Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine Leaves 4 Dead: Long Island Man Admits Guilt Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine Leaves 4 Dead: Long Island Man Admits Guilt
Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine Leaves 4 Dead: Long Island Man Admits Guilt A Long Island man has pleaded guilty to running a narcotics trafficking business that led to the overdose deaths of four men in a single day, authorities announced. On Thursday, Nov. 2, Marquis Douglas of Riverhead admitted his role in the North Fork trafficking operation, according to the Eastern District of New York United States Attorney’s Office. Earlier Report: Duo Charged In Connection With Overdose Deaths Of Four On East End Of Long Island The USAO’s Office alleged that Douglas, age 38, was responsible for orchestrating a years-long conspiracy to distribute: Over five kil…
Long Island Man Tries Luring Woman To ‘Safe House’ Posing As FBI Agent, Police Say Long Island Man Tries Luring Woman To ‘Safe House’ Posing As FBI Agent, Police Say
Long Island Man Tries Luring Woman To ‘Safe House’ Posing As FBI Agent, Police Say What appeared to be a knight in shining armor for a troubled Long Island woman turned out to be anything but, according to police. A 911 dispatcher took a call from a concerned Commack citizen at around 10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, saying they were worried for a female relative’s safety, according to Suffolk County Police. The caller told police that the 28-year-old woman had been picked up by a man in a Mercedes Benz and that they were troubled after speaking to her on the phone. Southampton Town Police were able to determine the woman’s location using her cell phone data and officers were d…
Gunman Who Killed Man Outside Long Island Home Over Heated Phone Call Gets 25 To Life Gunman Who Killed Man Outside Long Island Home Over Heated Phone Call Gets 25 To Life
Gunman Who Killed Man Outside Long Island Home Over Heated Phone Call Gets 25 To Life What began as an argument over the phone ended with a 37-year-old Long Island man shot to death, and now, two years later, his killer is heading to prison. Michael Gilbert, age 29, of Riverhead, was sentenced to 25 years to life behind bars in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Nov. 2, for fatally shooting Tyrell Durham. Earlier Report: 'Meet Me Outside': Heated Phone Call Led Riverhead Man To Gun Down 37-Year-Old, Jury Finds According to prosecutors, on Nov. 26, 2021, Gilbert overheard a phone call in which his girlfriend, Lashonda Coles, asked Durham’s girlfriend why she was with “the …
22-Year-Old Snatches Woman's Purse Outside Long Island ShopRite, Police Say 22-Year-Old Snatches Woman's Purse Outside Long Island ShopRite, Police Say
22-Year-Old Snatches Woman's Purse Outside Long Island ShopRite, Police Say A man is facing robbery charges after allegedly stealing a woman’s purse outside a supermarket on Long Island. The incident happened at around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, at the ShopRite store in Riverhead, located on Old Country Road. According to Riverhead Town Police, the 79-year-old victim was walking in the parking lot when a man confronted her and grabbed her purse. The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Erick Contreras Guevara, of the hamlet of Flanders, eventually broke the handle and fled with the bag, police said. Officers located Guevara a short time later at the DSW Shoes in th…
Fatal Long Island Expressway Crash: 45-Year-Old Driver ID'd As Victim Fatal Long Island Expressway Crash: 45-Year-Old Driver ID'd As Victim
Fatal Long Island Expressway Crash: 45-Year-Old Driver ID'd As Victim Police are investigating a deadly highway crash on Long Island that killed a 45-year-old man. The incident happened at around 2:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, on the Long Island Expressway in Holtsville, according to Suffolk County Police. An investigation found that Matthew Pawlak, of Riverhead, was driving a Jeep eastbound on I-495 when he lost control between exits 62 and 63, crashing head-on into the center median. Pawlak was pronounced dead at the scene by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office, police said. No other vehicles were involved in the crash and nobody else was injured. S…
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Teen Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Teen
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Teen Authorities have issued an alert for a missing Long Island teenager who has been missing for over three days. Carmello Edmonds, age 17, went missing from Riverhead on Thursday, Oct. 5, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. When he was last seen, he was wearing a black shirt, black sweatshirt, black jeans, and black sneakers. Edmonds is described as 5-foot-10 with black hair and brown eyes. He weighs approximately 180 pounds. He has a scar on the top of his right hand. Anyone with information regarding Edmonds’ location is encouraged to contact the New York St…
Fatal Crash: 31-Year-Old Bay Shore Man ID'd As Victim In Bohemia Fatal Crash: 31-Year-Old Bay Shore Man ID'd As Victim In Bohemia
Fatal Crash: 31-Year-Old Bay Shore Man ID'd As Victim In Bohemia Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that killed a 31-year-old Long Island man shortly before daybreak. It happened around 5:40 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 in Bohemia. The victim was riding a 2019 Honda motorcycle westbound in the middle lane of Sunrise Highway, west of Lakeland Avenue, when the vehicle struck the rear of a 2021 Freightliner box truck, according to Suffolk County Police. The driver of the motorcycle, Brandon Schwartz, of Bay Shore, was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore where he was pronounced dead.  The driver…
'We Love You All': Beloved Diner Closes After 30 Years On Long Island 'We Love You All': Beloved Diner Closes After 30 Years On Long Island
'We Love You All': Beloved Diner Closes After 30 Years On Long Island Following a run of over three decades, a family-owned Long Island restaurant abruptly announced its immediate closure. “Today…will be our last day. It is with heavy hearts we have made the most difficult decision to permanently close.” In a Facebook post on Saturday, Sept. 30, the owners of Peconic Bay Diner – mother Chrissy and daughters Eleni and Chloe – announced that the Riverhead staple would be closing for good. “There are multiple factors involved” in the family’s decision to close shop, including the “astronomical” cost of goods, staffing troubles, and the uncertainty of the futu…
'Meet Me Outside': Heated Phone Call Led Long Island Man To Gun Down 37-Year-Old, Jury Finds 'Meet Me Outside': Heated Phone Call Led Long Island Man To Gun Down 37-Year-Old, Jury Finds
'Meet Me Outside': Heated Phone Call Led Long Island Man To Gun Down 37-Year-Old, Jury Finds What began as an argument over the phone ended with a 37-year-old Long Island man shot to death, and now, two years later, his killer is facing decades in prison. A Suffolk County jury found Michael Gilbert, age 29, of Riverhead, guilty of murder and related charges Tuesday, Sept. 26, in the shooting death of Tyrell Durham in Moriches. According to prosecutors, on Nov. 26, 2021, Gilbert overheard a phone call in which his girlfriend, Lashonda Coles, asked Durham’s girlfriend why she was with “the guy that knocked her teeth out.” The conversation was also overheard by Durham, who began yel…
Early-Morning Thief Nabs Work Truck From Long Island Municipal Building Early-Morning Thief Nabs Work Truck From Long Island Municipal Building
Early-Morning Thief Nabs Work Truck From Long Island Municipal Building Police are investigating the early-morning theft of a work truck from a Long Island municipal building. The incident happened at around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, in Riverhead, at the Riverhead Water District Garage located on Pulaski Street. According to Riverhead Town Police, someone broke into the building before making off with a 2002 white Chevrolet work truck. The culprit also stole various copper pipes and tools, and damaged a fence while fleeing. Investigators later found the truck abandoned in Coram thanks to the help of an onboard GPS system. No arrests had been made as of …
Razor-Wielding Man Who 'Terrorized' Long Island Family, Disfigured Victim's Face Gets 18 Years Razor-Wielding Man Who 'Terrorized' Long Island Family, Disfigured Victim's Face Gets 18 Years
Razor-Wielding Man Who 'Terrorized' Long Island Family, Disfigured Victim's Face Gets 18 Years A Long Island man who viciously attacked his ex-girlfriend’s family with a razor blade in a desperate attempt to get to her will serve nearly two decades in prison. Guillermo Ayala Jr., age 30, of Calverton, was sentenced to 18 years behind bars in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Sept. 20. According to prosecutors, Ayala and the mother of his children were returning home from dinner on Dec. 2, 2022, when Ayala began demanding that she show him her cell phone to see who she’d been talking to. Earlier Report: Calverton Man Admits Slashing Ex-Girlfriend's Family With Knife When sh…
Employee At Teen Center On Long Island Rapes 16-Year-Old, Police Say Employee At Teen Center On Long Island Rapes 16-Year-Old, Police Say
Employee At Teen Center On Long Island Rapes 16-Year-Old, Police Say An employee at a teen rehabilitation center on Long Island has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing an underage resident. Manuel Roias, age 51, of Miller Place, was arrested on rape and related charges Thursday, Sept. 21, following an investigation by the Riverhead Police Department. Roias is an employee at Timothy Hill Ranch in Riverhead, described as a Christian rehabilitation center for troubled teens and young adults.  He works as an assistant director of maintenance at the facility, according to his LinkedIn page. Investigators determined that Roias had a sexual relation…