Cop Impersonation; Fathers Sexually Abused Children: LI Crime Roundup

LONG ISLAND, NY — Check out the week's top police and DA news covered by Patches across Long Island. Stories this week include a man biting a police officer after fights broke out at a wedding; a man pleading guilty to sexually abusing his daughter and son; a man being convicted of sexually abusing his two daughters; a former prison guard impersonating an officer; a man being arrested in connection with a fatal shooting; and a woman stealing $347K from her employer, officials said.

Man Bites Cop After 'Multiple' Fights Break Out At LI Wedding: Police

Two people were arrested and charged after multiple fights broke out at a Saint James wedding, resulting in a man biting a police officer in the arm, Suffolk County Police said. Read more.

West Babylon Man Pleads Guilty To Sexually Abusing Daughter, Son: DA

A West Babylon man pleaded guilty in court on Thursday to sexually abusing his son and daughter for at least ten years, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney said. Read more.

Lindenhurst Man Convicted Of Sexually Abusing 2 Daughters: DA

A Lindenhurst man was found guilty by a jury on Friday of raping his 12-year-old daughter and sexually abusing his 8-year-old daughter, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced. Read more.

Former LI Prison Guard Gets 2 Years Probation In Cop Impersonation: DA

A former state prison guard from Long Island caught in a sting operation, prompted by accusations he pulled a woman over at the side of the road and asked her for nude photographs of herself, was sentenced Tuesday to first-degree criminal impersonation, a Suffolk District Attorney spokeswoman said. Read more.

2 Plead Guilty To Murder, Robbery Of Long Beach Man: Prosecutors

Two men have pleaded guilty in connection to a fatal shooting and robbery of a Long Beach man in 2021, prosecutors announced. Read more.

Man Arrested For Fatal Shooting In Valley Stream Last Month: Police

A Uniondale man has been charged in connection to a fatal shooting last month in Valley Stream. Read more.

Man Killed, Struck By 2 Cars In Amityville Hit-And-Run: Police

A woman was arrested and charged on Sunday, after she fatally struck a man while driving intoxicated and left the scene in Amityville, Suffolk County Police said. Read more.

Man Injured, Shot Inside Car At North Amityville Traffic Light: Cops

A man is injured after he was shot while inside his car in North Amityville on Monday night, Suffolk County Police said. Read more.

Homeless Man Accused Of Trying To Rape Woman: Police

A homeless man has been charged with attempting to rape a woman in Inwood, police said. Read more.

Woman Stole $347K From Uniondale Employer: Police

A woman was arrested Wednesday after she was accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from her employer, Nassau police said. Read more.

Man Violently Resists Arrest, Injures Officer In Baldwin: Police

A Hempstead was arrested for an incident that took place Tuesday night in Baldwin. Read more.

Officer Hurt During Gas Station Robbery Arrest: Police

A gas station was robbed in West Hempstead over the holiday weekend. Read more.

Copiague Man Gets 15 Years In Prison For Poss. Of Illegal Drugs: DA

A Copiague man received 15 years in prison on Thursday, after he fled from police on an unregistered dirt bike and was found in possession of drugs and a loaded firearm, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced. Read more.

Riverhead Man Sentenced To 9 Years For Intent To Sell Cocaine: DA

A Riverhead man was sentenced Friday to nine years in prison after he was found with cocaine with intent to sell, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said. Read more.

Man Stole $9,100 From Melville Liquor Store: Police

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help in finding the man who, police said, stole cash from a Melville store. Read more.

Man Arrested After Forcibly Kissing Woman On North Fork: Police

A Mattituck man was arrested Wednesday after he grabbed a woman's face and kissed her, police said. Read more.

Woman Steals $605 Worth Of Ice Cream From Huntington Store: Cops

Suffolk County Police are seeking the public's help to identify a woman who has a criminally large sweet tooth. Read more.

Loaded Gun Recovered After Traffic Stop In Franklin Square: Police

A teenager, who was stopped by police, took off and collided with several parked cars on Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square. Read more.

LI Man Flees Into Woods To Escape Police, Caught With Cocaine: PD

A Riverhead man was arrested after trying to flee from authorities and being caught with cocaine in Hampton Bays early Saturday, police said. Read more.

Woman Arrested After Breaking Glass Door At Riverhead Library: Police

A Riverhead woman was arrested after she broke the glass door at the Riverhead Free Library a few months ago, police said. Read more.