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Michael Mashburn

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mmashburn@dailyvoice.com

Michael joined the Daily Voice team in April 2022 covering news throughout New York, including the Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and Long Island. He previously worked as a reporter for ABC Radio affiliates KTAR in Phoenix and KOMO in Seattle. Michael graduated from Arizona State University with a BA in journalism in May 2014.

Michael Mashburn's Contributions

News

Mystery No More: Backers Of George Santos' $500K Bond In Federal Criminal Case Revealed After more than a month, the question of who backed the half-million-dollar bond to free embattled New York Congressman George Santos from custody while his federal criminal case plays out has finally been answered. Documents unsealed in US District Court in the Eastern District of New York on Thursday, June 22, show that Santos’ father, Gercino dos Santos, and his aunt, Elma Preven, are the co-signers on his $500,000 bond. Santos' lawyer had argued that publicizing his relatives' identities could subject them to harassment from news organizations, but the judge rejected the plea. The 34-…

by Michael Mashburn

06/22/2023

News

Deadly Race: Duo Charged With Manslaughter In High-Speed Crash That Killed Long Island Father Two men are facing charges in connection with an alleged street racing crash on Long Island that killed a husband and father. Jared Cooper, age 19, and Jesus Bonilla, age 20, both of Commack, were arraigned on second-degree manslaughter and other charges in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, June 21, in the death of James Beck. According to the Suffolk County DA’s Office, the two men were racing each other on the Jericho Turnpike in Huntington on Nov. 19, 2022. Witnesses told investigators they saw Cooper’s Saab SUV and Bonilla’s Honda sedan driving side by side at a high rate of spe…

by Michael Mashburn

06/22/2023

Police & Fire

Wanted 21-Year-Old Opens Fire On Officers During Arrest Attempt On Long Island, Police Say A 21-year-old robbery suspect shot at two police officers who then returned fire, injuring the gunman, during a shootout on Long Island, authorities said. The incident happened at around 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, in North Amityville, according to Suffolk County Police. At the time, the officers were transporting another inmate to a police station when they saw a man who was wanted for robbery and a missing firearm. The suspect, identified as Jayvon Bell, ran from the scene and the two officers chased after him on Maple Road, police said. As the officers were pursuing him, Bell pulled…

by Michael Mashburn

06/21/2023

Police & Fire

Update: 20-Year-Old Long Island Man Missing For 2 Weeks Found Update: A Long Island man who was missing for over two weeks has been located. Ashton Treadwell had last been seen leaving his Mastic home, located on the Poospatuck Reservation, at around 1 p.m. Sunday, June 4, according to Suffolk County Police. On Wednesday, June 21, police announced that Treadwell had been found and is unharmed. No additional information was made public. Original story: Authorities are seeking tips in the search for a 20-year-old Long Island man who has been missing for over a week. Ashton Treadwell was last seen leaving his Mastic home, located on the Poospat…

by Michael Mashburn

06/21/2023

Police & Fire

String Of Overnight Car Fires In Capital Region Under Investigation Police are working to determine whether a series of overnight car fires in the region are connected. Four separate fires were reported inside vehicles early Wednesday morning, June 21, in Rensselaer County, in the village of Lansingburgh, according to Troy Police. No structures were involved and there were no reports of injuries. “Our detectives have begun their investigation in an attempt to determine if the fires are related, any potential evidence involved and the identity of any potential suspects,” Troy Police Assistant Chief Steven Barker said in a statement. No suspects had been i…

by Michael Mashburn

06/21/2023

Lifestyle

Oh Deer: Boy Rescues Fawn From Swimming Pool At Long Island Home (Video) A 12-year-old Long Island boy has gone viral on social media after rescuing a baby deer that fell into his backyard swimming pool. The heartwarming incident was captured in a video posted to TikTok on Sunday, June 4 by Greg Masaitis, a Massapequa-based real estate agent. “She’s like a day old. I hope she don’t fall into the pool, I’m gonna have to go get her,” Masaitis says in the video seconds before the fawn walks straight into the pool outside his St. James home. When it becomes clear that the young animal can’t get out on its own, Masaitis and his son Anthony spring into action. “Jus…

by Michael Mashburn

06/21/2023

Police & Fire

Vandalism Spree: 24-Year-Old Damages Over Dozen Cars At Capital Region Park, Police Say A 24-year-old man is facing more than a dozen criminal charges after allegedly damaging numerous cars at a park in the region. The alleged vandalism spree happened at around 10 p.m. Sunday, June 18, in Saratoga County, at Saratoga Spa State Park in Saratoga Springs. Troopers responded to a 911 call about a man damaging parked vehicles at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, according to New York State Police. An investigation found that Scott Bullard, of Ballston, damaged 18 parked cars by standing and jumping on them. Bullard was arrested on suspicion of 18 counts of third-degree crimi…

by Michael Mashburn

06/20/2023

Police & Fire

30-Year-Old Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car On Long Island A man is hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a car on Long Island. The incident happened at around 1:45 a.m. Monday, June 19 in Jamesport, on Sound Avenue near Pier Avenue. An investigation by the Riverhead Town Police Department found that a 30-year-old Riverhead man was walking in the roadway when he was struck by a Ford pickup truck driving eastbound. The victim, who police did not name pending notification of family, was taken by ambulance to Peconic Bay Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries. The driver of the pickup truck stayed at the scene and calle…

by Michael Mashburn

06/20/2023

Police & Fire

'Catastrophic' Fire Destroys 150-Year-Old Church On Long Island A Long Island church that dates back over a century was destroyed in an early-morning fire. Firefighters in Central Islip were called shortly before 3:30 a.m. Sunday morning, June 18, with reports of a fire at the Episcopal Church of the Messiah, located on Carleton Avenue. According to the Islip Fire Department, crews from multiple agencies spent nearly two hours on scene. Firefighters had to force open multiple doors to get inside and at one point cut a ventilation hole in the roof. Nobody was inside at the time and there were no reports of injuries. Central Islip's Episcopal Church…

by Michael Mashburn

06/20/2023

News

Woman Found Shot To Death Inside Long Island Home Detectives are investigating after a woman was found shot to death inside her Long Island home. The discovery was made at around 9:40 p.m. Monday, June 19, in Central Islip, at the Hawthorne Court apartments on Hawthorne Avenue. Family members told police they found 39-year-old Shayna Staton dead inside her apartment, according to Suffolk County Police. Staton was pronounced dead after suffering a gunshot wound, police said. It was not immediately clear what led up to the shooting. No suspects had been arrested as of Tuesday, June 20. Detectives are asking anyone with information to cont…

by Michael Mashburn

06/20/2023

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