Victim Hit With Bat, Shot With BB Gun In Assault By Group At Lake Ronkonkoma Park, Police Say
Four people are facing charges after a 20-year-old man was hit with a metal baseball bat and shot with a BB gun at a Long Island park.
Officers responded to a report of a disturbance at Larry's Landing, located on Lake Shore Road in Lake Ronkonkoma, at about 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, the Suffolk County Police Department reported.
Police reported finding that a 20-year-old Lake Grove man had been assaulted by four individuals who were known to him.
He was struck with a baseball bat, kicked, and shot with a BB gun, SCPD said.
The victim was hospitalized with serious injuries, police…
Popular Restaurant In Lake Grove Closes After Decades In Business
A popular barbecue restaurant has permanently closed after serving Long Islanders for more than 60 years.
The Good Steer had its last night of service on Saturday, July 9, the owners announced.
The eatery, known for its burgers, onion rings, and barbecue dishes, first opened its doors in 1957.
The restaurant was located at 2810 Middle Country Road in Lake Grove.
"We have truly enjoyed serving you for these past 7 decades, but it is time for us to end this story," the owners said in a farewell message to customers. "We will miss you all. We will miss sharing the occasions, celebrations, an…
Man Assaults Woman Before Hours-Long Standoff At Long Island Home, Police Say
A Long Island man has been apprehended after assaulting and seriously injuring a woman prior to a long standoff with officers at his home, police said.
The incident unfolded early Sunday morning, May 22 in Lake Grove.
Jarrod Pearson, age 43, was involved in a domestic dispute with an adult female family member when he attempted to choke the woman, Suffolk County Police said.
The woman, who also suffered a head injury during the physical altercation, and a 17-year-old girl, fled the house at 19 Chester St., and walked to a neighbor’s home on Fulton Street to call 911 at approximately …
Man Accused Of Raping Long Island 13-Year-Old He Met On Snapchat
A man has been apprehended after police say he raped a teenager he conversed with on Snapchat.
Andrew Ramsaroop, age 30, of Queens, then met the victim at Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove on Friday, May 13 during which he attempted to have the victim and her friend enter his vehicle, but they refused, Suffolk County Police said.
Later that day, the victim met with Ramsaroop at a playground on Devonshire Road in Hauppauge, said police.
During the encounter, Ramsaroop raped the victim, according to police.
The victim disclosed the incident to a school official who called poli…
Long Island Man Accused Of Making Anti-Arab Comment, Attempting To Hit Victim With Vehicle
An investigation into a hate crime led to the arrest of a Long Island man who allegedly made anti-Arab comments at two men and attempted to run one over, police announced.
in Lake Grove, shortly before 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, it is alleged that Hauppauge resident Peter Domenichello, age 55, was in the parking lot of Smith Haven Plaza when he directed the slur at the two men.
It is alleged that Domenichello then drove his 2017 Honda Civic at one of the men, forcing him to evade the vehicle. When he then got into his own vehicle, police said that Domenichello drove directly at him, but di…
IDs Released For Two Found Shot To Death At Long Island Home
Police have released the identity of two men found shot to death inside a Long Island home.
The men were found in Selden around 10:45 p.m., Tuesday, May 3 at a home located at 55 Hollywood Ave.
As part of a missing person investigation, detectives responded to the home and found two men shot to death in the home, Suffolk County Police said.
See Earlier Story: Two Found Shot To Death In Selden Home, Police Say
The men, Ian Saalfield, age 45, of Lake Grove, who had been reported missing by his wife on Tuesday, April 26, and the homeowner, Robert Julian, age 58, were pronounced dead at …
