Medford Man Accused Of Driving Intoxicated In Patchogue With 14-Year-Old Passenger In Car Medford Man Accused Of Driving Intoxicated In Patchogue With 14-Year-Old Passenger In Car
Medford Man Accused Of Driving Intoxicated In Patchogue With 14-Year-Old Passenger In Car A 51-year-old man is facing charges after authorities said he drove while intoxicated on Long Island with his 14-year-old son in the vehicle. Deputies pulled a car over for failure to maintain a lane on Route 112 in Patchogue at about 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9, the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office reported. The driver, identified as Ivan Vallejo, of Medford, was found to be intoxicated, and his son was found sitting in the front passenger seat, the Sheriff's Office said. Authorities said Vallejo was arrested for aggravated DWI (Leandra's Law) and endangering the welfare of a child. He…
Cyberattack Targets Suffolk County Government, Hackers Post Stolen Docs Online, Report Says Cyberattack Targets Suffolk County Government, Hackers Post Stolen Docs Online, Report Says
Cyberattack Targets Suffolk County Government, Hackers Post Stolen Docs Online, Report Says Leaders on Long Island are vowing to continue the people’s work despite a cyberattack on Suffolk County’s computer system that has led to stolen documents with personal information being posted online, NBC 4 New York reports. The attack, which was first discovered Thursday, Sept. 8, has impacted everything from the county’s police department to traffic court proceedings and has forced a countywide shutdown of all email and web services. Visitors to the official Suffolk County website are greeted with a simple list of county departments and their contact information. In the latest developm…
Suspect Fined, Ordered To Clean Pine Barrens In Suffolk County After Illegally Dumping Trash Suspect Fined, Ordered To Clean Pine Barrens In Suffolk County After Illegally Dumping Trash
Suspect Fined, Ordered To Clean Pine Barrens In Suffolk County After Illegally Dumping Trash A man had to clean the publicly-protected pine barrens on Long Island after illegally dumping large amounts of household trash in the area. On Saturday, Aug. 13, authorities identified the individual who was dumping trash in the Pine Barrens, the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office reported on Wednesday, Aug. 31. The Sheriff's Office did not release the man's name. Authorities said he was also required to pay a fine. After authorities are made aware of illegal dumping, Pine Barrens Enforcement officers send information they receive to agencies that are part of the Pine Barrens Law Enforc…
'Lost Pet Network' Helps Reunite Dog With Family In Wading River 'Lost Pet Network' Helps Reunite Dog With Family In Wading River
'Lost Pet Network' Helps Reunite Dog With Family In Wading River A lost dog was reunited with its family on Long Island thanks to the local "Lost Pet Network." Parson, a 4-year-old terrier mix, was reported missing in Wading River on the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 30, according to Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. The Sheriff's social media page shared notices about the lost dog as part of the "Sheriff's Lost Pet Network." HELP US LOCATE PARSONHelp us find PARSON. He is a 4 year old Terrier Mix, white w/brn & blk on his face. Last seen in Wading River, near White Spruce Drive. He has tags that say "Wagging Tails Rescue."If you see Parson or …
10 Charged During Sobriety Checkpoint At Busy Huntington Station Intersection 10 Charged During Sobriety Checkpoint At Busy Huntington Station Intersection
10 Charged During Sobriety Checkpoint At Busy Huntington Station Intersection Ten people were charged during an overnight sobriety checkpoint at a busy Long Island intersection. It was conducted in Huntington Station at the Municipal Parking Lot located at New York Avenue and Church Street between 11:20 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, and 2 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. Police officers from the Suffolk County Police Department conducted the joint operation with New York State troopers and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office. A total of 293 vehicles went through the checkpoint, police. The following people were arrested and charged with driving while i…
Bay Shore Man Found With 10 Ounces Of Cocaine During Traffic Stop In Bohemia, Police Say Bay Shore Man Found With 10 Ounces Of Cocaine During Traffic Stop In Bohemia, Police Say
Bay Shore Man Found With 10 Ounces Of Cocaine During Traffic Stop In Bohemia, Police Say A 29-year-old man was charged after police said he was found in possession of more than 10 ounces of cocaine during a traffic stop on Long Island. Suffolk County Deputy Sheriffs saw Lester Franco, of Bay Shore, driving at high speeds on Sunrise Highway in Bohemia at about 3 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 12, and pulled the vehicle over on Johnson Avenue on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, the Sheriff's Office reported on Monday, Aug. 15. According to the report, Franco ran away through a nearby parking lot, and authorities ran after him and apprehended him. Authorities reported finding more t…
22-Year-Old Lynn Drug Dealer Busted With Large Pile Of Fentanyl: Police 22-Year-Old Lynn Drug Dealer Busted With Large Pile Of Fentanyl: Police
22-Year-Old Lynn Drug Dealer Busted With Large Pile Of Fentanyl: Police A multi-agency police operation a 22-year-old Lynn man this week for selling a large amount of fentanyl and other drugs, authorities said. Michael Valentin faces several charges across multiple jurisdictions following his arrest on Monday, July 25, the Revere Police Department announced. Officers said they found nearly 400 grams of the synthetic opioid fentanyl, 264 grams of cocaine, 30 grams of crack, and almost $14,000 in cash when they raided his home in Lynn.  For context, the DEA says two milligrams of fentanyl is potentially fatal depending on a person's body size and tolerance l…
Woman Accused Of Driving While Intoxicated In Medford With Three Children In Vehicle Woman Accused Of Driving While Intoxicated In Medford With Three Children In Vehicle
Woman Accused Of Driving While Intoxicated In Medford With Three Children In Vehicle A 37-year-old Long Island woman is facing charges after authorities said she drove while intoxicated with her three children in the vehicle. Authorities arrested Lydiana Soto Martinez, of Medford, at 2:50 a.m. on Sunday, July 3, according to the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office said Soto Martinez failed to maintain her lane on State Route 112 in Medford and was stopped by deputies.  Her children, ages 15, 12, and 5, were passengers in the vehicle, authorities said. Authorities reported finding signs of intoxication, such as the smell of alcohol and slur…
Long Island Man Nabbed Driving Drunk At Four Times Legal Limit, Police Say Long Island Man Nabbed Driving Drunk At Four Times Legal Limit, Police Say
Long Island Man Nabbed Driving Drunk At Four Times Legal Limit, Police Say A Long Island man has been charged with DWI at almost four times the legal limit after being stopped for failing to drive in his lane. Bryan Mora, age 25, of Central Islip, was arrested around 2:20 a.m., Wednesday, June 29 on 5th Avenue in Bay Shore. Sheriff’s deputies spotted Mora failing to maintain his lane of travel by swerving over the white hash marks separating the lanes of travel several times, said Sgt. Paul Spinella, of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office. Deputies stopped the vehicle and Mora could not perform standardized field sobriety tests to standard, Spinella said. F…
Bayport Man Accused Of Driving While Intoxicated With Two Children In Car Bayport Man Accused Of Driving While Intoxicated With Two Children In Car
Bayport Man Accused Of Driving While Intoxicated With Two Children In Car A 40-year-old Long Island man is accused of driving while intoxicated with his 9-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter in the car.Authorities stopped a car for failure to maintain a lane on Nicholls Road near Patchogue-Holbrook Road in Holtsville at about 11 p.m. on Sunday, June 19, according to the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office. The driver, identified as Jean Louissaint, of Bayport, was found to be intoxicated, authorities said. Louissaint was arrested for driving while intoxicated and taken to the Sheriff’s Office Enforcement Bureau for chemical testing, where he refused to con…
Correction Officers Discover Blades, Drugs Being Brought Into Yaphank Jail Correction Officers Discover Blades, Drugs Being Brought Into Yaphank Jail
Correction Officers Discover Blades, Drugs Being Brought Into Yaphank Jail An inmate being brought into a Long Island jail before going to prison was busted attempting to smuggle drugs and weapons inside, according to the Suffolk County Sheriff. On Wednesday, May 18, officials said that Holtsville resident William Santiago, age 36, was being booked into the Yaphank Correctional Facility when he was busted with drugs, razor blades, and “lighting materials” while being searched. A spokesperson from the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office said that Santiago initially denied having any contraband, but after a search, he admitted to having hidden multiple small packages in…
Long Island Man Nabbed With Drugs, Guns During Warrant Search, Police Say Long Island Man Nabbed With Drugs, Guns During Warrant Search, Police Say
Long Island Man Nabbed With Drugs, Guns During Warrant Search, Police Say A Long Island man was busted with guns, ammo, and drugs when sheriff's deputies served an "extreme risk" domestic violence order. The incident took place around 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 4, in East Setauket, said the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office. During the warrant service, deputies arrested Robert Ludwig, age 26, of East Setauket, the sheriff's office said.  Some of the weapons seized during the warrant search.Suffolk County Sheriff's Office While serving the order, deputies discovered multiple illegal weapons and drug paraphernalia. A search warrant was obtained and was served in…