Suspect Nabbed After Nassau County Jewelry Store Heist, Police Say Suspect Nabbed After Nassau County Jewelry Store Heist, Police Say
Suspect Nabbed After Nassau County Jewelry Store Heist, Police Say A Long Island man with a history of jewelry store heists was arrested after allegedly attempting to steal a tray of goods from an area store, police said. Nassau County Police investigators said that Bay Shore resident Kobeen Castillo Orellana, age 20, walked into Forever Diamonds on Sunrise Highway in Massapequa at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 21, requesting to see a tray of jewelry from behind the counter. According to police, Orellana allegedly grabbed the tray of jewelry and exited the store without paying, prompting an employee to follow him into the parking lot, at which po…
Intoxicated Long Island Woman Nabbed Driving Wrong Way, Sheriff's Office Says Intoxicated Long Island Woman Nabbed Driving Wrong Way, Sheriff's Office Says
Intoxicated Long Island Woman Nabbed Driving Wrong Way, Sheriff's Office Says A Long Island woman driving the wrong way while intoxicated on the Sunrise Highway was apprehended by authorities overnight. At approximately 11:43 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, while transporting a separate individual arrested for driving while intoxicated, Suffolk County Sheriff’s Deputies passed a driver heading westbound in the eastbound lanes of Sunrise Highway in Shirley, nearly crashing into the Sheriff’s Office vehicle, said Sgt. Paul Spinella. The deputies immediately radioed for assistance and another deputy unit managed to stop the driver on Sunrise Highway near exit 58, said Sp…
Details Emerge After Small Plane Crashes On Long Island Details Emerge After Small Plane Crashes On Long Island
Details Emerge After Small Plane Crashes On Long Island An investigation on Long Island has been launched after a small plane crashed in the area on its way to MacArthur Airport. At approximately 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, the Southampton Town Police Communications Division received an emergency call for a downed plane in the area of Country Road 104 in Suffolk County. Police said that the pilot, a 75-year-old Manhattan man, departed the East Hampton Airport and was on his way to MacArthur when his 2006 Cessna Skyhawk experienced engine troubles. The pilot attempted to make it for an emergency landing at Gabreski Airport and instead landed in…
New Whole Foods Store Opens On Long Island New Whole Foods Store Opens On Long Island
New Whole Foods Store Opens On Long Island A new Whole Foods Market has opened on Long Island. The new market opened on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 5214 Sunrise Highway in Massapequa Park. The store, has a number of special features including a full-service coffee bar, and a wellness and beauty section with more than 100 local products, according to an announcement from the company. The market also has a full-service seafood counter, a full-service butcher, and a bakery, which offers custom cakes. The store is open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m
Man Stole Keys While Test Driving Car, Threatened Victim On Long Island, Police Say Man Stole Keys While Test Driving Car, Threatened Victim On Long Island, Police Say
Man Stole Keys While Test Driving Car, Threatened Victim On Long Island, Police Say A man has been apprehended after police say he threatened a Long Island resident with a knife and stole his car keys while test driving a vehicle that was listed for sale on social media. Jalen Boynton, age 20, met the victim at his house on Cori Lane in Bohemia at approximately 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5 to test drive a 2020 Dodge Challenger T/A that had been listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace, Suffolk County Police said. The victim drove Boynton in the vehicle for approximately a half-mile before returning to Cori Lane, said police.  Boynton, a resident of Manhattan, asked …
Elusive Bull 'Barney' Heading To NJ Sanctuary After Months On The Run On Long Island Elusive Bull 'Barney' Heading To NJ Sanctuary After Months On The Run On Long Island
Elusive Bull 'Barney' Heading To NJ Sanctuary After Months On The Run On Long Island After spending months on the run on Long Island, the elusive “Barney the Bull” has been captured, the SPCA announced. At approximately 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22, the bull - which has been on the loose since July - was captured by Mike Stura of the Skylands Animal Sanctuary & Rescue, at the former duck farm located on Barnes Road in Moriches.  Barney was first seen by the public on Tuesday, July 20 after he escaped from a slaughterhouse. He was later seen running through residential neighborhoods in Moriches and Mastic but had eluded capture until Wednesday night. The bull will no…
No Bull: Barney Captured After Months On The Run In Suffolk County No Bull: Barney Captured After Months On The Run In Suffolk County
No Bull: Barney Captured After Months On The Run In Suffolk County After spending months on the run on Long Island, the elusive “Barney the Bull” has finally been captured, the SPCA announced. At approximately 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22, the bull - which has been on the loose since July - was captured by Mike Stura of the Skylands Animal Sanctuary & Rescue, at the former duck farm located on Barnes Road in Moriches.  Barney was first seen by the public on Tuesday, July 20 after he escaped from a slaughterhouse. He was later seen running through residential neighborhoods in Moriches and Mastic but had eluded capture until Wednesday night. The bull…
Long Island Trio Nabbed On Weapons Charges Long Island Trio Nabbed On Weapons Charges
Long Island Trio Nabbed On Weapons Charges Police said three men were arrested for illegal gun possession after they fled the scene during a traffic stop on Long Island. Officers initiated a traffic stop after seeing a BMW speeding in North Amityville at about 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.  SCPD said the BMW had been traveling west on Sunrise Highway near 41st Street. The BMW stopped in the driveway of 550 Prospect St., and three men got out of the vehicle and ran away at about 5:25 p.m., police said.  Officers searched the area and were able to arrest the …
Woman Dies From Injuries In Double-Fatal Long Island Crash Woman Dies From Injuries In Double-Fatal Long Island Crash
Woman Dies From Injuries In Double-Fatal Long Island Crash A woman has died from injuries suffered in a double-fatal Long Island crash. Lisa Hynds, age 42, of Riverhead, was a passenger in a Toyota Yaris that was struck by a Jeep Liberty in Sayville being driven on eastbound Sunrise Highway around 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 8, Suffolk County Police said. Miguel Berdecia, age 46, of Central Islip, the Toyota driver, has been identified as the man killed in the crash. Hynds had been hospitalized with critical injuries before succumbing to critical injuries in the crash, police said.
ID Released For Long Island Man Killed In Crash Involving Drunk Driver, Police Say ID Released For Long Island Man Killed In Crash Involving Drunk Driver, Police Say
ID Released For Long Island Man Killed In Crash Involving Drunk Driver, Police Say Police have identified a man who was killed during a two-vehicle crash in which a Long Island man was arrested for driving while intoxicated. Miguel Berdecia, age 46, of Central Islip, was killed around 12:25 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 8, on Sunrise Highway in Sayville, said the Suffolk County Police. According to police, Berdecia was driving a 2011 Toyota Yaris eastbound on the Sunrise Highway, near Exit 50, when the vehicle struck the center median, followed by the guardrail of the right lane, before becoming disabled sideways in the center lane, Suffolk County Police said. A woman, identi…
37-Year-Old Charged With DWI After Man Killed, Woman Critically Injured In Long Island Crash 37-Year-Old Charged With DWI After Man Killed, Woman Critically Injured In Long Island Crash
37-Year-Old Charged With DWI After Man Killed, Woman Critically Injured In Long Island Crash Police have charged a Long Island resident with driving while intoxicated following a crash that killed a man and critically injured a woman. It happened around 12:25 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8 in Sayville. A man was driving a 2011 Toyota Yaris eastbound on the Sunrise Highway, near Exit 50,  when the vehicle struck the center median, followed by the guardrail of the right lane, before becoming disabled sideways in the center lane, Suffolk County Police said.  A woman who was a passenger exited the Toyota, which was then struck in the driver’s side by an eastbound 2011 Jeep Liberty,…
ID Released For 20-Year-Old Fatally Struck By Jeep On Suffolk County Highway ID Released For 20-Year-Old Fatally Struck By Jeep On Suffolk County Highway
ID Released For 20-Year-Old Fatally Struck By Jeep On Suffolk County Highway The identity has been released of a 20-year-old who was fatally struck by a Jeep on a Long Island highway. The man was in the lanes of travel on eastbound Sunrise Highway (Route 27) in Sayville, east of exit 49, when he was struck by a 2006 Jeep Liberty at about 2:40 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19, the Suffolk County Police said. The victim, now identified as Matthew Wenk, of Islip Terrace was pronounced dead at the scene.  The Farmingville man who was driving the Jeep, also age 20, was not injured in the crash, police said. Authorities said the vehicle was impounded for a safety check.&n…