Alleged Drug-Dealing Trio From Mastic Beach, Wading River, Riverhead Nabbed After Probe
Three accused drug dealers are facing charges after community complaints of street-level narcotics sales led to an investigation on Long Island.
Over the past two months, Riverhead Police say detectives received reports on the alleged activity in Riverhead in the area of Peconic Crossing on West Main Street.
The probe led to the arrest of Wani Turner, age 49, of Mastic Beach, Damion Walker, age 46, of Wading River, and Monwell Wright, age 30, of Riverhead. Turner and Walker are prior felony offenders, police say.
They were each charged with both misdemeanor and felony charg…
21-Year-Old Beats Chihuahua To Death At Long Island Home While Mom's At Work, DA Says
A 21-year-old man is accused of beating a small dog to death inside his Long Island home.
Peter Minichello, of Mastic Beach, was arraigned on aggravated animal cruelty and other charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, Oct. 6
Prosecutors said Minichello was left alone with his aunt's five-year-old Chihuahua mix while she and his mother went to work on July 6, 2022.
When his aunt returned home, she found the dog, named “Pup-Pup,” inside his crate, not moving, and covered in blood and bruises.
The dog died days later after suffering extensive injuries, including multiple broken ribs, blun…
