Child Exploitation; Businesses Burglarized: LI Crime Roundup

LONG ISLAND, NY — Check out the week's top police and DA news covered by Patches across Long Island. Stories this week include a man accused of posing as a teen on Snapchat to sexually exploit young girls; a man involved in a child exploitation scheme; a woman and her dog injured in a hit-and-run; an officer getting hurt during a CVS robbery; $10,000 stolen from a restaurant; and $3,000 getting stolen from a business, authorities said.

LI Man Posed As Teen On Snapchat To Sexually Exploit Young Girls: Feds

A Bayport man has been accused of exploiting numerous victims — some as young as 12 years old — by asking them over Snapchat to send sexually explicit photos of themselves to him, the U.S. Attorney's office said. Read more.

'Online Child Exploitation Scheme' Began In Suffolk, Louisiana: Feds

Federal officials are looking to identify potential victims of an online child exploitation scheme they say began in Suffolk County and in Northwest Louisiana in 2022. Read more.

Officer Hurt, Man Resists Arrest After Robbing Hicksville CVS: Police

A man robbed a CVS in Hicksville and got violent as police attempted to take him into custody, authorities said. Read more.

Woman, Dog Injured In LI Hit-And-Run On Thanksgiving Eve: PD

A woman and her dog were injured when they were hit by a driver who fled the scene in North Sea Wednesday afternoon, police said. Read more.

$10,000 Stolen From Carle Place Restaurant: Police

A man is wanted for burglarizing a Carle Place business early Tuesday, police said. Read more.

Suspect Busts Suffolk Store's Window, Swipes $3K: Police

A suspect broke into a Ronkonkoma store using a pitchfork and then made off with the cash register drawer containing $3,000 earlier this month, Suffolk police said. Read more.

LI Man Nabbed In Foot Chase After Loaded Gun Found In Traffic Stop: PD

A Roosevelt man was caught with a loaded handgun in traffic stop in Baldwin early Sunday morning, Suffolk police said. Read more.

Business Owner Scammed North Bellport Man In Repair Job: Police

A Brentwood man who charged a North Bellport man for home repairs and never finished the job was rounded up in a traffic stop on Tuesday, Suffolk police said. Read more.

2 Men Attempt To Rob E-Bike, Punch Victim Several Times: Police

Two people are sought for an attempted robbery early Sunday in Oceanside. Read more.

Wallet Stolen From Purse In Melville: Police

Three people stole a wallet from a purse in Melville in October, police said, and Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help finding them. Read more.

2 Women Nab Credit Cards In Huntington Restaurant: Police

Two women stole credit cards in a Huntington restaurant, police said, and Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help finding them. Read more.