Long Island Woman Found Dead In Apparent Drowning, Police Say Long Island Woman Found Dead In Apparent Drowning, Police Say Long Island Woman Found Dead In Apparent Drowning, Police Say
Long Island Woman Found Dead In Apparent Drowning, Police Say An investigation is underway after the drowning death of a woman on Long Island. Suffolk County Marine Bureau officers responded to the Great South Bay, off of Venetian Boulevard in Lindenhurst, at approximately 1:50 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24 after a 911 call reported a person floating in the water.  Vita LaValle, 58, of North Babylon, was found unresponsive and pulled from the water by a Good Samaritan in a boat. LaValle was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. Detectives are asking anyone with information on …
Long Island Man Killed In Two-Boat Great South Bay Crash Long Island Man Killed In Two-Boat Great South Bay Crash Long Island Man Killed In Two-Boat Great South Bay Crash
Long Island Man Killed In Two-Boat Great South Bay Crash A Long Island man was killed in a two-boat crash. It happened Sunday, June 28 at approximately 2:40 p.m. in a channel in the Great South Bay, south of Babylon. David Nostrand, 58, of Farmingdale, was operating a 17-foot 1981 Boston Whaler southbound in West Fox Creek Channel when his vessel struck a northbound 22-foot 1987 Activator motorboat, operated by Ian Morgan, 19, of Lindenhurst, Suffolk County Police said. A passenger on the Activator, Zachary McCarthy, 25, of Lindenhurst, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the office of the Suffolk County Med…
Man Found Dead In Playground At Long Island Apartment Complex Man Found Dead In Playground At Long Island Apartment Complex Man Found Dead In Playground At Long Island Apartment Complex
Man Found Dead In Playground At Long Island Apartment Complex An investigating has been launched after a man was found dead in a Long Island apartment complex playground. Suffolk County Second Precinct officers responded to a playground in Huntington Station at the Whitman Village Apartment Complex, located on Lowndes Avenue, at around 12:10 p.m. Friday, June 26 after a 911 caller reported an unconscious man on the ground. The man, 54, who lives in close proximity to the playground, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. An autopsy will be performed to determine the ma…
Man Struck, Killed In Hit-Run Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway Man Struck, Killed In Hit-Run Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway Man Struck, Killed In Hit-Run Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway
Man Struck, Killed In Hit-Run Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway An investigation is underway after a man was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Long Island overnight. It happened just after 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 9 in Bay Shore. A man was crossing Sunrise Highway, approximately 300 feet east of the 5th Avenue bridge, when he was struck by a westbound 2020 Nissan Altima, Suffolk County Police said. The driver of the rented Nissan fled the scene on foot. The victim, who has not been identified by police, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. Detectives are asking anyon…
Body Believed To Be Missing World-Renowned Photographer Found On Long Island Body Believed To Be Missing World-Renowned Photographer Found On Long Island Body Believed To Be Missing World-Renowned Photographer Found On Long Island
Body Believed To Be Missing World-Renowned Photographer Found On Long Island Following a 19-day search, the body believed to be one of the world's most renowned photographers was found in a state park on the East End of Long Island. Peter Beard, 82, of Montauk Point, known for his wildlife photography and collages, disappeared on Tuesday, March 31 from his estate. Beard was said to suffer from dementia and was known to sometimes wander away for an "outing." East Hampton Town Police Capt. Christopher Anderson said that although a positive identification had not been made as of Monday, April 20, "a body of a man was found by a hunter in an area park."  The park…
Man Found Dead Inside Long Island Home Man Found Dead Inside Long Island Home Man Found Dead Inside Long Island Home
Man Found Dead Inside Long Island Home A man was found dead with a gunshot wound at a Long Island home. It happened on Sunday, March 8 just before 10:30 p.m. on the North Fork, in Aquebogue. Riverhead Town Police responded to 45 Pine Ave. to check on the welfare of the owner of the house, Lee Pedersen, who was found dead.  An autopsy by the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner determined Pedersen, 69, died of a gunshot wound. The investigation is continuing.  Detectives are asking anyone with information on this incident to call the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-8…
Man Killed After Being Struck By Two Vehicles On Long Island Roadway Man Killed After Being Struck By Two Vehicles On Long Island Roadway Man Killed After Being Struck By Two Vehicles On Long Island Roadway
Man Killed After Being Struck By Two Vehicles On Long Island Roadway A man was killed after being hit by two vehicles on a Long Island roadway. It happened on Sunday, Feb. 23 at about 9 p.m. in North Patchogue. The man was riding a bicycle on North Ocean Avenue, just north of Vehslage Street, when he was hit by a Nissan SUV driven by Ira Dunne, 42, of Selden, that was traveling northbound, Suffolk County Police said. The man was then struck by a second vehicle that fled the scene. The victim, who has not yet been identified by police, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. Dunne was …
Death Of 8-Year-Old At Long Island Residence Under Investigation Death Of 8-Year-Old At Long Island Residence Under Investigation Death Of 8-Year-Old At Long Island Residence Under Investigation
Death Of 8-Year-Old At Long Island Residence Under Investigation Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of a child. Seventh Precinct police officers responded to a report of an 8-year-old boy who fell in the driveway of a residence, located on Bittersweet Lane, on Friday, Jan. 17 at approximately 9:40 a.m., Suffolk County Police said. The child was transported to Long Island Community Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The Suffolk County Medical Examiner is performing an autopsy.  No further details have been released. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Suspect Nabbed In Shooting Death Of Long Island Man Suspect Nabbed In Shooting Death Of Long Island Man Suspect Nabbed In Shooting Death Of Long Island Man
Suspect Nabbed In Shooting Death Of Long Island Man A suspect has been apprehended in connection to the shooting death of a Long Island man last week. The shooting happened in East Patchogue outside a residence on the 500 block of Taylor Avenue at around 5:10 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21.  The victim, Tyrell D. Smith, 25, of Shirley, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. On Tuesday, Oct. 29, Suffolk County Police arrested a Mastic man in connection with the crime. Malik Roberts, 22, was apprehended in Brentwood at around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday. Squad detectives c…
ID Released For Motorist Killed After Jeep Crashes Into 7-Eleven On Long Island ID Released For Motorist Killed After Jeep Crashes Into 7-Eleven On Long Island ID Released For Motorist Killed After Jeep Crashes Into 7-Eleven On Long Island
ID Released For Motorist Killed After Jeep Crashes Into 7-Eleven On Long Island The motorist killed after a Jeep crashed into a 7-Eleven on Long Island overnight has now been identified. The crash happened around 2:25 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 in Brentwood. The man, now identified as Brian McLaughlin, 33, of Bay Shore, was driving a 2016 Jeep Cherokee westbound on Express Drive North when he lost control of his vehicle, said police.  The Jeep went airborne and struck 7-Eleven, located at 260 Motor Parkway.  McLaughlin was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. The Jeep was…
Motorist Killed After Jeep Goes Airborne, Crashes Into 7-Eleven On Long Island Motorist Killed After Jeep Goes Airborne, Crashes Into 7-Eleven On Long Island Motorist Killed After Jeep Goes Airborne, Crashes Into 7-Eleven On Long Island
Motorist Killed After Jeep Goes Airborne, Crashes Into 7-Eleven On Long Island Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Motorist Killed After Jeep Crashes Into 7-Eleven On Long Island A motorist was killed after a Jeep crashed into a 7-Eleven on Long Island overnight. It happened around 2:25 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 in Brentwood. A man was driving a 2016 Jeep Cherokee westbound on Express Drive North when he lost control of his vehicle, said police.  The Jeep went airborne and struck 7-Eleven, located at 260 Motor Parkway.  The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medi…
Body Of LI Man Who Fell Off Boat In Great South Bay Found Body Of LI Man Who Fell Off Boat In Great South Bay Found Body Of LI Man Who Fell Off Boat In Great South Bay Found
Body Of LI Man Who Fell Off Boat In Great South Bay Found The body of an East Islip man who had fallen overboard from his 34-foot Fountain boat has been found. Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of Samuel Gutierrez, 47, whose body was found floating in the Great South Bay, just south of Timber Point, said the Suffolk County Police. The department received word of a body floating from a 911 caller around 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25, police said. Gutierrez fell overboard without a life jacket around 11 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23. The Coast Guard had suspended its search late Tuesday night, for Gutierrez who r…