Man Convicted Of Killing Wife; Knifepoint Robbery: LI Crime Roundup
Crime & Safety
Man Convicted Of Killing Wife; Knifepoint Robbery: LI Crime Roundup ALSO: New details emerge in death of woman found in suitcase; animal cruelty arrests; and taxi driver attacked over fare, authorities say.LONG ISLAND, NY — Check out the week's top police and DA news covered by Patches across Long Island.
Suffolk Man Convicted Of Murdering Wife In Front Of Teenage Son: DA
A Lindenhurst man pleaded guilty to murdering his wife in front of their teen son, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced. Read more .
Body Of LI Woman Found In Suitcase Was Bound By Cord: Suffolk DA
The man charged in connection with the death of a woman whose body was found in a suitcase in Huntington was indicted Wednesday; he pleaded not guilty, the Suffolk County DA's Office told Patch. Read more .
Man Arrested After Sexually Abusing Disabled Shelter Resident: PD
A Deer Park man was arrested on Friday after impersonating a county employee and forcibly toughing a disabled shelter resident in East Farmingdale in early September, Suffolk County police announced. Read more .
Man Indicted After Knife Point Kidnapping, Robbery In Hamptons: DA
An East Hampton man was indicted Wednesday after a knife point kidnapping and robbery earlier in September, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said. Read more .
Man Attacks Taxi Driver Over Cab Fare In Nassau: Police
A man was charged with robbery after Nassau police said he attacked a taxi driver in East Meadow early Thursday. Read more .
Driving Instructor Forcibly Touched Student In Suffolk: PD
A driving instructor was arrested Saturday after he was accused of inappropriately touching one of his students in East Northport a week prior, Suffolk police said. Read more .
Woman Accused Of Fatally Beating Duck Near Suffolk Pond: SPCA
A woman was charged with animal cruelty after she was accused of beating a duck in August, resulting in the animal's death, the Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said Monday. Read more .
Long Island Man Charged With Neglect For Emaciated, Sore-Covered Dog: SPCA
A 66-year-old Port Jefferson Station man was charged with animal cruelty after he brought his dog to a vet emaciated and covered in painful sores, Suffolk County Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Chief Roy Gross said. Read more .
A person who falsely reported explosives were found near Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, the site of a presidential campaign rally for Donald Trump, was detained on Wednesday, Nassau police said. Read more .
Man Robs Bar In Bethpage After Grabbing Customer: Police
A man robbed a bar in Bethpage on Wednesday afternoon, threatening a customer to convince a bartender to give into his demands, Nassau police said. Read more .
Suffolk police are seeking the public's help in identifying two suspects they say spray-painted a building at Lt. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Park in Lake Ronkonkoma earlier this month. Read more .
Man Shot At After Road Rage Incident In Nassau: Police
A man was shot at after a road rage incident on Monday in North Lawrence, Nassau police said. Read more .
Police Searching For Driver In Long Island Hit-And-Run: PD
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Seventh Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public's in identifying the driver of a vehicle that bolted from the scene after a woman was struck and injured in Sound Beach last week. Read more .
Peconic Man Crashed Motorcycle Into Pole, Had Loaded Handgun: PD
A Peconic motorcyclist was arrested Sunday night after he crashed into a telephone pole in Cutchogue — and was found with a loaded handgun, police said. Read more .
Shots Fired At Long Island Home On Thursday Night: Police
Suffolk police detectives are investigating a shooting in Mastic Beach that took place on Thursday night, a spokesperson said. Read more .
Bomb Threat At Long Island School Investigated: Police
Suffolk County police are investigating a bomb threat at South Ocean Middle School in Patchogue, a spokesperson confirmed Thursday. Read more .
Hindu Temple In Melville Vandalized, Threats Made: Police
A person spray-painted threatening and derogatory anti-Hindu messages on the driveway and sign of a Hindu temple in Melville, causing damage, Suffolk police said. Read more .
NJ Man Accused Of Scamming Woman Out Of $20K, Seeking More: Police
A New Jersey man faces charges in Nassau County over accusations that he scammed an elderly woman out of $20,000 and tried to steal more, police said. Read more .
Second Student Caught With Weapon At Long Island School: Police
A 13-year-old boy was busted for having brass knuckles at a Lake Ronkonkoma school on Friday, Suffolk police say. Read more .
Series Of Burglaries/Vandalism Investigated In Ronkonkoma Area: Police
Suffolk police are investigating a series of burglaries and vandalism at several businesses in the Ronkonkoma and Lake Ronkonkoma areas, a spokeswoman said Thursday. Read more .
Man Arrested After Being Seriously Injured In Drunken Suffolk Crash: PD
A man was charged with DWI after he was involved in a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured him in Hauppauge on Thursday, Suffolk police said. Read more .
Gambling, Illegal Drinking And Cocaine Found In West Babylon Bust: PD
A West Babylon grocery store was busted for having illegal gambling machines and allowing drinking without a license on Tuesday, according to Suffolk County Police. Read more .
Man Barges Into Nesconset Home In Search Of Phone: Police
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help finding the man who, police said, entered a Nesconset home in July. Read more .
Catalytic Converter Stolen From North Babylon Honda: Police
A catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle in North Babylon, Suffolk County police told Patch. Read more .
Five people were arrested Tuesday in connection with selling tobacco and vape products to people under the age of 21 during compliance checks at multiple businesses in Huntington, Greenlawn and East Northport, Suffolk police said. Read more .
