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Brentwood, NY
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1 Killed In Crash At West Babylon Intersection
One person was killed in an early-morning crash at a Long Island intersection. It happened around 5:35 a.m. Sunday, April 16 in West Babylon. A 63-year-old man was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Impala westbound on Commander Avenue when he attempted to make a left turn onto southbound Straight Path and his vehicle was struck by a 2015 GMC Acadia, driven by an 18-year-old that was traveling northbound on Straight Path, Suffolk County Police said. The driver of the Impala, David Martinez, of West Babylon, was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip …
Brentwood, NY
Breaking News
New Update - ‘Help Us Find Him’: Long Island Family Pleads For Help Locating Missing Nephew
New Update: 20-Year-Old Missing Since April ID'd After Remains Found Off Southern State In Islip This story has been updated to include more information about the missing person case: Suffolk County Police have released more information about a missing 20-year-old last seen in Brentwood. Isaiah Henriquez, of West Babylon, was last seen leaving a party on Brentwood Road at approximately 7:30 p.m. He is a Hispanic male, standing approximately six feet tall and weighing 140 pounds. Police have added that Henriquez has a red tattoo with Arabic writing on the right side of his face. He also…
Brentwood, NY
Breaking News
Serial Thief Nabs Dozens Of Credit Cards From Long Island Gyms, DA Says
A serial thief stole dozens of credit cards from gym locker rooms on Long Island before using them on a shopping spree, authorities said. Carl Francois, age 56, of West Babylon, was arraigned in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, March 29, on 40 criminal charges, including 31 counts of possessing stolen property. According to prosecutors, Francois was seen on video surveillance stealing 29 credit cards from the lockers of 13 victims at two different LA Fitness locations in Suffolk County. The alleged thefts occurred over a five-week period in January and February 2023. Francois later used…
Brentwood, NY
Obituaries
Support Pours In For Family Of 17-Year-Old West Babylon Boy Killed In Southern State Crash
Support is rising for the family of a 17-year-old boy killed in a single-car crash on Long Island. Osmar Vasquez, of West Babylon, died early Saturday, March 18, from injuries suffered in the crash, which happened on the westbound Southern State Parkway in Babylon, according to New York State Police. Earlier Report: ID Released For 17-Year-Old Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash In Babylon Troopers said it was around 1:30 a.m. when a 2009 Nissan Altima driven by a 16-year-old went off the roadway between exits 36 and 37. The vehicle struck trees and brush on the north shoulder, kil…
Brentwood, NY
Breaking News
ID Released For 17-Year-Old Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash In Babylon
The identity of a teenager killed in a crash earlier this week on Long Island has been released. It happened around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, March 18 on the westbound Southern State Parkway between exits 36 and 37, in Babylon. A preliminary investigation revealed a 2009 Nissan Altima, driven by a 16-year-old, was traveling westbound when the car left the roadway and struck trees and brush on the north shoulder, New York State Police said. The 17-year-old front passenger died at the scene. He's now been identified as Osmar Vasquez of West Babylon. The driver was transported to a local hospital in…
Brentwood, NY
Breaking News
Months Of Violence At Long Island Bar Leads To Drug Arrest, Police Say
A Long Island man was nabbed on narcotics charges during a targeted State Liquor Authority check at a busy bar. The incident took place in East Islip around 1 a.m., Sunday, March 19 at the Outfield Pub at 168 Carleton Ave. Following incidents of violence during the last three months at the Outfield Pub, Suffolk County officers, in conjunction with the New York Liquor Authority and the Town of Islip Fire Marshal and Code Enforcement conducted a targeted State Liquor Authority compliance check of the bar. During the check, officers spotted Trevor Zaroba walking out of the bar …
Brentwood, NY
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Father, Young Daughter Found Dead In West Babylon Home
Police are investigating the circumstances after a father and daughter were found dead at a Long Island home. Suffolk County Police responded to a 911 call on Friday, March 3 from a family member of a 34-year-old man who reported finding him dead from an apparent suicide inside the home in West Babylon, located on Walker Street. His 6-year-old daughter was also found dead in the home, Suffolk County Police added. An autopsy is being conducted to determine the child’s cause of death. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the Suffolk County PD Ho…
Brentwood, NY
Breaking News
Serial Thief Nabs Wallets, Credit Cards From Long Island Gym Lockers, Police Say
A 56-year-old man is facing dozens of criminal charges after allegedly stealing personal belongings from several fitness centers on Long Island. Carl Francois, of West Babylon, was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 22 following an investigation by Suffolk County Police, the department said. Detectives said Francois stole numerous wallets and credit cards from lockers at LA Fitness locations throughout Suffolk County over a five-week period beginning in January 2023. The items were stolen from both secured and unsecured lockers. Officers arrested Francois Wednesday afternoon following a traffic stop…
Brentwood, NY
Breaking News
IDs Now Released For Both Men Killed In Wrong-Way Long Island Crash
The identities have now been released for both men killed in a wrong-way crash on Long Island. Emergency crews were called at around 9:40 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, with reports of a two-car crash in West Babylon, on Route 109 near Platt Avenue, according to Suffolk County Police. A preliminary investigation found that 63-year-old Frank Motta, of Babylon, was driving eastbound in the westbound lanes of Route 109 when he struck an oncoming BMW head-on. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A 79-year-old passenger in the BMW, identified as Fernando Goncalves, of West Babylon, w…
Brentwood, NY
Breaking News
2 Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Long Island
This story has been updated. Two men were killed after a wrong-way crash on Long Island. Emergency crews were called at around 9:40 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, with reports of a two-car crash in West Babylon, on Route 109 near Platt Avenue, according to Suffolk County Police. A preliminary investigation found that 63-year-old Frank Motta, of Babylon, was driving eastbound in the westbound lanes of Route 109 when he struck an oncoming BMW head-on. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A 79-year-old passenger in the BMW, identified as Fernando Goncalves, of West Babylon, was la…
Brentwood, NY
Breaking News
Fatal Crash ID: Man Walking His Bicycle Struck On Long Island Street Identified
This story has been updated. A man walking his bicycle was struck and killed by a car in an early morning crash on Long Island. Emergency crews in West Babylon were called at around 3:20 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 with reports of a crash on Railroad Avenue west of Cedarwood Road, according to Suffolk County Police. A preliminary investigation found that 54-year-old Domingo Santamaria Robles, of Lindenhurst, was walking westbound on Railroad Avenue when he was hit by a Toyota Camry. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The 32-year-old driver was not injured, police said. Investigators impo…
Brentwood, NY
Breaking News
East Rockaway Man Seriously Injured After Pickup Truck Crashes Into Utility Pole In West Babylo
Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that seriously injured a Long Island man. It happened Monday, Feb. 6 at approximately 11:05 a.m. in West Babylon. A 59-year-old East Rockaway man was driving a 2002 Ford F-150 on the eastbound Sunrise Service Road, at Bunnell Place, when the vehicle drifted off the road and struck a utility pole, Suffolk County Police said. The man was extricated from the vehicle by Suffolk County Police Emergency Service Section officers and fire department personnel. He was transported to Good Samaritan Un…
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