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)
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
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
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
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
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…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region The most potent winter storm of the season has resulted in scores of school closures and slippery travel conditions. Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources on Tuesday morning, Feb. 28. If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment. New York Manhattan Central Park, 1.8  inches Nassau County Manhasset Hills, 3.5 inches Herricks, 3.5 inches Suffolk County Commack, 5 inches Centereach, 4.5 inches Mattituck, 4.5 inches Mount Sina, 4.5 inches Bridgehampton, 4.4 inches Rockland County Stony Point, 6.1 inc…
Teens Doing 'Kool-Aid Man Challenge' For TikTok Smashed Fences At LI Homes, Police Say Teens Doing 'Kool-Aid Man Challenge' For TikTok Smashed Fences At LI Homes, Police Say Teens Doing 'Kool-Aid Man Challenge' For TikTok Smashed Fences At LI Homes, Police Say
Teens Doing 'Kool-Aid Man Challenge' For TikTok Smashed Fences At LI Homes, Police Say Several teenagers are facing charges after allegedly damaging property at Long Island homes as part of a TikTok challenge, authorities said. A homeowner in Centereach called 911 shortly after 4 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20, to report that six people had been caught on surveillance video kicking portions of his fence down on Cobblestone Court, according to Suffolk County Police. The homeowner told police the incident had happened at around 1 a.m., but the suspects returned several hours later and ran through the fence. When officers arrived a short time later, they found all six suspects, who rang…
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards On Long Island Know Them? Duo Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards On Long Island Know Them? Duo Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards On Long Island
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards On Long Island Police on Long Island are seeking the public's assistance in identifying two men who allegedly used stolen credit cards. The incident took place in Centereach on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at a Walmart. The two men purchased items from Walmart, located at 161 Centereach Mall, using credit cards that were stolen earlier that day, said the Suffolk County Police.  Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous …
Man Who 'Nearly Killed' Police Officer In Stabbing On Long Island Pleads Guilty Man Who 'Nearly Killed' Police Officer In Stabbing On Long Island Pleads Guilty Man Who 'Nearly Killed' Police Officer In Stabbing On Long Island Pleads Guilty
Man Who 'Nearly Killed' Police Officer In Stabbing On Long Island Pleads Guilty A man accused of stabbing a Long Island police officer during an attempted arrest, nearly killing him, is facing more than a decade behind bars after confessing to the attack. Jonathan Nunez, age 27, of Centereach, pleaded guilty to nearly a dozen charges in Suffolk County Court on Monday, Feb. 6, including aggravated assault on a police officer. Prosecutors said Suffolk County Police Officer Christopher Racioppo attempted to stop Nunez at around 10:30 p.m. on April 10, 2021 after observing him driving in an erratic manner with his lights off in Patchogue, on South Ocean Boulevard. When R…
Know Him? Centereach Stolen Truck Thief On Loose Know Him? Centereach Stolen Truck Thief On Loose Know Him? Centereach Stolen Truck Thief On Loose
Know Him? Centereach Stolen Truck Thief On Loose Police in Suffolk County are seeking the public's help to identify and locate a man who allegedly stole a truck from a Centereach parking lot last year. The man allegedly a 2017 Dodge Ram truck from the parking lot of 7-Eleven, located at 1740 Route 25, at midnight on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. The keys to the truck were left inside the vehicle, the Suffolk County Police said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an an…
Vehicle Crashes Into Pole In Centereach Vehicle Crashes Into Pole In Centereach Vehicle Crashes Into Pole In Centereach
Vehicle Crashes Into Pole In Centereach Officers responded to a single-vehicle crash that happened on Long Island in the early morning hours. A vehicle crashed into a pole in Centereach on Holbrook Road at about 2 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19, the Suffolk County Police Department reported. Authorities did not have information about whether anyone was injured in the crash but said there were no serious injuries reported. SCPD did not share the make and model of the vehicle involved in the crash.
Centereach Man Indicted For Murder Of 33-Year-Old Woman In Parking Lot Of Coram Strip Mall Centereach Man Indicted For Murder Of 33-Year-Old Woman In Parking Lot Of Coram Strip Mall Centereach Man Indicted For Murder Of 33-Year-Old Woman In Parking Lot Of Coram Strip Mall
Centereach Man Indicted For Murder Of 33-Year-Old Woman In Parking Lot Of Coram Strip Mall A 30-year-old man was indicted on a murder charge in the fatal shooting of a 33-year-old woman in a Long Island parking lot. Anthony Santiesteban, of Centereach, was charged with second-degree murder and two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon in the death of Martina Thompson, of East Patchogue, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Investigators found that on Saturday, Oct. 29, Santiesteban engaged in a lengthy conversation with Thompson, which was captured on surveillance video, and then followed her into a deso…