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Massapequa, NY
News
Long Island MS-13 Clique Leader Known As 'Risky' Sentenced For Murder, Conspiracy
A Long Island MS-13 gang leader with a fitting alias may spend the rest of his life in prison after being sentenced for his role in murders and conspiracy, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Wyandanch resident David Sosa-Guevara - also known as “Risky” - has been sentenced to 24 years to life in prison after he pleaded guilty in December to second-degree murder and second-degree conspiracy, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said. Singas said that Sosa-Guevara, 28, was the head of the Hollywood Clique of MS-13 on Long Island and directed its members to …
Brentwood, NY
News
Furor Erupts Over Killing Of Witness Who Intervened In MS-13 Long Island Assault
A 36-year-old man who was found dead earlier this week in a Long Island residence was scheduled to testify against MS-13 gang members, authorities said. Wilmer Maldonado Rodriguez, who was allegedly attacked by nine members of the gang in 2018 when he intervened from them intimidating two teenagers, was found dead. Rodriguez was scheduled to testify against the gang members, who were arrested due to his interference in the 2018 assault. He was found dead on Sunday, Feb. 2, State Police said. His body was discovered behind an abandoned home in New Cassel on Broadway. Reportedly, gang member…
Massapequa, NY
News
LI Ponzi Scheme Victims Getting $5 Million Back
The investors in a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme run in part by a Long Island scammer have received millions in restitution. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that 48 victims of Pennsylvania’s Kevin Brody and Syosset resident Matthew Eckstein - who were arrested last year for their role in the scheme - received restitution checks that totaled approximately $4.6 million. Last year, it was determined that Eckstein and Brody scammed a total of $12 million from 50 people - many of whom were senior citizens - while acting as financial advisers. In reality, the money t…
Massapequa, NY
News
New Hyde Park Man Sentenced For Driving Drunk, Crashing Into Unmarked Police Car
A New Hyde Park man will spend time behind bars after being sentenced for driving drunk before a New Year’s Day crash that left a Nassau County Police Department officer with serious injuries. Keith Dillon, 30, has been sentenced to a term of between six and 12 years in prison after pleading guilty in May to aggravated vehicular assault, second-degree assault and aggravated DWI, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced. Singas said that at approximately 2:24 a.m. on Jan. 1 last year, Dillon was driving his 2014 Dodge Ram at 70 mph with a blood alcohol content of .27 percent…
Massapequa, NY
News
Roosevelt Teenager Sentenced For Attempted Murder At House Party
A Long Island teenager will spend two decades behind bars after being convicted of attempted murder following a shooting outside a house party in Uniondale in 2017. Roosevelt resident Ahkhazyah Wright, 19, was sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of attempted murder, two counts of assault and criminal possession of a weapon in June, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced. Singas said that at approximately 2:40 a.m. on July 23, 2017, an 18-year-old girl went into a bathroom at a Maple Avenue home during the party. Wright followed her inside, at which point…
Massapequa, NY
News
Man Indicted For Murder After Fatal Shooting During Robbery in Old Bethpage Park
A 22-year-old man has been indicted on a murder charge after a botched armed robbery that left a 22-year-old man dead in Old Bethpage. Queens resident Stefan Pierre, of Staten Island, suffered a gunshot wound in the abdomen shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 6 in Old Bethpage. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced on Monday, Aug. 5 that Brandon Torres, 22, was arraigned on Friday, Aug. 2 and charged with second-degree murder, first-degree robbery, two counts of criminal possession of a weapon and second-degree ro…
Massapequa, NY
Politics
Ex-Oyster Bay Supervisor Venditto Admits To Corruption Charges
This story has been updated. John Venditto, the former Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor, has admitted to state corruption charges, though the Republican will avoid spending any time behind bars. Venditto, 70, of Massapequa, pleaded guilty in Nassau County Court to a felony charge of corrupt use of a position of authority and a misdemeanor charge of official misconduct. He had initially pleaded not guilty in June 2017. After serving two decades as town supervisor, Venditto resigned in January 2017 as charges in a different federal corruption case - which was lifted in May last year - were pend…
Massapequa, NY
News
Man Indicted For Allegedly Stabbing Uncle To Death In Levittown
A Long Island man is facing life in prison for allegedly stabbing his elderly uncle to death in Nassau County. Dix Hills resident David Cahoon, 40, was indicted on Thursday, July 25, after being arraigned by a grand jury for allegedly stabbing his 70-year-old uncle to death in his Levittown home. Cahoon was arraigned and charged with second-degree murder, possession of a forged instrument and grand larceny. He was remanded to custody and is scheduled to appear back in court on Tuesday, Aug. 27. If convicted of murder, Cahoon will face a maximum term of between 25 years to life in prison. …
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Mineola Husband, Wife Charged With Animal Cruelty After Deaths Of Two Puppies
Click here for an updated story - Here's How You Can Help: Puppy Abused By Mineola Man Accused Of Killing Two Other Dogs Faces More Surgery A Mineola man has been charged for allegedly killing two puppies just days after obtaining them and nearly killing a third, and his wife has been charged for allowing the abuse to take place. Ellie Knoller, 29, was charged with three counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and three counts of overdriving, torturing and injuring animals, said Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and the Nassau County Society for the Prevention of…
Massapequa, NY
News
Man Accused Of Secretly Recording Women At Tanning Locations In Nassau
A Nassau County man is facing a host of charges after being busted allegedly secretly recording nearly a dozen women in tanning beds illegally. Wantagh resident Jake Gabler-Colotti, 22, was arraigned this week and charged with 20 counts of unlawful surveillance, a felony, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced. He faces a term of between one and a third to four years in prison on each count, if convicted. Singas said that on March 12, Gabler-Colotti was a customer at the Beach Bum Tanning Salon on Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown when a woman caught him using a camera to v…
White Plains, NY
Politics
Ousted NY Attorney General Schneiderman Will Get State Pension, Reports Say
Despite his unceremonious ousting earlier this year amid abuse claims from multiple women, former New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman will receive his state pension in full. Schneiderman, who had been an outspoken advocate of the #MeToo movement, was accused by four women of physical abuse in a New Yorker article that came out in May, leading to his resignation and investigation into the alleged incidents. Although he remains under investigation, Schneiderman will receive $63,948 a year for his nearly 20-year career as an elected official, according to multiple reports. Accord…
White Plains, NY
Politics
Special Prosecutor Named To Investigate Schneiderman Abuse Claims
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has appointed a special prosecutor to investigate claims of abuse against former New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who abruptly resigned late Monday night. Schneiderman, who had been an outspoken advocate of the #MeToo movement, was accused by four women of physical abuse in a New Yorker article that came out on Monday, leading to his resignation and investigation into the alleged incidents. Cuomo has designated Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas as a special prosecutor in the case to investigate and potentially prosecute Schneiderman…
