Police Search For Red SUV After Dozens Of Vehicles, House Damaged Overnight On Long Island Police Search For Red SUV After Dozens Of Vehicles, House Damaged Overnight On Long Island
Police Search For Red SUV After Dozens Of Vehicles, House Damaged Overnight On Long Island Police are searching for a suspect or suspects after dozens of vehicles and one house were damaged overnight on Long Island. The incidents happened between 1:20 a.m. and 3:20 a.m. Saturday, Jan.  23 in Selden and Port Jefferson Station, Suffolk County Police said. During that time, a person or people damaged about 40 vehicle windows and one house, said police. In most cases, it appears a BB gun was used to shoot the windows, police said. Surveillance video captured the suspect’s red SUV in the area. Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to call Sixth Preci…
Suspect Nabbed In  Knifepoint Robbery At Long Island Subway Restaurant Suspect Nabbed In  Knifepoint Robbery At Long Island Subway Restaurant
Suspect Nabbed In Knifepoint Robbery At Long Island Subway Restaurant A knife-wielding man was arrested by police on Long Island after allegedly robbing a Subway restaurant for an undisclosed amount of cash. Officers from the Suffolk County Police Department responded to Subway on Portion Road in Ronkonkoma at approximately 8:45 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 4, where there was a report of an armed robbery. Police said that Selden resident Richard Sutton walked into the restaurant and approached an employee at the counter while displaying a knife and demanding cash on Monday night. During the armed robbery, a second employee approached the register, complied with Sutt…
Two Men Face Weapons Charges After Crashing BMW Into Parked Car On Long Island, Police Say Two Men Face Weapons Charges After Crashing BMW Into Parked Car On Long Island, Police Say
Two Men Face Weapons Charges After Crashing BMW Into Parked Car On Long Island, Police Say Two men were arrested on Long Island after allegedly striking a parked vehicle in their BMW, overturning their vehicle, then being found in possession of cocaine and loaded handguns after fleeing the scene on foot.  At approximately 12:25 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22, according to Nassau County Police, officers observed 40-year-old driver Jason Jackson, of Selden, speeding northbound on Sheridan Street in New Cassel before hearing a crash.  Police said that Jackson's silver BMW had struck a parked vehicle and overturned, then saw Jackson exit the vehicle from a shattered driver's side…
Legislator-Elect Charged For Domestic Incident On Long Island Legislator-Elect Charged For Domestic Incident On Long Island
Legislator-Elect Charged For Domestic Incident On Long Island Suffolk County Legislator-elect Nicholas Caracappa is facing charges for an alleged domestic incident, according to officials. This week, Suffolk County Police arrested Caracappa, 53, at his Selden home, charging him for criminal contempt and criminal obstruction of breathing in connection to a domestic incident. According to reports, the victim in the domestic incident, his estranged wife, already had an order of protection from Caracappa. Caracappa, a Republican, won a special election in November to fill the seat vacated in the Suffolk County Legislature’s 4th District seat that was v…
Woman Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Home Depot, Police  Say Woman Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Home Depot, Police  Say
Woman Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Home Depot, Police Say Police are searching for a woman who went on a shoplifting spree through a Home Depot and a ShopRite on Long Island. The incidents took place on Friday, Oct. 2 in Selden, according to Suffolk County Police. The Home Depot was on Independence Plaza and the ShopRite was on College Plaza.  Suffolk County Crime Stoppers will offer a cash reward to anyone with information leading to the woman's identification and arrest. The group can be reached via the P3Tips mobile app, online or by calling 800-220-TIPS. 
One Killed In Three-Vehicle Long Island Crash One Killed In Three-Vehicle Long Island Crash
One Killed In Three-Vehicle Long Island Crash One person was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Long Island. It happened on Monday, Dec. 7 at approximately 11:25 a.m. in Selden. John Swanson, 75, of Riverhead, was driving westbound on Route 25 in Selden when his 2019 Chevrolet van jumped the curb and struck a 1997 Dodge pickup truck and a parked vehicle on North Bicycle Path, Suffolk County Police said. Detectives believe Swanson may have suffered a medical event while driving, said police.  He was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The two male occupants of the Dodg…
Woman, 35, Killed In Crash That Caused Hours-Long LI Expressway Closure Woman, 35, Killed In Crash That Caused Hours-Long LI Expressway Closure
Woman, 35, Killed In Crash That Caused Hours-Long LI Expressway Closure A 35-year-old woman was killed in a crashed that caused the hours-long closure of a stretch of the Long Island Expressway. The crash occurred on the westbound side around 8:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2 in Suffolk County. Michelle Carpenter, of Selden, was driving a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix near exit 53 in Hauppauge when she swerved to avoid traffic that had stopped in front of her, Suffolk County Police said.  Carpenter lost control of the vehicle, which struck a tree and flipped over in the wooded area off the shoulder at approximately 8:15 a.m. Earlier report - Long Island Expr…
Woman, 35, Killed In Crash That Caused Hours-Long LI Expressway Closure Woman, 35, Killed In Crash That Caused Hours-Long LI Expressway Closure
Woman, 35, Killed In Crash That Caused Hours-Long LI Expressway Closure A 35-year-old woman was killed in a crashed that caused the hours-long closure of a stretch of the Long Island Expressway. The crash occurred on the westbound side around 8:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2 in Suffolk County. Michelle Carpenter, of Selden, was driving a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix near exit 53 in Hauppauge when she swerved to avoid traffic that had stopped in front of her, Suffolk County Police said.  Carpenter lost control of the vehicle, which struck a tree and flipped over in the wooded area off the shoulder at approximately 8:15 a.m. Earlier report - Long Island Ex…
Trio Nabbed On Long Island With Weapons, Guns, After Wild Chase Involving Several Crashes Trio Nabbed On Long Island With Weapons, Guns, After Wild Chase Involving Several Crashes
Trio Nabbed On Long Island With Weapons, Guns, After Wild Chase Involving Several Crashes Three alleged gang members, one wanted for murder, were arrested by police who confiscated drugs and weapons during a wild takedown that involved several vehicle crashes.  The arrest took place on Thursday, Oct. 29 in Hauppauge. That's when members of the Suffolk County Police Firearm Suppression Team, along with members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, located Brandon Hicks, 19, of Hauppauge, who had an active warrant from Nassau County for attempted murder, reckless endangerment, and criminal possession of a weapon. Police said Hicks was driving a 2012 Infinity G37 on a res…
Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Target Three Times, Police Say Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Target Three Times, Police Say
Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Target Three Times, Police Say Police are searching for a man who allegedly stole merchandise from a Long Island Target on three separate occasions. Suffolk County Police said that the incidents took place at a Target location at 307 Independence Plaza in Selden on Friday, Aug. 27 and Sunday, Aug. 29. According to police, the man had tattoos on both arms and sets of knuckles.  Those who recognize the pictured man or have information pertaining to his whereabouts are asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers online, via the P3Tips mobile app or at 1-800-220-TIPS.
17-Year-Old Long Island Girl Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash 17-Year-Old Long Island Girl Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash
17-Year-Old Long Island Girl Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash Police are looking for anyone who witnessed a two-vehicle crash that led to serious injuries for a Long Island teenager. According to Suffolk County Police, 17-year-old Sofia Savona, of Selden, struck another vehicle that was traveling westbound on Middle Country Road in Selden at approximately 6:40 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4. The collision happened when she was pulling out of the Fairfield Townhouses parking lot in her 2017 Volkswagen at the intersection of Middle Country Road and Adirondack Drive, police said. Savona was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of her ser…
Man Nabbed For Burglaries, Trespassing At Multiple Long Island Residences Man Nabbed For Burglaries, Trespassing At Multiple Long Island Residences
Man Nabbed For Burglaries, Trespassing At Multiple Long Island Residences An alleged serial trespasser was busted after burglarizing multiple houses and yards on Long Island over a stretch of nearly a year. Suffolk County Police detectives announced the arrest of Selden resident Tyamie Bell, 39, who allegedly entered yards or residences in Coram, Medford, Middle Island, and Selden beginning in October last year up until his arrest this week. Bell was charged with: Two counts of burglary for entering home and confronting residents on Gordon Avenue in Medford on Wednesday, Sept. 16, and on Norfleet Lane in Coram on Monday, July 20. Second-degree criminal trespa…