Centereach Man Threatens To Blow Up Airport As Part Of TikTok Prank: Reports
A Long Island man is out on bail after he threatened to blow up a South Carolina airport as a prank for his TikTok channel, multiple news reports said.
Thomas Brienza, age 20, of Centereach, was arrested on Saturday, Aug. 24, in North Charleston, South Carolina, The Post and Courier in Charleston reported. He faces charges of threatening to use a weapon of mass destruction for an act of terrorism, according to court filings.
In the video, Brienza approaches an officer at the airport and says he "doesn't want any trouble" before claiming to have a "bomb and a strap" (a nickna…
Duo Who Murdered Young Long Island Father Receive Sentence: DA
Two Long Island men will spend at least four decades behind bars for shooting a man outside his parent’s home.
Douglas Coudrey, age 26, and Kenneth Regan, age 25, received their sentence of 40 years to life for the murder of Justin Gottlieb on Friday, March 22, the Nassau County District Attorney announced.
Earlier Report: Duo Convicted Of 'Senseless' Drive-By Shooting In Plainview
Just over four years earlier, on January 14, 2020, the 27-year-old Gottlieb was driving home in his Ford Explorer to Plainview from his job as an electrical engineer.
While he drove, Coudrey (who is f…
Duo Set Fire To Pseg Substations So They Could Burglarize Long Island Businesses, DA Says
Two men accused in nearly a dozen commercial burglaries on Long Island tried distracting police by setting fires at electrical substations, prosecutors allege.
Frank Costa, age 54, of Port Jefferson Station, and Jon Pucci, age 29, of Middle Island, were arraigned on arson and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Feb. 27
According to prosecutors, the men broke into nine Suffolk County businesses – including six convenience stores, a laundry mat, and a deli – between December 2023 and February 2024.
Earlier Report: Duo Nabbed For String Of Long Island Business Burglarie…
