Ariana Grande's Ex-Boyfriend, NY Dance Instructor, Sexted With Underage Students, Police Say Ariana Grande's Ex-Boyfriend, NY Dance Instructor, Sexted With Underage Students, Police Say
Ariana Grande's Ex-Boyfriend, NY Dance Instructor, Sexted With Underage Students, Police Say A New York dance instructor who once dated singer and actress Ariana Grande is facing child sex crimes charges after allegedly exchanging sexual content with underage students, authorities said. Long Island’s Jordan Viscomi, age 30, of Centereach, was arrested Wednesday, May 17, according to Suffolk County Police. Viscomi is a dance instructor at David Sanders Dance Dynamics, located on Sunrise Highway in Oakdale. According to investigators, he met and befriended two girls, ages 15 and 16, while they were dance students there. Over three days in April 2023, Viscomi engaged in live video c…
Woman Arrested Months After Long Island Hit-Run: Police Woman Arrested Months After Long Island Hit-Run: Police
Woman Arrested Months After Long Island Hit-Run: Police Over half a year since two Long Islanders were seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash, the driver has been apprehended, authorities announced. Kristina Manico, aged 34, of Centereach, was arrested on Thursday, May 18 for fleeing the scene of a severe car crash in October of 2022. Earlier Report: IDs Released For 2 Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Central Islip Crash Manico was driving westbound on Suffolk Avenue in Central Islip in her dark-colored sedan on the night of Wednesday, October 5, police reported. At approximately 10:20 p.m., she struck 25-year-old Nasheem Beck and 34-year…
LI Rapist Who Tried Silencing 6-Year-Old Victim With 'Pocket Change' Gets 12 Years In Prison LI Rapist Who Tried Silencing 6-Year-Old Victim With 'Pocket Change' Gets 12 Years In Prison
LI Rapist Who Tried Silencing 6-Year-Old Victim With 'Pocket Change' Gets 12 Years In Prison A Long Island man who admitted to raping a 6-year-old girl and attempting to buy her silence will spend more than a decade behind bars. Jose Romero, age 34, of Centereach, was sentenced to 12 years in prison in Suffolk County Court on Friday, May 12. It followed his guilty plea to first-degree rape in April 2023. Earlier Report: After Raping 6-Year-Old, Centereach Man Gave Victim 'Pocket Change,' DA Says According to the Suffolk County DA’s Office, Romero sexually abused the child in October 2021, and then gave her “pocket change” and told her not to tell her parents. Despite the a…
Driver Charged With Vehicular Homicide In LI Crash That Killed Student With 'Heart Of Gold' Driver Charged With Vehicular Homicide In LI Crash That Killed Student With 'Heart Of Gold'
Driver Charged With Vehicular Homicide In LI Crash That Killed Student With 'Heart Of Gold' A Long Island man who was allegedly high on fentanyl when he caused a car crash that claimed the life of a 22-year-old college student was formally charged with aggravated vehicular homicide. Christopher Guzman, age 40, of Farmingville, appeared in a Suffolk County courtroom on Monday, May 8, where he was also arraigned on manslaughter and vehicular assault charges in the death of Timothy Carpenter. Earlier Report: Farmingville Man Charged With DWI/Drugs After Fatal Centereach Crash, Police Say According to the Suffolk County DA’s Office, it was around 5 p.m. on March 19, 2023 when Gu…
Fatal Long Island Hit-Run Suspect Indicted: DA Fatal Long Island Hit-Run Suspect Indicted: DA
Fatal Long Island Hit-Run Suspect Indicted: DA The suspect has pleaded not guilty for his alleged role in a crash that killed a 30-year-old Long Island man. Centereach resident Corey Henson, age 32, was arraigned on Wednesday, May 3 for charges that he not only struck and killed a man while driving drunk, but fled the scene, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. According to the charges, the DA said, Henson was driving drunk on the night of July 11, 2022. Earlier Report: Suspect Nabbed For Hit-Run Crash That Killed 30-Year-Old Island Park Man The victim of the crash, Dodanim Emanuel Chavez, age 30, of Island Park, was with…
'Regret Doing It In House': Gunman Gets Prison For Murdering Long Island 34-Year-Old 'Regret Doing It In House': Gunman Gets Prison For Murdering Long Island 34-Year-Old
'Regret Doing It In House': Gunman Gets Prison For Murdering Long Island 34-Year-Old A convicted murderer whose only regret was “doing it in the house” will spend decades in prison for gunning down a 34-year-old Long Island man. Glenn Seejattan, age 30, of Rocky Point, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, April 26. Earlier Report: Police Seek Public's Help Finding Missing Suffolk County Man It followed his March 2023 jury conviction for second-degree murder in the killing of Justin Lee, of Centereach, in January 2022. Lee's half-naked, frozen body was found on Jan. 28, 2022, 10 days after relatives reported him missing, in a wo…
After Raping 6-Year-Old, Long Island Man Gave Victim 'Pocket Change,' DA Says After Raping 6-Year-Old, Long Island Man Gave Victim 'Pocket Change,' DA Says
After Raping 6-Year-Old, Long Island Man Gave Victim 'Pocket Change,' DA Says A Long Island man is facing more than a decade in prison after admitting that he raped a 6-year-old girl. Jose Romero, age 34, of Centereach, pleaded guilty to first-degree rape in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, April 12. According to prosecutors, Romero sexually abused the child in October 2021, and then gave her “pocket change” and told her not to tell her parents. The girl immediately reported the abuse to her parents, who then contacted police. She was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital, where a sexual assault examination linked Romero’s DNA to the crime, prosecutors said. “…
Not Kool: Group's TikTok 'Challenge' Damages Property At Long Island Home (Video) Not Kool: Group's TikTok 'Challenge' Damages Property At Long Island Home (Video)
Not Kool: Group's TikTok 'Challenge' Damages Property At Long Island Home (Video) Police are asking for help in identifying several people seen on video damaging property at a Long Island home in an effort to rack up views on social media. Related Report: Teens Doing 'Kool-Aid Man Challenge' For TikTok Smashed Fences In Suffolk County, Police Say According to Suffolk County Police, the group was seen jumping through a fence in East Northport on March 18 as part of TikTok’s “Kool-Aid Man Challenge,” named for the sugary beverage’s mascot who has a habit of smashing through walls and yelling his catchphrase, “Oh yeah!” Video of the incident can be viewed here. The …
2 Women Charged After Raid At Centereach Massage Parlor 2 Women Charged After Raid At Centereach Massage Parlor
2 Women Charged After Raid At Centereach Massage Parlor Two women are facing charges after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, at about 4 p.m. Monday, March 27, authorities conducted the operation in Centereach at New Day Spa on Dawn Drive. Following an investigation, Jessica Garcia, age 30, and Wenjuan Deng, age 42, both of Flushing, Queens, were arrested and charged with unauthorized practice of a profession.  They were issued a desk appearance ticket and are scheduled to appear at First District Court in Central Islip on a later date. The raid was conducted by: Suf…
21-Year-Old Killed In Long Island Crash By Man High On Drugs, Police Say 21-Year-Old Killed In Long Island Crash By Man High On Drugs, Police Say
21-Year-Old Killed In Long Island Crash By Man High On Drugs, Police Say A Long Island man has been charged with driving while high on drugs after he was involved in a motor vehicle crash that killed a 21-year-old. The incident took place in Centereach around 5 p.m., March 19 on Middle Country Road, near Wood Road. Christopher Guzman, age 39, of Farmingville, was driving a 2022 Chevrolet pickup truck westbound on Middle Country Road, his truck struck the side of an eastbound 2011 Toyota Camry, driven by a 66-year-old Coram woman, said the Suffolk County Police. Guzman continued driving westbound and, a short distance away, struck a westbound…
Man Admits To ‘Cold-Hearted’ Killing Of Homeless 16-Year-Old On Long Island Man Admits To ‘Cold-Hearted’ Killing Of Homeless 16-Year-Old On Long Island
Man Admits To ‘Cold-Hearted’ Killing Of Homeless 16-Year-Old On Long Island A 20-year-old man is facing decades in prison for beating a homeless teenager to death on Long Island. John Mann, age 20, of Centereach, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in Suffolk County Court on Friday, March 17, in the death of 16-year-old Henry Hernandez. Hernandez’ skeletal remains were found wrapped in plastic bags on the property of Mann’s neighbor in March 2020, according to prosecutors. The boy’s hands and feet had been bound with duct tape, and his head and mouth were wrapped in duct tape. DNA testing later confirmed that the remains were that of Hernandez, a former re…
Man Who Nearly Killed Police Officer In Stabbing On Long Island Sentenced Man Who Nearly Killed Police Officer In Stabbing On Long Island Sentenced
Man Who Nearly Killed Police Officer In Stabbing On Long Island Sentenced A man who admitted to stabbing a Long Island police officer during an arrest, nearly killing him, will spend more than a decade in prison. Jonathan Nunez, age 27, of Centereach, was sentenced to 16 years behind bars in Suffolk County Court on Monday, March 13. It followed his guilty plea to nearly a dozen charges, including aggravated assault on a police officer, stemming from an incident in Patchogue in April 2021. Earlier Report: Man Who 'Nearly Killed' Police Officer In Patchogue Stabbing Pleads Guilty Prosecutors said Suffolk County Police Officer Christopher Racioppo attempted t…