Man Charged In Connection With Long Island Motel Room Slaying: Police

The suspect held in connection with James Vaughn's death will be arraigned Monday at 1st District Court in Central Islip, police said.

Long Island Man Slain In Stabbing In Motel Room Fight: Cops

There was a group of people inside his room at the time of the fight; he died at LI Community Hospital, Suffolk police said.

Trio Used Stolen Credit Cards At Walmart In Middle Island: Police

The cards were stolen from vehicles in Ridge sometime overnight between May 22 and May 23, Suffolk police said.

Jeep Damaged By ATV, Dirt Bike Riders In Yaphank: Police

Multiple people punched and kicked the Jeep, which was traveling north on Sills Road, near Express Drive, last month, cops say.

Mastic Man, 20, Found Safe: Suffolk Police

UPDATE: He was found unharmed, Suffolk police said Wednesday.

Long Island Murder Suspect Fighting Florida Extradition: Court

Joseph Scalafani, accused in Alex Smith killing, didn't waive extradition, now requiring a governor's warrant, court rep says.

Eastbound Sunrise Hwy In Shirley Closed For Vehicle Fire: Police

UPDATE: The roadway has been reopened, Suffolk police said.

Brush Fire Breaks Out In Ridge: Suffolk Police

The fire broke out at around 6:26 p.m. on Wednesday, Suffolk police said.

Detectives Probe Report Of Swimmer In Distress Off Smith Point: Police

UPDATE: A thorough search by water and air was conducted, Suffolk police said.

Suspect Apprehended In LI Slaying To Appear Before Fla. Judge: Court

Joseph Scalafani, 32, will appear in Pinellas County Court on Monday afternoon, a court spokesperson said.

Slain LI Man's Family Hopes Suspect Will Be 'Held Accountable'

Joseph Scalafani's Fla. apprehension doesn't fill the void, "but it does give us some peace knowing he can not do this to another family."

Mastic Beach Boat Catches Fire; 1 Of Several Fires In Area Wednesday

Firefighters responded to fires in Mastic Beach, Shirley, Yaphank, and East Patchogue on Wednesday, police said.

Missing Ridge Girl, 15, Found: Suffolk Police

UPDATE: Police made the announcement Saturday evening.

Slain Long Island Dad's Family Pleas For Suspect To Turn Himself In

"I want justice for my son." - Mother of Alex Smith, a father of four, who was shot dead last Saturday in an altercation.

Ridge Teenager Reported Missing: Suffolk Police

UPDATE: She has been found.

Suspect Sought In Slaying Of Alex Smith On Long Island: Police

Joseph Scalafani, 32, is accused of shooting the former WBO champ's brother in a parking lot last Saturday, Suffolk police said.

Man Slashed In Face In Mastic Beach: Suffolk Police

The person was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, cops say. It's the second violent incident involving an injury in 26 hours.

Man Found Seriously Wounded From Stabbing In Mastic: Suffolk Police

He was taken to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries, Suffolk police said.

Shirley Man Indicted In GF's 'Brutal, Unconscionable' Beating: DA

Surveillance video from a local business captured him punching, kicking, and dragging her for about 25 minutes" before fleeing, DA says.

Holbrook Couple Illegally Dumped Debris In Mastic Beach: DA

When caught in the act by a witness, the wife raised up two middle fingers before the pair left in their pickup, Suffolk DA says.

Long Island Man, 'Good, Loving Dad,' Gunned Down In Parking Lot

Alex Smith, the younger brother of boxer Joseph Smith Jr. and father of four children, was shot dead in Mastic Beach Saturday.

'I Killed Her' Man Tells Detectives About Beating GF To Death: Police

Oscar Morocho-Morocho kicked, punched, and slapped Ruth Marisel Parra-Martinez for over 20 minutes, investigators say.

Sunrise Highway Crash In Shirley Snarls Friday Afternoon Traffic

William Floyd Parkway was closed at Victory Avenue at around 3:12 p.m., Suffolk police said.

Man Arrested In Fatal Beating Of Girlfriend In Shirley: Police

Oscar Morocho-Morocho punched and kicked girlfriend Ruth Marisel Parra-Martinez, repeatedly, outside The Green Sunday, cops say.

Stolen Car Torched In Shirley: Cops

The 2022 Honda Civic was stolen from Poospatuck Lane in Mastic on April 8, Suffolk police said.

Man Dies, Teen Injured After Car Crashes Into Tree In Mastic Beach: PD

It is believed he lost control of the car after suffering a medical event, police said.

Shirley Man Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Ex-Girlfriend's Daughters

His excuses included getting "handsy" at night and wandering into the girl's room and mistaking her for his girlfriend, DA says.

Shots Fired Into Shirley Home: Police

No one was injured, Suffolk police said.

Mastic Beach Teen, 16, Missing: Suffolk Police

David Smith, 16, was last seen leaving his home on Cedar Road East on May 1 at around 5 p.m., cops say. Have you seen him?

2 LI Men Charged In Drug Sale Leading To Fatal Overdose: Prosecutors

The charges are in a 65-count indictment against 8 people. DA says they "left no stone unturned in pursuit of their unlawful activities."

Swan With Fishing Hook In Beak Freed In Middle Island

The bird was returned to the water "with no ill effects from the hook," the state's Department of Environmental Conservation said.

Shirley Man Robbed Deli, Injuring Clerk; Broke Into 2 Businesses: Cops

He broke a window at an American Legion Hall and swiped cash, then broke into Home Depot, for some merchandise, police said.

Coram Man Flashed Weapon In Mastic Beach: Suffolk Police

The 20-year-old was charged with second-degree menacing, a misdemeanor, Suffolk police said.

LI Gangsters Indicted On Attempted Murder, Racketeering Charges: Feds

The pair helped their leader from North Carolina by shooting at people believed to be rival gang members, federal prosecutors say.

Pedestrian Dies After Vehicle Strike In Shirley: Suffolk Police

The man was pronounced dead at the scene by an EMT from Shirley Community Ambulance, police said.

10 Years For Mastic Man In String Of Suffolk Armed Robberies: DA

Along with his co-defendant, he "terrorized hard-working small business owners, robbing them of their money at gunpoint," DA says.

Mastic Man Guilty Of Weapons Possession In August 2022 Shooting: DA

He got into an argument with two people in a car looking for a French Bulldog puppy and shot at them, Suffolk DA says.

UPDATE: Mastic Beach Teen Missing Over Week Found: Police

The teen was found unharmed, Suffolk police said.

Rapper Sentenced After Terrorizing Family In LI Home Invasion: DA

"The pistol whipping of an innocent autistic young man in a failed home invasion is among the most outrageous crimes we have prosecuted."

Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle On LI: Police

The incident took place in Shirley Sunday night, police say.