Crime & Safety
Fatal Crash Indictment; Student Threatens Mass Harm: LI Crime Roundup
ALSO: A man was charged in connection with his wife's death; and three were indicted after a brawl on the Sunrise Highway, authorities say.
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Driver Of Drunken Crash That Killed 6-Year-Old Indicted: Nassau DA
A Freeport man was indicted for a drunken crash that led to the death of a six-year-old girl, prosecutors announced. Read more.
Student, 14, Arrested After Threatening Mass Harm At LI School: PD
A 14-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday night after making a threat of mass harm on social media against the Riverhead Charter School, police said. Read more.
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Murder Charge For Man Accused Of Stabbing Wife, Crashing Truck: Police
Suffolk police Homicide Squad detectives have charged Ryszard Murawski with second-degree murder after his release from the hospital. Read more.
3 Family Members Indicted Over Sunrise Highway Brawl: Suffolk DA
Three people have been indicted over a brawl that broke out on Sunrise Highway Dec. 20. Read more.
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Man, 91, Critically Injured In Roslyn Heights Hit-And-Run: Police
A 91-year-old pedestrian was critically injured in a hit-and-run in Roslyn Heights on Monday, Nassau police said. Read more.
Drunken Driving Into Tree; Children Passengers Hurt: Police
A Westbury man was arrested Monday evening for driving while intoxicated with three young children in the vehicle, police said. Read more.
Suffolk Assisted Living Facility Resident Loses $10K In Theft: PD
Two employees of an East Northport assisted living facility were arrested after they used a resident's debit card to make unauthorized purchases between May and July, Suffolk police said on Tuesday. Read more.
Former Nurse At County Jail Indicted On Contraband Charges: Nassau DA
A Levittown man was indicted on Thursday for promoting prison contraband at the Nassau County Correctional Center, prosecutors said. Read more.
Marshalls In Shirley Robbed At Knifepoint: Police
Marshalls in Shirley was robbed at knifepoint last week, Suffolk police said. Read more.
Greenport Couple Had Fentanyl, Cocaine In Home With Their Child, 2: DA
A Greenport couple was indicted Tuesday after they were found with fentanyl and cocaine in the family home they share with their child, 2, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said. Read more.
Hempstead Man Charged In Sexual Abuse Of Girl, 14: Police
A Hempstead man was arrested Tuesday in connection with the sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl, Nassau police said. Read more.
Man Arrested After Punching, Kicking Another Man During Robbery: PD
A Riverhead man was arrested and charged after a robbery Saturday, police said. Read more.
Teen Assaults Cop After Disturbance At Syosset Group Home: Police
A teenager was charged with assault at a Mercy First group home in Syosset, police said. Read more.
Violent Driver Injures Cop During Bellmore Traffic Stop: Police
An East Meadow man was stopped by police, who were on routine patrol over the weekend, for driving with an unauthorized registration, authorities said. Read more.
Nassau Man Sexually Propositioned Girl, 15, At Laundromat: Police
A Roosevelt man sexually propositioned a 15-year-old girl on Friday, Nassau police said. Read more.
Man Flees After Following 2 14-Year-Old Girls In Westbury: Police
A man is sought by police for an incident that occurred more than a month ago in Westbury. Read more.
19-Year-Old Stole $8K From BJ's While Working As Gas Attendant: PD
A 19-year-old from Mastic was arrested after stealing about $8,000 from BJ's Wholesale Club in Riverhead while employed as a gas station attendant last year, police said. Read more.
$4.9K Of Sunglasses Swiped From Lake Grove Macy's: Police
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help finding the two men who, police said, stole sunglasses from a Lake Grove store in June. Read more.
2 Steal $3.6K In Medicine From BJ's In East Farmingdale: Police
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help finding the man and woman who, police said, stole medicine from an East Farmingdale store in December. Read more.
Man Charged With Driving While Impaired By Drugs After Crash: Police
A Flanders man was arrested after he was found to be impaired by drugs after a Hampton Bays crash Wednesday night, police said. Read more.
$2.4K Stolen From Williston Park Restaurant: Police
A man burglarized a Williston Park restaurant on Monday morning, Nassau police said. Read
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2 Burglars Break Into Extra Space Storage In New Hyde Park: Police
A pair of burglars broke into some units at Extra Space Storage in New Hyde Park to remove property early Saturday, Nassau police said. Read more.
Search On For Man Who Stole More Than $1,700 In Lowe's Items: Police
Police are searching for the man who they said stole merchandise from Lowe's in Riverhead in December. Read more.
Woman Steals $1,300 In Goods From Commack Store: Police
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help finding the woman who, police said, stole from a Commack store in December. Read more.
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