Retired Cop Kills Wife, Then Himself In Jamesport Murder-Suicide: Police
A retired Long Island police officer shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself inside their Jamesport home, Suffolk County Police announced on Thursday, June 12.
Edward Crohan, 62, fatally shot his wife, Stephanie Crohan, 63, and then took his own life, according to a police press release.
Riverhead Town Police were called to 56 Lagoon Court around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11 for a welfare check. When officers arrived, they found both Edward and Stephanie dead from gunshot wounds, Suffolk County Homicide Squad detectives said.
Edward Crohan retired from the Town of Sou…
Claw End Of Crowbar Jammed Into Man’s Skull In Front Of His Daughter In Bellport: DA
A man was brutally murdered with a crowbar in front of his young daughter during a domestic dispute in Bellport, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Tuesday, June 10.
Carlos Bonaparte, 45, of East Patchogue, died after being struck in the skull with the claw end of the weapon—puncturing his brain by approximately one inch—during the early morning attack outside his home on Taylor Avenue at 2:45 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, authorities said.
The suspect, Darrell Trent, 46, of Bellport, allegedly arrived at the home five minutes after being called by a cousin of Bona…
Hotel Horror: Coram Man Beat, Stabbed, Strangled Girlfriend As Her Child Watched, DA Says
A Long Island mother was left with serious injuries following a brutal beating at the hands of her boyfriend, prosecutors alleged.
A 33-year-old Coram man, whose name was withheld to protect the victim’s identity, was arraigned on strangulation, assault, and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, June 4.
The horrifying incident unfolded on the night of Saturday, May 3, during a stay at a Holtsville hotel. The couple began arguing, and the man punched the victim repeatedly in the head and body in front of her 15-year-old child, who has developmental disabilities, according to …
Setauket Dad Admits Beating 5-Week-Old Son, Causing Near-Fatal Brain Bleed
A Long Island father confessed to repeatedly abusing his 5-week-old son, causing a brain injury that nearly killed the child.
Vincent DiStasi, 33, of South Setauket, pleaded guilty to felony assault in Nassau County Court on Monday, June 2, in connection with a disturbing investigation revealing he physically abused his newborn son throughout the first five weeks of the child’s life.
Surveillance footage from the family’s home captured the abuse in harrowing detail—showing DiStasi smacking, punching, tossing, and smothering the baby over the course of weeks, according to the Nassau County…
28-Year-Old Mom Of Two Killed In Motorcycle Crash On Long Island: Police
A 28-year-old mother of two was killed in a motorcycle crash on Long Island, Suffolk County Police announced on Sunday, June 1.
Brenda Ingraham, of Farmingville, was riding a 2018 Kawasaki Ninja northbound on Blue Point Road when a southbound 2018 Ford Explorer attempted to turn left onto Pinedale Avenue, colliding with her around 1:17 p.m., police said.
Ingraham was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The SUV’s driver, Thomas Biglow, 38, of Patchogue, was treated for minor injuries. No other injuries were reported.
Both vehicles were impounded fo…
