Missing NY Woman ID'd As Deceased Person Found In Marsh Missing NY Woman ID'd As Deceased Person Found In Marsh
Missing NY Woman ID'd As Deceased Person Found In Marsh An identity has been determined after a person was found dead earlier this month in a Long Island marsh, prompting a police investigation. Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives began investigating after a human skeleton was discovered in the marsh in Mastic Beach at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 2. Police said that officers from the Seventh Precinct responded to a 911 call after the discovery was made by a cleaning crew near Washington Drive in Mastic Beach. The officers proceeded to take the skeletal remains to the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. On Friday, May 28,&nb…
Suspect At Large After 22-Year-Old Shot On Long Island Roadway Suspect At Large After 22-Year-Old Shot On Long Island Roadway
Suspect At Large After 22-Year-Old Shot On Long Island Roadway A suspect is at large after a Long Island man was shot on a Long Island roadway. The incident happened Monday, May 10 at around 6:15 p.m. in Mastic Beach. Alejandro Gawey, age 22, of Mastic Beach, was standing in the parking lot in front of 351 Neighborhood Road when another man shot him in the leg, Suffolk County Police said. The suspect fled the scene following the shooting. Gawey was transported by ambulance to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the shooting to contact…
One Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash At Long Island Intersection One Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash At Long Island Intersection
One Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash At Long Island Intersection One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash at a Long Island intersection. It happened on Wednesday, April 21 at approximately 10:55 a.m. in Mastic Beach Daniel Reardon, age 22, of Yaphank, was riding a 1997 Harley-Davidson westbound on Neighborhood Road when his motorcycle crossed over the center divider line and struck an eastbound 2000 Jeep at the intersection of Commack Road, Suffolk County Police said. Reardon was pronounced dead at the scene, said police.  The driver of the Jeep, Eric Baldwin, age 48, was not injured, police said.  His female passenger was transpor…
Teen Seriously Injured In Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway Teen Seriously Injured In Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway
Teen Seriously Injured In Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway A teenager was seriously injured in an overnight crash on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened at approximately 9:45 p.m. Monday, April 19 in Shirley. Michael Fraracci, age 43, of Mastic Beach, was driving a 2006 Hyundai northbound on William Floyd Parkway when the vehicle struck a pedestrian crossing the roadway from east to west, Suffolk County Police said. The victim, Joseph Espada, age 19, of Shirley, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Fraracci was not injured. The vehicle was impounded for a safety check. Detectives are…
Long Island Man Indicted For Alleged Rape Of Minor He Met On Snapchat Long Island Man Indicted For Alleged Rape Of Minor He Met On Snapchat
Long Island Man Indicted For Alleged Rape Of Minor He Met On Snapchat A Suffolk County man has been indicted for the alleged rape of a minor. Renato Oliva Garcia, age 22, of Mastic Beach, was indicted on Thursday, April 1, for meeting a teen on Snapchat and then taking her to his home where she was allegedly raped, authorities said. “This is a very concerning trend law enforcement is seeing where alleged predators are able to communicate with minors through social media and gain their trust before convincing them to meet in person,” Suffolk County District Attorney Sini said.  Garcia was arrested on Wednesday, March 17, for the incident which took place…
Long Island Man Accused Of Raping Underage Girl; Police Say There Could Be Other Victims Long Island Man Accused Of Raping Underage Girl; Police Say There Could Be Other Victims
Long Island Man Accused Of Raping Underage Girl; Police Say There Could Be Other Victims A Long Island man has been accused of raping an underage girl at his home earlier this week. Suffolk County Police Special Victims Section detectives arrested Renato Oliva Garcia, age 22, of Mastic Beach, at approximately 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, for the alleged rape that police say occurred on Monday, March 15.  Oliva Garcia interacted with the girl on Snapchat for a few weeks before setting up the meeting, said police.  Olivia Garcia picked up the underage girl near her home in the morning on Monday, according to police. Olivia Garcia was charged with first-degree rape a…
Woman Killed In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash Woman Killed In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash
Woman Killed In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash A woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash that happened overnight at a Long Island intersection. Kerry Probst,  age 46, was driving a 2012 Toyota Camry in Shirley westbound on Neighborhood Road, when the vehicle crossed over the center line and collided with a 2003 Ford Econoline traveling eastbound at around 8:22 p.m. Thursday, March 4, Suffolk County Police said. Probst, of East Moriches, was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue where she was pronounced dead, said police. The driver of the Econoline, Santos Punay-Vargas, age 30, of Mastic Beach, was not i…
Man Accused Of Stealing 30 Rings From Long Island Thrift Shop Man Accused Of Stealing 30 Rings From Long Island Thrift Shop
Man Accused Of Stealing 30 Rings From Long Island Thrift Shop Police are searching for a man who allegedly stole approximately 30 rings, worth $800 collectively, from a Long Island jeweler.  The incident took place in Mastic Beach on Saturday, Nov. 14 at approximately 1:15 p.m. at a thrift shop on Neighborhood Road.  Anyone who recognizes the pictured man or witnessed this theft is asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers by calling 800-220-TIPS, via their website or using the P3Tips mobile app. 
Know Her Or This SUV? Woman Wanted For Stealing Package From Long Island Home Know Her Or This SUV? Woman Wanted For Stealing Package From Long Island Home
Know Her Or This SUV? Woman Wanted For Stealing Package From Long Island Home Police are searching for a woman who stole a package, containing a LEGO set for a 6-year-old child's birthday, from a porch.  The incident took place at a residence in Mastic Beach at approximately 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct 21, according to Suffolk County Police.  The unidentified woman left the scene in a waiting white or silver Honda Pilot.  Suffolk County Crime Stoppers will extend a reward to anyone with information leading to the woman's arrest. They can be contacted online, via the P3Tips mobile app or by calling 800-220-TIPS.
Man Sentenced For Hit-Run Long Island Crash That Killed Husband, Wife Man Sentenced For Hit-Run Long Island Crash That Killed Husband, Wife
Man Sentenced For Hit-Run Long Island Crash That Killed Husband, Wife A Long Island man who pleaded guilty to killing a husband and wife during a horrific vehicle crash has been sentenced. Patrick Poillon, 26, of Mastic Beach, who pleaded guilty on Friday, Oct. 9 to two counts of manslaughter and leaving the scene of an incident resulting in death, was sentenced to three to nine years in prison on Wednesday, Nov. 19, said Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini. “This was a senseless tragedy that occurred because of the defendant’s reckless behavior and clear disregard for the safety of others,” Sini said. “After speeding through a res…
Woman Killed, Alleged Drunk Driver Seriously Injured After Long Island SUV Crash Woman Killed, Alleged Drunk Driver Seriously Injured After Long Island SUV Crash
Woman Killed, Alleged Drunk Driver Seriously Injured After Long Island SUV Crash A woman was killed and a man who was allegedly driving drunk was seriously injured when an SUV crashed into a pole overnight on Long Island, police said. It happened just before 2:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 in Southampton on County Road 51 just south of Suffolk Community College in the southbound lane.  Responding officers located the 2011 Nissan Pathfinder that had crashed into a metal pole with two occupants in the vehicle, Lt. Susan C. Ralph of the Southampton Town Police Department said. The officers removed the passenger and performed CPR until Flanders …
Long Island Teen Seriously Injured In Crash Between BMW, Motorcycle Long Island Teen Seriously Injured In Crash Between BMW, Motorcycle
Long Island Teen Seriously Injured In Crash Between BMW, Motorcycle A teen was seriously injured in a crash between a BMW and motorcycle on a Long Island roadway. It happened on Sunday, Oct. 18 at approximately 5:20 p.m. in Shirley. Suffolk County Police Seventh Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a motorcyclist this evening. Edward Biredsall, 63, of Copiague, was operating a 2018 BMW westbound on Victory Avenue, in a turning lane in front of 38 Victory Ave., when his vehicle was struck by a 2017 Kawasaki motorcycle, Suffolk County Police said. The operator of the motorcycle, Jayden France, 19, of Mas…