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Patchogue Man Arrested On Illegal Weapons Charges

Patchogue Man Arrested On Illegal Weapons Charges

The Suffolk County District Attorney, Suffolk County Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives announced Friday the arrest of a Patchogue man for the illegal possession and sale of weapons, including an illegal AR-15 assault rifle.  Officials say the assault rifle was assembled with illegally purchased gun parts.  35 year old…

Man Found Dead In Playground

Man Found Dead In Playground

Suffolk County Homicide Detectives are investigating after a man was found dead Friday afternoon, in an apartment complex playground in Huntington Station.  Officials say the 54 year old man lived in an apartment at the Whitman Village Apartment Complex on Lowndes Avenue. Authorities say the man rented an apartment in close proximity to the playground. …

Police Seek Help Locating Missing Teen

Police Seek Help Locating Missing Teen

Nassau County Missing Persons Squad reports the details of a Missing Juvenile that occurred on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. in Uniondale and reported to police on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 1:42 p.m.  According to Detectives, Nicole Nieto, 14, was last leaving her Orbit Lane residence. She is described as a female…

Man Fires Gun At Neighbors House

Man Fires Gun At Neighbors House

Nassau Police say a Syosset man was taken into police custody after he allegedly fired a round from his shotgun, at a neighbors house on Walters Avenue.  Police say 23 year old Robert Passero fired a round from his shotgun into a residence adjacent to his own on Walters Ave around midnight on Thursday, June…

Teenagers Arrested For Attempted Burglary

Teenagers Arrested For Attempted Burglary

Nassau police say they arrested 2 teenagers for an attempted burglary that happened in Baldwin on Thursday, June 25th, 2020.  Police say a 49-year-old male victim was walking on Teehan Lane when he was approached by two males who tried to forcibly remove his wallet. The victim ran to a residence on Teehan Ln. and…

News Headlines: Friday, June 26th 2020

News Headlines: Friday, June 26th 2020

As Coronavirus cases in parts of the US continue to rise… Governor Cuomo on Thursday announced his plan for HOW the 14 day quarantine for out of state visitors will be enforced. Cuomo says there will be inspectors checking up on people who have flown into the area… those who are caught in violation, could…

Man Burned In Propane Tank Fire

Man Burned In Propane Tank Fire

Suffolk Police say a man suffered burns to almost half his body after a propane tank, that he was filling, ignited.  Cops say 49 year old Paul Vanancke, who was working for Ideal Bottle Gas Company was filling a 100 pound propane tank at 30 Paprocki Ave in West Islip, when it went on fire…

Woman Found In Neighbors Pool

Woman Found In Neighbors Pool

Suffolk Police are investigating the death of a Ft. Salonga woman who was found in her neighbors pool.  Police say 76 year old Carol-Jean Werkstell of Truxton Lane, was taken to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.  Homicide detectives are investigating.

Police Offer Reward To Find Woman Who Stole From Target

Police Offer Reward To Find Woman Who Stole From Target

Suffolk County Police are looking for a woman they say, stole $150 worth of merchandise from a Target store on Veterans Memorial Highway in Commack.  Authorities say the incident happened on February 16th around 5:30pm.  Police are offering a reward up to $5,000 that leads to an arrest.  Anyone with information about these incidents can contact…

News Headlines: Thursday, June 25th 2020

News Headlines: Thursday, June 25th 2020

New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are now asking visitors from states with high coronavirus infection rates to quarantine for 14 days…. and those who are caught violating the quarantine… will face costly fines… 5  regions of Upstate NY, enter phase 4 this Friday…but malls, gyms and movie theaters will remain closed … Governor Cuomo…

Pedestrian Killed In Selden Car Crash

Suffolk Police say a pedestrian was struck and killed in a car crash on Wednesday night, June 24th in Selden.  Authorities say a 41 year old man was walking in the eastbound lanes of Middle Country Rd near Highview Drive at 11:30PM when he was struck by a Jeep.  The driver of the Jeep, a…