14 Nabbed In Huge Long Island Drugs, Weapons Takedown, DA Announces 14 Nabbed In Huge Long Island Drugs, Weapons Takedown, DA Announces
14 Nabbed In Huge Long Island Drugs, Weapons Takedown, DA Announces More than a dozen on Long Island are facing charges for their roles in a drug ring that distributed heroin, meth, and prescription pills. Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini announced this week that 14 Long Island residents have been charged, with an arrest warrant issued for a 15th suspect, who remains at large. The arrests come after a yearlong investigation by county and federal law enforcement into alleged drug dealing by gang members on Long Island, officials said. Both members of the Bloods and Latin Kings street gangs are among those arrested. According to officials, the b…
Woman Found Dead In Wooded Area On Long Island Woman Found Dead In Wooded Area On Long Island
Woman Found Dead In Wooded Area On Long Island An investigation is underway after a woman was found dead in a wooded area on Long Island. Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct officers responded to a 911 call reporting a female body lying in a wooded area in Centereach off of Hawkins Road, near Eastwood Boulevard, at approximately 12:10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11. Jaclyn D’Andrea, 33, of Bellmore, was pronounced dead by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.  An autopsy was performed and the cause of death is under investigation. Police are asking anyone with information on this incident to co…
Man Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Crash Outside Long Island Bar Man Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Crash Outside Long Island Bar
Man Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Crash Outside Long Island Bar A man was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash that happened outside a Long Island bar overnight. It happened around 10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 in Centereach. Gary Harnig, 48, was standing in the parking lot of Jack McCarthy’s Pub, located at 2582 Middle Country Road, when he was struck by the motor vehicle, Suffolk County Police said. Harnig, of Centereach, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital in serious but stable condition. ‘ The motor vehicle, described as a white pickup truck, fled the scene southbound on Lake Grove Boulevard.  Detectives are…
16 Charged During Long Island Labor Day Weekend DWI Detail 16 Charged During Long Island Labor Day Weekend DWI Detail
16 Charged During Long Island Labor Day Weekend DWI Detail Sixteen drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol were pulled over and charged over a four-day period by Suffolk County police officers during a special Labor Day detail. Members of the department's Selective Alcohol Fatality Enforcement Team (SAFE-T) were stationed throughout downtown Suffolk County in Patchogyue, Huntington and Smithtown between Saturday, Sept. 4 and Tuesday, Sept. 8. Twelve of the 16 were charged with the misdemeanor of driving while intoxicated: Paul Jackson of Islip, 58 George Cruz Jr. of Bablyon, 58 Andrew Leavey of Selden, 26 Juan Fuentes of Central Islip, 30…
Four Long Island Store Clerks Nabbed For Selling E-Liquid Nicotine To Minors Four Long Island Store Clerks Nabbed For Selling E-Liquid Nicotine To Minors
Four Long Island Store Clerks Nabbed For Selling E-Liquid Nicotine To Minors Several Long Island store clerks are facing charges for selling e-liquid nicotine to minors during an undercover sting operation. Suffolk County Police investigators arrested four clerks on Thursday, July 30 who sold JUULpods to minors at businesses in Mount Sinai, Medford, and Centereach. The undercover operation came following a string of complaints from the community regarding the sale of nicotine products to underage buyers. In total, five businesses were checked for compliance between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. during the night of the operation. Clerks arrested and charged with unlawfully de…
Teens Arrested Following Incident Outside Long Island Gym Teens Arrested Following Incident Outside Long Island Gym
Teens Arrested Following Incident Outside Long Island Gym Two teens were arrested for their involvement in an incident outside a Long Island gym, police said. The arrests were made in Port Jefferson Station at about 1:15 p.m. Friday, July 31. Members of CrossFit DHP, located at 650 Route 112, were participating in an outdoor fitness class on Sunday, July 23 at approximately 5:30 p.m. when a group of teenagers on bicycles began harassing them, Suffolk County Police said. Sixth Precinct police officers were called and broke up the dispute. However, the teens returned at approximately 6:15 p.m. and continued harassing the patrons. Followi…
Long Island Woman Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash Long Island Woman Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash
Long Island Woman Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash A woman was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened on Tuesday, June 30, at about 9:35 a.m. in Centereach. Mireya Siguenzazhinin, 21, of Hampton Bays, was operating a 2007 Subaru northbound on Nicolls Road when her vehicle crossed over the center median and struck the rear of a southbound 2015 trailer, Suffolk County Police said.  A Good Samaritan rendered aid to Siguenzazhinin before first responders arrived.  Siguenzazhinin was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.  The driver of…
Police Officer Helps Deliver Baby On Long Island Police Officer Helps Deliver Baby On Long Island
Police Officer Helps Deliver Baby On Long Island A new baby girl made her way into the world with a little help from a police officer on Long Island. Suffolk County Police said one of their officers responded to a 911 call from a woman in labor in Centereach around 9:15 p.m., on Wednesday, June 24. Officer Jessica Proios responded to Hammond Road near Nicolls Road, to help the woman in need. Upon arrival the mother, Ashley Silvering was in the back seat of a vehicle, and about to deliver a baby.  Proios assisted the woman and helped deliver a baby girl, moments after arrival, police said. Silvering, 37, of Oakdale and her newborn …
Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Store Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Store
Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Store Recognize him? An alert was issued by police investigators on Long Island as they attempt to identify and locate a suspect who allegedly burglarized a smoke shop earlier this year. A surveillance photo was released by investigators with Suffolk County Crime Stoppers of a suspect who allegedly stole cash and merchandise from Barcode Smoke Shop on Mark Tree Road in Centereach at approximately 2:40 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25. It is unclear how much cash or merchandise was taken during the alleged burglary. No other identifying information was provided by investigators on the suspect. Anyone …
Man Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards At Multiple Locations On Long Island Man Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards At Multiple Locations On Long Island
Man Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards At Multiple Locations On Long Island Recognize him? An alert has been issued by police investigators on Long Island as they attempt to identify and locate a man who allegedly used a stolen credit card repeatedly last month. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers released surveillance photos of a man who used a stolen credit card to make multiple purchases on Sunday, April 5. Among the stops the suspect made while using the stolen credit card was at Lowe’s on Montauk Highway in East Patchogue. That card had been reported stolen earlier in the day by a Centereach man, police said. Anyone who recognizes the suspect in the surveillance…
Suspect Nabbed In Long Island St. Patrick's Day Bank Robbery Suspect Nabbed In Long Island St. Patrick's Day Bank Robbery
Suspect Nabbed In Long Island St. Patrick's Day Bank Robbery A suspect has been charged in connection with a St. Patrick's Day bank robbery on Long Island. It happened Tuesday, March 17 at approximately 4 p.m. in Centereach, Suffolk County Police said. The suspect, Chris Nilsen, 61, of Medford, entered People’s United Bank, located at 1919 Middle Country Road, and demanded cash, according to police. The teller complied with the demand and gave Nilsen cash from the drawer, said police. Nilsen fled on foot northbound through the bank’s parking lot. Nilsen was charged with third-degree robbery on Friday, April 17. He will be held …
Missing Long Island Man Found Missing Long Island Man Found
Missing Long Island Man Found Update: A Long Island man who went missing late last month has been located. Suffolk County Police issued a Silver Alert on Saturday, March 28 for Steven Harbaugh, 60, of Centereach, who was last heard from via telephone on Wednesday, March 4.  On Sunday, April 5, police announced he was found. Original report: A Long Island man has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Suffolk County Police issued a Silver Alert on Saturday, March 28 for Steven Harbaugh, 60, of Centereach, who was last heard from via telephone on Wednesday, March…