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Commack Sex Den Busted in Trafficking Probe
A suspected brothel masquerading as a quiet Long Island business was busted when Suffolk County cops swooped in and arrested two women in a human trafficking probe tied to a Commack Road property, authorities said.
Bayport Trio Accused in Torture Death of 7-Year-Old Girl
A horrifying child abuse case tied to a Bayport family has stunned Suffolk County after prosecutors accused three generations of women of allegedly torturing and imprisoning a 7-year-old girl before she died from a massive untreated infection.
Geek Squad Peep? Best Buy Worker Busted
A Best Buy employee is accused of secretly sending a customer’s intimate photos to his own phone after she handed over her device for technical help, Suffolk County police said.
Indicted in Slaying of Defenseless One-Legged Man
A West Babylon man has been indicted in the savage robbery and killing of a 65-year-old amputee who prosecutors say never had a chance to defend himself during the brutal attack on a quiet Deer Park street.
Big Gun Bust: Probationer Busted With Arsenal of Weapons
A Huntington Station man already on probation was busted with an arsenal of weapons, assault rifles and gun-making equipment after probation officers stumbled upon the cache during a home check Thursday night, Suffolk County police said.
Montauk Man Accused of Raping 15-Year-Old in USPS Van
A 23-year-old U.S. Postal Service employee originally from Moriches but now living in Montauk was arrested Friday after authorities say he raped a 15-year-old girl inside a postal vehicle while on duty in East Hampton.
Bellport Man Busted in Speedway Murder Slay
A Bellport man has been charged with second-degree murder after a woman was found unresponsive inside a vehicle at a Yaphank gas station and later died, Suffolk County police said.
Tax Prep Probe Over OnlyFans Splurge
A Bellport tax preparer allegedly treated a Patchogue auto shop like his own personal ATM, blowing stolen tax cash on plane tickets, credit card bills and even OnlyFans subscriptions, prosecutors said Thursday.
Illegal Immigrant Indicted, Accused of Snatching Four-Year-Old
A 38-year-old illegal immigrant from Ecuadorian has been indicted on kidnapping charges after prosecutors said he lured a four-year-old girl away from her family at a Patchogue laundromat and brought her to a nearby library, Suffolk County officials announced.
Parked Outside Wrong House — Paid With His Life
A Glen Cove man was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for his role in the 2022 kidnapping and murder of a Central Islip man who was targeted after parking in front of a Bay Shore home, Suffolk County prosecutors said.
Brazen Bandit Busted in Home Burglary Spree
A Shirley man is accused of going on a brazen pre-dawn burglary spree, creeping into occupied Long Island homes while residents slept, before cops tracked him down hiding in a Medford backyard, police said.
Deli Slay Suspect Nabbed Fleeing South
A 27-year-old Honduran national accused of fatally shooting a man behind a Huntington Station deli in broad daylight has been indicted on murder and weapons charges after authorities tracked him to Alabama while he was allegedly attempting to flee the country.
North Bellport Man Indicted in Deadly Hit-and-Run
A North Bellport man has been indicted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian earlier this year, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced.
Gummy Bust Suspect Busted Trying Border Escape
A suspected drug dealer and illegal immigrant who prosecutors say left a trail of sickened schoolkids in his wake is back on Long Island after allegedly trying to make a run for the border.
Massage Horror: LI Spa Worker Busted After Complaints
A Long Island spa worker is behind bars after cops say he turned relaxing massages into alleged moments of violation, and now investigators fear there could be more victims.
Gun-Toting Repeat Offender Busted in Gas Station Heist
A career criminal who once again picked up a gun is now staring down a potential life sentence after a brazen, early-morning gas station holdup in Suffolk County.
Drug-Fueled Sex Trafficking Leads to Long Slammer Sentence
A Farmingville man has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term following his conviction on multiple sex trafficking charges, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced.
Illegal Immigrant Accused of Raping, Beating Man
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that a 32-year-old Honduran national, an illegal immigrant, has been indicted on multiple violent felony charges in connection with the alleged rape and assault of a man outside an Amityville restaurant earlier this year.
PTA to Pay Day: Mom Charged in Cash Grab
A Long Island PTA mom is accused of turning bake sale bucks into a personal shopping spree, allegedly swiping more than $50,000 meant for kids and classrooms and spending it on everything from gadgets to getaways, prosecutors say.
Patchogue Predator Gets 27-to-Life in Sex Horror
A Patchogue man was sentenced to 27 years to life in prison after being convicted of multiple counts of predatory sexual assault and related charges, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced.
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Insurance companies accuse medical providers of fraudulent billing and kickback scheme
A group of insurance companies has filed a lawsuit against several medical professionals and corporations, alleging a widespread scheme involving fraudulent billing for unnecessary treatments.