Long Island Man Convicted Of Murder, Narcotics Distribution, Sex Trafficking
A Long Island Bloods gang member faces life in prison after being found guilty of murder, forcible rape, sex trafficking, and drug possession, among other offenses during a four-week trial.
Lawrence Lewis, also known as “L Boogs,” age 38, of Claverton, was convicted Tuesday, Nov. 9, for the 2017 murder of John Birt, the forcible rape and sex trafficking of a Suffolk County woman, racketeering, multiple firearms offenses, narcotics possession and distribution, and witness tampering, according to the US Attorney's Office.
As proven at trial, between April 2004 and June 2019, Lewis, as a membe…
Woman Struck, Killed By Compact SUV At Long Island Parking Lot
An investigation is underway after a woman was struck and killed by a compact SUV at a Long Island parking lot.
The incident happened around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13 in Deer Park.
Anita Levitt, age 80, of Deer Park, was parked in a handicapped parking space in front of 1944 Deer Park Ave. when she lost control of her 2020 Toyota Rav4, hopped two curbs and entered the rear parking lot of 1948 Deer Park Ave., Suffolk County Police said.
She then struck Mary Ferrara, 85, of Deer Park, who was standing outside her 2010 Ford Fusion, according to police.
The Toyota continue…
