Suffolk County court to hear range of violent and narcotics cases Monday

Riverhead, NY – The Suffolk County criminal court docket for Monday includes a series of high-profile cases ranging from murder and kidnapping to large-scale drug trafficking and robbery, according to court filings.…

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Long Island trucker gets 22 years to life for murdering girlfriend in motel parking lot

Riverhead, N.Y. – A Yaphank truck driver was sentenced Wednesday to 22 years to life in prison for killing his girlfriend inside the cab of his tractor-trailer outside a Patchogue motel. Willie…

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Two turkeys and a rabbit rescued from NYC slaughter markets before Thanksgiving

NEW YORK, NY – Humane Long Island rescued two young turkeys and a rabbit from New York City live animal markets this week, giving the animals — now named Mayflower, Plymouth, and…

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A father’s life was cut short, and now a jury’s decision may confine his killer for life

Riverhead, NY – A Suffolk County jury has convicted a 61-year-old man of murder for fatally shooting a 23-year-old father-to-be during a violent confrontation outside a family home, prosecutors announced Thursday. District…

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Long Island man indicted in $61K pandemic relief fraud scheme

Uber and Lyft drivers duped in $61K relief fraud case BROOKLYN, NY – A Long Island man has been indicted on multiple felony charges for allegedly defrauding New York’s Empire State Development…

Suffolk DA to unveil charges in $2M drug bust linked to Holbrook pair

RIVERHEAD, N.Y. – Suffolk County prosecutors will announce sweeping charges Monday against two Holbrook residents accused of running a large-scale narcotics distribution operation that netted millions in drugs, firearms, and cash. District…

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Brooklyn man convicted of sex trafficking woman with drugs and violence across Long Island

Riverhead, NY – A Brooklyn resident originally from Barbados is facing up to 25 years behind bars after a Suffolk County jury found him guilty of sex trafficking and a string of…

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MS-13 gang member sentenced for brutal kidnapping and assault of teen at Long Island psychiatric center

RIVERHEAD, NY — Wednesday — A 23-year-old MS-13 gang member who violently kidnapped and beat a 15-year-old inside Pilgrim Psychiatric Center was sentenced today in Suffolk County Court, capping a disturbing case…

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Maniac driver plows into woman slams MTA bus in Brooklyn rampage

BROOKLYN, NY – A Long Island man who used his car to strike a woman on a Brooklyn sidewalk before ramming an MTA bus in a violent daytime rampage was sentenced Friday…

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Convicted Seven-Time “Vile” Illegal Alien Rapist Released from New York Prison, Detained by ICE

BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Jacobo Argueta Fuentes, a 33-year-old Salvadoran national, on July 23 in Ossining, New York, following his release from state prison. Argueta, who…

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Funeral home felon gets 25 years for stabbing, robbing Amityville business owner

SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. — April 16, 2025 — A previously convicted felon was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years in prison after a Suffolk County jury found him guilty of a brutal 2023…

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Arsonist Uses Bail Reform Get Out of Jail Free Card in New York as State Grapples With Forest Fires

RIVERHEAD, N.Y. — Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney issued a statement expressing frustration with New York’s bail reform laws following the recent arrest of Jonathan Quiles on charges related to…

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Machete Assault in Riverside Leads to Standoff and Arrest

RIVERSIDE, NY – A violent incident involving a machete assault prompted a swift response from law enforcement on Friday afternoon in Riverside. Southampton Town Police Detective Sgt. Lisa Costa reported that officers…

Manager Among Three Charged in Drug Sales Investigation at Long Island Restaurant

RIVERHEAD, NY – A Long Island restaurant has become the focus of a significant drug investigation, leading to charges against a manager and two others. The operation at La Perla Restaurant and…

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Manager Among Three Charged in Drug Sales Investigation at Long Island Restaurant

RIVERHEAD, NY – A Long Island restaurant has become the focus of a significant drug investigation, leading to charges against a manager and two others. The operation at La Perla Restaurant and…

New York News·Police Blotter

No Redemption for Man Convicted of Child Assault, Attacking Mom in Front of Daughter, Burglaries

Riverhead, NY – Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Eric Freeman, 48, of Bellport, has been found guilty of a series of crimes including rape and burglary. A jury…

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Bulls Rescued From Convicted Dog Killer, Illegal Slaughterhouse Operator Rescued

A dramatic rescue unfolded in Riverhead, New York, where three bulls narrowly escaped a heist attempt and are now heading to a safe haven. The bulls, named Steve, Artie, and Robert, were…

New York News·Pets and Animals·Police Blotter

Suffolk County Admits to Deadly Shooting of German Shepherd

Carlos Lauro, a 76-year-old resident of Riverhead, was sentenced to one year in jail following his guilty plea for the fatal shooting of a German Shepherd. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office,…

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Suffolk County Man Admits to Shooting, Killing German Shepherd

Carlos Lauro, a 76-year-old resident of Riverhead, was sentenced to one year in jail following his guilty plea for the fatal shooting of a German Shepherd. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office,…

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New York Man Accused of Operating Illegal Slaughterhouse, Killing and Neglecting Dogs

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY – Suffolk County authorities have arrested 76-year-old Carlos Lauro of Riverhead on charges of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals and related offenses. Lauro allegedly shot two German Shepherds and is…

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Suffolk County court to hear range of violent and narcotics cases Monday

Long Island trucker gets 22 years to life for murdering girlfriend in motel parking lot

Two turkeys and a rabbit rescued from NYC slaughter markets before Thanksgiving

A father’s life was cut short, and now a jury’s decision may confine his killer for life

Long Island man indicted in $61K pandemic relief fraud scheme

Suffolk DA to unveil charges in $2M drug bust linked to Holbrook pair

Brooklyn man convicted of sex trafficking woman with drugs and violence across Long Island

MS-13 gang member sentenced for brutal kidnapping and assault of teen at Long Island psychiatric center

Maniac driver plows into woman slams MTA bus in Brooklyn rampage

Convicted Seven-Time “Vile” Illegal Alien Rapist Released from New York Prison, Detained by ICE

Funeral home felon gets 25 years for stabbing, robbing Amityville business owner

Arsonist Uses Bail Reform Get Out of Jail Free Card in New York as State Grapples With Forest Fires

Machete Assault in Riverside Leads to Standoff and Arrest

Manager Among Three Charged in Drug Sales Investigation at Long Island Restaurant

Manager Among Three Charged in Drug Sales Investigation at Long Island Restaurant

No Redemption for Man Convicted of Child Assault, Attacking Mom in Front of Daughter, Burglaries

Bulls Rescued From Convicted Dog Killer, Illegal Slaughterhouse Operator Rescued

Suffolk County Admits to Deadly Shooting of German Shepherd

Suffolk County Man Admits to Shooting, Killing German Shepherd

New York Man Accused of Operating Illegal Slaughterhouse, Killing and Neglecting Dogs

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