'Horrific' Gang Assault: DA; Fatal Shootings: LI Crime Roundup

LONG ISLAND, NY — Check out the week's top police and DA news covered by Patches across Long Island.

LI Man Found Guilty Of Trying To Kill Wife In Front Of Daughters: DA

A West Babylon man, 46, was found guilty of attempted murder after he tried to kill his wife in front of their two daughters, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced Tuesday. Read more.

Teen Charged In 2022 Shooting Of Ronkonkoma Man In Bay Shore: PD

Police have made an arrest in the death of a Ronkonkoma man who was found shot in the parking lot of a church in Bay Shore in 2022. Read more.

LI Man Pleads Guilty After 'Senseless' Fatal Shooting: DA

A Riverhead man pleaded guilty Wednesday after a fatal shooting during a 2021 robbery, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said. Read more.

7 MS-13 Members, Associates, Charged In Gang Assault, Kidnapping: DA

Seven alleged members and associates of the Huntington Criminal Locates Salvatrucha or "HCLS" clique of the MS-13 street gang were indicted in connection with the robbing, kidnapping and assault of a teenager, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney said Friday. Read more.

Manslaughter Guilty Plea For Speeding, Killing 2 Passengers: Nassau DA

A West Hempstead woman pleaded guilty on Thursday to manslaughter in connection to the deaths of two teenage passengers in a 2021 high-speed crash, prosecutors said. Read more.

Man Pleads Guilty To Suffolk Crash That Killed Pedestrian: DA

A Commack man admitted guilt for his role in a street racing crash that killed James Beck, 57, of Huntington Station, in 2022, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced Thursday. Read more.

Man Sentenced For Fatal Huntington Station Hit-And-Run: DA

Kevin Galloway, 53, of Holtsville, was sentenced to two to six years in prison Tuesday for a fatal Huntington Station hit-and-run crash, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced. Read more.

Central Islip Man's Death Ruled Homicide, Police Seek Public's Help: PD

The death of a Central Islip man whose body was found Thursday has been ruled a homicide, Suffolk County police said. Read more.

Suicidal Man Shot Dead By Officers After Pointing Gun: Police

A man was killed by police Friday night in Massapequa. Read more.

LI Man Found Guilty Of Rape, Burglary, After Jury Trial: DA

A Bellport man was found guilty Friday of rape and burglary after a jury trial, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said. Read more.

Glen Cove Man Pleads Guilty To $500K Stock Fraud Scheme: Prosecutors

A barred investment broker from Glen Cove pleaded guilty on Friday to charges of defrauding investors in a $500,000 stock scheme, prosecutors said. Read more.

First Sentence In Brentwood Pawn Shop Stolen Property Fencing Ring

The leader of a retail theft ring that used a Brentwood pawn shop as a front was sentenced Friday to three to nine years in prison. Read more.

Bronx Man Stole Identity Of Suffolk County Residents, Admits It: DA

A Bronx man pleaded guilty to stealing the identities of multiple Suffolk County residents and then using their information to get money, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced Friday. Read more.

Man Charged With DWI After Southampton Rollover Crash: Police

A man was charged with driving while intoxicated after a Southampton rollover crash Thursday night, police said. Read more.

LI Woman Among The Victims Of Fake SBA Loan Scheme: Police

A Suffolk County man was arrested in connection to a grand larceny that took place last summer in Merrick, Nassau police said. Read more.

Ex-Malverne FD Official Stole $30K In Department Funds: Prosecutors

A former treasurer of the Malverne Fire Department was arraigned Thursday on corruption charges for allegedly stealing more than $30,000 of department funds, prosecutors said. Read more.

NJ Man Arrested In Nassau Roof Repair Scheme: Police

A New Jersey man was arrested Monday in connection with a multi-person roof repair scheme in Greenvale and other parts of Nassau County, Nassau police said. Read more.

Rockville Centre Student Brings Gun Into High School: Police

A teenager was placed under arrest for bringing a gun to South Side High School on Friday, police said. Read more.

4 Stabbed In Valley Stream Lounge Brawl: Police

Four people were stabbed during a brawl at a lounge in Valley Stream on Saturday morning, Nassau police said. Read more.

Medford Man Sentenced For Stealing Catalytic Converters Across LI: DA

A Medford resident accused repeatedly of stealing catalytic converters was sentenced to prison for crimes committed in 2022, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said. Read more.

Man Sought For Robbery, Asssault Last Month In Hicksville: Police

Police report a robbery that took place last month in Hicksvile. Read more.

8 Vehicles Stolen From Inwood Used Car Dealership: PD

Vehicles were stolen from a used car dealership in Inwood on Friday, Nassau police said. Read more.

Fight Turns Violent In Uniondale; Man Slashed With Box Cutter: Police

A fight between two men in Uniondale, led to one person being slashed in the forearm and chest, police said. Read more.

Man Charged In Theft Of $8K Check In Atlantic Beach: Police

A man was arrested Wednesday in connection with the theft of an $8,000 check in March 2023, Nassau police said. Read more.

Police Seek Public's Help With $10,000 Worth Of Stolen Tools

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the person or people who stole a trailer full of tools in Sayville in January. Read more.

Man Who Forcibly Touched Woman In Commack Arrested: Police

A Huntington Station man who, Suffolk police said, forcibly touched a woman at Target in Commack in November was arrested Saturday. Read more.

Multiple Weapons, Ammunition Discovered In Seaford Home: Police

A homeowner was placed in custody over the weekend for having a large of ammunition and firearms in his living room, police said. Read more.

Man Who Crashed Into Hampton Bays Woods Charged With Felony DWI: PD

A driver who crashed into the woods in Hampton Bays was charged with driving while intoxicated Saturday, police said. Read more.

2 Men Steal $1,500 In Electronics From Huntington Best Buy: Police

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help finding the two men who, police said, stole from a Huntington store in November. Read more.

Copiague Man Faces Charges Over Alleged Thefts: Suffolk County Police

Patrick O'Toole, accused of stealing from the Home Depot in Copiague and the Kohl's in Deer Park, faces multiple charges. Read more.