Sore Loser Shoots 2 At Pool Hall On Long Island In Effort To Steal Money Back, DA Says Sore Loser Shoots 2 At Pool Hall On Long Island In Effort To Steal Money Back, DA Says
Sore Loser Shoots 2 At Pool Hall On Long Island In Effort To Steal Money Back, DA Says A gunman who opened fire on two men inside a Long Island pool hall was upset after losing multiple games and was set on stealing his money back, prosecutors said. Alexander Castillo, age 26, of the Bronx, was formally indicted on attempted murder and other charges in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, March 15, stemming from the attack that occurred in Port Jefferson in December 2022. Castillo had been playing pool for hours at a pool hall on Main Street on Dec. 28, 2022, and became angry as his financial losses mounted, according to prosecutors. At around 7 p.m., he exited the pool hall a…
14-Year-Old Hit, Killed While Crossing Busy Long Island Roadway 14-Year-Old Hit, Killed While Crossing Busy Long Island Roadway
14-Year-Old Hit, Killed While Crossing Busy Long Island Roadway A 14-year-old Long Island boy was hit and killed while crossing a busy roadway. The crash took place in Suffolk County around 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 2 on Route 347 at Wireless Road in Setauket. Suffolk County Police detectives said David Zerella, age 36, of Port Jefferson, was driving a 2015 Dodge Charger westbound on Route 347 at Wireless Road when his car struck a bicyclist who was crossing Route 347 against the light. The bicyclist, Qamat Shah of Setauket, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.  Zerella and …
These NJ Schools Are Closed, Delayed Due To Snow Tuesday, Feb. 28 These NJ Schools Are Closed, Delayed Due To Snow Tuesday, Feb. 28
These NJ Schools Are Closed, Delayed Due To Snow Tuesday, Feb. 28 The first winter storm of the season is causing a change in plans for New Jersey schools on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Some districts have delayed openings while others are closed completely. Here's a list of which school are closed or delayed for Tuesday, Feb. 28. Check your school/district's website for details. Bedminster: 10: 50 a.m. start Bellville: Delayed Bergen County Tech: Closed Bergenfield: 2-hour delay Bernards: 2-hour delay Bloomfield: Delay Bloomingdale: Closed Bogota: Delayed Butler: Closed Cliffside Park: 10 a.m. start Clifton: Delayed Closter: Delayed Cresskill: Delayed Demarest: …
Woman Starts Breathing At NY Funeral Home After Being Pronounced Dead In Nursing Center Woman Starts Breathing At NY Funeral Home After Being Pronounced Dead In Nursing Center
Woman Starts Breathing At NY Funeral Home After Being Pronounced Dead In Nursing Center A woman who was breathing and alive was delivered to a New York funeral home after being pronounced dead at an area rehabilitation and nursing center. The incident took place on Long Island after the 82-year-old woman was pronounced dead at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at Waters Edge Rehab and Nursing Center in Port Jefferson, the Suffolk County Police said. The woman was transported to the O.B. Davis Funeral Home in Miller Place around 1:30 p.m., where it was determined she was breathing at 2:09 p.m., police said. The woman was then transported to a local hospital, officials said. The in…
Police Officers Save Choking Newborn On Long Island Police Officers Save Choking Newborn On Long Island
Police Officers Save Choking Newborn On Long Island Two police officers on Long Island are being praised after saving a newborn baby from choking. Emergency crews in Coram were called Monday, Jan. 23, with reports that a 1-month-old baby girl was having trouble breathing, according to Suffolk County Police. After responding to the 911 call, officer Peter Laub slapped the baby’s back while officer Patrick Hanley cleared the baby’s airway, police said. The child began breathing on her own and was taken by ambulance to Saint Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson for further treatment. As a police officer, each day brings a different challe…
Trio Apprehended In String Of Dunkin' Burglaries In Suffolk County Trio Apprehended In String Of Dunkin' Burglaries In Suffolk County
Trio Apprehended In String Of Dunkin' Burglaries In Suffolk County An investigation into a string of burglaries of Dunkin' locations on Long Island led to charges for three people. Two people broke into Dunkin', located at 1105 Horseblock Road in Farmingville, at about 3:40 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 20, the Suffolk County Police Department reported. They stole cash and left the scene in a waiting vehicle, which detectives pulled over a short time later, SCPD said. Police arrested the driver, identified as 54-year-old Michael Gruber, and the passengers, 51-year-old Kristen Osmolia and 44-year-old Christopher Volpe, authorities reported. SCP…
Long Island Man Dies After Driving Off Dock In Port Jefferson Long Island Man Dies After Driving Off Dock In Port Jefferson
Long Island Man Dies After Driving Off Dock In Port Jefferson A man pulled from the water was pronounced dead after authorities say he drove off a dock on Long Island. The incident happened around 7:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 in Port Jefferson. He was operating a vehicle on West Broadway at the Port Jeff dock when he suffered an apparent medical emergency and drove into the water, Suffolk County Police said. The man has been identified as Stuart Dorfman, age 74, of Plainview, according to police. Detectives are asking anyone with information on this incident to call the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392.
Intoxicated Port Jefferson Woman Drives Wrong Way On Nesconset Highway In Hauppauge, Police Say Intoxicated Port Jefferson Woman Drives Wrong Way On Nesconset Highway In Hauppauge, Police Say
Intoxicated Port Jefferson Woman Drives Wrong Way On Nesconset Highway In Hauppauge, Police Say A 21-year-old woman was charged with driving while intoxicated after police said she drove the wrong way on a Long Island roadway. Police received a report of a sedan traveling east in the westbound lanes of Nesconset Highway in Hauppauge at 3:10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, the Suffolk County Police Department reported. An officer pulled the 2020 Honda Civic over near Browns Road at about 3:15 a.m., according to police. Police said the driver, identified as Karen Morales-Moreno, of Port Jefferson, was found to be intoxicated and was arrested. She was set to be arraigned on Saturd…
Seen Him? Man Wanted For Stealing Bottles Of Whiskey Valued At $1,350 From Port Jefferson Store Seen Him? Man Wanted For Stealing Bottles Of Whiskey Valued At $1,350 From Port Jefferson Store
Seen Him? Man Wanted For Stealing Bottles Of Whiskey Valued At $1,350 From Port Jefferson Store Authorities asked the public for help identifying a man who is wanted for stealing about $1,350 worth of whiskey from a Long Island store. A man stole four bottles of whiskey from Markay’s Wine and Liquor in Port Jefferson at about 5:50 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers reported on Monday, Dec. 5. He left the store, located at 4600 Nesconset Highway, and fled in a dark-colored SUV, police said.  Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Striking Deer In Port Jefferson Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Striking Deer In Port Jefferson
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Striking Deer In Port Jefferson A 77-year-old man was hospitalized with serious injuries after crashing a motorcycle into a deer on Long Island. The crash happened in Port Jefferson at about 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2, the Suffolk County Police Department said. SCPD said the Smithtown man was riding a 2019 Harley Davidson Trike on East Broadway near Bridle Path Lane when he struck a deer that was crossing the roadway. The man was knocked off the motorcycle and struck his head on the pavement, authorities said. The unoccupied three-wheel motorcycle continued traveling for about a quarter of a mile until it left…
Man Accused Of Punching Person 'Holding Up Line' At CT Dunkin' Donuts, Police Say Man Accused Of Punching Person 'Holding Up Line' At CT Dunkin' Donuts, Police Say
Man Accused Of Punching Person 'Holding Up Line' At CT Dunkin' Donuts, Police Say A man was arrested for allegedly punching another man in the face for taking too long in line at a Connecticut Dunkin' Donuts. The incident took place in New Haven County around 9:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 17, at the shop in Milford. According to the Milford Police, New York resident Asken Ozdemir, age 45, of Port Jefferson on Long Island, became irate and began arguing with the man in front of him in line for taking too long. After Ozdemir left the store, he noticed the victim was attempting to record his vehicle and license number, police said. Ozdemir exited his vehicle and hit the victim …
Watch: Trio Wanted For Damaging Property In Port Jefferson Watch: Trio Wanted For Damaging Property In Port Jefferson
Watch: Trio Wanted For Damaging Property In Port Jefferson Police asked the public for help locating three men who are wanted for damaging property on Long Island. Three men ripped out plants from a planter box and knocked over another planter box, causing damage, in Port Jefferson at about 3 a.m. on Monday, July 4, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers reported on Tuesday, Oct. 4. (For a video, see the second image above.) Authorities said the incident happened in front of 234 East Main St. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.