arrested around 11 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, in Inwood, after Nassau County Police responded to a report of an assault. According to detectives, officers responded to a 911 call for a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim and three witnesses struggling to control the Torres.  The victim identified Torres as the assailant and the Police placed him under arrest. During the i…
COVID-19: Duo Nabbed For Robbing Driver Of LI Mall Transport Van After Words Over Wearing Mask COVID-19: Duo Nabbed For Robbing Driver Of LI Mall Transport Van After Words Over Wearing Mask
Covid-19: Duo Nabbed For Robbing Driver Of LI Mall Transport Van After Words Over Wearing Mask Two men have been arrested for allegedly robbing the driver of a transport van at a Long Island mall after a dispute involving wearing a mask amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The incident took place around 6:12 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30, in the area of the Green Acres Mall, in Valley Stream, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, the two Queens men were passengers in a transport van in the vicinity of Green Acres Mall. One of the passengers repeatedly removed his mask from his nose and mouth, police said. The male driver, 60, had a verbal argument about the mask remaining on at…
Dr. Donald Faust Buckley, Lover Of  Animals, Owned South Salem Animal Hospital For 22 Years Dr. Donald Faust Buckley, Lover Of  Animals, Owned South Salem Animal Hospital For 22 Years
Dr. Donald Faust Buckley, Lover Of Animals, Owned South Salem Animal Hospital For 22 Years Dr. Donald Faust “Don” Buckley, 93, of Winchester, VA and beloved father and “abuelo,” passed away at his home on Tuesday, Nov. 24 surrounded by his six children.  Dr. Buckley was born at home in Far Rockaway on Nov. 23, 1927. He was a longtime resident of North Salem and a parishioner at St. Joseph’s Church in Croton Falls. Dr. Buckley entered the Cornell School of Veterinary Medicine at the age of 16. Upon completion of his degree, he entered veterinary practice in Newburgh. During the Korean War, he served as a practicing veterinarian in the U.S. Air Force.  After his service…
Officer Hospitalized After Struggle With LI Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Store Employee Officer Hospitalized After Struggle With LI Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Store Employee
Officer Hospitalized After Struggle With LI Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Store Employee A man is facing a host of charges after struggling with officers, one of whom was hospitalized, who responded to a report of an incident of sexual abuse at a Long Island store. The disturbance call came from the Burlington Coat Factory located at 345 Rockaway Turnpike on Friday, Nov. 27 at 5:30 p.m. in North Lawrence. An investigation determined that Alfred Campbell, 30, of  Far Rockaway, had inappropriately touched an employee, Nassau County Police said.  As officers attempted to arrest Campbell, he became combative and after a brief struggle, the officers were able to plac…
Three Men Nabbed With Marijuana, Defaced Gun During Long Island Traffic Stop Three Men Nabbed With Marijuana, Defaced Gun During Long Island Traffic Stop
Three Men Nabbed With Marijuana, Defaced Gun During Long Island Traffic Stop Three Long Island men were arrested following a traffic stop for alleged marijuana and gun possession. The three, including, Tyrese Bouey, 21, Ronald Jemmott, 19, both of Rockaway Beach, and Richard Williams, 20, of Far Rockaway, were arrested around 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, said the Nassau County Police in East Garden City. According to detectives, officers on routine patrol observed a red 2015 Nissan Altima traveling westbound on Ring Road committing multiple vehicle and traffic violations. Officers initiated a traffic stop near 666 Old Country Road. During the officer’s invest…
Man Found With Stolen Laptop, Heroin Charged For String Of Thefts From Vehicles On Long Island Man Found With Stolen Laptop, Heroin Charged For String Of Thefts From Vehicles On Long Island
Man Found With Stolen Laptop, Heroin Charged For String Of Thefts From Vehicles On Long Island Police officers on patrol on Long Island busted a person of interest in multiple vehicle larcenies who was found in possession of a stolen laptop and drugs. Far Rockaway resident Darion Torres, who was wanted for questioning in connection to several larcenies from autos in Nassau County was stopped by police at approximately 4:20 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8 on Westwood Road. According to police, at the time of the stop, Torres was in possession of a stolen laptop computer and a green-colored vaporizing device containing a substance believed to be THC, 26 wax paper envelopes containing a tannis…
MS-13 Member Sentenced For Role In Nassau, Queens Murder Spree MS-13 Member Sentenced For Role In Nassau, Queens Murder Spree
MS-13 Member Sentenced For Role In Nassau, Queens Murder Spree An MS-13 gang member on Long Island may spend the rest of his life in prison for his role in a murder spree in Nassau County and Queens. Yonathan “Turbo” Sanchez, 24, has been sentenced to 34 years to life in prison after pleading guilty in March to two counts of second-degree murder. On Dec. 15, 2018, 23-year-old Ian Cruz, a perceived enemy of MS-13 - a gang on Long Island - was lured to Bayswater Point State Park in Far Rockaway with the promise of drugs and sex, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said.  He allegedly met with a 13-year-old girl, walked to the park, wher…
Two Arrested For Stealing From FedEx Dropbox On Long Island, Police Say Two Arrested For Stealing From FedEx Dropbox On Long Island, Police Say
Two Arrested For Stealing From FedEx Dropbox On Long Island, Police Say Two men have been arrested in connection with allegedly committing multiple larcenies from a FedEx dropbox on Long Island. Nassau County Police said the two men were arrested for the larcenies that took place around 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, in North Lawrence. According to detectives, an investigation was being conducted of multiple larcenies from a FedEx dropbox at 136 Spruce St., in Cedarhurst.  The investigation determined that Thomas Mensah, 21, of Queens, and Michael Fayemiwo, of Far Rockaway, were allegedly responsible for the thefts.  Detectives were able to locate…