23 Dogs Found In Freezing, Feces-Filled Kennels At Manorville Breeding Facility: Cops
A Long Island dog breeder left 23 animals in freezing cold, cramped, feces-filled kennels and ignored vaccination and state care requirements, authorities said Friday, March 13.
John Kowal, owner of Blue Ribbon Puppies in Manorville, was arrested on 23 counts of misdemeanor animal neglect, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said.
Kowal, 57, of Manorville, received an unannounced visit from state inspectors on Feb. 24, who documented numerous violations at his facility, prosecutors said.
The inspectors observed snow obstructing the building where the dogs were held, indicating no…
LI Pimp Punched Pregnant Victim, Poured Baby Oil On Teen: Feds
A child sex trafficker referenced Sean "Diddy" Combs, poured baby oil on a naked teen girl, and punched a victim in the stomach while pimping at least three underage girls for prostitution on Long Island, federal authorities said Thursday, March 12.
Tyrone Stylistic Crooks, a 26-year-old Queens man, was indicted on 12 counts related to sex trafficking five people, including three girls between the ages of 14 and 17, the Justice Department said in a press release.
Crooks threatened and physically assaulted the victims, including punching one in the stomach despite her being pregnant at …
Bay Shore Woman, 86, Loses $20K To Check Washing Suspect: Scpd
A Bronx man stole more than $20,000 from two Long Island senior residents in a check washing scheme, authorities said Thursday, March 12.
John Dematteo, 58, stole 14 checks beginning in August 2025, the Suffolk County Police Department said.
One victim, an 86-year-old Bay Shore woman, lost $17,315 when Dematteo stole 12 of her checks, police said. The second victim, a 73-year-old Patchogue woman, had $3,414 stolen when Dematteo washed two of her checks, investigators said.
Dematteo changed payment information on the checks after they were stolen through U.S. Postal Service, according to au…
