Brentwood, NY
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Phony Real Estate Agent Scams Would-Be Renters Out Of Thousands On Long Island, Police Say Phony Real Estate Agent Scams Would-Be Renters Out Of Thousands On Long Island, Police Say
Phony Real Estate Agent Scams Would-Be Renters Out Of Thousands On Long Island, Police Say Several would-be renters on Long Island found themselves out thousands of dollars after getting duped by a con artist posing as a real estate agent, police said. Christian Anderson, age 24, of Shirley, was arrested Thursday, Sept. 7, on multiple charges stemming from the alleged scam, according to Suffolk County Police. Investigators said Anderson sought out rental properties online and then relisted them on a social media website, claiming that he was the real estate agent. Between January and March 2023, Anderson arranged to meet with victims in bank parking lots for properties in the Ma…

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by Michael Mashburn
Brentwood, NY
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Man Hits Police Vehicle During Chase, Injuring Officer On Long Island: Indictment Man Hits Police Vehicle During Chase, Injuring Officer On Long Island: Indictment
Man Hits Police Vehicle During Chase, Injuring Officer On Long Island: Indictment A Long Island man has been indicted after he allegedly injured a police officer during a chase by crashing his car into the officer’s vehicle, authorities said. On Monday, Aug. 28, the Suffolk County District Attorney announced the indictment of 45-year-old Mastic resident John Imbasciani on charges of assault and reckless endangerment after a police chase he was involved in. Imbasciani is accused of throwing a full glass bottle at a police officer while driving his car on Thursday, Aug. 17. The officer was standing next to his marked police vehicle when Imbasciani threw the glass. He g…

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by Sophie Grieser
Brentwood, NY
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From One Island To Another: Long Island Residents Gather Support For Maui Fire Victims From One Island To Another: Long Island Residents Gather Support For Maui Fire Victims
From One Island To Another: Long Island Residents Gather Support For Maui Fire Victims Multiple fundraisers set up by Long Islanders are aiming to raise money for loved ones and general aid to the thousands affected by wildfires in Maui. Nearly a week after fires broke out on the island of Maui, and most notably in Lahaina, Long Island residents are doing what they can to help support the thousands of people affected by the tragedy. The death toll from the fires, which broke out on Tuesday, Aug. 8 and spread quickly via the wind and extremely dry conditions, has risen to 96, making it the deadliest US wildfire in over 100 years. Many more are still missing. Those who did…

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by Sophie Grieser
Brentwood, NY
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Shot At While Searching For Puppy: 24-Year-Old Gets Prison For Opening Fire On Long Island Duo Shot At While Searching For Puppy: 24-Year-Old Gets Prison For Opening Fire On Long Island Duo
Shot At While Searching For Puppy: 24-Year-Old Gets Prison For Opening Fire On Long Island Duo A 24-year-old man will spend over a decade behind bars for opening fire on two people as they searched for a lost puppy. Tyriek Corbin, of Mastic, was sentenced to 13 years in prison in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Aug. 8, after a jury convicted him for his role in the August 2022 shooting. According to the Suffolk County DA’s office, Corbin got into an argument with the victims, who were in a car searching for a lost French Bulldog puppy in Shirley on Lockwood Drive, on Aug. 14, 2022. The argument escalated and Corbin went into a home and returned with a loaded gun. He then fired mult…

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by Michael Mashburn
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
35-Year-Old From Bellport Killed In Crash At Intersection In Mastic 35-Year-Old From Bellport Killed In Crash At Intersection In Mastic
35-Year-Old From Bellport Killed In Crash At Intersection In Mastic A man was killed in a two-vehicle crash at a Long Island intersection overnight. It happened Saturday, July 22 at approximately 8:45 p.m. in Mastic. The 35-year-old victim was operating a 2003 Suzuki motorcycle northbound on Mastic Road when he struck a northbound 2010 Toyota Matrix that was stopped at the intersection of Somerset Avenue waiting to make a left turn, Suffolk County Police said. The man, identified as Silvano Posadas, of Bellport, was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he was pronounced dead.  The driver of the Toyota, …

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by Joe Lombardi
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
New Update: Alleged Motel Murderer Fled After Stabbing Victim On LI, DA Reports New Update: Alleged Motel Murderer Fled After Stabbing Victim On LI, DA Reports
New Update: Alleged Motel Murderer Fled After Stabbing Victim On LI, DA Reports A recent report from officials revealed new details about a man who is charged with murder after allegedly stabbing and killing a housemate at a Long Island motel. Philip Walker, aged 56 of Mastic, has been charged with second-degree murder following an investigation by the Suffolk County Homicide Squad, according to a release from the Suffolk County District Attorney.  Earlier Report: Killer, Victim ID'd After Fatal Stabbing At Shirley Motel: Police According to the DA’s Office, Walker and his alleged victim, 63-year-old Jimmy Vaughn, were both living in a group home in the Shi…

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by Sophie Grieser
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Alleged Killer, Victim ID'd After Fatal Stabbing At Long Island Motel: Police Alleged Killer, Victim ID'd After Fatal Stabbing At Long Island Motel: Police
Alleged Killer, Victim ID'd After Fatal Stabbing At Long Island Motel: Police Both the alleged killer and their victim have been identified days after a motel fight led to the death of a Long Island man, police said. The incident occurred on Friday, June 30 at approximately 5 p.m. in Shirley, according to Suffolk County Police. Police responded to the Shirley Motel, located at 681 Montauk Highway, on reports that a man was stabbed during a fight that broke out in his motel room. There was a group of people in the room when the altercation happened, authorities reported. The victim, 63-year-old James Vaughn of Mastic, was transported to Long Island Community Hos…

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by Sophie Grieser
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
ID Released For Mastic Man Fatally Stabbed During Fight At Shirley Motel ID Released For Mastic Man Fatally Stabbed During Fight At Shirley Motel
ID Released For Mastic Man Fatally Stabbed During Fight At Shirley Motel The identity has been released for a man who was fatally stabbed at a Long Island motel. Suffolk County Police responded to the Shirley Motel, located at 681 Montauk Highway in Shirley after a 911 caller reported a man was stabbed during a fight in his motel room at approximately 5 p.m.  Friday, June 30. There was a group of people inside the room when the altercation occurred, Suffolk County Police said. The man was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he was pronounced dead. He's now been identified as James Vaughn,age  63, …

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by Joe Lombardi
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Update: 20-Year-Old Long Island Man Missing For 2 Weeks Found Update: 20-Year-Old Long Island Man Missing For 2 Weeks Found
Update: 20-Year-Old Long Island Man Missing For 2 Weeks Found Update: A Long Island man who was missing for over two weeks has been located. Ashton Treadwell had last been seen leaving his Mastic home, located on the Poospatuck Reservation, at around 1 p.m. Sunday, June 4, according to Suffolk County Police. On Wednesday, June 21, police announced that Treadwell had been found and is unharmed. No additional information was made public. Original story: Authorities are seeking tips in the search for a 20-year-old Long Island man who has been missing for over a week. Ashton Treadwell was last seen leaving his Mastic home, located on the Poospat…

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by Michael Mashburn
Brentwood, NY
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Duo Who Sold Fentanyl Leading To Womens' Overdose Deaths On Long Island Sentenced To Prison Duo Who Sold Fentanyl Leading To Womens' Overdose Deaths On Long Island Sentenced To Prison
Duo Who Sold Fentanyl Leading To Womens' Overdose Deaths On Long Island Sentenced To Prison A pair of drug dealers will spend years behind bars for selling fentanyl to two Long Island women who later died from overdoses. Rashied Smith, age 41, of Central Islip, was sentenced to seven years in prison in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, May 18, after pleading guilty to drug charges. His sentence came a month after another man, 28-year-old Qhamel Dickerson, of Huntington Station, was sentenced to five years behind bars for copping to drug charges. According to the Suffolk County DA’s Office, both Smith and Dickerson had sent text messages arranging to sell the women drugs shortly b…

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by Michael Mashburn
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Long Island Serial Robber Sentenced To 10 Years: District Attorney Long Island Serial Robber Sentenced To 10 Years: District Attorney
Long Island Serial Robber Sentenced To 10 Years: District Attorney A Long Island man who pleaded guilty to a string of armed robberies has been sentenced to a decade behind bars. Jvon Creighton, 27, of Mastic, was sentenced Thursday, April 13, the Suffolk County District Attorney announced. Creighton originally pleaded guilty in September 2022 for his role in multiple armed robberies that occurred throughout Suffolk County in 2021. Earlier Report: Duo Nabbed For String Of Armed Robberies At Long Island Stores Investigations and Creighton’s guilty plea show that from October to December 2021, Creighton and his partner, 34-year-old Coram resident Marcus…

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by Sophie Grieser
Brentwood, NY
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New Update - ‘Help Us Find Him’: Long Island Family Pleads For Help Locating Missing Nephew New Update - ‘Help Us Find Him’: Long Island Family Pleads For Help Locating Missing Nephew
New Update - ‘Help Us Find Him’: Long Island Family Pleads For Help Locating Missing Nephew New Update: 20-Year-Old Missing Since April ID'd After Remains Found Off Southern State In Islip This story has been updated to include more information about the missing person case: Suffolk County Police have released more information about a missing 20-year-old last seen in Brentwood.  Isaiah Henriquez, of West Babylon, was last seen leaving a party on Brentwood Road at approximately 7:30 p.m. He is a Hispanic male, standing approximately six feet tall and weighing 140 pounds.  Police have added that Henriquez has a red tattoo with Arabic writing on the right side of his face. He also…

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by Sophie Grieser