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DA: Accused Killer Plotted Victim Home Break-In
First, police and prosecutors accuse Austin Lynch of killing Emily Finn. Now, authorities say the accused killer went a step further, allegedly tormenting the victim’s family by orchestrating a brazen scheme to burglarize their home.
Man Owes Big Bucks in Child Support, Wanted in Suffolk
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating William Benson, who is currently wanted on an active Family Court arrest warrant.
Jury Convicts Salvadoran National in Fatal Shooting Case
A Suffolk County jury has found a 32-year-old Salvadoran man guilty of second-degree murder and related weapons charges in the fatal shooting of a fellow tenant in Bay Shore last year, prosecutors announced.
Moriches Man Sentenced in Fatal DWI Crash
A Moriches man has been sentenced to prison for causing a drunken driving crash that killed a teenage passenger and seriously injured others, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced.
Masked Man Targets Church Full of Preschoolers, Arrested
Suffolk County police arrested a Riverhead man after authorities say he attempted to burglarize a Center Moriches church while preschool classes were underway inside the building.
Molotov Cocktails Found in Car During LI Traffic Stop
Three men were arrested after Suffolk County police discovered Molotov cocktails inside a car during a traffic stop in Central Islip, authorities said.
Huntington Station Man Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run
A Huntington Station man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian, Suffolk County police said.
LI Son Charged in Mom’s Savage Stabbing Death
A 36-year-old Calverton man has been indicted in connection with the fatal stabbing of his mother, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced.
Cops Cuff Man After Selden Knifepoint Robbery
A Holtsville man has been arrested after police say he robbed a woman at knifepoint inside a building on College Road in Selden, according to Suffolk County police.
35 Suffolk Correction Officer Recruits Sworn In
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office welcomed its newest class of correction officer recruits during a swearing-in ceremony held at the Yaphank Correctional Facility.
Police: Man Flees Stop in Stolen U-Haul
A Mastic Beach man was arrested after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop in a stolen U-Haul van, driving recklessly through several Suffolk County communities and becoming involved in a hit-and-run crash, police said.
Man Indicted in Farmingville Stabbing Death
A 57-year-old Brazilian man has been indicted on murder and other charges in the fatal stabbing of his estranged wife inside her Farmingville home, a killing authorities say unfolded in front of the couple’s teenage daughter.
Undersheriff Kuehhas Honored After 40 Years Service in NY
Suffolk County officials gathered in Yaphank to honor Undersheriff Steven Kuehhas as he marked his retirement after four decades of public service.
9 Indicted in 17-Day Armed Crime Spree
A 17-day crime spree that tore through auto-body shops, car dealerships and private homes from Suffolk County to Florida has ended with nine men indicted on 38 counts, including armed robbery, burglary, carjacking and weapons charges.
Mastic Beach Clerk Arrested in Vape Sale to Minor
A Mastic Beach store employee was arrested Wednesday after authorities said he sold vape products to a person under the age of 21 during an investigation into illegal tobacco sales.
Riverhead Man Charged in Mother’s Killing
Suffolk County Police have arrested a Riverhead man in connection with the death of his mother, whose body was discovered earlier this month in a wooded area in Manorville.
DOT Worker Seriously Injured in LIE Crash
A Department of Transportation employee was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle on the Long Island Expressway in Holtsville, and the driver has been charged with driving while intoxicated, Suffolk County Police said.
Shirley Man Killed in Sunrise Highway Crash
Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred in Brookhaven.
Missing Riverhead Woman Found Dead in Manorville
Kathleen Harrison Trent, 63, of 61 Forge Road in Riverhead, has been identified as the woman whose body was discovered in a wooded area in Manorville earlier this month, Suffolk County police said.
Moriches Teen Pleads Guilty in Fatal DWI Crash
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Luis Gonzalo Barrionuevo Fuertes, 18, of Moriches, pleaded guilty to Aggravated Vehicular Homicide and related charges for driving while intoxicated and causing a crash that killed a teenage passenger and seriously injured another.
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Sarro and McGarvey Named MVPs
Henry Sarro of Sachem North Flaming Arrows and Ryan McGarvey of Sachem East Flaming Arrows were named Most Valuable Players of the annual Ralph Pepe Classic on Saturday afternoon, recognizing standout performances in one of the district’s premier rivalry matchups.