Long Island Man Arrested After Threatening Officers With Knives, Police Say Long Island Man Arrested After Threatening Officers With Knives, Police Say
Long Island Man Arrested After Threatening Officers With Knives, Police Say A Long Island man was arrested after allegedly threatening police officers with two knives after being involved in a domestic dispute. The incident took place around 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 19 when Southampton Police responded to a call from a woman saying she was involved in a domestic dispute in Hampton Bays. Several Southampton officers, detectives, and New York State troopers responded to the Hampton Bays residence, said Lt. Susan Ralph, of the Southampton Police. The man, identified as Eric Criollo, 19, of Hampton Bays, had been involved in a physical alte…
Suspect Nabbed After Man Found Shot, Killed At Long Island Home On Christmas Day Suspect Nabbed After Man Found Shot, Killed At Long Island Home On Christmas Day
Suspect Nabbed After Man Found Shot, Killed At Long Island Home On Christmas Day A suspect has been apprehended following an investigation after a man was found shot dead inside his Long Island home. Southampton Town Police Department officers responded to a Christmas Day call of a burglary in Southampton on Roses Grove Road at approximately 8:45 a.m.Saturday, Dec. 25. Upon arrival, officers found the man inside the home who was shot. The victim, identified as Steven Byrnes, age 53, a resident of the home, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.  On Monday, Jan. 17, Suffolk County Pol…
10 Arrested In Massive NY Dogfighting Bust, DA Says 10 Arrested In Massive NY Dogfighting Bust, DA Says
10 Arrested In Massive NY Dogfighting Bust, DA Says Ten people were rescued and 89 dogs rescued following an investigation into an alleged interstate dogfighting ring on Long Island, the District Attorney announced. Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini announced the arrests on Monday, Aug. 9, as the ring allegedly operated in Manhattan, and several other states including homes on Long Island. Officials said that the Pitbulls involved in the dogfighting ring were bred with the sole purpose of fighting and killing, with some breeders reportedly winning nearly $200,000 on a single fight. It is alleged that if the dogs failed to figh…
Search Team Finds Missing Swimmer Dead In Long Island Pond Search Team Finds Missing Swimmer Dead In Long Island Pond
Search Team Finds Missing Swimmer Dead In Long Island Pond The body of a man who went missing while swimming in a Long Island pond has been recovered by search teams. The swimmer, identified as Vidal Martinez-Romero, age 48, of Brooklyn, was reported missing around 7:50 p.m., Saturday, July 17, when the Southampton Town Police received a report of a man that appeared to be in distress while swimming in Big Fresh Pond in the vicinity of Elliston Park. The caller reported that the man went under the water and did not resurface, said Sgt. Michael Walsh.  Police responded as well as members of the Bay Constables, Southampton T…
Mother Faces Kidnapping Charge After Missing Long Island Infant Found Safe In Delaware Mother Faces Kidnapping Charge After Missing Long Island Infant Found Safe In Delaware
Mother Faces Kidnapping Charge After Missing Long Island Infant Found Safe In Delaware A missing 6-month-old infant girl from Long Island has been found safe in another state, after allegedly being taken by her mother, officials announced. Southampton Town Police spent hours searching for the baby girl, of Hampton Bays, who has been missing since Tuesday, July 12, said Lt. Susan Ralph. The baby was reported missing by her father on Thursday, July 15, who said he believed the baby was taken by her mother, Sarah Payne, of Shelter Island, and could be in Wilmington, Delaware, Ralph said. The child had been removed from Payne's custody by Suffolk County Child Prot…
ID Released For Victim Of Fatal Long Island House Fire ID Released For Victim Of Fatal Long Island House Fire
ID Released For Victim Of Fatal Long Island House Fire Police have identified a Long Island man who was died during a fire at his residence. Frank Holecek, age 71, of Mildred Place, in Hampton Bays, died during the fire which started around 9:49 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, in Hampton Bays, said Southampton Police Lt. Susan Ralph. When firefighters arrived on the scene at Mildred Place, they found black smoke coming from the windows of the residence, and by the time police arrived on the scene, the home was fully engulfed in flames, Ralph said.  Holecek was the only person inside the residence and had been pulled from the second fl…
Long Island Man Dies In House Fire, Police Say Long Island Man Dies In House Fire, Police Say
Long Island Man Dies In House Fire, Police Say Updated story: ID Released For Victim Of Fatal Long Island House Fire A Long Island man has died following a fire at his home. The blaze broke out around 9:49 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, in Hampton Bays, said Southampton Police Lt.  Susan Ralph. When firefighters arrived on the scene at Mildred Place, they found black smoke coming from the windows of the residence, and by the time police arrived on the scene, the home was fully engulfed in flames, Ralph said. Ralph said the unidentified man was pulled from the residence and was tended to by Hampton Bays Ambulance pers…
Long Island Man Accused Of Peeking In Bedroom Window Of Home, Police Say Long Island Man Accused Of Peeking In Bedroom Window Of Home, Police Say
Long Island Man Accused Of Peeking In Bedroom Window Of Home, Police Say A Long Island man was arrested for allegedly peeking in the bedroom window of a home. Victor M. Velasquez, age 43, of Hampton Bays, was arrested on Sunday, May 16, after officers responded to a home in East Quogue for a complaint, said the Southampton Police. According to the police, an investigation found that Velasquez had accessed a fully fenced-in and gated residential property in East Quogue, without permission.  Video surveillance images recorded Velasquez walking up to a bedroom window of the residence and looking inside.  He was charged with crim…
52-Year-Old Killed In Sunrise Highway Crash 52-Year-Old Killed In Sunrise Highway Crash
52-Year-Old Killed In Sunrise Highway Crash A 52-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Long Island. It happened around 7:50 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5 in Suffolk County. James D. Rich, of Westlake Village, California, was driving a 1970 Ford Mustang on Sunrise Highway (Route 27) westbound between exits 66 and 65 in Hampton Bays when he lost control of the vehicle, struck a tree on the north shoulder, and was killed on impact, according to New York State Police. The State Police is asking for anyone with information regarding the crash to contact them at 631-756-3300.
Long Island Woman Charged With DWI After Hitting Telephone Pole, Police Say Long Island Woman Charged With DWI After Hitting Telephone Pole, Police Say
Long Island Woman Charged With DWI After Hitting Telephone Pole, Police Say A Long Island woman was arrested for alleged DWI after losing control of her vehicle and crashing into a telephone pole. Shanna Nelson, age 39, of Hampton Bays, was arrested around 7:45 p.m., on Wednesday, March 31, after Southampton Town Police responded to a traffic crash, said Sgt. Eric Sickles. When officers arrived on the scene, they found Nelson still sitting in the driver’s seat of a 2020 Jeep, with the airbags deployed, Sickles said. A further investigation revealed that Nelson was operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, he added. She was arrested and transport…
Woman Nabbed For DWI After Crashing Into Long Island Realty Building Woman Nabbed For DWI After Crashing Into Long Island Realty Building
Woman Nabbed For DWI After Crashing Into Long Island Realty Building A woman was arrested for driving while intoxicated after crashing into a realty company building on Long Island. Maria Palacios, age 27, of Hampton Bays, was arrested on Sunday, Jan. 31, following the crash into the South Fork. Realty building in Hampton Bays, Southampton Police Lt. Susan Ralph said. Responding officers found Palacios who was driving an unregistered 2015 Ford Fusion had crashed into the corner of the commercial establishment, said Ralph. During an investigation, officers found that Palacios was found to be intoxicated and was taken to Southampton Town Police Head…
Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man With Residences In Both Nassau, Suffolk Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man With Residences In Both Nassau, Suffolk
Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man With Residences In Both Nassau, Suffolk A Long Island man has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. The Southampton Town Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for the man who has residences in both Hampton Bays and Massapequa. William Woodworth, age 58, was last heard from on Sunday, Jan. 17 at approximately 8:30 a.m. His vehicle was located at his Hampton Bays residence and police believe he may have gone to Shinnecock Bay. Woodworth approximately 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds. He has hazel eyes and gray hair. Detectives are asking anyone with information on Woodworth’s location to call 911…