Convicted Murderer Sentenced For Long Island Drunk Driving Crash That Paralyzed Woman Convicted Murderer Sentenced For Long Island Drunk Driving Crash That Paralyzed Woman
Convicted Murderer Sentenced For Long Island Drunk Driving Crash That Paralyzed Woman A man who spent more than two decades in prison for murder is heading back behind bars for causing a drunk driving crash on Long Island that left a woman paralyzed. Lumumba Woods, age 50, of Manhattan, was sentenced to the maximum of seven years in prison in Nassau County Court on Tuesday, Jan. 24.  It came weeks after a jury found him guilty of second-degree assault, vehicular assault, and two counts of driving while intoxicated. Earlier Report: Convicted Murderer Found Guilty In Wantagh Crash That Paralyzed Woman Prosecutors said it was around 9 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2020, …
Drunk Driver Was Going 127 MPH Before LI Crash That Killed Half-Brother, DA Says Drunk Driver Was Going 127 MPH Before LI Crash That Killed Half-Brother, DA Says
Drunk Driver Was Going 127 MPH Before LI Crash That Killed Half-Brother, DA Says A 23-year-old drunk driver was going more than twice the speed limit moments before a deadly crash on a busy Long Island roadway that killed his half-brother, prosecutors allege. Joshua Pena, of Valley Stream, was formally arraigned on manslaughter and vehicular manslaughter charges in the death of 23-year-old Xavier Pena in Nassau County Court Monday, Jan. 23. Earlier Report: ID Released For 23-Year-Old Killed After Vehicle Hits Guard Rail, Tree In Seaford According to prosecutors, it was around 7:45 a.m. on Father’s Day 2022 when an off-duty East Meadow Fire Department official head…
MS-13 Member Admits Role In Killings Of Teen At Long Island Park, Second Victim MS-13 Member Admits Role In Killings Of Teen At Long Island Park, Second Victim
MS-13 Member Admits Role In Killings Of Teen At Long Island Park, Second Victim A member of the MS-13 street gang is facing decades in prison after admitting that he took part in the killings of two people, including a 17-year-old boy on Long Island. Carlos Guerra, age 22, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree manslaughter and conspiracy in Nassau County Court on Monday, Jan. 23. Related Report: 21-Year-Old MS-13 Member Known As 'Revolver' Admits To 2018 Long Island Murder Prosecutors said Guerra, a member of the Normandie clique of MS-13, participated in the December 2018 killings of Harold Sermeno in Lawrence and Ian Cruz in Far Rockaway. On Dec. 15, 2…
Woman Admits Stealing $1M Lottery Winnings From Ticket Bought At Long Island Store Woman Admits Stealing $1M Lottery Winnings From Ticket Bought At Long Island Store
Woman Admits Stealing $1M Lottery Winnings From Ticket Bought At Long Island Store A 34-year-old woman is facing years in prison after admitting that she stole her cousin’s $1 million winning lottery ticket purchased on Long Island and tried keeping the bulk of the winnings for herself. Iris Argueta, of Houston, Texas, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree grand larceny in Nassau County Court on Friday, Jan. 20. Prosecutors said the victim bought the winning $5 Hold ‘Em Poker scratch-off ticket at a 7-Eleven store in Glen Cove in October 2020. When he scratched the ticket, it revealed a $1 million jackpot prize. Wanting to remain anonymous, the victim contacted A…
LI Clothing Boutique Sold Counterfeit Louis Vuitton, Gucci: Police LI Clothing Boutique Sold Counterfeit Louis Vuitton, Gucci: Police
LI Clothing Boutique Sold Counterfeit Louis Vuitton, Gucci: Police The owner of a Long Island clothing boutique is accused of selling counterfeits of high-end fashion brands, authorities said. Mitchell Feig, age 66, of Merrick, was arrested Wednesday, Jan. 11, following an investigation by Nassau County Police. Feig owns Max & Gino’s, located in Woodbury on Jericho Turnpike. Detectives said the store had on display several items bearing counterfeit trademarks of Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Gucci. The phony trademarks were reportedly found on sweatshirts, patches, and shirts. Feig was arrested at the store without incident. He is facing a single charge …
10-Year-Old Sexually Abused By Church Employee From Long Island, Police Say 10-Year-Old Sexually Abused By Church Employee From Long Island, Police Say
10-Year-Old Sexually Abused By Church Employee From Long Island, Police Say A church employee from Long Island is facing charges for allegedly sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl. Daniel Butler, age 41, of Elmont, was arrested on multiple charges, including first-degree rape and endangering the welfare of a child, following an investigation by Nassau County Police. Investigators said Butler sexually abused the victim in December 2022. The girl attended an after-school program at the Fullness of Joy Ministries Church, located in Jamaica, Queens, where Butler serves as director. She also spent time at his Rockmart Avenue home for childcare, according to police. But…
LI Company Prez Fraudulently Received $50K In Public Benefits While Driving Luxury Car, DA Says LI Company Prez Fraudulently Received $50K In Public Benefits While Driving Luxury Car, DA Says
LI Company Prez Fraudulently Received $50K In Public Benefits While Driving Luxury Car, DA Says A Long Island man is accused of fraudulently obtaining tens of thousands of dollars in public assistance while serving as the president of two companies and driving a luxury car, prosecutors said. Otari Bater, age 49, of East Northport, was arraigned on felony charges of grand larceny and welfare fraud in Nassau County Court on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Prosecutors allege that between January 2018 and January 2020, while applying for Medicaid and SNAP benefits, Bater made false claims to the Nassau County Department of Social Services (NCDSS) and the New York State Health Benefits Exchange (NYSHBE)…
Convicted Murderer Found Guilty In Sunrise Highway Crash That Paralyzed Woman Convicted Murderer Found Guilty In Sunrise Highway Crash That Paralyzed Woman
Convicted Murderer Found Guilty In Sunrise Highway Crash That Paralyzed Woman A man who spent more than two decades in prison for murder is heading back behind bars after a jury convicted him in a drunk driving crash on Long Island that left a woman paralyzed. After deliberating for nearly three hours, Lumumba Woods, age 50, of Manhattan, was found guilty of second-degree assault and two counts of driving while intoxicated in Nassau County Court on Friday, Dec. 16. Prosecutors said it was around 9 p.m. on Dec. 18, 2020, when Woods lost control of his 2003 Acura MDX while speeding westbound on Sunrise Highway near the Wantagh State Parkway. After speeding past one v…
Speedboat Driver Charged In Crash That Killed 18-Year-Old Jet Skier Off Long Island Speedboat Driver Charged In Crash That Killed 18-Year-Old Jet Skier Off Long Island
Speedboat Driver Charged In Crash That Killed 18-Year-Old Jet Skier Off Long Island More than three years after an 18-year-old jet skier was killed in a collision with a speedboat off Long Island, the man who prosecutors say is responsible for her death has been formally charged. Christopher Palma, age 48, of Oceanside, was arraigned on second-degree manslaughter and other charges in Nassau County Court on Thursday, Dec. 22, in the death of Caitlin McDonald. Earlier Report: ID Released For Rockville Center 18-Year-Old Killed In Crash Between Jet Ski, Motorboat Prosecutors said Palma, an experienced boater, was operating a 35-foot Fountain boat “at a high rate of…
'Dangerous' Long Island Man Found With Guns, Drugs Sentenced To Prison 'Dangerous' Long Island Man Found With Guns, Drugs Sentenced To Prison
'Dangerous' Long Island Man Found With Guns, Drugs Sentenced To Prison A Long Island man will spend more than a decade in prison after being convicted by a jury on drugs and weapons charges. Jackson Metellus, age 41, of Valley Stream, was sentenced to 15 years behind bars in Nassau County Court on Monday, Dec. 12. It followed his November 2022 convictions on multiple charges stemming from an arrest at a home in Valley Stream. Prosecutors said Nassau County Police were called shortly before 6 a.m. on Oct. 13, 2020, with reports of a possible hostage situation at the home, where Metellus rented the first floor and the basement. After obtaining a search warran…
Guardian Stole $150K From Disabled LI Man, Left Him In Mouse-Infested Home, DA Says Guardian Stole $150K From Disabled LI Man, Left Him In Mouse-Infested Home, DA Says
Guardian Stole $150K From Disabled LI Man, Left Him In Mouse-Infested Home, DA Says A woman tasked with caring for a developmentally disabled Long Island man could spend more than a decade behind bars after allegedly stealing his money and leaving him living in filth. Gina D’Amore, age 57, of Levittown, was arraigned on multiple charges in Nassau County Court on Friday, Dec. 16, including grand larceny and endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person. Prosecutors said D’Amore and the victim worked together for the Town of Hempstead and she was appointed as his legal guardian after he retired. She served in the role from July 2016 to June 2019. I…
Gunman Who Fled LI Shooting In Uber Sentenced, Charged In Death Of 2nd Victim Gunman Who Fled LI Shooting In Uber Sentenced, Charged In Death Of 2nd Victim
Gunman Who Fled LI Shooting In Uber Sentenced, Charged In Death Of 2nd Victim A Long Island man is facing decades in prison after being convicted in the near-fatal shooting of a 28-year-old man, and charged in the shooting death of a second victim. Floyd McNeil, age 26, of Elmont, was sentenced to 25 years behind bars in Nassau County Court on Monday, Dec. 6. It followed his June 2022 jury conviction on charges of second-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault in the shooting of Malachi Blaylock in Hempstead. Prosecutors said it was just before 7 a.m. on Sept. 15, 2019, when McNeil opened fire on Blaylock in front of the entrance to the Jackson Terrace Apa…