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Employee Accused Of Stealing More Than $143,000 From Long Island Business Employee Accused Of Stealing More Than $143,000 From Long Island Business
Employee Accused Of Stealing More Than $143,000 From Long Island Business A Long Island woman is facing time behind bars after allegedly stealing thousands from a company that provides services to children with developmental delays. Huntington Station woman Patricia Sales, age 46, was arrested this week after she allegedly stole more than $143,000 from her employer while working as the Director of Finance for All About Kids. Specifically, Sales was charged with a felony count of second-degree grand larceny. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said that as part of her duties at All About Kids, Sales had access to the company’s payroll and accounting …
Long Island Man Sentenced For Near-Fatal Long Island Crash Long Island Man Sentenced For Near-Fatal Long Island Crash
Long Island Man Sentenced For Near-Fatal Long Island Crash A Long Island man will spend nearly two decades behind bars after being sentenced for a near-fatal crash on the Wantagh State Parkway that left his passenger as a quadriplegic, the District Attorney announced. Nassau County resident Anthony Chiantella, of Bayville, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for the 2019 crash when he drove drunk, under the influence of cocaine, and crashed at more than 130 mph on the parkway, ejecting both he and his 24-year-old passenger Nicholas Mustakas. In addition to his prison term, Chiantella was also sentenced to five years of post-release superv…
Man Convicted Of Murdering Coworker At Long Island Shop Man Convicted Of Murdering Coworker At Long Island Shop
Man Convicted Of Murdering Coworker At Long Island Shop A Long Island man will face life in prison when he is sentenced following his conviction for murdering his coworker during a dispute in 2018 at an auto repair shop. Glen Cove resident Lawrence Grammer, age 74, was convicted by a jury of second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon following a fatal shooting at a Glen Head repair shop in August 2018. According to the indictment, Grammer shot and killed his co-worker, Bashir ‘Bobby’ Ward, 35, at approximately 11:20 a.m. on Aug. 4, 2018, at the Citgo Gas Station/D&R Auto Services in Glen Head. Nassau County District Attorney …
Nassau County DA Nominated For Top NY Court Nassau County DA Nominated For Top NY Court
Nassau County DA Nominated For Top NY Court Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas has been nominated to join the New York State Court of Appeals. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that Singas and Justice Anthony Cannataro were his nominations for the state’s top court, pending the approval of the State Senate. Singas would fill the vacancy left by Judge Leslie Stein, who is retiring next month, while Cannataro would fill the vacancy of Judge Paul Feinman, who died in March. According to the state, “these judges were selected from the lists of impressive, and highly qualified candidates, which were all put forward a…
Long Island Man Convicted in Fatal 2018 Shooting Long Island Man Convicted in Fatal 2018 Shooting
Long Island Man Convicted in Fatal 2018 Shooting A Long Island man has been convicted of murdering a 30-year-old acquaintance in a 2018 daytime shooting, the District Attorney announced. Following a nearly two-week trial, Jamik Cannon, age 28, of Hempstead, was convicted by a jury for his role in the fatal shooting of Demetrius Winfield in October 2018. Specifically, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said that Cannon was found guilty of second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon. Cannon’s trial began on Monday, May 3, and the conviction was announced on Friday, May 14. Can…
Long Island Private Investigator Indicted For Allegedly Attempting To Extort Client Long Island Private Investigator Indicted For Allegedly Attempting To Extort Client
Long Island Private Investigator Indicted For Allegedly Attempting To Extort Client A former NYPD detective and hostage negotiator working as a private investigator on Long Island is facing prison times for allegedly attempting to extort a client over the course of several years. Private investigator Jay Salpeter, of Glen Cove, has been indicted after allegedly attempting to extort his client over the course of more than three years through threatening emails and phone calls, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced. Salpeter, age 69, was arraigned on Monday, May 10, and charged with second-degree attempted grand larceny, two counts of fourth-degree attem…
LI Man Sentenced For 2019 Murder Of Teaching Assistant He Had Relationship With, DA Says LI Man Sentenced For 2019 Murder Of Teaching Assistant He Had Relationship With, DA Says
LI Man Sentenced For 2019 Murder Of Teaching Assistant He Had Relationship With, DA Says A Long Island man has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the vicious murder of his boyfriend in June 2019. Ryan Lindquist, age 23, of Massapequa, was sentenced Wednesday, April 28, in connection with the murder of Evan Grabelsky who he stabbed more than 150 times, said Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas. Lindquist pleaded guilty to the murder last month. “Mr. Grabelsky dedicated his life to helping autistic children, and we extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends as they continue to mourn his tragic loss," said Singas. Grabelsky, 32, was discov…
Long Island Broker, Business Partner Charged For Alleged $436K Fraud Scheme, DA Says Long Island Broker, Business Partner Charged For Alleged $436K Fraud Scheme, DA Says
Long Island Broker, Business Partner Charged For Alleged $436K Fraud Scheme, DA Says A barred investment broker from Long Island and his business partner are facing charges for allegedly stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from investors who thought they were getting in on the ground floor of major upcoming companies. Glen Cove resident Peter Quartararo, the barred broker, and his partner, Paul Casella, of East Meadow, were arraigned on Tuesday, April 27 for allegedly stealing $436,000 from four investors to live a life of luxury, the District Attorney's Office announced. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said that the investors believed they were invest…
Disbarred LI Attorney Sentenced For Using Stolen Funds To Pay Restitution On Prior Case Disbarred LI Attorney Sentenced For Using Stolen Funds To Pay Restitution On Prior Case
Disbarred LI Attorney Sentenced For Using Stolen Funds To Pay Restitution On Prior Case A disbarred Long Island attorney will spend time behind bars after being sentenced for stealing $675,000 from clients to help pay restitution from a separate case against him where he admitted to stealing nearly $230,000. Manhasset resident Alfred DiGiolomo, Jr., age 65, was sentenced this week to a term of one and one-third to four years in prison after pleading guilty on Dec. 21, 2020, to three counts of grand larceny for defrauding his clients to pay off fees from a previous case. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said that DiGiolomo stole the $675,000 from two clients and …
Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Teen Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Teen
Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Teen Seen him? ALong Island teenager has been reported missing by his concerned family. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas the Police Department’s Missing Person Unit issued an alert to the public as they attempt to locate 19-year-old Isaiah Farrow, who was last seen leaving his Baldwin home at 3 p.m. on Monday, March 15. Farrow was described as being approximately 5-foot-7 with short brown hair and brown eyes. At the time he went missing, Farrow was wearing a gray baseball hat, blue coat with a fur hood, a white hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, black and white sneakers, and he ca…
40 Nabbed In Major Long Island Cocaine Trafficking Ring Bust 40 Nabbed In Major Long Island Cocaine Trafficking Ring Bust
40 Nabbed In Major Long Island Cocaine Trafficking Ring Bust Dozens of people have been arrested in connection with a major narcotics trafficking ring on Long Island. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced on Monday afternoon, March 15, the 40 were indicted as part of "Operation Honeycomb" for their alleged involvement in the ring with operates in the Hempstead area. The ring was undercovered after the District Attorney's Office, along with the ATF started investigating an increase of violence and drug-dealing in the Hempstead area in October 2019.  After several drug and gun purchases, the DA's office applied for electronic eave…
Long Island Doctor Charged With Five Counts Of Murder For Prescribing Opioids, DA Says Long Island Doctor Charged With Five Counts Of Murder For Prescribing Opioids, DA Says
Long Island Doctor Charged With Five Counts Of Murder For Prescribing Opioids, DA Says A Long Island doctor has been indicted on five counts of murder for prescription practices that led to the death of five patients between 2016 and 2018, said Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas at a news conference on Thursday, March 4 in Mineola. George Blatti, age 75, of Rockville Centre, was arrested on Thursday and charged on the five counts of murder, as well as 11 counts of reckless endangerment, the DA's Ofice said, Prosecutors believe this is the first time a doctor has been charged under New York State law with murder under the theory of depraved indifference to human l…
Long Island Man Charged With Attempted Murder For Allegedly Shooting At Cops Long Island Man Charged With Attempted Murder For Allegedly Shooting At Cops
Long Island Man Charged With Attempted Murder For Allegedly Shooting At Cops A Long Island man who allegedly fired at least three times at a group of police officers was arraigned on four grand jury indictment charges of attempted murder, authorities announced. Christopher Anderson, age 25, was arraigned Friday, Feb. 26 on four counts of: Attempted murder in the first degree (a Class A-I felony), Two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree (a Class C C violent felony),  Criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree (a Class D violent felony), Leaving the scene of an incident without reporting (a violation). Anderson, of Roosevelt, …
Long Island Man Sentenced After Retrial For 1998 Double Murder Long Island Man Sentenced After Retrial For 1998 Double Murder
Long Island Man Sentenced After Retrial For 1998 Double Murder A Long Island man will spend the rest of his life in prison following a retrial for a 1998 double murder outside a tavern. John Pierotti, age 66, was convicted in February last year of first-degree murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon following a retrial for the murders of Gerard Kennedy and Willis Frost in 1998 outside the Dragger Inn in Baldwin. On Wednesday, Feb. 24, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that Pierotti, a Freeport resident, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Singas said that at approximately 1 a.m. o…
Long Island Soccer Coach Charged With Raping Underage Player, Endangering Two Others Long Island Soccer Coach Charged With Raping Underage Player, Endangering Two Others
Long Island Soccer Coach Charged With Raping Underage Player, Endangering Two Others A Long Island soccer coach has been arraigned on a 50-count grand jury indictment for allegedly raping an underage player and endangering the welfare of two other teens. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said Sean Johnsen, age 35, of Valley Stream, was charged with 23 counts of rape, 23 counts of a criminal sex act, and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Bail was set at $300,000 cash, $600,000 bond, or $900,000 partially secured bond, and Johnsen is due back in court on Monday, March 1.  If convicted of the top charge, Johnsen faces a potential maximum o…
Former Long Island Library Employee Sentenced For Embezzling More Than $360K Former Long Island Library Employee Sentenced For Embezzling More Than $360K
Former Long Island Library Employee Sentenced For Embezzling More Than $360K An employee has been sentenced to one to three years in prison for embezzling more than $260,000 from a Long Island library. Shelia Seward, age 59, of West Babylon, a former employee of the Elmont Memorial Library, was sentenced on Wednesday, Feb. 24, for the theft which took place between 2012 and 2018, said Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas. “Sheila Seward stole more than $260,000 from the Elmont Library by increasing the amount on her paycheck more than 100 times during a six-year period,” Singas said. “I thank the Elmont Memorial Library for their cooperation in this inves…
Man Sentenced For Long Island Crash That Killed 22-Year-Old Man Sentenced For Long Island Crash That Killed 22-Year-Old
Man Sentenced For Long Island Crash That Killed 22-Year-Old A Long Island man has been sentenced to five to 12 years in prison for a high-speed chase and ramming that ended in a fatal crash. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said that Dana King, Jr., age 24, of Valley Stream, was sentenced on Wednesday, Jan. 27, to prison time and three years of post-release supervision. The incident took place on Tuesday, March 18, 2019, at 11:30 p.m., the victim, 22-year-old Jim Hayes, Jr., picked up Isabel Rodriguez from her Valley Stream home in a lime green 2007 BMW, the DA's Office said. About a block from the house, the woman noticed her e…
Long Island Man Sentenced For Fatal Ambulette Crash Long Island Man Sentenced For Fatal Ambulette Crash
Long Island Man Sentenced For Fatal Ambulette Crash A Long Island man has been sentenced to six to 12 years in prison for driving drunk and crashing into an ambulette in 2019, killing the patient inside, a retired NYPD detective. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said on Tuesday, Jan. 19, that Alvaro Gutierrez-Garcia, age 29, of Locust Valley, was sentenced after pleading guilty on Wednesday, Nov. 4, to aggravated vehicular homicide, assault, and aggravated driving while intoxicated. “Drunk drivers kill innocent people. The Motherway family has lost two members in two separate crashes 10 years apart because of DWI drivers …
Long Island Man, Girlfriend Charged In Fatal Stabbing Long Island Man, Girlfriend Charged In Fatal Stabbing
Long Island Man, Girlfriend Charged In Fatal Stabbing A Long Island man and his girlfriend have been arrainged have been arraigned for their roles in the stabbing death of a man in October. Isaiah Cust, age 30, of Roosevelt was arraigned on Thursday, Jan. 7 in front of Judge William O’Brien on one count of murder, said Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas. Cust was remanded to jail and is due back in court on Friday, Jan. 29. If convicted, he faces a maximum of 25 years to life in prison. Ashley Munroe, age 27, from Hempstead, was arraigned on Thursday, Jan. 14, on a charge of hindering prosecution.  She was released on her o…
Long Island Home Health Attendant Accused Of Masturbating In Front Of Naked 6-Year-Old Long Island Home Health Attendant Accused Of Masturbating In Front Of Naked 6-Year-Old
Long Island Home Health Attendant Accused Of Masturbating In Front Of Naked 6-Year-Old A Long Island man was arraigned on grand jury indictment charges for allegedly masturbating in front of a 6-year old nonverbal child while working as the child’s caretaker. Thomas Tana, age 60, of Commack, was employed by a family in Westbury to serve as a caretaker and tutor for a 6-year old child who is nonverbal, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said.  On the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 24, Tana was working with the child when the father of the child walked into the victim’s room. The father allegedly saw his son standing fully nude while Tana was allegedly masturbating …
Long Island Man Accused Of Selling Anabolic Steroids On Dark Web, Nassau DA Says Long Island Man Accused Of Selling Anabolic Steroids On Dark Web, Nassau DA Says
Long Island Man Accused Of Selling Anabolic Steroids On Dark Web, Nassau DA Says An undercover police investigation on Long Island into the sale of steroids on the dark web led to the arrest of a Suffolk County man who will now face prison time. Yaphank resident Christopher Camacho, 43, was arrested on Monday, Dec. 14, by Nassau County District Attorney investigators as part of “Operation Jerome,” an investigation into the sale of more than $1 million worth of steroids over the Internet. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said that Camacho used the dark web to sell thousands of vials of trenbolone enanthate, an anabolic steroid and Schedule II Controlled Su…
NYPD Sergeant, Personal Trainer Indicted For Roles In Long Island Shooting NYPD Sergeant, Personal Trainer Indicted For Roles In Long Island Shooting
Nypd Sergeant, Personal Trainer Indicted For Roles In Long Island Shooting An NYPD sergeant and personal trainer from Long Island are both facing charges following a trespassing incident that led to the latter suffering a gunshot wound to the chest, police said. It is alleged that in the early hours of Oct. 25 last year, Point Lookout resident Patrick Catania, 30, was trespassing at the Seaford home of Justin Ellis, 35, an NYPD sergeant, while Ellis’ wife and children were home, prosecutors said. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said that when Ellis arrived home on the night of the incident, he encountered Catania near the home, while also noting th…
Ex-LI Basketball Star Admits To Manslaughter For Fatal Crash Connected To Girlfriend's Death Ex-LI Basketball Star Admits To Manslaughter For Fatal Crash Connected To Girlfriend's Death
Ex-LI Basketball Star Admits To Manslaughter For Fatal Crash Connected To Girlfriend's Death A former Long Island college basketball standout has admitted to his role in a fatal high-speed chase in a jealous rage after waiting outside his ex-girlfriend’s home, authorities said. Dana King, Jr., of Valley Stream, pleaded guilty on Friday, Nov. 13 to a pair of charges for his role in engaging the chase that ended in a fatal crash that took the life of a 22-year-old man and left his ex hospitalized. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said that at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, Jim Hayes, Jr. picked up Isabel Rodriguez from her Valley Stream home in a 2007…
Long Island Man Arrested For Allegedly Using Doctor's Pad To Obtain Opioids, DA Says Long Island Man Arrested For Allegedly Using Doctor's Pad To Obtain Opioids, DA Says
Long Island Man Arrested For Allegedly Using Doctor's Pad To Obtain Opioids, DA Says A Long Island man is facing charges for allegedly using a former doctor’s prescription pad to obtain more than 13,000 opioid pills, the District Attorney’s Office announced. Valley Stream resident James Cosentino, 27, was arrested and arraigned on Friday, Nov. 13 on charges alleging that he illegally used the prescription pad to obtain thousands of oxycodone and morphine pills over a nine-month stretch. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said that Cosentino allegedly acquired a prescription pad from a former doctor. From December last year through September, Cosentino alleged…
Employee Accused Of Stealing Horse, Causing Its Death At Belmont Park, Nassau DA Announces Employee Accused Of Stealing Horse, Causing Its Death At Belmont Park, Nassau DA Announces
Employee Accused Of Stealing Horse, Causing Its Death At Belmont Park, Nassau DA Announces An allegedly bitter former employee at Belmont Park on Long Island has been accused of stealing a horse and causing its death, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced. Elmont resident Ramzan Antooa, a backstretch employee at Belmont Park, allegedly knowingly released a racehorse onto blacktop, where it fell, suffering a fatal injury, Singas said. On Thursday, July 30, Antooa allegedly entered stable number 22 at Belmont Park and released a 2-year-old female racehorse named Pasta out of her stall, Singas stated. When Pasta was released, it caused the horse to spook, r…
Long Beach Payouts Result Of 'Incompetence, Ignorance,' Nassau DA Says Long Beach Payouts Result Of 'Incompetence, Ignorance,' Nassau DA Says
Long Beach Payouts Result Of 'Incompetence, Ignorance,' Nassau DA Says Payments made to some City of Long Beach employees over the course of years came courtesy of “shocking ignorance” and “incompetence” of some officials, though criminal charges are not merited, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced. Singas said that her office’s investigation into payouts for accrued vacation and sick leave time made to certain former employees in Long Beach were “excessive and inconsistent with applicable law, but didn't meet New York's standards for prosecution. The DA’s public corruption unit launched an investigation two years ago when Long Beach fail…
Long Island Man Charged With Stealing $45K In Investment Scheme Long Island Man Charged With Stealing $45K In Investment Scheme
Long Island Man Charged With Stealing $45K In Investment Scheme A Long Island man is facing charges for allegedly stealing more than $45,000 from a former family friend's widow that was earmarked for investment opportunities, the DA announced. Huntington resident Craig Stone, 64, was arraigned on Thursday, Sept. 24 on a grand larceny charge for allegedly stealing $45,450 as part of an investment scheme to defraud a former friend. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said that between 2013 and 2015, Stone’s victim, a former family friend, gave him the money to invest in “real estate vehicles” that had a guaranteed return of between 10 and 11 p…
Long Island Woman Sentenced For Role In Mother's Murder Involving Boyfriend Long Island Woman Sentenced For Role In Mother's Murder Involving Boyfriend
Long Island Woman Sentenced For Role In Mother's Murder Involving Boyfriend A 23-year-old woman will spend more than a decade behind bars after admitting to her role in killing her mother with her boyfriend in 2016. Lynbrook resident Francesca Kiel has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after she pleaded guilty over the summer to first-degree manslaughter after attacking her mother, Theresa Kiel in December 2016 with boyfriend Ralph Keppler. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said that Theresa Kiel and Keppler had been involved in a business dispute when he attacked her at her New York Avenue apartment in Long Beach at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Sun…
Nassau County Woman Sentenced For Fatal DWI Crash That Killed 65-Year-Old Man Nassau County Woman Sentenced For Fatal DWI Crash That Killed 65-Year-Old Man
Nassau County Woman Sentenced For Fatal DWI Crash That Killed 65-Year-Old Man A Long Island woman may spend the better part of a decade behind bars after being sentenced for drinking and driving after a crash killing a 65-year-old man last year. Nassau County resident Julie Debrosse, 31, of Elmont, has been sentenced to a term of seven to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty earlier this year to manslaughter, assault, and driving while intoxicated. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said that at approximately 3:10 a.m. on Feb. 17 last year, Debrosse was driving north on Meacham Avenue in Elmont when she struck a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier in the driver’…
Long Island Man Indicted For Sex Trafficking Teen Victim For Nearly A Year Long Island Man Indicted For Sex Trafficking Teen Victim For Nearly A Year
Long Island Man Indicted For Sex Trafficking Teen Victim For Nearly A Year A Long Island man has been charged for alleged sex trafficking involving a teenager in various hotels for nearly a year. Baldwin resident Jordan McCormick was indicted by a grand jury this week for allegedly trafficking a teen across Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Brooklyn between September last year and June this year. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said that beginning in September last year, McCormick allegedly trafficked his victim to various hotels. It is further alleged that McCormick physically abused the teenager and drugged her so that she could stay awake to make mo…
Ex-Employee Admits To Embezzling More Than $260K From Long Island Library Ex-Employee Admits To Embezzling More Than $260K From Long Island Library
Ex-Employee Admits To Embezzling More Than $260K From Long Island Library A former employee at a Long Island library admitted to embezzling more than $260,000 over six years from her employer. West Babylon resident Sheila Seward, 58, who worked at Elmont Memorial Library, pleaded guilty to grand larceny after being charged with falsifying business records and official misconduct in November last year. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said that Seward was the former administrative assistant for the library, with access to the library’s finances.  Beginning in August 2012, Seward began adding extra payments labeled as “other compensation” to h…