Duo Indicted In Fatal Shooting Of 23-Year-Old Man In Baldwin Duo Indicted In Fatal Shooting Of 23-Year-Old Man In Baldwin Duo Indicted In Fatal Shooting Of 23-Year-Old Man In Baldwin
Duo Indicted In Fatal Shooting Of 23-Year-Old Man In Baldwin Two men were indicted on murder charges in the shooting of a 23-year-old man on Long Island. Darin Semple, age 20, of Freeport, and 21-year-old Devin Obleanis, of Central Islip, were both charged with second-degree murder and first- and second-degree robbery, according to Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly. “The defendants allegedly lured Rafael Delossantos to Baldwin under the guise of buying marijuana, but instead, the meet-up was an ambush that left him dead,” Donnelly said. “The scourge of gun violence continues to plague our county and take lives. We will continue to work to…
Four Busted In Hempstead For Prostitution, Drugs, Police Say Four Busted In Hempstead For Prostitution, Drugs, Police Say Four Busted In Hempstead For Prostitution, Drugs, Police Say
Four Busted In Hempstead For Prostitution, Drugs, Police Say Four suspects were taken into custody on Long Island following a multi-agency investigation into drugs and prostitution, police announced. A spokesperson from the Nassau County Police Department announced the arrests of four men who were taken into custody during a bust that took place shortly before 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 14 in Hempstead. According to detectives, the joint investigation included the department’s Special Victims Squad, Gang Investigation Squad, and the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, which conducted the bust at a Baldwin Road home on Thursday afternoon. Those …
Witness Deemed Untruthful Prompts Nassau DA To Drop Attempted Murder Indictment Witness Deemed Untruthful Prompts Nassau DA To Drop Attempted Murder Indictment Witness Deemed Untruthful Prompts Nassau DA To Drop Attempted Murder Indictment
Witness Deemed Untruthful Prompts Nassau DA To Drop Attempted Murder Indictment Attempted murder charges are being dismissed against a suspect who had been implicated for his purported role in a 2016 shooting on Long Island, authorities announced. Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly’s office announced on Thursday, April 14 that charges against Malcolm Griffin, who was allegedly involved in a near-fatal shooting, have been dropped due to an unreliable witness. Griffin was arrested on Dec. 10, 2019, a spokesperson for the DA said, at which point he was charged with attempted murder and other related charges for a shooting incident in Roosevelt on Feb 17, 2016. …
Man Convicted For Long Island Burglary Spree Man Convicted For Long Island Burglary Spree Man Convicted For Long Island Burglary Spree
Man Convicted For Long Island Burglary Spree A 23-year-old man has been convicted on multiple felony counts after going on a North Shore burglary spree on Long Island that net him and his co-conspirators more than $1 million in cash and goods from homes in gated communities. Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced that Queens resident Andres Zapata has been convicted for his role in a pattern burglary spree, in which he and accomplices stole more than $1 million from homes on the North Shore. Specifically, Zapata was convicted by a jury trial on Tuesday, April 12 of: Seven counts of second-degree burglary; Attempted…
Long Island Man Nabbed With 18 Handguns, Police Say Long Island Man Nabbed With 18 Handguns, Police Say Long Island Man Nabbed With 18 Handguns, Police Say
Long Island Man Nabbed With 18 Handguns, Police Say A Long Island man has been apprehended after police allegedly found 18 illegal weapons in his home. Matthew Spigner, age 69 of Manhasset was arrested on Thursday, April 7 at his home. Spigner was arrested on a warrant by members of the Nassau County Police, Homeland Security, Nassau County District Attorney's Office, and the US Postal Service. During the search, officers found 18 handguns, police said. Spigner was placed into police custody without incident and charged with: Criminal possession of a weapon first-degree Criminal possession of a weapon second-degree Two counts of criminal…
Bay Shore Man Arraigned For Attempted Murder Of Two Police Officers Bay Shore Man Arraigned For Attempted Murder Of Two Police Officers Bay Shore Man Arraigned For Attempted Murder Of Two Police Officers
Bay Shore Man Arraigned For Attempted Murder Of Two Police Officers A Long Island man is facing multiple counts of attempted murder for an alleged three-week crime spree that culminated with him shooting at police officers, the District Attorney’s Office announced. Jonathan Vasquez, age 20, was arraigned on a host of charges by a grand jury for the spree, which included him firing shots at two members of the Nassau County Police Department’s Bureau of Special Operations in Uniondale. Earlier story - Police ID Crips Gang Member Who Shot At Officers In Uniondale Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said that shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday…
Hempstead Man Accused Of Murdering Man, Robbing Multiple Stores Hempstead Man Accused Of Murdering Man, Robbing Multiple Stores Hempstead Man Accused Of Murdering Man, Robbing Multiple Stores
Hempstead Man Accused Of Murdering Man, Robbing Multiple Stores A 25-year-old Long Island man is facing charges that he robbed multiple stores at gunpoint and murdered a man. Deshawn Martin, of Hempstead, was arraigned on Tuesday, April 5, on a 20-count indictment, according to Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly. Donnelly said Martin's charges include: First-degree murder  Second-degree murder Six counts of first-degree robbery  Four counts of first-degree criminal use of a firearm  Three counts of second-degree robbery  First-degree attempted robbery  Two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon…
Woman Sentenced In $143,000 Nassau County Fraud Scheme Woman Sentenced In $143,000 Nassau County Fraud Scheme Woman Sentenced In $143,000 Nassau County Fraud Scheme
Woman Sentenced In $143,000 Nassau County Fraud Scheme A Long Island woman has been sentenced to 364 days in jail for stealing more than $143,000 from an agency that provides services to children with developmental delays. Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced on Tuesday, Feb. 15 the sentencing of Suffolk County resident Patricia Sales, age 46, of Huntington Station, who stole the money while she worked at All About Kids as its director of finance. Sales pleaded guilty in November 2021 to the crime, officials said. “After discovering Sales had failed to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in payroll taxes to the IRS as Al…
NY Bodybuilder Shot Parents Over Child Custody Dispute, Police Announce NY Bodybuilder Shot Parents Over Child Custody Dispute, Police Announce NY Bodybuilder Shot Parents Over Child Custody Dispute, Police Announce
NY Bodybuilder Shot Parents Over Child Custody Dispute, Police Announce The bodybuilder accused of attempting to kill his parents in their Long Island mansion has been charged with two counts of second-degree attempted murder as authorities released new details in the case. Dino Tomassetti, age 29, of Brooklyn, is expected to appear in Nassau County Court on Wednesday, Dec. 29, for the arraignment of the charges, said Brendan Brosh, of the Nassau County District Attorney's Office. Police said Dino Tomassetti shot his father Rocco Tomassetti, age 65, in the back and then shot his 64-year-old Vinceta Marsicano-Tomassetti in the head inside their Hewlett Harbor ma…
Man Accused Of Shooting Parents At Long Island Mansion Waives Right To Extradition Hearing Man Accused Of Shooting Parents At Long Island Mansion Waives Right To Extradition Hearing Man Accused Of Shooting Parents At Long Island Mansion Waives Right To Extradition Hearing
Man Accused Of Shooting Parents At Long Island Mansion Waives Right To Extradition Hearing Click here for a new, updated story: NY Bodybuilder Shot Parents Over Child Custody Dispute, Police Announce A man who is accused of shooting both of his parents on Christmas Day in their Long Island mansion waived his right to extradition in New Jersey and is awaiting arraignment. Dino Tomassetti, age 29, of Brooklyn, is expected to appear in Nassau County Court on Wednesday, Dec. 29, said Brendan Brosh, of the Nassau County District Attorney's Office. Tomassetti was arrested by New York State Police in New Jersey after allegedly shooting his parents inside their 8,751-squar…
NY Man Indicted For Hit-Run Crash That Killed Nicki Minaj's Father, DA Says NY Man Indicted For Hit-Run Crash That Killed Nicki Minaj's Father, DA Says NY Man Indicted For Hit-Run Crash That Killed Nicki Minaj's Father, DA Says
NY Man Indicted For Hit-Run Crash That Killed Nicki Minaj's Father, DA Says A Long Island man has been indicted for his role in a deadly hit-and-run crash that took the life of pop star Nicki Minaj’s father, the District Attorney announced. Mineola resident Charles Polevich, age 71, has been indicted for leaving the scene of a deadly pedestrian strike after he struck and killed Robert Maraj in February. Original story - Man Charged For Hit-Run NY Crash That Killed Nicki Minaj's Father Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith said that on Friday, Feb. 12, Polevich allegedly struck Maraj, age 64, at the intersection of Roslyn Road and Raff Avenue in M…
Long Island Man Convicted Of Attempting To Murder Four Police Officers Long Island Man Convicted Of Attempting To Murder Four Police Officers Long Island Man Convicted Of Attempting To Murder Four Police Officers
Long Island Man Convicted Of Attempting To Murder Four Police Officers A Long Island man has been convicted for attempting to kill four Nassau County police officers during a traffic stop. Duane Costa, age 37, of Uniondale, was found guilty on Thursday, Dec. 16 of four counts of attempted murder and other charges in connection with the 2018 stop, said Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith. “Duane Costa deliberately fired multiple rounds at four police officers with the clear intention to end their lives," said Smith. "Even when his gun fell to the ground, Costa did not stop, pulled out another gun, aimed at the officers’ heads, and continued to sh…