Man Strikes Employee With Pistol, Robs Smoke Shops In North Patchogue, Shirley, Authorities Say
Police are searching for a man who robbed two Long Island smoke shops at gunpoint.
A man struck an employee with a pistol at Nirvana Smoke Shop in North Patchogue and pushed two others to the ground at about 10 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 26, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers reported on Wednesday, Jan. 4.
He left the store, located at 382 Medford Ave., with cash, Crime Stoppers said.
About 20 minutes later, he pointed a gun at employees at Lucky Smoke Shop and Beer, located at 20 Floyd Road in Shirley, and stole cash, according to the report.
He is described as being about 5-fo…
18 Alleged Suffolk County Gang Members Charged After Investigation Into Murder, Robberies
Eighteen people are facing charges in a 148-count indictment following a long-term investigation into gang-related robberies, thefts, and a murder committed on Long Island.
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced the indictment of alleged members of the "No Fake Love" gang, also known as "NFL," on Monday, Dec. 12.
Tierney said the investigation involved 31 separate incidents, including the murder of Jorge Mauricio Sevilla Barrera in December of 2021.
Authorities also investigated six shootings, six armed robberies, the recovery of eight loaded handguns, and the grand lar…
Four Teens Nabbed For Break-In At School In Shirley, Scrawling Graffiti, Police Say
This story has been updated.
Four teenagers were charged following a break-in at a Long Island elementary school.
The Suffolk County Police Department announced the arrests of 19-year-old Salvatore Davis, of Mastic Beach, along with an unnamed 16-year-old boy and 17-year-old boy, who are both residents of Shirley, on Thursday, Nov. 17.
They all were charged by Hate Crimes Unit detectives with third-degree burglary, SCPD said.
SCPD said on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 19-year-old Aydan Dellysse-Fox, of Shirley, was also arrested for the burglary.
The arrests stem from an incident at Hobart S. Elem…
