After Hitting 3 Pedestrians On Long Island, Driver Flees Scene, Police Say
A 32-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly striking three pedestrians with his car and then fleeing the scene.
The crash happened at around 3:40 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, in Patchogue, near East Main Street and Phyllis Drive.
According to Suffolk County Police, two people were standing near a Honda after being involved in a crash when a third person, not involved in the wreck, approached the scene to check on them.
Moments later, a compact SUV driven by Diego Torres slammed into the Honda, hitting all three people, according to police. Torres allegedly then fled the scene heading eastb…
Rochelle Park Stop: Trio From Hackensack, Bergenfield Seized With Drugs, Loaded Gun, Police Say
Two Bergenfield men and a driver from Hackensack were jailed after a Rochelle Park police officer stopped their sedan and found a loaded gun, ammo and prescription pills, authorities said.
Officer Chris Kiszka pulled the Honda Accord over on Essex Street around 11:15 p.m. Thursday, July 13, Capt. James M. DePreta said.
A consented search turned up the 9mm Taurus handgun, seven rounds of .40-caliber ammunition -- including hollow points -- along with small amounts of heroin, oxycodone and suboxone, the captain said.
Arrested were the driver, Thomas Cabrera, 26, of Hackensack -- who was want…
