Missing 14-Year-Old From Suffolk County Found Safe Missing 14-Year-Old From Suffolk County Found Safe
Missing 14-Year-Old From Suffolk County Found Safe Update: The Suffolk County Police Department reported that Gladis Portillo, the 14-year-old from Lake Grove who was reported missing by her family on Monday, Oct. 25, has been located and is unharmed. Original report: Police are asking the public for help locating a missing 14-year-old girl from Long Island. Gladis Portillo, of Lake Grove, was last seen leaving her home on Hallock Road at about 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. SCPD said it is believed that Gladis got into a blue sedan with a man in his early to mid-20s, who is an acquai…
Police Investigation String Of Burglaries At Long Island Businesses Police Investigation String Of Burglaries At Long Island Businesses
Police Investigation String Of Burglaries At Long Island Businesses Police detectives are investigating a string of overnight burglaries that occurred at Long Island businesses. The burglaries happened from Thursday, Sept. 23 to Thursday, Oct. 7 in Suffolk County. During the "smash-and-grab" burglaries, a man breaks a window or glass door, enters the business, and steals cash, said police.  Suffolk County Police say they occurred at the following locations: Lemon Tree, located at 411 Furrows Road in Holbrook, on Sept. 23 between 3:30 a.m. and 7:20 a.m. Cafe Timboo, located at 905 West Jericho Turnpike in Smithtown, on Sept. 29 between 1:55 a.m.…
Opening Date Set For Newest Aldi Market On Long Island Opening Date Set For Newest Aldi Market On Long Island
Opening Date Set For Newest Aldi Market On Long Island After a lengthy wait, Aldi’s has set an official date for the grand opening of its ninth market on Long Island. The new store will officially open on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 855 Montauk Highway in Shirley, among more than 100 new locations that are opening across the country in 2021, the retailer announced this week. Chris Daniels, a regional vice president for the grocer, said that “Aldi is one of America’s fastest-growing retailers because we offer a convenient shopping experience for affordable, on-trend, and sustainable goods.” The 23,000-square-foot grocery store in Shirley will be loca…
Authorities Search For Woman Accused Of Stealing Makeup From Suffolk County Store Authorities Search For Woman Accused Of Stealing Makeup From Suffolk County Store
Authorities Search For Woman Accused Of Stealing Makeup From Suffolk County Store Authorities are searching for a woman accused of stealing makeup products worth $348 from a Long Island store. A woman stole the Fenty makeup products from a Sephora in Lake Grove at about 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25, according to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers. Authorities said the store is located at 313 Smith Haven Mall. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information is asked to contact authorities at 1-800-220-TIPS.
Suffolk Cop Accused Of Failing To Respond To Calls, Filing False Reports Suffolk Cop Accused Of Failing To Respond To Calls, Filing False Reports
Suffolk Cop Accused Of Failing To Respond To Calls, Filing False Reports A Long Island police officer has been arrested for allegedly failing to respond to calls and then filing false reports that showed he did respond.  Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini announced on Wednesday, Sept. 15, the arrest of Suffolk County Police officer Matthew Drury, age 34, of Lake Grove, and charged him with: Six counts of falsifying business records Six counts of offering a false instrument for filing Six counts of official misconduct Drury has been employed by the Suffolk County Police Department since September 2016 and was assigned to the Fourth Precinct P…
Eight Charged With DWI During Police Sobriety Checkpoint On Long Island Eight Charged With DWI During Police Sobriety Checkpoint On Long Island
Eight Charged With DWI During Police Sobriety Checkpoint On Long Island Eight people were charged with driving while intoxicated during an overnight sobriety checkpoint on Long Island. The checkpoint was conducted at Waverly Plaza in Patchogue, located at 371 N. Service Road, by officers from the Suffolk County Police Department Highway Patrol Bureau in a joint operation with New York State Police troopers on Friday night, Sept. 3 into early Saturday morning, Sept. 4. The checkpoint was part of an ongoing Labor Day weekend enforcement initiative targeting alcohol and drug-impaired driving. A total of 402 vehicles went through the checkpoint. The following peo…
7-Year-Old Dies From Injuries In Long Island Crash 7-Year-Old Dies From Injuries In Long Island Crash
7-Year-Old Dies From Injuries In Long Island Crash One of two children who suffered critical injuries in a crash near a Long Island intersection has died. The crash happened in Lake Grove at around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17. Andreia Gaynor, age 40, of Farmingville, was driving a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse westbound on Middle Country Road, just west of Hawkins Lane, when she attempted to make a left turn into a parking lot on the south side of the street, Suffolk County Police said. The Traverse then struck a 2018 Nissan Rogue being driven by Sungeethah Subramaniam, age 22, of Selden, police said. Two children in the Trav…
Two Children Critically Injured, Six Others Hospitalized In Crash Near Long Island Intersection Two Children Critically Injured, Six Others Hospitalized In Crash Near Long Island Intersection
Two Children Critically Injured, Six Others Hospitalized In Crash Near Long Island Intersection Update: 7-Year-Old Dies From Injuries In Long Island Crash Two children suffered critical injuries and six others were hospitalized after a crash near a busy Long Island intersection. It happened in Lake Grove at around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17. Andreia Gaynor, age 40, of Farmingville, was driving a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse westbound on Middle Country Road, just west of Hawkins Lane, when she attempted to make a left turn into a parking lot on the south side of the street, Suffolk County Police said. The Traverse then struck a 2018 Nissan Rogue being driven by Sun…
Man Wanted For Failing To Do Work On Long Island Driveway After Taking Payment, Police Say Man Wanted For Failing To Do Work On Long Island Driveway After Taking Payment, Police Say
Man Wanted For Failing To Do Work On Long Island Driveway After Taking Payment, Police Say A man is wanted on Long Island after scamming a woman out of $1,000 by posing as a contractor and offering to re-seal her driveway before taking off without doing any work. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers released new photos of a suspect who allegedly went to a St. James home at approximately noon on Monday, Jan. 4, when he claimed that he would seal her driveway at a discount rate. Police said that the man followed his victim to Capital One Bank on Smith Haven Plaza in Lake Grove, where the woman handed him $1,000 in cash for work that he never completed. In the photos released by investig…
Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Macy's, Police Say Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Macy's, Police Say
Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Macy's, Police Say Know him? Suffolk County Crime Stoppers has released a new photo of a wanted man who allegedly robbed Macy’s at the Smith Haven Mall last fall. Police said that the suspect stole a Nespresso Espresso machine and KitchenAid from the Lake Grove mall on Sept. 23 last year before fleeing in a Chevy with the license plate JPG 8910. No other descriptive information was provided about the suspect. Investigators did not disclose the estimated value of the stolen merchandise. Anyone with information regarding the suspect or the shoplifting incident has been asked to contact Suffolk County Polic…
ID Released For Man Killed In Hit-Run Long Island Crash ID Released For Man Killed In Hit-Run Long Island Crash
ID Released For Man Killed In Hit-Run Long Island Crash The identity has been released for a man killed in a hit-and-run Long Island crash. The incident happened around 7 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20 in Stony Brook. The man, now identified as Ronald Destefano, age 54, of Lake Grove, was crossing Route 347 from south to north at Hallock Road when he was struck by a westbound vehicle that fled the scene, Suffolk County Police said.  A passing motorist called 911 at approximately 7:05 a.m. to report a body in the roadway.  Destefano was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives believe a silver vehicle, which sustained front and/or p…
Off-Duty Long Island Firefighter Pulls Man From Burning Car Off-Duty Long Island Firefighter Pulls Man From Burning Car
Off-Duty Long Island Firefighter Pulls Man From Burning Car An off-duty Long Island fire lieutenant is being credited for saving a man's life from a burning vehicle.  The incident took place shortly after 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 7, when Ronkonkoma Fire Department Lt. Michael White was driving south on Hudson Avenue in Lake Grove shortly after 7 p.m. when he saw a vehicle on fire at the intersection of Schoolhouse Road and Cedar Grove Avenue, the fire department said.  After calling in the fire, White quickly headed for the vehicle and found a person hanging out of the driver's side window in the burning vehicle. The burned-out vehicle.Photos provi…