Nassau Police Officer Takes His Own Life: LI Patch Week In Review

Here are some of the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered this week.

Nassau Police Officer Kills Himself: Report

"He worked every day to keep our communities safe and his death is a tremendous loss for this Department," the police department said in a statement.

MS-13 Member Gets Decades In Prison For Teen's Murder

He admitted to killing 15-year-old Angel Soler in 2017. Now he's facing decades behind bars.

LI Man Honored For Saving Neighbor In House Fire

When a fire swept through his neighbor's home, Scott Trimarchi's quick thinking helped save his neighbor.

New Axe Throwing Venue Opening On Long Island

The fun new range, expected to open next month, will be the first on Long Island to include a bar, owner Kathleen Connolly told Patch.

Man Shot By Officer While Fleeing Arrest: Police

Police say the man tried to hit an officer with his car and led police on a chase. He had 300 oxycodone pills on him, police say.

Driver Dies After Crashing Into Overpass On Northern State Parkway

Officials say the driver went into cardiac arrest and firefighters had to remove him from SUV. He died at a hospital.

Dog Who Went Missing From Shelter Found After More Than A Month

There's a joyful celebration going on at the Kent Animal Shelter after Gage was found safe.

Also worth a read:

• Fire Rips Through Abandoned Long Island Building
• Police Officers, Off-Duty Firefighter Rescue Woman From Car
• Torte Jeff Baking Fresh Pies In Port Jefferson
• If You Love Snow, You'll Love This Winter Prediction For LI
• New Nassau Chick-fil-A Opening Next Week
• Woman Who Led Police On Chase Was Intoxicated: Cops
• New Affordable Housing Complex Unveiled In Hamptons
• Disgraced Ex-Nassau Executive Edward Mangano Disbarred: Report
• John's Crazy Socks To Receive Humanitarian Award
• Illegal Wolf-Dog Hybrids Seized From Home
• 102-Year-Old Man Hospitalized After House Fire
• Man Threw Woman's Phone Off Southern State Overpass In Road Rage Attack
• 115-Year-Old Church Gets Historic Status; No Demolition
• 3 Long Months Later, No Word On Sammy, Stolen Bald Eagle