Pennsylvania Victims' Stolen Funds Routed Through Islip Coinbase Account: Police
A Long Island man is accused of taking thousands of dollars stolen from two Pennsylvania residents in a phone scam scheme, police announced on Monday, June 1.
Chancellor McKee, 22, of Islip, was arrested after an investigation into unauthorized transfers from two victims' bank accounts, according to Suffolk County Police.
The Pennsylvania residents had $2,500 and $4,500 separately removed from their accounts and transferred into a Coinbase cryptocurrency account belonging to McKee on Nov. 12, 2025, investigators said.
Police said the victims had fallen for a phone scam before the money w…
Queens Duo Steal Over $1.5K In Feminine, Cosmetic Products From Yorktown CVS: Police
Two Queens women are accused of stealing more than $1,500 worth of merchandise from a CVS store in Westchester County — and later turning themselves in on active arrest warrants, police said.
The arrests were made on Thursday, May 14, when 23-year-old Melanie Ortiz and 32-year-old Thifany Lopez, both of College Point, surrendered themselves to Yorktown Police, the department said on Thursday, May 21.
Police said the arrests stem from an Aug. 25, 2025 larceny investigation at the CVS located at 2000 Commerce St. in Yorktown. Investigators alleged that three women stole femi…
Fake ID Helped NYC Teen Swipe Packages Worth $97K From Hicksville Facility: Police
A New York City teenager has been busted for stealing two FedEx packages worth $97,000 on Long Island using a fake ID, police said Monday, May 18.
Denys Hryshchenko, 18, of Staten Island, was arrested around 7 a.m. and charged with first-degree identity theft, second-degree possession of a forged instrument, second-degree grand larceny and unlawful possession of identifying information, the Nassau County Police Department said.
Hryshchenko used the false identification to obtain two packages with items valued at $97,000 inside on Thursday, April 23, at a FedEx facility at 25 Newbridge Road …
$3.4M Medicaid Fraud Scheme: New Windsor Couple Admits Fraudulently Billing NY For Fake Trips
An Orange County couple and their transportation companies have admitted to stealing more than $3.4 million from New York’s Medicaid program through a years-long fraudulent billing scheme, prosecutors said.
New Windsor resident Rohail Raja, 45, pleaded guilty in Orange County Court to first-degree grand larceny, while his wife, Shama Alam, 45, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree conspiracy, Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler and New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli announced on Thursday, May 14.
Their companies, Unique Class Limo, Inc., and SNR Limo, Inc.,…
Watervliet Thief Busted At NY Mall Wearing Watch He Stole, Police Say
The cops were right on time.
A New York man was arrested while wearing a watch that he stole from a liquor store backroom, police said Wednesday, May 6.
Matthew Hoffmann, 35, illegally accessed a room at Uptown Wine and Spirits in Watervliet on Sunday, May 3, the Watervliet Police Department said. He took the watch and cash before fleeing the store, cops said.
But Hoffmann, of Schenectady, was spotted at Crossgates Mall in Albany on Tuesday, May 5 by members of the Guilderland Police Department, authorities said. He was wearing the stolen watch when police saw him, according to investigato…
Brooklyn Man Charged In $24K Nassau County Home Depot Theft Spree
man is accused of stealing nearly $25,000 worth of merchandise from multiple Home Depot stores across Nassau County, police announced.
Tony Curtis, 64, of Brooklyn, was arrested following an investigation into a series of larcenies that happened on Saturday, Aug. 30, according to detectives.
Curtis allegedly entered several Home Depot locations throughout Nassau County, selected merchandise totaling approximately $24,970.15, and left the stores without paying, authorities said.
After what police described as an extensive investigation, detectives located Curtis and took him into cu…
Burglary Spree Targeting Cell Phone Shops Leads To 3 Arrests In Nassau County
A string of break-ins targeting cell phone repair shops across Nassau County has led to the arrests of two teens and a juvenile, police announced on Thursday, April 9.
Widmaer Innocent, 19, of West Babylon, and Jahmir Corbin, 18, of Westbury, were taken into custody following an investigation into multiple commercial burglaries, according to Nassau County police. A 17-year-old male was also arrested in connection to the incidents.
Detectives say the burglaries occurred at several locations, including iClinic Phone Repair in Rockville Centre, RAPA Wireless in Uniondale, Phone Smart Shop in B…
High-Speed Havoc: Two State Troopers Injured In ‘Reckless’ LI Car Chase, Police Say
Two state troopers were injured in a chaotic car chase on Long Island on Tuesday, April 7, state police said.
Driver Joshua Rosario-Rivera, 38, and passenger Boubacar Diallo, 39, sped off in a stolen vehicle following an attempted traffic stop in Hempstead just after 7:30 p.m., New York State Police announced Wednesday, April 8.
During the chase, Rosario-Rivera struck multiple marked New York State Police vehicles and drove “recklessly” through Nassau County, authorities said. Two troopers suffered minor, non-life-threatening injuries in the pursuit, according to state police.
After …
Baldwin Fraudster Made 110 Illegal Transactions In Chase Scam: Police
A Long Island fraudster made 110 illegal transactions from Chase Bank accounts to steal $55,000, police said Friday, April 3.
Paras Javed, 26-year-old Baldwin man, was arrested Thursday, April 2 and hit with numerous charges, the Nassau County Police Department said.
Javed contacted Chase customer service and claimed to be an account holder on multiple occasions, then changed the victims’ mailing addresses to his own and ordered debit cards, cops said. The scheme began in November 2025 and continued into January 2026, according to investigators.
During those two months, he made all 110 una…
Man Accused Of Burglarizing Family Member’s Home, Stealing Car In Rhinebeck: Police
A man is facing multiple felony charges after police said he burglarized a family member’s home and stole a vehicle in Dutchess County.
The incident that resulted in the arrest happened at around 2:50 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, in the Village of Rhinebeck, New York State Police said on Monday, March 23.
There, troopers responded to a report of unauthorized use of a vehicle and later found the unoccupied car on East Market Street.
Troopers also found the suspect, identified as Hyde Park resident Issac S. Iselin, 37, nearby and took him into custody, police said.
An investigation later fou…
Duo Assault Victim, Hold Him Down, Take His Wallet In Spring Valley, Police Say
Two men, including a teenager, have been arrested in connection with an early-morning robbery that left a man with facial injuries in Rockland County, police said.
Officers responded just after 3:44 a.m. on Monday, March 2, to the area of 1 Union Rd. in Spring Valley after receiving a report of a robbery, the Spring Valley Police Department announced on Friday, March 6.
Investigators said the victim had been walking near North Madison Avenue and Maple Avenue when he was approached by two suspects who demanded money.
When the victim refused, one suspect assaulted him and held him down while…
Coach Charged After Up To $7K In Skis Stolen From Mount Peter Meet, Warwick Police Say
A New Jersey ski coach and event official is accused of stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of skis during a meet in the Hudson Valley, NY, police said.
The arrest resulted from an incident on Wednesday, Feb. 11, when officers responded to a report that multiple sets of skis had been taken from the Mount Peter Ski Area in the Orange County town of Warwick, NY, the Town of Warwick Police Department announced on Wednesday, Feb. 18.
The estimated value of the stolen skis was between $4,000 and $7,000, according to police.
Several schools from Bergen County, NJ, had been at t…
Hicksville Car Dealership Manager Steals $64K From Hyundai Sale, Police Say
A fleet sales manager at a Long Island car dealership diverted roughly $64,000 from the sale of a new vehicle into his personal bank account, police said.
Kyle Roberts, 42, of Syosset, was arrested following an investigation by the Nassau County Police Electronics Squad Fraud and Forgery Section.
Advantage Hyundai, located on Plainview Road in Hicksville, contacted the agency reporting that approximately $64,000 from the sale of a new automobile in June 2025 was never deposited into the dealership’s business account.
Business records showed the vehicle had been sold, but the funds were mis…
Wyandanch Home Health Aide Accused Of Stealing Patient’s ATM Card, Withdrawing $1,100: Police
A home health aide is accused of stealing money from her elderly patient on Long Island, police announced on Wednesday, Jan. 21.
Ceceily Williams, 36, of Wyandanch, was arrested after investigators determined she took a 72-year-old woman’s ATM card from her wallet and used it to withdraw about $1,100 from her bank account, according to Suffolk County Police.
The victim reported on Aug. 11 that an unknown person had used her debit card to access her bank account and make the withdrawal, authorities said.
Following an investigation by Financial Crimes Unit detectives, police said Williams — …
$100K Theft Revealed After 'Today' Show–Featured Rye Bakery Announces Closing: Employee Charged
New details have emerged about a Hudson Valley bakery less than two weeks after the business announced it would be closing its doors, as prosecutors revealed a former employee admitted to stealing more than $100,000 from the shop.
Paul DiPietro, 39, of White Plains, pleaded guilty on Thursday, Jan. 15, to third-degree grand larceny in connection with a theft from The Snackery Bake Shop in Rye, the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office announced on Friday, Jan. 16.
According to prosecutors, between 2021 and 2022, DiPietro stole $105,379 from the bakery by adding unauthori…
Man Accused Of Burglarizing Home, Fleeing Scene In Poughkeepsie: Police
A man was arrested on a felony warrant after police responded to a reported burglary in progress in Dutchess County, authorities said.
City of Poughkeepsie Police said officers were dispatched around 8:09 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, after City 911 received a call reporting the burglary. By the time officers arrived, the suspect had fled the scene.
A search of the area did not initially find the suspect, the department said.
However, during the investigation, police identified the suspect as Darnel Porch, 31, who was already wanted on a felony warrant for first-degree criminal contempt…
Rockville Centre Man Dodged $600K In Workers’ Comp Premiums: DA
A construction company owner who underreported more than $3.5 million in payroll to dodge workers’ compensation premiums has been sentenced, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced on Wednesday, Dec. 3.
Mahendranauth Khargie, 36, and his Queens-based iron and erection company, GC Stud Inc., pleaded guilty on Oct. 21 to Insurance Fraud in the Third Degree, a felony. The company also pleaded guilty to failing to secure required workers’ compensation coverage, prosecutors said.
The pair were sentenced on Tuesday, Dec. 2, to a Conditional Discharge and ordered to pay $625,000 in…
Vietnam Veteran Struck Dead By Stolen Car At Granddaughter’s Farmingdale School: Report
A Vietnam War veteran was killed moments after leaving his granddaughter’s school on Long Island when a stolen car slammed into his parked vehicle, according to reports and a police announcement on Saturday, Nov. 8.
The collision happened when Peter Morris, 80, of South Farmingdale, was getting into a 2012 Hyundai parked in front of 95 Woodward Parkway, and a stolen 2013 Nissan driven by a 24-year-old man struck the Hyundai on Friday, Nov. 7, at 11:41 a.m., detectives said.
The Nissan’s driver ran from the scene, but officers soon found Randy Colon, 24, of Hicksville, nearby and arrested hi…
Armed $148K Robbery At Valley Stream Kay Jewelers: Police
Two Brooklyn men are accused of stealing nearly $150,000 worth of jewelry during an armed robbery at Kay Jewelers in Valley Stream, detectives announced on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Alonso Simpson, 40, of East 93rd Street, and Jahquan Williams, 28, of Grafton Street, entered the Green Acres Road store on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 8:02 p.m. and asked a 25-year-old employee to show them a necklace, according to the Major Case Squad.
When she opened the display case, one of the men pulled out a gun and forced her to hand over jewelry valued at approximately $148,000, police said. The employee, fearing f…
