Suffolk County District Attorney's Office News

Suffolk County District Attorney's Office News


Sep 24, 2024

Brooklyn man found guilty of second-degree murder for shooting during attempted robbery

Basheer Vinson, 29, of Brooklyn, has been found guilty of second-degree murder and other charges in connection with a 2020 attempted robbery and shooting that resulted in the death of Mark Birthwright, 26, of Bay Shore. The verdict was announced by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney following a jury trial.

Sep 18, 2024

East Hampton man indicted for knifepoint kidnapping and robbery

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Darius Petty, 34, of East Hampton, has been indicted on three counts of Kidnapping in the Second Degree and other related charges for allegedly kidnapping and robbing three individuals at knifepoint.

Sep 18, 2024

Huntington Station man indicted for corpse concealment

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Ronald Schroeder, 41, of Huntington Station, has been indicted for Concealment of a Human Corpse following the discovery of Seikeya Jones' body inside a suitcase in Huntington Station.

Sep 17, 2024

Lindenhurst man pleads guilty to murdering wife

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Ryszard Murawski, 44, of Lindenhurst, has pleaded guilty to Murder in the Second Degree for fatally stabbing his wife, Wioleta Murawski, in her backyard in January.

Sep 16, 2024

Gilgo Beach Task Force releases new details on unidentified homicide victim

The Gilgo Beach Task Force has released new information regarding a homicide victim known as "Asian Doe." The announcement, made on September 16, 2024, aims to shed light on the identity and circumstances surrounding the victim.

Sep 16, 2024

Gilgo Beach Task Force releases new details about unidentified homicide victim

The Gilgo Beach Task Force has released new information regarding a homicide victim referred to as "Asian Doe." The details include the clothing items found on the victim, which are a 'Chrysantheme' blue ribbed short-sleeve shirt with a crew neck, a 'Rafaella' brand shirt, and 'Bill Blass' pants and bra.

Sep 16, 2024

Bay Shore man faces additional sex trafficking charges after new victim comes forward

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Danny St. Louis, 43, of Bay Shore, has been indicted on three counts of sex trafficking and other related charges for the alleged commercial sexual exploitation of an additional female victim. St. Louis is already facing 28 felony and misdemeanor charges on a separate indictment for alleged sex trafficking and other offenses.

Sep 13, 2024

Islip Terrace man pleads guilty to manslaughter; wife admits hindering prosecution

Eduardo Vega, 58, of Islip Terrace, has pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree for fatally stabbing his son-in-law, Roshane McLaren, 34. The incident occurred in the driveway of their home. Vega's wife and co-defendant, Tanya Denis, 48, also from Islip Terrace, pleaded guilty to Hindering Prosecution in the Third Degree for her involvement.

Sep 12, 2024

Former Long Island auto business owner pleads guilty for grand larceny involving $16 million

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Timothy Kjaer, 49, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, formerly of Shoreham and the former owner of several auto shop businesses, has pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the First Degree for failing to report $16 million in taxable sales. This action resulted in the theft of over $1.3 million in sales tax from New York State.

Sep 12, 2024

Shirley man pleads guilty to attempted murder near ex-Congressman Zeldin's home

Noah Green, 20, of Shirley, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder in the second degree, conspiracy in the second degree, and other related charges for a shooting incident on October 9, 2022. The incident occurred in front of former United States Congressman Lee Zeldin’s home. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the plea today.

Sep 10, 2024

Riverhead man sentenced to 22 years for fatal stabbing

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Gelber Lopez Perez, 20, of Riverhead, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. The sentencing follows his guilty plea to Manslaughter in the First Degree for the fatal stabbing of Tony Fernando Alvarado Ajcuc, 26, also of Riverhead.

Sep 9, 2024

Suffolk cardiologist sentenced for possessing child pornography

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that cardiologist Frank Pollaro, 55, of Deer Park, was sentenced to four to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child.

Sep 9, 2024

Riverhead man indicted for shooting into Hampton Bays residence

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Lawrence Brown Jr., 26, of Riverhead, on charges including Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree. The indictment follows a shooting incident in Hampton Bays.

Sep 6, 2024

St. James man indicted for murder of ex-wife and her boyfriend

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Daniel Coppola, 50, of St. James, has been indicted on four counts of Murder in the First Degree. Coppola is accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife, Kelly Coppola, 50, and her boyfriend, Kenneth Pohlman Jr., 53, at their home in St. James.

Sep 6, 2024

Former president pleads guilty to stealing $70k from Dix Hills Soccer Club

Matthew Dickson, 44, of Dix Hills and the former Vice President and President of the Dix Hills Soccer Club, pleaded guilty to Petit Larceny for embezzling over $70,000 from the club in 2022. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney made the announcement on September 6, 2024.

Sep 5, 2024

Bay Shore man sentenced for stabbing former girlfriend during argument

Jorge Guevara, 49, of Bay Shore, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. This follows a jury's June conviction for Attempted Assault in the First Degree and other charges related to an incident where he stabbed his former girlfriend in the neck with scissors.

Sep 5, 2024

District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announces hiring of twenty assistant district attorneys for 2024

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the appointment of 20 new Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs). This class of ADAs will first undergo an intensive multi-week training program taught by members of the Appeals and Training Bureau before they begin their tenure in Suffolk County First District Court, where they will prosecute misdemeanor crimes, gaining investigative and trial experience.

Sep 4, 2024

NYC employee arrested for submitting forged doctor notes

Alan Anderson, 55, of Oakdale, an employee of the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), was arrested for allegedly possessing and submitting 12 forged doctor notes to his employer in an effort to avoid appearing for work. This arrest is the result of a joint investigation by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and the New York City Department of Investigation.

Sep 4, 2024

Mother indicted for murder after wrong-way crash kills her nine-year-old child

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Kerri Bedrick, 32, of Centerport, has been indicted for Murder in the Second Degree and other related charges. The indictment follows a multi-vehicle crash allegedly caused by Bedrick while impaired by methamphetamine, resulting in the death of her nine-year-old son.

Sep 3, 2024

Huntington man pleads guilty to grand larceny involving mother's pension

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced that Moses K. Johnson, 63, of Huntington, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree for stealing more than $56,000 of his mother’s public pension payments following her death in April 2021.

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Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Local

25 to Life: Patchogue Felon Convicted of Shooting into Mastic Beach Home

The 58-year-old repeat offender was convicted in a jury trial of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, DA Tierney announced on May 16th.


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Party at the Roasthouse! Popular Sandwich Chain Sets Up Shop in Babylon

Roast Sandwich House grand-opened its sixth location on May 19th at 114 Deer Park Avenue in Babylon Village.