Driver Dies After Medical Van Slams Into Long Island House, Police Say Driver Dies After Medical Van Slams Into Long Island House, Police Say
Driver Dies After Medical Van Slams Into Long Island House, Police Say A Long Island man was killed when the medical van he was driving crashed into a residence, police said. On Friday, Dec. 30 around 9:30 a.m., Suffolk County resident William Zeliniski, age 59, was driving a 2006 Ford medical transport van when he left the road and slammed into a residence in Center Moriches at 129 Frowein Rd., according to Suffolk County Police.  Zeliniski, a Selden resident, was then rushed to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he later died.  A passenger in the van as well as the occupants inside the house at the time of the crash were not in…
Selden Man Found Guilty Of Trafficking Fentanyl That Caused Christmas Day Overdose Death Selden Man Found Guilty Of Trafficking Fentanyl That Caused Christmas Day Overdose Death
Selden Man Found Guilty Of Trafficking Fentanyl That Caused Christmas Day Overdose Death A 41-year-old man was convicted of trafficking fentanyl that caused the overdose death of a 36-year-old man on Long Island on Christmas Day in 2018. On Tuesday, Dec. 13, Marlon Thompson, of Selden, was found guilty of all four counts of an indictment charging him with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, heroin and cocaine base, the distribution of fentanyl that caused the death of Fredrick Koenig, and illegal possession of firearms, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. The verdict was reached after a six-day trial, the US Attor…
Man Wanted For Stealing Power Washer, Cultivator, 2 Lawn Mowers, From Selden Home Depot Man Wanted For Stealing Power Washer, Cultivator, 2 Lawn Mowers, From Selden Home Depot
Man Wanted For Stealing Power Washer, Cultivator, 2 Lawn Mowers, From Selden Home Depot Authorities are searching for a man who is wanted for stealing a power washer, a cultivator, and two lawn mowers from a Long Island store. A man stole the products, valued at about $1,500, from Home Depot in Selden at about 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers reported on Thursday, Dec. 1. The store is located at 401 Independence Plaza, authorities 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.
Know Them? Trio Accused Of Stealing Nearly $1.5K Worth Of Goods From Selden Store Know Them? Trio Accused Of Stealing Nearly $1.5K Worth Of Goods From Selden Store
Know Them? Trio Accused Of Stealing Nearly $1.5K Worth Of Goods From Selden Store Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying and locating three people who stole tools from a store. The thefts took place in Selden on Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Home Depot located in the Independence Plaza. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Squad detectives say the three, a man and two women, stole four Ryobi chainsaws, valued at approximately $1,475. Know them? The car used in the escape.Suffolk County Police Department Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Anyone with information …
Who Stole Veronica's Ring? Police Seek Duo Who Broke Into Long Island Home, Taking Jewelry Who Stole Veronica's Ring? Police Seek Duo Who Broke Into Long Island Home, Taking Jewelry
Who Stole Veronica's Ring? Police Seek Duo Who Broke Into Long Island Home, Taking Jewelry Police are asking for help identifying two suspects accused of breaking into a Long Island home and making off with several pieces of jewelry. The break-in occurred at around 5 p.m. Sunday Oct. 2, at a home in Selden located on Adirondack Drive, Suffolk County Police said. Once inside, the duo helped themselves to various pieces of jewelry, including a ring with the name “Veronica” written in script, police said. They also nabbed a ring that’s engraved with the date 9/7/07 and the letter “S.” Surveillance footage released by police shows both suspects wearing dark colored pants and white …
Man Filmed, Exposed Himself At College Campus In Selden, Police Say Man Filmed, Exposed Himself At College Campus In Selden, Police Say
Man Filmed, Exposed Himself At College Campus In Selden, Police Say Police are asking for help in finding a man who is accused of filming and exposing himself to a victim at a Long Island college.  On Wednesday, Oct. 5, at around 2 p.m., a man filmed another man using the restroom at Suffolk County Community College's Ammerman Campus in the hamlet of Selden, according to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers.  The man then exposed himself and "committed a lewd act" in front of the victim before running away from the scene, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers said.  Anyone with information about the incident can submit an anon…
4 Long Island Businesses Closed, 2 Women Charged After Complaints, Including For Prostitution 4 Long Island Businesses Closed, 2 Women Charged After Complaints, Including For Prostitution
4 Long Island Businesses Closed, 2 Women Charged After Complaints, Including For Prostitution Four businesses on Long Island were shut down and two women were arrested following quality of life complaints from residents. Suffolk County Police coordinated with Brookhaven town investigators, building inspector, and fire marshall to investigate numerous quality of life complaints, including prostitution. Police said more than 50 summonses were issued to four establishments for various code violations and all four were shut down including:  The J & L Spa, 600 East Middle Country Rd., Selden. No Name, 3663 Route 112, Coram. Foot Relaxing Station, 1070 Middle Country Road,…
Long Island Man Admits To Targeting, Attacking Hispanic Men Long Island Man Admits To Targeting, Attacking Hispanic Men
Long Island Man Admits To Targeting, Attacking Hispanic Men A Long Island man has admitted to targeting Hispanic men, bringing them to remote locations, and then violently attacking them. Christopher Cella, of Selden, pleaded guilty to multiple hate crimes in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Aug. 18, including strangulation and assault. Original Report: Long Island Teen Accused Of Targeting, Attacking Hispanic Men Cella, who was 19 at the time, was arrested in September 2021 after Suffolk County Police said he lured Hispanic day laborers into his vehicle on three separate occasions before assaulting them. First Attack The first incident occurred…
30-Year-Old Woman Killed In Suspected DWI Long Island Crash 30-Year-Old Woman Killed In Suspected DWI Long Island Crash
30-Year-Old Woman Killed In Suspected DWI Long Island Crash A 30-year-old woman has died following an apparent drunk driving crash on Long Island. Suffolk County Police were called at around 2:15 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15, with reports of a car crash in Farmingville, near Blue Point Road and Clearview Avenue. Investigators determined that Anthony Milano, age 31, of Farmingville, had been driving westbound on Clearview Avenue when he struck a parked van before hitting a tree.  The van was unoccupied at the time, police said. The impact killed Paige Swiecicki, age 30, of East Patchogue, who had been sitting in a backseat, according to police. She wa…
Police Search For Men Accused Of Stealing Nearly $2K In Items From Selden Home Depot Police Search For Men Accused Of Stealing Nearly $2K In Items From Selden Home Depot
Police Search For Men Accused Of Stealing Nearly $2K In Items From Selden Home Depot Police are searching for three men who are accused of stealing about $1,980 in merchandise from a Long Island store. The men stole items from Home Depot, located at 401 Independence Plaza in Selden, at about 2:45 p.m. on Monday, July 25, according to a report from Suffolk County Crime Stoppers on Wednesday, Aug. 10. The stolen merchandise included light switch dimmers and installation kits, authorities said. The men left in a Honda Accord with tinted windows, Crime Stoppers said. Honda AccordSuffolk County Crime Stoppers Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for info…
NYPD Officer Arrested For Long Island Road-Rage Incident NYPD Officer Arrested For Long Island Road-Rage Incident
Nypd Officer Arrested For Long Island Road-Rage Incident An off-duty NYPD officer has been charged in an alleged road-rage incident on Long Island. The incident took place in Selden around 11:20 a.m. Saturday, July 23. Douglas Debonet, age 32, of Selden, was arrested after he exited his car at Old Town Road and County Road 83 in Selden and broke a side view mirror on a vehicle involved in the incident, said the Suffolk County Police. Later that day, Debonet went to the driver’s home and was involved in an altercation with the driver’s father, police said. Suffolk County Police said Debonet displayed "a firearm," during the encounter. Debonet w…
IDs Released For Two Found Shot To Death At Long Island Home IDs Released For Two Found Shot To Death At Long Island Home
IDs Released For Two Found Shot To Death At Long Island Home Police have released the identity of two men found shot to death inside a Long Island home. The men were found in Selden around 10:45 p.m., Tuesday, May 3 at a home located at 55 Hollywood Ave. As part of a missing person investigation, detectives responded to the home and found two men shot to death in the home, Suffolk County Police said. See Earlier Story: Two Found Shot To Death In Selden Home, Police Say The men, Ian Saalfield, age 45, of Lake Grove, who had been reported missing by his wife on Tuesday, April 26, and the homeowner, Robert Julian, age 58, were pronounced dead at …