SCPD Officer Unexpectedly Dies: Long Island Patch Week In Review

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

SCPD Mourns Loss of Officer: 'He Was A Great Guy All Around'

The Suffolk County Police Department is mourning the death of 38-year-old officer Fadi Rafeh. The father of two died unexpectedly Sunday.

Truck Loses Brakes, Strikes 3 Vehicles On Service Road; 3 Hurt

A 9-year-old girl and her parents were hospitalized after the truck rear-ended their vehicle on Monday afternoon.

Woman Threatens Fuel Deliverymen With Shotgun: Police

She threatened two propane fuel deliverymen — who were trying to lawfully remove propane tanks from the home — with a shotgun, police say.

Skateboarder Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Cop Car

The 28-year-old was hit while the officers were responding to a call, police say.

Long Island Couple Stole $185,000 From Ailing Uncle: DA

The couple was given his power of attorney and used it to steal his life savings, the DA says.

Angels Help Furloughed Workers: 'There Are So Many Good People'

As government shutdown stretches on, one Long Island woman says, 'We are starting to wonder how some of our bills will be paid.' Angels step up to help.

LI MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced For Teen's Murder

The 22-year-old pleaded guilty to killing a 16-year-old suspected rival gang member back in 2015.

Also worth a read:

• Maui Chop House Brings Taste of Hawaii To Rocky Point
• Police ID Driver, Man Killed In Meadowbrook Crash
• Polish Nail And Wine Bar To Open This Week
• Police ID Man Found Fatally Shot
• Hempstead Town Councilwoman Announces Breast Cancer Diagnosis
• After Little Girl's Plea, Woman Going To Border To Help Migrants
• Seal Pup Found On East Hampton Property 'Far From Beach'
• LI Man Kills Wife, Hurts Teenage Son: SCPD

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