Man Extradited To Face Murder Charge In Shooting Of Former North Bellport Neighbor, Police Say
A man is facing a murder charge in the drive-by shooting of a former neighbor on Long Island.
Shati Smith, age 28, of North Bellport, was arrested in Newport News, Virginia, on a warrant issued in Suffolk County on Tuesday, June 21, police previously reported.
He was extradited to New York on Wednesday, Aug. 3, the Suffolk County Police Department said.
Police said Smith was charged with second-degree murder for fatally shooting Lee Houpe, age 28, on Wednesday, June 15.
He is accused of driving to Houpe's home, located at 615 Post Ave. in North Bellport, and shooting Houpe at about 1:45 p…
Neighbor Charged After Man Shot, Killed In Front Of His North Bellport Home In Broad Daylight
A neighbor has been charged for the murder of a Long Island man was shot and killed outside his home.
The incident happened around 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, June 15 in North Bellport.
A male driver of a vehicle shot the man who was standing outside of his home at 615 Post Avenue before fleeing the scene, Suffolk County Police said.
The victim, Lee Houpe, age 28, was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he was pronounced dead.
Earlier report: Man Shot, Killed In Front Of His North Bellport Home
On Tuesday afternoon, June 21, police today arrested a No…
Prosecutor: Quartet ID'd In 30-Pound Pot Shipment Found With Stolen Gun In North Arlington
A trio of New Jersey residents and a Virginia man plotting the sale of 30 pounds of pot were caught with a stolen gun during a traffic stop in North Arlington, authorities said.
Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said members of his Narcotic Task Force were investigating a drug conspiracy when a consented search during Tuesday’s stop turned up a .45-caliber 1011 Paraordnance handgun.
Arrested were Jaleel Speller, 26, of Newport News, VA, Quantesa Wade, 27, of East Orange, Alicia Torres, 34, and Larry Harris, 40, both of Newark, the prosecutor said.
All remained held Friday in the Bergen…
