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Fatal Crash: 33-Year-Old Mastic Man ID'd As Victim In Medford Fatal Crash: 33-Year-Old Mastic Man ID'd As Victim In Medford
Fatal Crash: 33-Year-Old Mastic Man ID'd As Victim In Medford Police are investigating a fatal overnight crash on Long Island. It happened around 9:40 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 in Medford. A Mastic resident was driving a 2019 Dodge Ram pickup northbound on Hospital Road when he lost control of the vehicle, which crossed over East Woodside Avenue and into a wooded area, where it struck multiple trees, Suffolk County Police said. The victim, identified as Kristopher Muller, age 33, of Mastic, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. Anyone with information on the crash is asked t…
ID Released For Bohemia Woman Killed In Crash Outside Patchogue Restaurant ID Released For Bohemia Woman Killed In Crash Outside Patchogue Restaurant
ID Released For Bohemia Woman Killed In Crash Outside Patchogue Restaurant The identity has been released of a woman who was killed in a crash outside a Long Island restaurant. It happened around 1:55 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 in Patchogue. A Jeep driven by a 48-year-old Patchogue man traveling southbound on Medford Avenue crossed over to the northbound lanes and struck a Toyota Camry in front of 641 Medford Ave., Suffolk County Police said. The woman driving the Toyota was pronounced dead at the scene. She has now been identified as  Michelle Mallon-Gennarelli,age  65, of Bohemia. The driver of the Jeep was transported to Stony Brook U…
23-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Overnight Patchogue Crash 23-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Overnight Patchogue Crash
23-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Overnight Patchogue Crash A 23-year-old suffered serious injuries in an overnight Long Island crash. It happened just after midnight on Wednesday, Sept. 27 in Patchogue. The man, a Medford resident, was crossing Medford Avenue, just south of East Roe Boulevard, when a southbound 2012 Nissan Altima struck him at approximately 12 a.m. He was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital to treat serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Nissan, a 50-year-old Patchogue resident, was not injured. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the Fifth Squad at 631-854-8…
Stolen Car Crashes Into Multiple Vehicles On Long Island, Seriously Injures 2: Police Stolen Car Crashes Into Multiple Vehicles On Long Island, Seriously Injures 2: Police
Stolen Car Crashes Into Multiple Vehicles On Long Island, Seriously Injures 2: Police A Long Island man was arrested after he got into a multi-car accident in what police said was a stolen car. The incident occurred in North Patchogue on Thursday, June 15 at approximately 7 p.m., according to Suffolk County Police. Jeffrey Edsall, aged 52 of Patchogue, was allegedly driving a stolen 2001 Ford Explorer north on North Ocean Avenue when he rear-ended a 2013 Chevy Suburban that was turning left into the parking lot of a funeral home. The impact of the initial crash sent Edsall spinning into the southbound lane, where it was struck by an oncoming 2015 Nissan Rogue, operated b…
New Update: Missing Long Island Woman Has Reportedly Been Seen New Update: Missing Long Island Woman Has Reportedly Been Seen
New Update: Missing Long Island Woman Has Reportedly Been Seen New update: A Long Island woman who was reported missing late last week has reportedly been seen, according to authorities. Milinda Carman, age 41, of Miller Place, who was reported missing on Thursday, March 30, has been seen in the Southampton/Quogue area as recently as Sunday, April 2, Suffolk County Police reported in an update early Monday morning, April 3.  Detectives are asking anyone with information on her location to call 911 or the Fifth Squad at 631-854-8540. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Dail…
Man Crossing Bohemia Roadway Dies After Being Hit By At Least 3 Vehicles Man Crossing Bohemia Roadway Dies After Being Hit By At Least 3 Vehicles
Man Crossing Bohemia Roadway Dies After Being Hit By At Least 3 Vehicles A man crossing a busy Long Island roadway was hit by at least three vehicles while crossing a busy roadway. The man was crossing in front of 3870 Veterans Memorial Highway in Bohemia when he was struck by an eastbound 2003 Honda Civic at approximately 8:30 p.m., on Monday, Feb. 20. The driver of the Honda, Victor Velez, age 32, of Bayport, stopped his car and then saw two other vehicles hit the victim and continue eastbound without stopping, Suffolk County Police said.  The victim, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was pronounced dead at&…
Man Struck, Killed By SUV Near East Patchogue Intersection Man Struck, Killed By SUV Near East Patchogue Intersection
Man Struck, Killed By SUV Near East Patchogue Intersection Police are investigating a fatal crash near a Long Island intersection. It happened just before 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12 in East Patchogue. A 46-year-old East Patchogue woman was driving a 2021 Honda CRV westbound on South Country Road when the SUV struck a 68-year-old man as he was crossing the roadway northbound from South Dunton Avenue, Suffolk County Police said. The man, identified as William Burrows, of Bellport, was transported by South Country Ambulance to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, said police. The operator of the Honda CRV w…
Man Killed After Being Struck By Pickup Truck In East Patchogue Man Killed After Being Struck By Pickup Truck In East Patchogue
Man Killed After Being Struck By Pickup Truck In East Patchogue Police are investigating a fatal crash on Long Island. It happened in East Patchogue when a man was killed crossing Route 112, north of Shaber Road, around 5:30 p.m., Sunday, July 24. He was hit by a northbound 2021 Dodge Ram pickup truck driven by a 37-year-old Patchogue man, police said. The victim, identified as Patchogue resident Mely Josue Galeas-Roque, age 32, was transported by ambulance to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he was pronounced dead, police added. The driver was not injured. The Dodge was impounded for a safety check.  Detectives are a…
Suspect In String Of Business Burglaries Caught On Long Island Expressway Suspect In String Of Business Burglaries Caught On Long Island Expressway
Suspect In String Of Business Burglaries Caught On Long Island Expressway A suspect in a string of nine burglaries of businesses in Suffolk County was apprehended after a stop on the Long Island Expressway, police said. Following a months-long investigation, the suspect was located just after 10:10 p.m. Friday, July 22 in Dix Hills on the westbound LIE at Commack Road, Suffolk County Police. The man, Robert Blackmore, age 54, of Ronkonkoma, threw a rock at the glass, entered and stole cash from several businesses in Suffolk County since January, according to police.  Blackmore with nine counts of third-degree burglary for allegedly …
25-Year-Old Killed In Crash At Ronkonkoma Intersection 25-Year-Old Killed In Crash At Ronkonkoma Intersection
25-Year-Old Killed In Crash At Ronkonkoma Intersection Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash at a Long Island intersection that left a man dead. It happened around 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 6 in Ronkonkoma. John Hannon, age 25, of Patchogue, was riding a 2015 Honda motorcycle westbound on Veterans Memorial Highway when the vehicle was struck by an eastbound 2006 Toyota Tacoma making a left turn onto Artic Avenue, Suffolk County Police said. Hannon was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he was pronounced dead, police said. The driver of the Toyota, a 54-year-old Huntington man who was al…
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Flatbed Truck Near Long Island Intersection ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Flatbed Truck Near Long Island Intersection
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Flatbed Truck Near Long Island Intersection Police have identified the man killed in a crash near a Long Island intersection overnight. The crash happened just before 9:30 p.m.  Saturday, April 23 in Blue Point. The man, now identified as Joseph Coleman, age 60, of Bayport, was walking with a bicycle on Montauk Highway, near Atlantic Avenue, when he was struck by a westbound flatbed truck, Suffolk County Police said. Coleman was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he was pronounced dead, said police.  The driver of the flatbed truck, a 43-year-old Mastic man, was not injured, accordi…
Man Struck, Killed By Flatbed Truck Near Long Island Intersection Man Struck, Killed By Flatbed Truck Near Long Island Intersection
Man Struck, Killed By Flatbed Truck Near Long Island Intersection Updated story: ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Flatbed Truck Near Long Island Intersection Police are investigating a crash that killed a man near a Long Island intersection overnight. It happened just before 9:30 p.m.  Saturday, April 23 in Blue Point. The man was walking with a bicycle on Montauk Highway, near Atlantic Avenue, when he was struck by a westbound flatbed truck, Suffolk County Police said. The victim, a 60-year-old man whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue whe…
Man Killed After SUV Crashes Off Roadway In Suffolk Man Killed After SUV Crashes Off Roadway In Suffolk
Man Killed After SUV Crashes Off Roadway In Suffolk Police are investigating a crash that killed a Long Island man. It happened around 12:10 p.m. Friday, March 11 in Patchogue. The man was driving a 2010 Honda CR-V westbound on Sunrise Highway Service Road when the vehicle veered off the roadway and struck a fence, located at 200 Chestnut Ave., before stopping in a driveway on Sinn Street, Suffolk County Police said. The driver, identified as Glenn Schifano, age 61, of New Hyde Park, was transported by North Patchogue Fire Department ambulance to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he was pronounced dead a short time late…
Police Ask Help IDing Man Killed In Crash At Suffolk County Intersection Police Ask Help IDing Man Killed In Crash At Suffolk County Intersection
Police Ask Help IDing Man Killed In Crash At Suffolk County Intersection Updated story: ID Determined For Man Killed In Crash At Suffolk County Intersection, Police Say Police are asking the public's help in identifying a man who was killed in a crash at a Long Island intersection. The crash happened around 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, in Medford. The man was crossing North Ocean Avenue on foot at the intersection of Masonic Avenue when he was struck by a southbound 2003 Honda Civic, Suffolk County Police said.  He was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he was pronounced dead, according to police.&…
Man, Woman Suffer Critical Injuries After SUV Crashes Into Tree On Long Island Man, Woman Suffer Critical Injuries After SUV Crashes Into Tree On Long Island
Man, Woman Suffer Critical Injuries After SUV Crashes Into Tree On Long Island Three people were hospitalized, two with serious injuries, after a single-vehicle Long Island crash. It happened around 3:40 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26 in North Bellport. Michael C. Turner, age 47, of Shirley, was driving a 2007 Ford Escape northbound on Station Road when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree, Suffolk County Police said. Turner and a 34-year-old female front-seat passenger were transported to Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue for treatment of serious injuries, according to police. A 21-year-old male passenger in the backseat of the vehicle, …
Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car On Long Island Roadway Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car On Long Island Roadway
Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car On Long Island Roadway Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car On Long Island Roadway An investigation is underway after a woman was killed in an overnight crash on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22 in Bellport. The woman was pushing a shopping cart and walking westbound in the roadway on Woodside Avenue, between Station Road and Curtis Avenue, when she was struck by a 2005 Hyundai traveling westbound, Suffolk County Police said. The victim, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin,…
Two Seriously Injured In Long Island Crash Two Seriously Injured In Long Island Crash
Two Seriously Injured In Long Island Crash An investigation is underway after a crash seriously injured two people overnight. Two men were operating motorcycles in Ronkonkoma on Raynor Avenue, north of South 2nd Street, when the vehicles collided at approximately 8:25 p.m. Saturday, July 24, Suffolk County Police said. The two -- a 31-year-old from Oakdale, and a 58-year-old from Smithtown -- were transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries, police said. The motorcycles, a 1989 Harley Davidson and an unregistered homemade motorcycle, were impounded for safety checks. Detectives are asking anyon…
Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man
Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man Police have issued a Silver Alert for a missing Long Island man. Joshua Myers, 45, was last seen leaving his residence, located at 58 Glenmere Way, in Holbrook, on foot around 10 a.m., Friday, March 26, said the Suffolk County Police. Myers is described as being 6-foot-6 inches tall and 260 pounds. He is bald with brown eyes and a goatee.  He was wearing a black and gray hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and black shoes. Detectives are asking anyone with information on Myers’ location to contact the Fifth Squad at 631-854-8552 or 911.
Suspect Wanted For Stealing Car From Driveway Of Long Island Residence Suspect Wanted For Stealing Car From Driveway Of Long Island Residence
Suspect Wanted For Stealing Car From Driveway Of Long Island Residence Recognize him? Police investigators on Long Island are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to identify and locate a man who stole a new car that was parked on an area driveway last summer. Investigators released a photo of a man who allegedly stole a 2019 Acura MDX that was parked in the driveway of a Feureisen Avenue home overnight between July 28 and 29 last year. Detectives noted that the car was unlocked at the time it was stolen and there were keys inside the vehicle. No other descriptive information has been provided on the suspect. Anyone with information regarding the…
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Car On Long Island Roadway Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Car On Long Island Roadway
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Car On Long Island Roadway A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a car on a busy Long Island roadway. The incident happened Friday, Jan. 15, at approximately 4:25 p.m. in East Patchogue. Zipporah Johnson,  age 28, of Patchogue, was driving a 2004 Nissan westbound on Montauk Highway, near Scherger Avenue, when her vehicle struck Arturo Peralta, age 77, of East Patchogue, who was walking with his bicycle, Suffolk County Police said. Peralta was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. Johnson was not injured. The vehicle was i…
Pastor Critically Injured In Fall At Long Island Church Pastor Critically Injured In Fall At Long Island Church
Pastor Critically Injured In Fall At Long Island Church A pastor was critically injured when he fell while performing maintenance at a Long Island church, according to authorities. The incident happened on Sunday morning, Nov. 15 at the Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Bohemia. Meint Ploegman, 65, of 911 Church St. in Bohemia, was cleaning the gutters at the church, located at 906 Church St., when he fell approximately 10 feet to the ground, Suffolk County Police said.  A church member found Ploegman at approximately 10:55 a.m. Sunday and called 911. Ploegman was transported to Southside Hospital in Bay Shore where he was li…
Two Shot While Standing Outside Long Island Bar Two Shot While Standing Outside Long Island Bar
Two Shot While Standing Outside Long Island Bar An investigation is underway after two people were shot while standing outside a Long Island bar overnight. The incident happened around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 in East Patchogue. A man was escorted from Buen Ambiente, located, at 466 East Main St., following an altercation with another patron, Suffolk County Police said. The man retrieved a handgun from his vehicle and began shooting, striking two bystanders outside the bar, police said. A 39-year-old Lake Grove man, who was shot twice in his legs, was transported to Long Island Community Hospital for treatment of serious injuri…
Two Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Long Island Crash Two Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Long Island Crash
Two Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Long Island Crash Police are investigating a single-vehicle Long Island crash that seriously injured two people. A 33-year-old man was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox in Yaphank westbound on Sunrise Highway when the vehicle left the roadway and struck trees at approximately 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Suffolk County Police said. The driver and his 32-year-old male passenger were transported to Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue for treatment of serious injuries.  Their names are being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Detectives are asking anyone with information o…
21-Year-Old Man Injured In Shooting On Residential Long Island Street 21-Year-Old Man Injured In Shooting On Residential Long Island Street
21-Year-Old Man Injured In Shooting On Residential Long Island Street A man was injured in a shooting on a residential Long Island street overnight. It happened Thursday, Oct. 8 approximately 7:50 p.m. in North Bellport. Suffolk County Police officers responded to 911 call of a man shot on the 600 block of Michigan Avenue. The 21-year-old victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives are asking anyone with information to call the Fifth Squad at 631-854-8552 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Man Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash At Busy Long Island Intersection Man Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash At Busy Long Island Intersection
Man Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash At Busy Long Island Intersection A man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash at a busy Long Island intersection. It happened Saturday, Sept. 12 in North Patchogue. Edisson Chocho-Uzho, 24, of Patchogue, was driving a 2010 Acura southbound on North Ocean Avenue, attempted to make a left turn onto eastbound Shaber Road when the vehicle collided with a Kawasaki motorcycle traveling northbound on North Ocean Avenue, Suffolk County Police. The driver of the motorcycle, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was taken via ambulance to Stony Brook University Hospital with ser…
Man Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash At Busy Long Island Intersection Man Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash At Busy Long Island Intersection
Man Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash At Busy Long Island Intersection A man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash at a busy Long Island intersection. It happened Saturday, Sept. 12 in North Patchogue. Edisson Chocho-Uzho, 24, of Patchogue, was driving a 2010 Acura southbound on North Ocean Avenue, attempted to make a left turn onto eastbound Shaber Road when the vehicle collided with a Kawasaki motorcycle traveling northbound on North Ocean Avenue, Suffolk County Police. The driver of the motorcycle, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was taken via ambulance to Stony Brook University Hospital with ser…
Man Fires Gun During Robbery At Long Island Dunkin’ Donuts Man Fires Gun During Robbery At Long Island Dunkin’ Donuts
Man Fires Gun During Robbery At Long Island Dunkin’ Donuts A suspect is at large after an armed robbery at a Long Island Dunkin’ Donuts. It happened on Friday, Aug. 21 just before 5:30 p.m. in Bohemia. A man entered the Dunkin’, located at 4541 Sunrise Highway, armed with a handgun and demanded cash from the employees, Suffolk County Police said.  The man, who fled with cash, fired the gun once as he left the store. The two employees were not injured, police said. The investigation is continuing and detectives are asking anyone with information to call the Fifth Squad at 631-854-8552 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. 
Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Long Island Girl Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Long Island Girl
Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Long Island Girl A 14-year-old Long Island girl has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. Keaviana Coleman, of Medford, who was staying at her godmother’s house located in Coram on Heron Path, was last seen when her godmother went to bed on Sunday, May 3 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Suffolk County Police said. When Coleman’s godmother woke up, Keaviana was not at the residence. Coleman’s mother called police on Sunday at approximately 2:20 p.m. Coleman is approximately 5-foot-2 and 120 pounds. She was last seen wearing a burgundy jacket, black jeans and black sneakers. S…
Long Island Man Killed After Being Struck By Box Truck Long Island Man Killed After Being Struck By Box Truck
Long Island Man Killed After Being Struck By Box Truck A 41-year-old Long Island man was killed after being struck by a box truck overnight. It happened on Friday, March 20 at about 8 p.m. in Holtsville The man was riding a bicycle when he was struck by a 2006 Ford E-350 box truck traveling southbound on North Ocean Avenue approximately 500 feet north of Fish Road, Suffolk County Police said. The victim, identified as Rafael Mendez Torres, of Medford, was pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic from Holtsville Fire Rescue. The driver of the Ford, Theodore Murcott, 57, of Mastic Beach, was not injured. The Ford was impounde…
Alert Issued For Missing 50-Year-Old Long Island Woman Alert Issued For Missing 50-Year-Old Long Island Woman
Alert Issued For Missing 50-Year-Old Long Island Woman A 50-year-old Long Island woman has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Bellport woman who suffers from mental illness, Suffolk County Police said. Periscilla Moore, of Bellport, went missing from her home on Foxglove Circle on Thursday, March 5 at approximately 11 p.m., police said. She is 5-foot-3 and weighs approximately 260 pounds. She was last seen wearing a black stretch skirt, black coat with fur in the neck area, gray sneakers, and a red tote bag. Anyone with information on Moore’s location is…
ID Released For Long Island Man Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck ID Released For Long Island Man Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck
ID Released For Long Island Man Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck The identity has been released of a man in a wheelchair who was struck and killed by a pickup truck while he was crossing a busy Long Island intersection. It happened Monday, Feb. 10 at approximately 8:40 p.m. in Patchogue. The man, now identified as Harold Ferreri, 62, was crossing Waverly Avenue, approximately 200 feet south of Gateway Boulevard, when he was struck by a 2003 Dodge Ram Pickup being driven by Santiago Diaz of Central Islip.  Ferreri, who was un-domiciled, was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue where he was pronounced dead. Diaz,…