A man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after allegedly burglarizing a Medford home while a 12-year-old inside hid and called police, Suffolk County authorities said. According […]
Category: LI True Crime
Long Island crime news, arrests, court cases, missing persons and public safety updates from Nassau and Suffolk counties.
$8,500 Recovered After Elderly Woman Targeted in “Grandchild Bail” Scam
The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office announced the recovery and return of $8,500 to an elderly woman who was targeted in a “grandchild bail needed” […]
Florida Man Indicted in 1997 Murder of Tanya Denise Jackson in Nassau County Cold Case
A Florida man has been indicted in connection with the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson, a woman long known to investigators as “Peaches,” whose […]
Man Arrested in Huntington Following Road Rage Strangulation Incident
Suffolk County Police arrested a Central Islip man following a violent road rage altercation that occurred earlier this month in Huntington. According to police, the […]
North Merrick Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Plotting Explosive Attack on Nassau Social Services Building
A North Merrick man who plotted to detonate an explosive device outside the Nassau County Department of Social Services building has been sentenced to nine […]
Rocky Point Man Arrested in Illegal Speed Contest in Centereach
A Rocky Point man was arrested Tuesday night for participating in an illegal speed contest in a Centereach parking lot last month, according to Suffolk […]
U.S. Postal Worker Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Mail at Oakdale Post Office
A United States Postal Service employee has been arrested and charged following an investigation into alleged mail theft at the Oakdale Post Office, Suffolk County […]
North Carolina Couple Indicted in Deadly Stabbing of Christopher Millwater at Stony Brook Yacht Club
Suffolk County prosecutors announced that a North Carolina couple has been indicted on murder charges in connection with the fatal stabbing of Christopher Millwater, of […]
Elder Abuse Allegations Lead to Arrest of Home Health Aide in Lawrence
Police have arrested a Queens woman who allegedly caused serious injuries to a 96-year-old patient in her care during an incident in Lawrence, authorities announced. […]
Nesconset Teen Indicted for Killing of Ex-Girlfriend on Thanksgiving Break
A Nesconset teenager has been indicted on a second-degree murder charge for what prosecutors describe as the execution-style killing of his ex-girlfriend during Thanksgiving break. […]