NY Bar Hired Bouncer Who Beat Customer To Death Despite History Of Violence, Lawsuit Alleges
A New York bar bouncer who was convicted of beating a 32-year-old customer to death was hired despite having a “lengthy” criminal history and a propensity for violence, a new lawsuit alleges.
In the wrongful death lawsuit, filed in Suffolk County Supreme Court on Wednesday, June 28, the family of Jake Scott alleges that JDC's Tailgaters Sports Bar in Holbrook had a “duty of care” and is liable for his death.
Scott, of Centereach, died in September 2022, 11 days after he was savagely beaten by the bar's bouncer, David Cruz.
Earlier Report: After Covering Camera, 'Weirdo' Bouncer Beat …
Lucky Duck: $1,000,000 Lottery Prize Claimed By NY Man
A Long Island man has claimed a winning lottery prize worth $1 million.
Vincent Franco, of Patchogue, hit it big on the Cash X20 scratch-off game, according to the New York Lottery.
Franco received a lump sum payment of $494,760 after paying taxes.
The lucky ticket was purchased in Holbrook, at the Akshar Card & Gift at 342 Union Avenue.
As of Tuesday, June 6, there were two top prizes remaining on the Cash X20 ticket, lottery officials said.
Players can check their tickets on the New York Lottery website.
New York scratch-off games generated over $4.5 billion in total sales during …
Sobriety Checkpoint: 7 Charged During Overnight Detail In Patchogue
Seven people are facing charges after an overnight sobriety checkpoint at the start of the Memorial Day weekend on Long Island.
Authorities conducted the operation in Patchogue at the intersection of Waverly Avenue and North Service Road from around 11:10 p.m. Friday, May 26, until 2:30 a.m. Saturday, May 27.
A total of 523 vehicles went through the checkpoint, Suffolk Couty Police said.
One of the motorists, Robert Jimenez, age 43, of Ronkonkoma, was charged with Leandra’s Law, aggravated driving while intoxicated, a felony offense, for having a 13-year-old…
After Covering Camera, 'Weirdo' Bouncer Beat Customer To Death At NY Bar, Jury Agrees
A New York jury has convicted a former bar bouncer of brutally beating a 32-year-old customer who died 11 days later in the hospital.
Long Island’s David Cruz, age 32, of Medford, was found guilty of first-degree manslaughter in Suffolk County Court on Monday, April 24, in the death of Jake Scott.
Earlier Report: Holbrook Bar Bouncer Covered Camera Before Fatally Beating 32-Year-Old Customer, DA Says
Cruz was working as a bouncer at Tailgaters Bar in Holbrook on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, when he got into an argument with Scott shortly before 3 a.m., according to the Suffolk County DA’s O…
Long Island Nurse Allegedly Slams Newborn Face Down, Arrested, Charged: DA
A registered nurse has been arrested, as well as her employment terminated after she allegedly lifted and slammed down a two-day-old infant in his bassinet, authorities said.
Amanda Burke, 29, of Holbrook, was working at the NICU Unit at the Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip at the time of the incident, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney reported.
She was assigned to care for a 2-day-old infant.
Burke walked up to the infant, who was lying in his bassinet.
According to the DA, she quickly lifted and flipped the baby over before slamming him face-down onto the bassi…
Mall Security Guard On Long Island Accused Of Committing Sex Act While On Duty
A security guard at a Long Island mall has been accused of committing a sex act while on duty.
Jose Irizarry, age 33, of Holbrook, was working as a security officer on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, when he approached a 24-year-old woman who he suspected of shoplifting. Irizarry, under the guise of escorting the woman out of the mall, Suffolk County Police said.
Irizarry then brought her into an employees-only corridor and then into a storage room, where he forced the victim to perform a sex act on him in exchange for her being allowed to leave the mall, according to police.
Su…
Deadly Crash Update: Driver Who Fled 7-Vehicle Wreck On Long Island Caught, Police Say
A man who fled on foot following a deadly, seven-vehicle crash on a busy Long Island roadway has been arrested, authorities said.
Christopher Macri, age 29, of Copiague, was arrested Wednesday, March 8, according to Suffolk County Police.
Original Report: 7-Vehicle Crash: 22-Year-Old Killed, 3 Other Drivers Hospitalized In Holbrook
It came days after emergency crews were called at around 4:30 a.m. Saturday, March 4, with reports of a multi-vehicle crash in Holbrook on Sunrise Highway (Route 27), between Broadway and Lincoln Boulevard.
Investigators said the driver of a Toyota Celica…
Trio Steals Over $6K From Dunkin’ Donuts Stores On Long Island, DA Says
Three people are facing charges after allegedly breaking in and stealing thousands of dollars from several Dunkin’ Donuts locations on Long Island.
The burglaries occurred at five Dunkin’ stores in Suffolk County between December 2022 and January 2023, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.
Investigators said Michael Gruber, age 54, of Medford, drove to and from each burglary, while Christopher Volpe, age 44, of Patchogue, allegedly pried open the back doors before stealing cash from the registers.
A third suspect, 51-year-old Kristen Osmolia, of Holbrook, is accused o…
