Long Island Physician Assistant Engaged In Sexual Contact With 14-Year-Old Patient, Police Say
A Long Island physician assistant has been arrested after he allegedly engaged in sexual contact with a minor patient and then gave her money in an attempt to prevent her from reporting the contact.
According to Suffolk County Police, Richard Bennett, 48, of Coram, was arrested Thursday, May 21, for having inappropriate sexual contact with a 14-year-old female patient earlier that month while he was employed at Family Medical Care, located at 1745 Union Blvd, in Bay Shore.
He then allegedly gave the teen cash to prevent her from reporting the crime, police said.
Bennett was charged…
Man Points Shotgun At Group In Long Island Shopping Center Parking Lot, Police Say
A man has been apprehended after police say he pointing a shotgun at a group of people in the parking lot of a Long Island shopping center.
The incident, which authorities said was not related to protests over the death of George Floyd, happened around 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 2 in Kings Park.
Kenneth Kopek, 39, of Kings Park, was engaged in a verbal dispute with a group of people in a parking lot, located in front of 66 Indian Head Road, when he pointed a loaded double-barreled shotgun in their direction, Suffolk County Police said. Kopek fled before officers arrived at the scene.…
Suspect Nabbed In Long Island St. Patrick's Day Bank Robbery
A suspect has been charged in connection with a St. Patrick's Day bank robbery on Long Island.
It happened Tuesday, March 17 at approximately 4 p.m. in Centereach, Suffolk County Police said.
The suspect, Chris Nilsen, 61, of Medford, entered People’s United Bank, located at 1919 Middle Country Road, and demanded cash, according to police.
The teller complied with the demand and gave Nilsen cash from the drawer, said police. Nilsen fled on foot northbound through the bank’s parking lot.
Nilsen was charged with third-degree robbery on Friday, April 17.
He will be held …
