Fan Sparks House Fire In East Williston Friday: Police

The fire was caused by a bathroom exhaust fan, Nassau police say.

Mineola Man Charged With Arson In Portuguese Heritage Society Fire

Police say the man who set fire to the basement of the group's building was also arrested for placing tire spikes at police stations.

Nassau Gas Station Robbed At Gunpoint Saturday: Nassau County Police

An armed man robbed a BP gas station on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola, stealing cash and fleeing. Police are still investigating.

Sister Of Nassau Torso Killer Victim Looks For Another Victim's Family

The sister of Mary Beth Heinz, slain 50 years ago, is hoping Richard Cottingham's new confession will help her locate Maria Nieves' family.

Major Crimes Up 38% In Nassau Amid Rising Car Thefts, Burglaries: Cops

Data from the Nassau County Police Department shows vehicle thefts and robberies fueled an increase in major crime from 2021 to 2022.

Nassau Police Up Reward Money For 4 Unsolved Homicides To $25K Each

The Crime Stoppers reward in open homicide cases in Hempstead and Merrick from 2015 to 2020 will be raised from $10K to $25K.

Woman Carjacked At Gunpoint In Nassau; Man Charged: Police

A 20-year-old Queens man has been charged in connection with a Nov. 1 armed car robbery in Williston Park, police say.

Mineola Man Charged With Grabbing, Touching 13-Year-Old Girl: Police

The 18-year-old Mineola man is accused of inappropriately grabbing and forcibly touching the girl and is charged with six crimes.

Woman Carjacked At Gunpoint In Williston Park Tuesday, Police Say

Nassau police are looking for a male suspect who pointed a gun at a woman and then drove off in her SUV.

5 Arrested In Nassau After 1 Pointed Gun At Driver: Police

Five people face weapon charges after police say one of them pointed a gun at a driver on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola.

LI Man Who Killed 2 Puppies, Maimed Another, Gets A Year In Prison

Ellie Knoller's crimes against 3 puppies "one of the worst we've seen," Nassau prosecutors say, and showed "terrifying blunt force trauma."

LI Lawyer, Ex-School Board Member, Charged In Jan. 6 Riot: Feds

East Williston's John O'Kelly, a former school board member, is accused of assaulting police officers at the Jan. 6 riots.

Fire Breaks Out In Mineola Commercial Building Early Thursday

Firefighters from Mineola and Garden City fire departments battled a blaze on Mineola Boulevard in the early morning hours, now contained.

FOUND: Adult From Albertson Was Missing, Last Seen In Wantagh: Cops

The Nassau County Police Department is asking anyone with information about Gregory Thomson's location to contact them.

Queens Man Gets 20 Years In Prison For 2018 North Shore Burglary Spree

Andres Zapata and others stole more than $1M from homes in gated areas in Manhasset, Old Westbury, Jericho and Woodbury, Nassau DA says.

Williston Park Spy Pre-Trial Set For Oct. 13: U.S. Attorney's Office

The Bayside NYPD officer and Army Reservist, who had "SECRET"-level clearance, allegedly was spying for the PRC, according to the U.S. DOJ.

Mineola Broker Made Wild $800K Bets With Customers Money: U.S. SEC

Ross Barish, the broker-dealer, now has to pay back the nearly $400,000 his firm made in commission from the deals, according to the SEC.

Sirius XM DJ, Postal Worker Indicted In Drug Trafficking Scheme: DA

Officials say that the duo faces felony drug charges in a narcotics trafficking scheme that stretched from California to New York.

Driver In Death Of Rapper Nicki Minaj's Father Sentenced To Jail

Charles Polevich previously admitted to leaving the scene of a hit-and-run crash in February 2021 that killed 64-year-old Robert Maraj.

Arrest Made In Mineola Murder, 55-Year-Old Man Charged: Police

Authorities have arrested a man they say fatally shot a Mineola woman over the weekend.

'Violent' Man Assaults Police Officer At Jericho Terrace: Officials

A 29-year-old man assaulted a Nassau County police officer at Jericho Terrace in Mineola, authorities said.

Murder In Mineola: Police Say Search Is On After Woman, 39, Found Dead

Nassau County police say a 39-year-old woman was found dead of apparent gunshot wounds at a Mineola apartment on Saturday.

Couple Mugged By Masked Men While Walking In Nassau

Police say three men got out of a car and mugged the couple, then drove off.

Man Arrested After Intentionally Damaging Nassau Police Vehicles: PD

He's accused of placing tire spikes in the roadway near Nassau police facilities, resulting in the damage to multiple department vehicles.

MS-13 Member From Mineola Pleads Guilty To 2017 Machete Murder: DA

Luis Alejandro Varela pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree murder and second-degree conspiracy for the death of a fellow gangster.

Man Sentenced In North Shore Burglary Spree That Netted Over $1M: DA

A 33-year-old man was convicted for his role in a burglary spree, in which he helped steal over $1M from homes in gated communities.

Ex-Boyfriend Pleads Not Guilty In Murder Of LI Hospital Worker: ICYMI

Quay-Sean Renard Hines​ is accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend, Amelia Laguerre, nine times in a Northwell Health parking garage.

Ex-Boyfriend Pleads Not Guilty In Murder Of LI Hospital Worker: DA

Quay-Sean Renard Hines​ is accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend, Amelia Laguerre, nine times in a Northwell Health parking garage.

LI Man Pleads Guilty In Hit-And-Run Death Of Nicki Minaj's Dad: ICYMI

Patch has learned that Charles Polevich, who pleaded guilty in the hit-and-run death of rapper Nicki Minaj's dad, may get less jail time.

LI Man Pleads Guilty In Hit-And-Run Death Of Nicki Minaj's Father

Patch has learned that Charles Polevich, who pleaded guilty in the hit-and-run death of rapper Nicki Minaj's dad, may get less jail time.

Man Convicted In LI Burglary Spree That Netted Over $1M: ICYMI

A 23-year-old man was convicted for his role in a burglary spree, in which he helped steal over $1M from homes in gated communities.

Man Convicted In North Shore Burglary Spree That Netted Over $1M

A 23-year-old man was convicted for his role in a burglary spree, in which he helped steal over $1M from homes in gated communities.

Man Steals Antique Firearm From Mineola Store, Arrest Made: Police

Police say they have arrested a man who stole an antique firearm from a store early Sunday.

Teen Behind 9 Mineola-Area Burglaries Has Been Arrested: Police

Eighteen-year-old Richard Morgridge was taken into custody after police determined he was responsible for nearly a dozen burglaries.

Man Arrested In Connection With Several Mineola Burglaries: PD

The 32-year-old man was arrested after officers found him hiding in the ceiling of a business he broke into, police said.

Mineola Man Admits To Beating, Killing Two Puppies: Report

Ellie Knoller​, 31, pleaded guilty to three felony charges of aggravated animal cruelty.

Nassau County District Attorney: Hempstead Bloods Gang Member Convicted At Trial For May 2020 Shooting

Trevor Ford shot victim after altercation at Bedell Street and Terrace Avenue; Defendant has multiple open cases in Nassau

Nassau County District Attorney: Queens Man Sentenced To Jail Time For Scheme Targeting Immigrants Seeking Legal Assistance

Edier Alberto Alvarez stole $74,000 from more than 40 victims seeking assistance with their immigration cases

Nassau County District Attorney: District Attorney Donnelly Announces Creation Of Firearms Suppression And Intelligence Unit

New unit will concentrate on long-term investigations into gun-running in Nassau County; Unit will share intelligence with local and fed ...

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