Ossining Deli Owner Found Guilty Of Sexually Abusing Employee
A Northern Westchester deli owner has been found guilty of the sex abuse of an employee in 2021.
Patrick Patierno, age 54, of Yorktown, was found guilty on Monday, May 9 following a two-week trial in which the jury found the Ossining deli owner sexually abused the employee, said Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah.
On Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, around 9:30 a.m., Patierno entered the home of the victim, who was one of his employees. Once inside, he restrained the victim and forcibly subjected her to sexual contact, the DA's Office said.
The Ossining Police Department arrested…
Duo From Smithtown, Port Jefferson Station Nabbed For Allegedly Impersonating Police Officers
Two men were arrested after impersonating police officers on Long Island and attempting to score drugs while conducting phony traffic stops, investigators announced.
The Suffolk County Police Department received a complaint from a male motorist shortly before 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2, after he was pulled over by two men driving a black 2012 Chevy Tahoe with flashing blue and white lights in Smithtown.
Police said that Franco Calla, age 20, of Port Jefferson Station, and Robert Toomey, age 23, of Smithtown, approached the stopped vehicle on Route 111 near East Main Street, demanding …
Car Service Driver Accused Of Attempting To Rape 13-Year-Old In Nassau County
A Long Island man is facing charges after police said he attempted to rape a 13-year-old girl.
Eudy MejiaMejia, age 30, of Freeport, was arrested following the incident that occurred at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9, according to the Nassau County Police Department.
Police said the victim had called a local car service in Freeport to drive her home.
Before arriving at her home, the driver, identified as MejiaMejia, stopped the vehicle and took the victim's cell phone while asking her for a kiss, NCPD said.
He then accelerated the vehicle when she tried to leave, police s…
Corrections Officer From Suffolk County Posing As Cop Pulled Over Motorists, Police Say
A New York State corrections officer was arrested after authorities said he impersonated a police officer and pulled drivers over on Long Island.
David Olivari, age 37, of Coram, was arrested at 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.
SCPD said police received a complaint from a driver that a man driving a small, dark-colored vehicle with a flashing light pulled her vehicle over on the Long Island Expressway Service Road in Ronkonkoma at about 3 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 22.
Police said the man, later identified as Olivari, took the victim's cell…
Long Island Teen Accused Of Targeting, Attacking Hispanic Men
A 19-year-old man was charged with hate crimes after police said he targeted Hispanic men, brought them to remote locations on Long Island, and attacked them.
Christopher Cella, of Selden, was arrested without incident at about 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 19, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.
SCPD said at about 8:15 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 17, Cella drove to the area of La Placita, located at 711 Horseblock Road in Farmingville, and picked up a 52-year-old Holbrook man.
Police said Cella brought the man to an abandoned construction site in Farmingville and attacked him…
