Man Assaults Pair, Holds 1 Hostage On Long Island: Police
A Long Island man has been arrested after police say he assaulted a pair of people and held one of them hostage.
It happened on Saturday, Nov. 25 in Hicksville, according to Nassau County Police.
Just before 10:30 a.m., police responded to a home on Ohio Street, where 40-year-old John Howell of Hicksville was holding a woman, age 56, hostage inside.
Earlier in the morning, Howell had allegedly physically assaulted the woman and a 44-year-old man, even going as far as threatening them with a knife.
The man was able to escape and call for help, but not before Howell barricaded himself in…
Modeling Photographer From Glen Cove Accused Of Sexual Abuse
A Long Island modeling photographer has been accused of sexually abusing a child after a months-long investigation.
The suspect, Jim Masiakos, age 58 of Glen Cove, was apprehended on Wednesday, Nov. 22, Nassau County Police said.
According to detectives, on Tuesday, Aug. 22, Maslakos was working from his home as a modeling photographer for children.
He was in the process of taking measurements for a 10-year-old girl when he inappropriately touched her, police said.
The victim, who resides in Montana, notified her family of the incident. Her father then repo…
Man Exposes, Touches Himself In Front Of Teens On Long Island: Police
A Long Island man has been arrested after police said he exposed and touched himself in front of a group of teen girls, the youngest being 13.
The incidents allegedly occurred on Tuesday, Oct. 17, and Wednesday, Oct. 18, according to Nassau County Police.
Fuentes Lozano, age 24, of West Hempstead, approached three girls — aged 13, 14, and 17 — while exposing himself and touching his genitals.
The girls ran away from Lozano and told their parents.
Further details about where the incidents happened were not provided.
Lozano is charged with:
Public lewdness, three counts; and
Endanger…
Mineola Man Driving Drunk With Child Onboard Crashes Pickup Tuck In Carle Place, Police Say
A Long Island man driving drunk with a child in the vehicle is facing a host of charges after an overnight crash, according to police.
The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 21 in Carle Place.
Matthew Ryan, age 42, of Mineola, was driving his 2014 Dodge Ram westbound on Westbury Avenue when he crossed over into eastbound lanes of traffic and struck a 2021 Dodge Ram, Nassau County Police said.
Ryan left the scene of the crash, but because of heavy damage to his tires, he came to a stop in front of 252 Westbury Ave., said police.
Ryan's 13-year-old daughter, who was a p…