11 Former Union Officials Admit To Accepting Bribes, Suffolk County DA Says 11 Former Union Officials Admit To Accepting Bribes, Suffolk County DA Says
11 Former Union Officials Admit To Accepting Bribes, Suffolk County DA Says The former president of the New York State Building and Construction Trades Council and 10 other former union officials have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from their acceptance of bribes and illegal cash payments. James Cahill, the former president of the organization that represents more than 200,000 unionized construction workers, along with 10 other defendants entered guilty pleas for the offenses in the conspiracy that took place from about October 2018 to about October 2020, Damian Williams, the United States attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Raymond Tierney…
18 Alleged Suffolk County Gang Members Charged After Investigation Into Murder, Robberies 18 Alleged Suffolk County Gang Members Charged After Investigation Into Murder, Robberies
18 Alleged Suffolk County Gang Members Charged After Investigation Into Murder, Robberies Eighteen people are facing charges in a 148-count indictment following a long-term investigation into gang-related robberies, thefts, and a murder committed on Long Island. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced the indictment of alleged members of the "No Fake Love" gang, also known as "NFL," on Monday, Dec. 12. Tierney said the investigation involved 31 separate incidents, including the murder of Jorge Mauricio Sevilla Barrera in December of 2021. Authorities also investigated six shootings, six armed robberies, the recovery of eight loaded handguns, and the grand lar…
Ex-NYPD Cop Sentenced For Murder Of 8-Year-Old Son Ex-NYPD Cop Sentenced For Murder Of 8-Year-Old Son
Ex-nypd Cop Sentenced For Murder Of 8-Year-Old Son This story has been updated. Michael Valva, a former New York City Police Department officer, was sentenced for murdering his 8-year-old son on Long Island. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Thursday, Dec. 8, that 45-year-old Michael Valva was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the death of his son, Thomas Valva. Thomas died in January of 2020 from hypothermia after his father forced him to sleep in a freezing garage, prosecutors said.  Thomas' brother, Anthony, was also forced to spend the night in the garage with no heat, no bathroom …
'Reckless, Callous': Bay Shore Man Indicted For DWI Crash That Killed 20-Year-Old, DA Says 'Reckless, Callous': Bay Shore Man Indicted For DWI Crash That Killed 20-Year-Old, DA Says
'Reckless, Callous': Bay Shore Man Indicted For DWI Crash That Killed 20-Year-Old, DA Says A Long Island man was indicted for allegedly driving an SUV while intoxicated and crashing, causing the death of a 20-year-old woman who was ejected from the vehicle. Jhonny Chavarria-Argueta, age 20, of Bay Shore, was arraigned on Wednesday, Dec. 7, for multiple charges in the September crash that killed Jessica Gonzalez, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced. The DA's Office said Chavarria-Argueta is charged with: Second-degree manslaughter Second-degree vehicular manslaughter Leaving the scene of an incident without reporting Driving while intoxicated Second-degre…
CT Woman, NY Man Apprehended In $1 Million Heist CT Woman, NY Man Apprehended In $1 Million Heist
CT Woman, NY Man Apprehended In $1 Million Heist Two people are accused of orchestrating a million-dollar heist that targeted a victim's residences on Long Island and in New York City. Raymond Bouderau, age 49, of Manhattan, and 57-year-old Jacqueline Jewett, of Westbrook, in Middlesex County, Connecticut, were arrested for the burglaries, which happened in September, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Earlier report: 57-Year-Old Woman Wanted In Suffolk County For Burglary, Grand Larceny Nabbed In Connecticut “Life is not like the movies," Tierney said. "These defendants thought it wo…
'Persistent Violent Felony Offender': Babylon Man On Parole Admits To Home Burglary, DA Says 'Persistent Violent Felony Offender': Babylon Man On Parole Admits To Home Burglary, DA Says
'Persistent Violent Felony Offender': Babylon Man On Parole Admits To Home Burglary, DA Says A Long Island man faces significant jail time after admitting to burglarizing a home while on parole, District Attorney officials said. On Wednesday, May 4, Jose Osorio of Babylon broke into a home in Babylon through a basement window and stole multiple items, including a key fob for a vehicle, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney.  Because the key fob had an Apple air tag attached to it, police were able to track it down to Osorio's address, which identified him as a suspect, Tierney said.  Osorio was then arrested at a local pawn shop while trying …
Lindenhurst Man Convicted After Knuckle Knife, Cocaine, Fentanyl Recovered During Traffic Stop Lindenhurst Man Convicted After Knuckle Knife, Cocaine, Fentanyl Recovered During Traffic Stop
Lindenhurst Man Convicted After Knuckle Knife, Cocaine, Fentanyl Recovered During Traffic Stop A 41-year-old man was convicted of felony charges after bags of cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl and a metal knuckle knife were recovered after a traffic stop on Long Island. David Marmol, of Lindenhurst, was found guilty on Friday, Dec. 2, of several charges stemming from an incident that happened in Lindenhurst in February of 2021, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced. The DA's Office said he was convicted of: Two felony counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance  Seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance Fourth-d…
Violent Convict Admits To 'Terrorizing' Teen During Home Break-In On Long Island Violent Convict Admits To 'Terrorizing' Teen During Home Break-In On Long Island
Violent Convict Admits To 'Terrorizing' Teen During Home Break-In On Long Island A convicted violent felon is facing more time behind bars after admitting that he frightened a 14-year-old girl during a home break-in on Long Island. Farmingville resident Seyquan Patron, age 35, pleaded guilty to second-degree burglary in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Dec. 1, in connection with the October 2021 break-in at a home in Middle Island. Prosecutors said the teenage victim first noticed something was wrong after she arrived home from school and got a call from her mother saying their Ring doorbell camera had been activated by a “strange man.” The girl locked herself in a ba…
Instagram Post Led To NY Man's Sentence For Sexually Abusing 2 Young Girls Instagram Post Led To NY Man's Sentence For Sexually Abusing 2 Young Girls
Instagram Post Led To NY Man's Sentence For Sexually Abusing 2 Young Girls A New York man’s trip to prison for sexually abusing two young girls all started with a post on Instagram, prosecutors said. Long Island resident Manuel Cedillo, age 43, of Levittown, was sentenced to an aggregate term of 30 years behind bars in Suffolk County Court on Friday, Dec. 2. It followed his September 2022 jury conviction of two counts of course of sexual conduct against a child, both violent felonies. According to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, Cedillo, who was known to the victims’ family, sexually abused two young sisters on separate occasions between 2011 and …
Suffolk County Couple's Life Savings Recovered After Stolen By Scammer Suffolk County Couple's Life Savings Recovered After Stolen By Scammer
Suffolk County Couple's Life Savings Recovered After Stolen By Scammer Authorities recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars that were stolen from a Long Island couple in an internet phishing scam. Investigators recovered more than $330,000 after the funds were stolen from a Suffolk County husband and wife, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Wednesday, Nov. 30. On or about Tuesday, Sept. 20, the victims had the funds stolen from them by a scammer in Kolkata, India, who made false claims and manipulated electronic banking information to convince the couple that the money needed to be refunded after it had been erroneously deposited i…
Long Island Man Sentenced For Selling Cocaine, Fentanyl While Out On Parole Long Island Man Sentenced For Selling Cocaine, Fentanyl While Out On Parole
Long Island Man Sentenced For Selling Cocaine, Fentanyl While Out On Parole A Long Island drug dealer is heading to prison after admitting to selling hardcore drugs to undercover agents while out on parole. Obdul Anthony, age 50, of Hempstead, was sentenced to 10 years behind bars in Suffolk County Court Thursday, Nov. 17, after pleading guilty to two counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance. Prosecutors said Anthony sold cocaine and fentanyl to undercover members of the Suffolk County Police Department on seven different occasions in Farmingdale between October and December 2021. At the time of his arrest in December 2021, he was on parole supervision st…
Bay Shore Man Who Shot Ex-Girlfriend 'In Jealous Rage' Pleads Guilty To Attempted Murder Bay Shore Man Who Shot Ex-Girlfriend 'In Jealous Rage' Pleads Guilty To Attempted Murder
Bay Shore Man Who Shot Ex-Girlfriend 'In Jealous Rage' Pleads Guilty To Attempted Murder A Long Island man has pleaded guilty to an attempted murder charge after shooting his ex-girlfriend in the chest. Sammie Darby, age 22, admitted to the second-degree attempted murder charge for the incident that happened in Bay Shore in November of last year, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Thursday, Nov. 17. Darby, a resident of Bay Shore, went to the victim's apartment complex on Nov. 30, 2021, and found her in the parking lot with another man, Tierney said.  After an argument, he pulled out a 9 mm handgun and fired a round into her chest at point-…