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Posted on: December 8, 2023

Baldwin Man Sentenced to 25 to Life for 2019 Fatal Gas Station Hit-and-Run

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Joshua Roston ran over 59-year-old Cemal Dagdeviren after stealing $22 worth of gas; defendant fled New York and was arrested in Pennsylvania 

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Posted on: December 7, 2023

Laurelton Man Indicted for Triple-Fatal Crash on Southern State Parkway

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Matthew Whyte was allegedly speeding and driving recklessly on Southern State Parkway at Exit 32 in November 2022 when he crashed into another vehicle, killing three

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Posted on: December 6, 2023

Brooklyn Pharmacist Indicted for the Possession of Multiple Assault Weapons and Unregistered Pistols

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Ilya Ostrovskiy allegedly had 23 assault weapons, 18 semiautomatic pistols, 78 High-Capacity Magazines and body armor in Hewlett home 

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced a Hewlett pharmacist, who o...

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Posted on: December 5, 2023

Valley Stream Soccer Coach Sentenced to Jail for Rape of Underaged Player

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Sean Johnsen pleaded guilty in August to rape and other charges

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Valley Stream soccer coach was sentenced today to up to three years in prison for having sex with an...

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Posted on: December 4, 2023

School Bus Driver Indicted for Alleged Kidnap and Rape of Student

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Giovanny Campos allegedly had sex with teenage student in high school parking lot and at home in Queens  

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Queens school bus driver was indicted last week f...

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Posted on: November 30, 2023

Hicksville Man Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Vehicular Homicide for June 2022 Fatal DWI Collision

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Oscar Argueta was drunk and driving at approximately 93 miles an hour when he T-boned another vehicle, killing passenger

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Hicksville man pleaded guilty today to aggravated veh...

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Posted on: November 29, 2023

Three Indicted for Robbery of Postal Workers in Hempstead & Queens

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The trio allegedly displayed weapons and stole postal keys used to access postal collection boxes 

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that three defendants were arraigned on multiple counts of robbery for al...

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Posted on: November 28, 2023

Freeport Man Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Vehicular Homicide for Fatal DWI Crash in Massapequa Park

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Juan De Leon Collado was drunk and driving the wrong way on Sunrise Highway when he crashed into an oncoming vehicle; passengers in both vehicles were killed

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Freepo...

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Posted on: November 27, 2023

Bloods Gang Member Convicted for 2020 Murder & Attempted Murder in Freeport

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Floyd McNeil shot and killed a 21-year-old man and shot another victim in a Freeport park

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Bloods gang member was convicted by a jury today of the murder of a 21-yea...

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Posted on: November 16, 2023

Queens Man Sentenced to 6 to 12 Years in Prison for DWI Crash that Seriously Injured Four

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Jesus Lugo Santana pleaded guilty in April 2023; was more than three times the legal limit for alcohol

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Queens man was sentenced yesterday to six to 12 years in pris...

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Posted on: November 14, 2023

Amityville Man Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding Nearly $200K in Long Beach Home Improvement Schemes

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Peter Ferrigan allegedly contracted with homeowners, took payment, and used the money for personal expenses and other construction jobs

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that an Amityville man was arrested...

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Posted on: November 13, 2023

Freeport Men Sentenced for September 2021 Murder & Robbery

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Corey Grier and Eric Baldwin stole cash at gunpoint from victim James Diamond, who had just cashed $55,000 settlement check; Baldwin sentenced to 23 years to life in prison for murder, Grier sentenced to 20 years in prison for robbery 

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Posted on: November 10, 2023

Long Island City Man Indicted for Allegedly Stealing More Than $500,000 in Two Commercial Burglaries

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John Cipolla allegedly stole $285,000 worth of electronics from a Plainview store; Defendant allegedly stole two U-Haul trucks in a separate scheme and $250,000 in quarters from another business

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Posted on: November 6, 2023

Dix Hills Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life in Prison for Murder of Elderly Uncle

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David Cahoon stabbed 70-year-old uncle 16 times in December 2018 

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Dix Hills man was sentenced today to 25 years to life in prison for stabbing his elderly ...

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Posted on: November 1, 2023

North Carolina Man Sentenced to 40 Years to Life in Prison for 2021 Hempstead Murder

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Ruben Diego Avila Huicab was convicted after trial in June of the murder of 40-year-old Ricardo Cardona; Huicab had 16-year-old co-defendant kill Cardona after a work dispute

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announ...

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Posted on: October 27, 2023

Baldwin Man Convicted of Murder for 2019 Fatal Gas Station Hit-and-Run

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Joshua Roston ran over 59-year-old Cemal ‘John’ Dagdeviren after stealing $22 worth of gas; defendant fled New York and was arrested in Pennsylvania 

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly an...

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Posted on: October 26, 2023

Point Lookout Man Indicted for Allegedly Starving His Dog to Death

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Kevin Barnett attempted to have ‘Jessica’ cremated at a West Hempstead animal hospital shortly after her death

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Point Lookout man was arrested ye...

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Posted on: October 19, 2023

Four Uniondale Residents Charged with Possession of Kilograms of Cocaine

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More than two kilograms of cocaine were found hidden inside of speakers mailed from U.S. Virgin Islands to Long Island; guns and drug packaging materials also recovered

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced th...

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Posted on: October 13, 2023

Freeport Man Sentenced to Six to 18 Years in Prison for Fatal DWI Pedestrian Strike in Hempstead

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Tyshaun Johashen was driving twice the speed limit and intoxicated when he struck a 24-year-old woman and killed her

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Freeport man was sentenced today to six to 18 y...

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Posted on: October 6, 2023

Two Nassau Residents Arraigned for Alleged Social Security Administration Fraud

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Markus Effinger allegedly received more than $72,000 in fraudulent disability benefits; Gloria Sevilla allegedly wrongfully collected more than $137,000 in retirement benefits

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly annou...

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Posted on: October 3, 2023

Syosset Man Indicted for High-Speed DWI Crash that Killed Husband and Wife

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Sotirios Spanos was allegedly intoxicated and driving at approximately 100 mph on Northern Boulevard when he crashed head-on into vehicle and killed married couple

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a ...

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Posted on: September 20, 2023

Lindenhurst Man Indicted for Quadruple Vehicular Homicide

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Michael DeAngelo was allegedly speeding and impaired by both fentanyl and cocaine when he crashed into vehicle and killed four family members

Victim Patrice Huntley was out celebrating a new job offer with children and step-grandchild 

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Posted on: September 15, 2023

New Hyde Park Woman Sentenced to Up to Six Years in Prison for $750,000 Theft

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Elizabeth Reilly stole money from elderly woman; bought airline tickets, beauty products

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a New Hyde Park woman was sentenced today to up to six years in prison for st...

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Posted on: September 14, 2023

Twelve People Indicted for Alleged Roles in Narcotics Trafficking Ring Operating Along South Shore

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Indictment is the result of an extensive nine-month investigation with DEA Long Island District Office Task Force; search warrants uncovered narcotics trafficking operation involving cocaine, crack and fentanyl

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Posted on: September 12, 2023

Glen Cove Paving Company & President Charged in Prevailing Wage Kick-Back Scheme

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Angelo Stanco and American Paving & Masonry Corp. are charged with allegedly demanding kickbacks and stealing prevailing wage restitution checks totaling more than $42,000 from employees 

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Posted on: September 7, 2023

Freeport Men Plead Guilty to September 2021 Murder & Robbery

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Corey Grier and Eric Baldwin stole cash at gunpoint; victim James Diamond had just cashed $55,000 settlement check

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that two men have pleaded guilty for their roles in the ...

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Posted on: September 6, 2023

Elmont Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for 2018 Attempted Murder that Left Victim a Quadriplegic

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Carlos Spielfogel-Lopez approached victim’s car, placed firearm to his ear, pulled the trigger and severed victim’s spinal cord

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that an Elmont man was ...

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Posted on: August 31, 2023

Alleged Bloods Gang Member Sentenced to 22 Yrs to Life in Prison for 2020 Murder & Attempted Murder

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Christopher Anderson shot and killed a 21-year-old man and shot another victim in a Freeport park; in a separate incident, fired on police

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that an alleged Bloods gang member was sen...

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Posted on: August 29, 2023

Hempstead Man Indicted for October 2022 Drunk Driving Crash that Killed Passenger

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Donnell Hill, an MTA bus driver at the time of crash, allegedly drove drunk and hit tree, killing 26-year-old passenger and injuring others in car   

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced tha...

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Posted on: August 29, 2023

Alleged Gang Members Indicted for 2019 Hempstead Drive-By Murder

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Taiquan Cullum and Deion Barros allegedly shot and killed 36-year-old Paul LaRue after an earlier attempt on Cullum’s life

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that two alleged gang members were ind...

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Posted on: August 28, 2023

Freeport Man Pleads Guilty to Charges for Drunken Fatal Pedestrian Strike on Babylon Turnpike

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Tyshaun Johashen was at least three times the legal limit for alcohol when he struck a 24-year-old woman as she crossed street in March; Defendant expected to be sentenced to six to 18 years in prison

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Posted on: August 24, 2023

Levittown Man Sentenced to 50 Yrs to Life in Prison for Murdering Wife & Attempting to Kill Brother

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Thomas DiNapoli was convicted at trial in June; jury deliberated for an hour

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Levittown man was sentenced today to 50 years to life in prison for the murder of his w...

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Posted on: July 27, 2023

Freeport Man Indicted for Fatal Wrong-Way DWI Crash in Massapequa Park

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Juan De Leon Collado was allegedly intoxicated and driving the wrong way on Sunrise Highway when he crashed into another vehicle, killing the victim driver and his own passenger

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly ann...

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Posted on: August 2, 2023

Long Beach Man Sentenced to 20 Years to Life in Prison for March 2022 Murder of Uber Driver

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Shaun Teemer also sentenced for 2021 hit-and-run that severely injured a 73-year-old woman

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Long Beach man was sentenced today to 20 years to life in prison for the ...

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Posted on: July 31, 2023

St. James Man Convicted of Murdering Pregnant Estranged Wife in January 2020

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Michael Owen used rope-like object to strangle Kelly Owen   

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a St. James man was convicted Friday after a jury trial for the strangling murder of hi...

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Posted on: July 25, 2023

Wantagh Motorist Indicted for Killing Pedestrian Outside Woodbury Diner

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Willem Specht was allegedly intoxicated when he reversed his car in parking lot and struck 61-year-old Joseph Devito

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Wantagh man has been indicted for allegedly dri...

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Posted on: July 25, 2023

Westbury Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Selling Illegal Firearms

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Gerald Pierre sold rifles, pistols, and revolvers, many with large-capacity magazines 

MINEOLA, N. Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Westbury man was sentenced today to eight years in prison for selli...

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Posted on: July 12, 2023

Freeport Man Indicted for Trafficking Large Quantities of Cocaine

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Elson Forestier allegedly possessed nearly 2.5 kilograms of cocaine; drugs were allegedly concealed in toy packaging and boxes covered in birthday wrapping paper in his Freeport residence

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Posted on: July 12, 2023

Crips Gang Member Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Fatal 2020 Hempstead Shooting

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Jayden Woods pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in May for the death of 17-year-old Omarion JacksonMINEOLA, N. Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Crips gang member was sentenced Tuesday to 25 years in prison for s...

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Posted on: July 11, 2023

Valley Stream Man Indicted for Criminally Negligent Homicide in Skateboarder’s Death

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Mactyme Michel allegedly ran a stop sign and struck 18-year-old Gerrin Hagen causing his death

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Valley Stream driver was arraigned yesterday on a charge of Criminally Negligen...

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Posted on: July 10, 2023

New York State DOT Employee Arraigned for Allegedly Stealing More Than $3800

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Anthony Agornyo, a Traffic Services Technician, allegedly stole the scrap metal from a NYSDOT yard in Hauppauge and sold it for cash in Freeport

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a New York State Depa...

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Posted on: June 30, 2023

Alleged Bloods Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Murder & Attempted Murder Charges

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Christopher Anderson shot and killed a 21-year-old man and shot another surviving victim in Freeport; Defendant, in a separate incident, fired shots at police

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that an alle...

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Posted on: June 28, 2023

Elmont Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life in Prison for Stabbing Death of Woman at Belmont Racetrack

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Jose Franco-Martinez stabbed his ex-girlfriend multiple times, killing her, as she tended to horses

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that an Elmont man was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the ...

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Posted on: June 28, 2023

North Carolina Man Convicted of Murder in 2021 Hempstead Ambush Shooting

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Ruben Diego Avila Huicab planned and carried out the murder of 40-year-old Ricardo Cardona because of a work dispute

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a North Carolina man was convicted by a jury yest...

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Posted on: June 27, 2023

Levittown Man Convicted of Murdering Wife and Attempting to Kill Brother-In-Law in August 2020

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Thomas DiNapoli shot wife with rifle and brother-in-law with shotgun; jury returned verdict after hour of deliberation  

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Levittown man was convicted at tri...

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Posted on: June 27, 2023

Freeport Man Indicted for Fatal DWI Pedestrian Strike on Babylon Turnpike

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Tyshaun Johashen was allegedly intoxicated when he struck a 24-year-old woman as she crossed Babylon Turnpike in March

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Freeport man was arraigned on aggravated vehi...

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Posted on: June 26, 2023

Roslyn Man Indicted for Wrong-Way Fatal DWI Crash that Killed Two Teenagers in Jericho

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Amandeep Singh was allegedly speeding and intoxicated when he crashed his pickup truck into car with four teenagers in May, leaving two dead and two injured 

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that...

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Posted on: June 14, 2023

Long Beach Man Pleads Guilty to March 2022 Murder of Uber Driver

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Shaun Teemer also pled to a 2021 hit-and-run in Long Beach that severely injured a 73-year-old woman

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Long Beach man pleaded guilty today to the March 2022 shooting ...

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Posted on: June 9, 2023

Dix Hills Man Convicted of Murder in Stabbing of Elderly Uncle

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70-year-old William Cahoon was found dead in his Levittown home in January 2019 with approximately 16 stab wounds; Defendant David Cahoon faces 25 years to life in prison at sentencing

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Posted on: June 8, 2023

Hempstead Man Sentenced to 50 Years to Life in Prison for April 2021 Shooting at Stop & Shop Store

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Employee Gabriel DeWitt Wilson was convicted of killing 49-year-old manager Ray Wishropp and attempting to murder two other workers in May

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a former supermarket employ...

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Posted on: June 7, 2023

Queens Man Indicted for Murder of Man After DWI Collison in Baldwin

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Patrick Destine allegedly followed the victim, 54-year-old David McKenzie, after their vehicles collided and kicked him in the head multiple times, killing him

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Quee...

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Posted on: June 6, 2023

Jericho Man Sentenced to Up to 15 Years in Prison for Deadly DWI Collision with Motorcycle

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Jordan Solomon was nearly three times the legal limit for alcohol when he crashed into Stanley Soobrian’s motorcycle, killing him

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Jericho man was sentence...

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Posted on: May 26, 2023

DA Donnelly Announces $55,000 Grant Funding for Summer DWI Enforcement

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Grants Awarded to Freeport and Long Beach Police Departments will enhance DWI patrols on weekends and holidays from May through September

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly, Freeport Police Department Chief of Police...

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Posted on: May 19, 2023

West Hempstead Man Sentenced to 32 Yrs to Life in Prison for Murder & Attempted Murder in March 2019

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Sharayda Washington fired ten shots, striking and killing a 16-year-old and injuring another

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a West Hempstead man was sentenced today to 32 years to life in prison fo...

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Posted on: May 18, 2023

Hicksville Couple Arraigned on Charges of Stealing More Than $12,000 in COVID Relief Funds

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Michael Arbassio and Eileen Dantini allegedly fraudulently obtained rental assistance funds from Town of Oyster Bay program

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a couple from Hicksville were arraigned ye...

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Posted on: May 16, 2023

Two People Charged with Submitting False Paperwork to Satisfy Plea Agreement with NCDA

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Nocianie Joseph and Travis Troiano allegedly drafted and submitted falsified paperwork from the Yes We Can Community Center stating that Joseph had completed required community service after DWI plea

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Posted on: May 16, 2023

Man Sentenced to 14 Yrs in Prison for Att. Murder & Selling Narcotics from Unlicensed Daycare Center

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Lex Lloyd used daycare center to mix drugs; Defendant was arrested as part of Operation Honeycomb; Tried to kill girlfriend’s former partner in February 2021 

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

Long Beach Brothers Indicted for Large-Scale Black-Market Trafficking of Stolen Catalytic Converters

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Alan and Andrew Pawelsky allegedly trafficked stolen converters from several states

Alan’s company, Ace Auto Recycling, allegedly received $170 million from refinery that processed the precious metals inside the converters

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

Alleged MS-13 Member Indicted for Murder and Gang Assault

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Gerson Hernandez allegedly participated in two killings in 2022

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that an alleged MS-13 member has been indicted on murder charges for a July 2022 killing in Uniondale and g...

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Posted on: May 8, 2023

Sea Cliff Woman Indicted for Drunk Driving Crash that Led to Motorcyclist’s Death

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Susannah Smith was allegedly drunk and texting when she crashed into a utility pole, sending powerlines into the roadway, and caused the death of 34-year-old Milton Diaz

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Posted on: May 4, 2023

New Hyde Park Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft of Nearly $750,000 From Elderly Woman

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Elizabeth Reilly wrote herself checks and used victim’s credit card information to buy airline tickets, beauty products

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a New Hyde Park woman pleaded guilty...

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Posted on: May 3, 2023

Centereach Man Indicted for Fatal Hit-and-Run Collision in Island Park

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Corey Henson was allegedly intoxicated when he struck and killed 30-year-old Dodanim Emanuel Chavez and fled the scene

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Centereach man has been indicted on charges h...

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Posted on: May 3, 2023

Hempstead Man Convicted of Killing Grocery Store Manager During April 2021 Mass Shooting

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Employee Gabriel DeWitt Wilson killed 49-year-old manager Raymond Wishropp and attempted to murder two other workers

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a former supermarket employee was convicted today...

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Posted on: April 27, 2023

Glen Head Woman Sentenced to Up to Six Years in Prison for $600,000 Theft from Local Yacht Club

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Anna Maria Restrepo used employee credit cards to steal from the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club between 2010 and 2017; was previously convicted of $100,000 theft from day care facility

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Posted on: April 26, 2023

Disbarred Attorney Arraigned for Stealing More Than $21,000 from Client

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Alfred DiGirolomo, Jr. allegedly stole attorney fees and settlement funds from purported client; previously pled guilty to felony Grand Larceny charges with automatic disbarment for two separate schemes

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Posted on: April 21, 2023

Glen Cove Man Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny Charge for $1 Million Ponzi Scheme

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Rand Heckler duped friends and neighbors into investing with him and used their money to pay his mortgage, country club membership and other expenses

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a former investm...

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Posted on: April 20, 2023

Lake Success Attorney Arraigned for Allegedly Stealing Client’s Insurance Settlement Funds

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Sean O’Leary represented client in personal injury claim after car accident; allegedly stole $60,000 of negotiated settlement

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Lake Success attorney was ar...

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Posted on: April 18, 2023

Seaford Man Sentenced to Jail and 10 Years’ Probation as Sex Offender for ‘Deepfaked’ Sexual Images

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Patrick Carey posted altered images of more than a dozen women on a pornographic website; DA Donnelly unveils proposed legislation creating new statutes to protect New Yorkers from ‘deepfake’ pornography

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Posted on: April 11, 2023

Long Beach Man Arraigned for DWI Motorcycle Strike that Killed Pedestrian

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Christopher Flores was allegedly drunk and high when he struck 42-year-old Scott Brower as he crossed Merrick Road in Rockville Centre

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Long Beach man was arraigned ...

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Posted on: April 11, 2023

Hicksville Man Charged with Aggravated Vehicular Homicide for Fatal DWI Collision in Hempstead

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Oscar Argueta was allegedly drunk and driving at excessive speeds when he T-boned another vehicle, killing passenger

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Hicksville man was arraigned today on aggravate...

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Posted on: April 6, 2023

Levittown Woman Arraigned for Allegedly Fraudulently Collecting $112K in Public Assistance Benefits

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Terry Ann Powell-Bajwa allegedly submitted paperwork for SNAP, Day Care Services, and Medicaid benefits omitting she owned company with government contracts, including $2 million contract with Lockheed Martin

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Posted on: April 5, 2023

Hempstead MS-13 Leader Sentenced to 25 Years to Life in Prison for January 2017 Murder

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Carlos Portillo ordered the murder of 19-year-old Julio Cesar Espantzay-Gonzales in the Massapequa Preserve; Portillo was high-ranking member of Indios Locos Salvatrucha clique of MS-13 at the time of the killing

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Posted on: April 5, 2023

West Hempstead Woman Arraigned for Failing to Pay Personal Income Taxes for Four Years

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Cynthia Ciaccio allegedly failed to pay income taxes from 2017 through 2020; had a total tax liability of $49,792 over three-year period and income of more than $400,000 in each tax year

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Posted on: April 5, 2023

Elmont Man Convicted of Murder for Stabbing Woman to Death at Belmont Racetrack

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Jose Franco-Martinez drove from Kansas to stab his ex-girlfriend multiple times as she tended to horses

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that an Elmont man has been convicted for the June 17, 2018, murder...

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Posted on: March 31, 2023

Westbury Man Charged in 61-Count Indictment for Selling Illegal Firearms

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Gerald Pierre allegedly sold more than a dozen rifles, pistols and revolvers; fled Nassau County in February 2022 and was arrested in Philadelphia in January 2023

MINEOLA, N. Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a ...

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Posted on: March 29, 2023

Attorney Sentenced for Schemes Defrauding Victims of Nearly $300K in Real Estate Transactions

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Bret Votano acted as agent and attorney in multiple property sales and stole escrow funds; has since been disbarred

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a former attorney from East Rockaway was sentenced...

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Posted on: March 23, 2023

Alleged MS-13 Member Sentenced to 20 Years to Life in Prison for Two Hempstead Incidents in 2020

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Denis Gutierrez-Marcos killed man after taxi dispute in September 2020; fired into crowd, striking two, in October 2020

MINEOLA, N. Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that an alleged MS-13 member was sentenced today t...

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Jericho Man Pleads Guilty for Deadly DWI Collision with Motorcycle on Jericho Turnpike

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Jordan Solomon was highly intoxicated and driving 100 mph when he crashed into 29-year-old Stanley Christopher Soobrian’s motorcycle, killing him

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Jericho ...

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Waiter Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Killing Busboy at Hicksville Restaurant

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David Jimenez-Salazar stabbed 37-year-old Elvin Padilla in the neck with broken liquor bottle after an argument over tips

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a waiter at a Hicksville restaurant was sent...

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Alleged MS-13 Member Sentenced to 23 Years to Life in Prison for Murder and Attempted Murder Charges

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Marvin Moralez pleaded guilty in February for 2021 Freeport murder and for pointing gun at police officer

MINEOLA, N. Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that an alleged MS-13 member was sentenced today to 23 years to ...

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Posted on: March 9, 2023

Barred Investment Broker Indicted for Alleged $520,000 Stock Fraud Scheme

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Peter Quartararo allegedly defrauded victims who believed they were investing in Peloton, WeWork, Airbnb & Petco

MINEOLA, N. Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a barred investment broker from Glen Cove was in...

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Posted on: March 9, 2023

Former Law Firm Employee Indicted for Allegedly Stealing More than $500K from Seven Trusts

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Michelle Byrd charged in 181 count indictment for allegedly stealing money from trusts that service adults with Cerebral Palsy, stroke victims, and woman who lost her limbs due to medical malpractice 

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Posted on: March 3, 2023

Brooklyn-Based Rapper Indicted for Shooting at Exclusive Glen Cove Pool Party

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Remy Marshall, also known as Fetty Luciano, was arraigned on weapon and assault charges for July 2022 shooting that injured three

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Brooklyn-based rapper was arraigne...

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Posted on: February 28, 2023

Lido Beach Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life in Prison for Murdering Oceanside High School Student

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Tyler Flach stabbed recent transfer student Khaseen Morris in the heart at a strip mall in 2019

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced today that a Lido Beach man was sentenced today to 25 years to life in pris...

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Posted on: February 15, 2023

Alleged MS-13 Member Pleads Guilty to Murder and Attempted Murder Charges

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Marvin Moralez expected to be sentenced to 23 years to life for March 2021 Freeport murder and for pointing gun at police officer 

MINEOLA, N. Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that an alleged MS-13 member p...

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Posted on: February 15, 2023

Rosedale Man Sentenced to Up to 7 Years in Prison for Drunken High-Speed Trooper Chase

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Bentley Butler was speeding while drunk and high and crashed on Southern State Parkway

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced a Rosedale man was sentenced Tuesday to up to 7 years in prison for leading New York...

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Posted on: February 10, 2023

Alleged MS-13 Member Pleads Guilty to Murder & Attempted Murder Charges for Two Hempstead Incidents

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Denis Gutierrez-Marcos killed man after taxi dispute in September 2020; fired into crowd, striking two, in October 2020

MINEOLA, N. Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that an alleged MS-13 member pleaded guilty to mur...

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Posted on: February 1, 2023

Waiter Convicted in Stabbing Death of Busboy at Hicksville Restaurant After Argument Over Tips

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David Jimenez-Salazar stabbed 37-year-old Elvin Padilla in the neck with broken liquor bottle and killed him

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a waiter at a Hicksville restaurant was convicted at tria...

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Posted on: January 27, 2023

Hempstead MS-13 Leader Convicted of Murder for January 2017 Hacking

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19-year-old Julio Cesar Espantzay-Gonzales was lured into Massapequa Preserve with the promise of drugs and sex; Defendant Carlos Portillo ordered murder and provided co-defendants with gun and machete; Portillo was high-ranking member of Indios Locos Sal...

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Posted on: January 24, 2023

Uniondale Woman Sentenced to 7-15 Years in Prison for Drunk Driving Crash that Killed Man

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Tasha Brown hit 29-year-old Nelson Fuentes’ parked car at more than 90 mph 

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Uniondale woman was sentenced to seven to 15 years in prison for Aggr...

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Posted on: January 24, 2023

Manhattan Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for DWI Crash that Paralyzed Passenger

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Lumumba Woods, with a BAC of .12, crashed vehicle on Sunrise Highway; passenger was ejected 20 feet from car

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced a Manhattan man, previously convicted of murder in 1992, was s...

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Posted on: January 24, 2023

Valley Stream Man Indicted for Father’s Day DWI Crash that Killed Half-Brother

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Joshua Pena, allegedly intoxicated and driving at excessive speeds, crashed on the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway, killing his half-brother

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced a Valley Stream man was arraigne...

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Posted on: January 23, 2023

MS-13 Member Pleads Guilty, on Eve of Trial, to Roles in Queens and Nassau Murders

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Carlos Guerra – a member of Normandie clique of MS-13 – participated in December 2018 killings of Ian Cruz in Far Rockaway and Harold Sermeno in Lawrence; victims allegedly disrespected gang before their deaths 

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Posted on: January 20, 2023

Texas Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1 Million Winning Lotto Ticket & Prize Money from Relative

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Iris Amador Argueta stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from cousin by misleading him about the value of the winning ticket

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Texas woman pleaded guilty today to s...

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Posted on: December 27, 2022

East Northport Man Charged for Allegedly Fraudulently Receiving More Than $50,000 in Public Benefits

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Otari Bater allegedly claimed his family earned little to no income on Medicaid and SNAP applications; was president of two companies, leased luxury vehicle, and owned home during same period

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Posted on: December 22, 2022

Oceanside Man Indicted for July 2019 High-Speed Boating Collision that Killed 18-Year-Old

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Christopher Palma was allegedly traveling at a high rate of speed when he collided with 18-year-old Caitlin McDonald’s jet ski near Baldwin

MINEOLA, NY – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that ...

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Posted on: December 19, 2022

Manhattan Man Convicted of Assault for DWI Crash that Paralyzed Passenger

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Lumumba Woods, with a BAC of .12, crashed vehicle on Sunrise Highway; passenger was ejected 20 feet from car

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced a Manhattan man, previously convicted of murder in 1992, was c...

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Posted on: December 16, 2022

Levittown Woman Indicted for Allegedly Stealing More Than $150,000 from Ward Through Guardianship

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Luigia “Gina” D’Amore allegedly siphoned money from victim’s bank accounts and failed to pay utility, tax, and other bills as the victim’s legal guardian

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Posted on: December 13, 2022

Valley Stream Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Weapon & Drug Possession

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Jackson Metellus was found guilty of multiple weapon and drug charges in November

MINEOLA, N. Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced a Valley Stream man was sentenced yesterday to 15 years in prison on weapon and drug cha...

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Posted on: December 7, 2022

Elmont Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Hempstead Shooting

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Floyd McNeil was found guilty of Attempted Murder, Assault, and weapons charges in June

MINEOLA, N. Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced an Elmont Man was sentenced Monday to 25 years in prison for a September 2019 shoo...

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Posted on: December 5, 2022

Richard Cottingham Pleads Guilty to 1968 Cold Case Murder

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Richard Cottingham Pleads Guilty to 1968 Cold Case Murder; Admits in Court to Killing Four Additional Women in Nassau County in Early 1970s

Diane Cusick, 23, went to shopping mall to buy a pair of shoes, was found strangled in mall parking lot; Br...

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Posted on: December 2, 2022

Hempstead Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Attempted Murder

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Jermaine Grant shot at running victim seven times outside Baldwin nightclub 

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Hempstead man was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for firing seven shots...

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Posted on: November 18, 2022

Dentist and TOBAY Worker Charged in 136-Count Indictment for Opioid Prescription Scheme

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Dr. Jason DiBlasi and Marco Cotto allegedly sold opioid prescriptions to people without medical need; in some cases patients were never met or examined; nearly 7,000 opioids prescribed   

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Posted on: November 14, 2022

North Bellmore Man Indicted for Wife’s Murder

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Anthony Paruolo is charged with stabbing his wife to death while eight-year-old child was in the home

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a North Bellmore man was indicted on murder charges for the stab...

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Posted on: November 9, 2022

Roosevelt Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for Assaulting Gas Station Worker

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Vernon Lowe robbed and assaulted gas station attendant in 2018; Defendant has multiple violent felony convictions, including conviction for Murder in 1994

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Roosevelt...

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Posted on: November 1, 2022

Lido Beach Man Convicted for Murder of 16-Year-Old During Oceanside Melee

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Tyler Flach stabbed Khaseen Morris in the heart, killing him, at a strip mall in 2019

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced today that a Lido Beach man has been convicted of the murder of an Oceanside teenager...

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Posted on: October 26, 2022

Dog Abuser Sentenced to Jail Time and 50-Year Animal Ban

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Defendant Ellie Knoller killed two puppies and nearly killed a third in less than three weeks in 2019 

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that an animal abuser was sentenced to one year in jail for...

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Posted on: October 21, 2022

Massapequa Man Sentenced to Up to 15 Years in Prison for Fatal Drunk Driving Crash

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John Cappello struck 74-year-old Manuela Brugueras’ vehicle head-on, killing her

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced a Massapequa man was sentenced to up to fifteen years in prison for a fatal drun...

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Posted on: October 21, 2022

Uniondale Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Brutal 2021 Stabbing

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Oscar Rios-Perez stabbed housemate, dumped body on curb in plastic garbage bags

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Uniondale man was sentenced today to 25 years in prison for brutally stabbing his 27...

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Posted on: October 20, 2022

Hempstead Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for 2020 Attempted Murder

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Arem Rodgers fired 11 rounds, striking a 26-year-old victim seven times in the vestibule of a Terrace Ave. building

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Hempstead man was sentenced yesterday to 12 year...

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Posted on: October 19, 2022

New Hyde Park Man Sentenced for 2018 Drunk Driving Crash that Seriously Injured Police Officer

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Keith Dillon was driving at three times the legal limit when he crashed head-on into Police Officer Willard Gomes’ vehicle

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a New Hyde Park man was sentenced...

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Posted on: October 17, 2022

MS-13 Clique Leader Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for 2017 Hempstead Murder

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Ramon Martines, A/K/A, Cruzito, was leader of Hempstead clique of MS-13; ordered killing of 39-year-old victim 

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that an MS-13 leader was sentenced today to 25 yea...

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Posted on: October 14, 2022

Uniondale Woman Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Vehicular Homicide for Fatal Hempstead Crash

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Tasha Brown was driving while intoxicated when she hit several parked cars at more than 90 mph, killing the 29-year-old occupant of one of the vehicles

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Uniondale wo...

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Posted on: October 12, 2022

Queens Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Burglary Spree on North Shore

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Andres Zapata and accomplices stole more than $1 million in cash and items from homes on the North Shore

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced today that a Queens man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for hi...

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Posted on: October 7, 2022

Hewlett Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life in Prison for Fatal 2020 Hempstead Stabbing

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Keith Pooler was convicted in May of stabbing 49-year-old Andre Garry in the heart on a street corner, killing him

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced a Hewlett man was sentenced today to 25 years to life in...

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Posted on: October 7, 2022

Maryland Man Arrested for Email Scam that Bilked Garden City Home Buyer out of $45,000

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Defendant allegedly conspired with others who pretended to be a real estate attorney and had money wired to fake escrow account

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly and Garden City Police Commissioner Kenneth O. Jackso...

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Posted on: September 30, 2022

Former Pharmaceutical Company Employee Pleads Guilty in $1.38M Embezzlement & Tax Fraud Scheme

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Former office manager Maria Porras used bookkeeping access to steal money between 2015 and 2020

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that the former office manager for a pharmaceutical company in Port Washing...

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Posted on: September 20, 2022

New Hyde Park Man Pleads Guilty in 2018 Drunk Driving Crash that Seriously Injured Police Officer

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Keith Dillon was driving at nearly three times the legal limit for alcohol when he crashed head-on into Police Officer Willard Gomes’ vehicle

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a New Hyde Par...

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Posted on: September 20, 2022

Elmont Man Arraigned on Murder Charges for Shooting in Penthouse Apartment in Mineola

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Mark Small allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend, Marivel Estevez, in her luxury apartment in July 

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the indictment of an Elmont man on murder and weapons charg...

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Posted on: September 14, 2022

Hempstead Man Sentenced to 19 Years in Prison for 2019 Brierley Park Stabbing

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Jose Ortiz-Trochez stabbed a 34-year-old man to death in March 2019

MINEOLA, N.Y. – District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced a Hempstead man was sentenced to 19 years in prison for the stabbing death of a man in Brierley Park in Hempstead in ...

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Posted on: September 13, 2022

Levittown Man Sentenced to Life in Prison without Parole for Brutal Murder of 73-Year-Old Woman

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Benjamin Lopez was convicted of viciously attacking a 73-year-old grandmother, killing her with a machete

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced a Levittown man was sentenced today to life in prison without par...

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Posted on: September 1, 2022

Floral Park Man Charged in Fatal High-Speed Crash on Jericho Turnpike

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Arhum Tanveer, allegedly driving over 100 mph, crashed into 30-year-old Maricela Donaire’s vehicle, killing her

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the indictment of a Floral Park man on charges in...

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Posted on: August 30, 2022

Freeport Man Sentenced to 29 Years in Prison for Firing Gun at a Police Officer

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David Serrant was convicted of attempted assault and weapons charges in May 

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Freeport man was sentenced today to 29 years in prison for firing at a Freepor...

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Posted on: August 19, 2022

Former Bookkeeper for Local Trade Union Charged with Embezzling More Than $120,000 in Union Funds

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Jennifer Jira allegedly issued hundreds of checks to herself from the bank accounts of Local 713 International of Brotherhood of Trade Union

MINEOLA, N. Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Westbury woman and for...

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Posted on: August 17, 2022

Roosevelt Man Sentenced to 20 Years to Life in Prison for 2017 Murder of Church Deacon

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Andre Patton stabbed Deacon Patrick Logsdon more than 20 times at a halfway house in Roosevelt and fled the state

MINEOLA, N. Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Roosevelt man was sentenced today to 20 years to ...

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Posted on: August 9, 2022

Two MS-13 Members Sentenced for 2017 Homicide in Uniondale

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Defendants hacked 22-year-old Carlos Rivas-Majano to death with machete 

MINEOLA, N.Y. –Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that two MS-13 members have been sentenced for their roles in the August 2017 machete murd...

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Posted on: August 8, 2022

Freeport Man Indicted on Dog Fighting Charges

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Lonnie Poindexter allegedly bred and sold animals for dogfighting

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Freeport man who allegedly bred and sold pit bulls for use in dogfighting has been indicted by a N...

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Posted on: August 5, 2022

Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life in Prison for 2019 Fatal Shooting

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James Wilson shot and killed 28-year-old Matthew Gilreath at 100 Terrace Avenue in Hempstead

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced a Brooklyn man was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for a fatal shootin...

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Posted on: August 4, 2022

Sirius XM DJ and Mail Carrier Indicted for Narcotics Trafficking

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Lance Holmes, aka DJ Love Dinero, allegedly received kilograms of cocaine and fentanyl in mail from California; Mail carrier Adrianna Lewis allegedly facilitated deliveries on her postal route in Hempstead 

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Posted on: August 1, 2022

Uniondale Man Indicted for September 2021 Freeport Murder & Robbery

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Defendant and others allegedly lured the victim to Freeport to steal cash at gunpoint; victim James Diamond just cashed $55,000 settlement check

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the indictment of a fifth ...

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Posted on: July 25, 2022

Freeport Man Arraigned for Crash that Killed Three Family Members Leaving Sweet Sixteen

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Dante Lennon was allegedly speeding and intoxicated when he broadsided a Lincoln Town Car in New Hyde Park

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Freeport man was arraigned today on grand jury indictment...

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Posted on: July 22, 2022

West Hempstead Man Who Allegedly Abandoned Emaciated Dog Outside Freeport Animal Rescue Arrested

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Severely malnourished dog, Athena, had open wounds and was left in crate outside Bobbi and the Strays on July 7; NCDA and Nassau SPCA asked for public’s help after dog was abandoned 

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Posted on: July 20, 2022

West Hempstead Woman Arraigned for Crash that Killed Two Teenagers in October 2021

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Nylah Frazier was allegedly driving more than 100 MPH when she crashed BMW and killed two passengers 

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a West Hempstead woman was arraigned today on grand jury indictme...

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Posted on: July 14, 2022

Long Beach Man Arraigned for Alleged March 2022 Murder of Uber Driver

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Shaun Teemer was also arraigned today in a 2021 hit-and-run in Long Beach that severely injured a 74-year-old woman

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Long Beach man was arraigned today for the March...

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Posted on: July 13, 2022

Alleged Bloods Gang Members Arraigned on Murder, Attempted Murder Charges

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Christopher Anderson and Floyd McNeil allegedly gunned down a 21-year-old man and shot another surviving victim in Freeport

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that two alleged Bloods gang members were arrai...

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Posted on: July 11, 2022

Huntington Station Man Pleads Guilty in Serious Crash in Laurel Hollow

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Rafael Melara, driving while highly intoxicated, struck a car and bus on Northern Boulevard; victim sustained life-threatening injuries

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced today that a Huntington Station man...

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Posted on: July 11, 2022

Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme

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Matthew Eckstein sentenced to up to 10-1/2 years in prison; nearly $5.6 million in restitution returned to victims 

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced a Syosset man was sentenced today to up to ten...

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Posted on: July 8, 2022

Valley Stream Man Indicted for Allegedly Using Forged Prescriptions to Acquire Opioids

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James Cosentino has pending case for allegedly using forged prescriptions to acquire more than 13,000 opioid pills over the course of nine months

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Valley Stream man ...

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Posted on: July 7, 2022

Massapequa Dentist Charged with Possession of More than Two Dozen Firearms, “Ghost Guns” Recovered

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Paul Carey was allegedly in possession of 30 firearms, including so-called “ghost gun” assault weapons

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced a Massapequa dentist was arraigned today on a se...

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Posted on: July 1, 2022

Levittown Man Convicted of Murder in Brutal Slay of Grandmother During Robbery

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Benjamin Lopez viciously hacked a 73-year-old grandmother to death with a machete during robbery in Levittown

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the conviction of a Levittown man in the brutal machete killi...

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Posted on: June 30, 2022

Syosset Man Sentenced to Three to Nine Years in Prison for DWI Crash that Injured 3-Year-Old Girl

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Varun Datt jumped sidewalk while driving drunk, striking and injuring a man and child

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced a Syosset man was sentenced to three to nine years in prison for striking a man and h...

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Posted on: June 28, 2022

DA Donnelly, Long Beach Officials Announce Enhanced DWI Patrols for Fourth of July Weekend

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Fourteen people have been killed on Nassau roadways since May 21st 

LONG BEACH, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly and Long Beach Police Commissioner Ronald J. Walsh, Jr., announced a new enhanced drunk driving progr...

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Posted on: June 27, 2022

Two MS-13 Members Plead Guilty in 2017 Homicide in Uniondale

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Defendants hacked 22-year-old Carlos Rivas-Majano to death with machete 

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that two MS-13 members have pleaded guilty in the August 2017 machete murder of Carlos Ri...

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Posted on: June 24, 2022

West Hempstead Man Arraigned in Deadly 2021 Peninsula Boulevard Crash

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Arlin Aguilera was allegedly intoxicated and driving at high rate of speed when he collided with an Audi Q5, killing a 15-year-old female passenger

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a West Hempstead m...

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Posted on: June 22, 2022

Richard Cottingham Indicted for 1968 Murder Outside Green Acres Mall

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Diane Cusick, 23, went to shopping mall to buy a pair of shoes, was found strangled in mall parking lot; Breakthrough in case came from DNA match

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a New Jersey man was...

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Posted on: June 17, 2022

Manorville Man Indicted for Allegedly Sending Sexually Graphic Text Messages to a Minor

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Andrew Quattrone allegedly sent sexual images and messages to teenager in Wantagh

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Manorville man was arraigned today on charges he allegedly sent sexually graphic t...

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Posted on: June 14, 2022

Queens Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Pattern Burglary Spree on North Shore

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Brayan Castano and accomplices stole more than $1 million in cash and items from homes on the North Shore

MINEOLA, N.Y. –Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Queens man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role...

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Posted on: June 10, 2022

MS-13 Member Sentenced to 23 Years to Life in Prison in 2017 Massapequa Park Preserve Murder

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Kevin Granados-Coreas and co-conspirators killed victim after luring him into Preserve

MINEOLA, N. Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Hempstead man was sentenced today to 23 years to life in prison for his role...

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Posted on: June 9, 2022

Former NYC Police Officer Sentenced to Up to Four Years in Prison for Firing Weapon in Long Beach

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David Afanador was drinking alcohol on a beach and fired several shots into the ocean

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a former New York City Police Officer was sentenced today to up to four years in...

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Posted on: June 6, 2022

Roosevelt Man Pleads Guilty to 2017 Murder of Church Deacon at Halfway House

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Andre Patton stabbed Patrick Logsdon more than 20 times and fled home; Was arrested in Tennessee more than six months later

MINEOLA, N. Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Roosevelt man pleaded guilty to murder ...

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Posted on: May 25, 2022

East Rockaway Man Indicted for Possession of Ghost Guns

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Thomas Saxton allegedly had seven handguns, two assault rifles and 60 high-capacity magazines in his home; Defendant was arrested at Queens children’s hospital in February for allegedly threatening to kill wife

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Posted on: May 19, 2022

Former School Official and Local Restaurateur Indicted in Kickback Scheme

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Former Director of Food Services for Hempstead Public Schools Alleged to Have Steered More than $1 Million in Contracts to a Preferred Vendor in Exchange for Kickbacks 

An indictment was unsealed today in federal court in Central Islip charging Sh...

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Posted on: May 18, 2022

Hempstead Man Sentenced to 20 Years to Life in Prison in Violent Robbery of Housemate

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Johnny Shorter was convicted in April of Robbery, Burglary and Assault charges

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced today a Hempstead man who pistol-whipped and robbed a woman and later ran from police with a...

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Posted on: May 13, 2022

Hewlett Man Convicted in Fatal 2020 Hempstead Stabbing

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Keith Pooler stabbed 49-year-old Andre Garry in the heart on a street corner, killing him

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the conviction of a Hewlett man on murder charges for stabbing a man in the heart...

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Posted on: May 13, 2022

Bay Shore Man Arraigned in Murder of Former Girlfriend

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Quay Sean Hines allegedly shot and killed 33-year-old Amelia Laguerre as she walked in the parking garage of an office building in New Hyde Park

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Bay Shore man was a...

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Posted on: May 11, 2022

Hempstead Bloods Gang Member Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison in May 2020 Shooting

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Trevor Ford shot victim after altercation at Bedell Street and Terrace Avenue 

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Hempstead gang member was sentenced today to 20 years in prison on assault a...

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Posted on: April 28, 2022

Major Trafficker Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Role in Hempstead Narcotics Ring

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Able McTootle was one of forty defendants indicted as part of “Operation Honeycomb” joint investigation with NCDA, FBI Long Island Gang Task Force, ATF Task Force, NCPD, Postal Service, DEA, & State Police

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Posted on: April 28, 2022

NCDA & Partners Mark End of Project Donating Nearly 100K Seized Counterfeit Jackets to NY Charities

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Final 1,000 jackets distributed; 600 jackets donated to humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly today announced the completion of a six-year long effort to donate nearly 100,000 coun...

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Posted on: April 27, 2022

Massapequa Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Head-On Drunk Driving Crash

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John Cappello struck 74-year-old Manuela Brugueras’ vehicle on Stewart Avenue, killing her

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the guilty plea of a Massapequa man in a fatal drunk driving collision...

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Posted on: April 27, 2022

Sewanhaka High School Teacher Indicted on Charges of Using Fraudulent COVID-19 Vaccination Card

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Tricia Manno allegedly submitted forged COVID-19 vaccination card to school district

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced today a Sewanhaka High School teacher was indicted on charges she allegedly submitted ...

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Posted on: April 1, 2022

MS-13 Leader Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy

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The Defendant Directed and/or Participated in Murders in Maryland and Virginia 

Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced El Salvadorian national Miguel Angel Corea Diaz, a/k/a “Reaper,”...

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Posted on: April 25, 2022

MS-13 Gang Leader Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy

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Directed and/or Participated in Five Murders in Maryland and Virginia 

Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis today sentenced El Salvadorian national Junior Noe Alvarado-Requeno, a/k/a “Insolente&rdq...

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Posted on: April 25, 2022

Two Men Indicted on Murder Charges in 2021 Baldwin Slay

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Darin Semple and co-defendant Devin Obleanis are charged with murder in the shooting death of 23-year-old victim

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the indictment of two men for their alleged roles in the m...

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Posted on: April 14, 2022

Syosset Man Pleads Guilty in DWI Crash that Injured Man and 3-Year-Old Girl

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Varun Datt drove his car onto sidewalk while intoxicated, striking and injuring a man and child

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the guilty plea of a Syosset man charged with driving drunk onto a resident...

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Posted on: April 14, 2022

MS-13 Member Pleads Guilty to Murder for 2017 Massapequa Park Preserve Attack

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Kevin Granados-Coreas used machete to kill victim after luring him into preserve

MINEOLA, N. Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Hempstead man pleaded guilty to murder and other charges for his role in the 2017 ...

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Posted on: April 13, 2022

Queens Man Convicted in North Shore Burglary Spree

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Andres Zapata and co-defendants stole more than $1 million in cash and items from gated communities on the North Shore

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced today that a Queens man was convicted for his role i...

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Posted on: April 11, 2022

Hempstead Man Convicted in Violent Assault and Robbery of Housemate

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Johnny Shorter pistol-whipped female victim, stole money before running from police with loaded firearm

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the conviction of a Hempstead man who pistol-whipped and robbed a w...

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Posted on: April 8, 2022

Uniondale Woman Indicted in Fatal Hempstead Drunk Driving Crash

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Tasha Brown was allegedly driving while intoxicated when she hit several parked cars at more than 90 mph, killing the 29-year-old occupant of one of the vehicles

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the indic...

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Posted on: April 7, 2022

Bay Shore Man Arraigned for Attempted Murder of Two Police Officers

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Jonathan Vazquez allegedly attempted to murder one man, robbed a woman at gunpoint, and shot at two Nassau County Police Officers during three-week crime spree 

MINEOLA, N.Y. – District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Bay Shor...

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Posted on: April 6, 2022

New Hyde Park Woman Indicted in Theft of Almost $750,000

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Elizabeth Reilly allegedly wrote herself checks and used PayPal with victim’s credit card information to make personal purchases

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a New Hyde Park woman was a...

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Posted on: April 5, 2022

Hempstead Man Indicted for Murder in January Point-Blank Shooting & Five Additional Robberies

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Deshawn Martin charged in 20-count indictment, including the murder of 49-year-old Santos Valeriano Argueta outside Antojitos Express on Peninsula Boulevard in Hempstead

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced t...

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Posted on: March 31, 2022

Suffolk County Man Indicted for Woodbury Rape and Robbery

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Isaih Giles allegedly attacked woman at Days Inn hotel, raped her and stole valuables

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the indictment of a Suffolk County man for allegedly attacking a woman at a Woodbury ...

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Posted on: March 24, 2022

Former Nassau University Medical Center Payroll Director Indicted in $121,000 Embezzlement Scheme

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Arlena Mann allegedly directed payments from NUMC to six bank accounts she controlled between 2019 and 2021

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that the former payroll director of Nassau University Medical C...

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Posted on: March 23, 2022

Brooklyn Man Convicted in Deadly 2019 Shooting in Hempstead

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James Wilson convicted of murder and other charges in the shooting death of 28-year-old Matthew Gilreath

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced a Brooklyn man was convicted of murder and other charges in a fata...

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Posted on: March 22, 2022

Queens Man Indicted for Manslaughter in Death of Passenger in Drunk Driving Crash

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Kwesi Williams allegedly drove at high rate of speed while intoxicated and crashed into utility pole, killing his female passenger

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the indictment of a Queens man on charge...

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Posted on: March 16, 2022

Hempstead Bloods Gang Member Convicted at Trial for May 2020 Shooting

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Trevor Ford shot victim after altercation at Bedell Street and Terrace Avenue; Defendant has multiple open cases in Nassau 

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Hempstead gang member was convi...

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Posted on: March 10, 2022

Queens Man Sentenced to Jail Time for Scheme Targeting Immigrants Seeking Legal Assistance

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Edier Alberto Alvarez stole $74,000 from more than 40 victims seeking assistance with their immigration cases

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Queens man, who misrepresented himself as an immigrati...

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Posted on: March 10, 2022

District Attorney Donnelly Announces Creation of Firearms Suppression and Intelligence Unit

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New unit will concentrate on long-term investigations into gun-running in Nassau County; Unit will share intelligence with local and federal partners  

Law Enforcement in Nassau County has seized 94 guns – including 28 ghost guns &nd...

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Posted on: February 18, 2022

Hempstead Man Sentenced to 50 Yrs to Life in Prison in Attack that Killed Mother, Sister & Friend

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Bobby Vanderhall attacked his mother, sister, and two of his sister’s friends with a hammer in the family home

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Hempstead man was sentenced today to 50 yea...

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Posted on: February 15, 2022

Huntington Sta. Woman Sentenced in $143,000 Fraud Targeting Children’s Therapeutic Service Provider

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Patricia Sales deposited checks from then employer, All About Kids, into her personal bank account

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced today the sentencing of a Huntington Station woman who stole more than $...

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Posted on: February 9, 2022

Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 23 Years to Life in Prison for Floral Park Jewelry Store Heist

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Justice Brunson and co-defendants stole more than $80,000 in jewelry at gunpoint

MINEOLA, NY – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Brooklyn man was sentenced today to 23 years to life in prison for his role in the ro...

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Posted on: February 8, 2022

Home Health Aide Charged in Death of Garden City Senior

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Gail Godwin allegedly struck client in the head and let him bleed to death, failing to call 911 for hours

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a home health aide was arraigned on manslaughter and other c...

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Posted on: February 7, 2022

Brooklyn Man Indicted for Christmas Day Shooting of Mother, Father

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Dino Tomassetti allegedly shot his mother and father after an argument in their Hewlett home

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Brooklyn man was arraigned today on attempted murder and other charges ...

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Posted on: January 27, 2022

Uniondale Man Sentenced for Attempted Murder of Four Nassau County Police Department Members

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Duane Costa received sentence of 25 years to life in prison

MINEOLA, N.Y. – District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Uniondale man was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the attempted murder of four Nassau County Police Office...

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Posted on: January 25, 2022

MS-13 Member Sentenced to 32 Years to Life in Prison

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Raul Ponce pled guilty to two counts of murder and two counts of manslaughter in four separate slayings

MINEOLA, N.Y. – District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced a Hempstead MS-13 member was sentenced today to 32 years to life in prison after ...

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Posted on: January 14, 2022

Four Indicted for September 2021 Freeport Murder & Robbery

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The defendants allegedly lured the victim to Freeport to steal cash at gunpoint; victim James Diamond just cashed $55,000 settlement check

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the indictment of four individua...

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Posted on: December 17, 2021

Utility Worker Sentenced in Fatal August 2020 Crash that Killed Bicyclist

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Matthew Mummaw was high on meth, amphetamines, and fentanyl when he struck a 38-year old man riding home from work

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith announced that a utility worker from Jacksonville, Florida wa...

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Posted on: December 17, 2021

Mineola Man Indicted for Leaving the Scene of Deadly Pedestrian Strike

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Charles Polevich allegedly exited his vehicle, saw victim injured on the ground, re-entered his car and drove off

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith announced the indictment of a Mineola man charged with strikin...

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Posted on: December 16, 2021

Uniondale Man Convicted of Attempting to Murder Four Nassau County Police Department Members

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Duane Costa fired at the officers following a traffic stop

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith announced that a Uniondale man was convicted at trial for attempting to murder four NCPD officers by firing a gun at the...

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Posted on: December 16, 2021

Seaford Man Indicted on Charges of Sharing Sexually Explicit Images of More Than 12 Underage Women

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Patrick Carey allegedly posted and altered images of women taken when they were in high school and middle school on a pornographic website; encouraged users to harass and threaten women

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith ...

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Posted on: December 7, 2021

Former Town of Hempstead Commissioner of Public Safety Indicted for Ticket Fixing

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Thomas DeMaria allegedly instructed subordinate to void ticket issued to another Town of Hempstead employee’s daughter

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith announced the indictment of the former Commissi...

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Posted on: December 6, 2021

Former Pharmaceutical Company Employee Indicted for Allegedly Embezzling More than $1.38 Million

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Office manager Maria Porras allegedly stole money between 2015 and 2020

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith announced that a Massapequa Park woman who worked as an office manager for a pharmaceutical company was ...

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Posted on: December 1, 2021

East Setauket Man Sentenced to Up to Six Years in Prison in 2020 Crash

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William Byrus was driving while high on a combination of marijuana and Xanax when he crashed in Long Beach; his female passenger suffered serious physical injuries

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith announced that an East...

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Posted on: December 3, 2021

Former NYS Dept. of Taxation and Finance Employee Indicted for Alleged Sick Leave & Time Schemes

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Sabine Alexis charged in 19-count indictment for allegedly falsifying extended sick leave paperwork and collecting salary while employed full-time at another job; certifying work hours while operating a daycare and completing bachelor’s and mast...

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Posted on: November 30, 2021

MS-13 Member Pleads Guilty for Role in Four Homicides; Expected to be Sentenced to Life in Prison

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Raul Ponce pled guilty to two counts of murder and two counts of manslaughter

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith announced a Hempstead MS-13 member pled guilty today to murder and manslaughter charges in four se...

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Posted on: November 19, 2021

Hempstead Man Sentenced to 20 Years to Life in Prison for Strangling Girlfriend to Death

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Sixto Tapia-Angeles also slit his girlfriend’s throat and cut his own wrist to claim they attempted a double suicide 

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting District Attorney Joyce A. Smith announced that a Hempstead man was sentenced today to...

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Posted on: November 9, 2021

Texas Woman Charged with Stealing $1 Million Lotto Prize from Relative

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Iris Amador Argueta allegedly claimed cousin’s prize money and stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from him by misleading him about the value of the prizeMINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith and the ...

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Posted on: October 29, 2021

Massapequa Woman Sentenced to Up to 7 1/2 Years in Prison for Striking Elderly Pedestrians

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Joanne Dooher was driving with a blood alcohol concentration nearly three times the legal limit

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith announced today that a Massapequa woman was sentenced to up to seven and a half yea...

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Posted on: October 27, 2021

Hempstead Man Sentenced for Stabbing Death of Sister’s Boyfriend

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Roy Christmas punched his sister and later stabbed her boyfriend after fight about misplaced cellphone

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting District Attorney Joyce A. Smith announced that a Hempstead man was sentenced today to 19 years in prison for the stabbi...

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Posted on: October 26, 2021

Hempstead Man Pleads Guilty for 2017 Bludgeoning Attack that Killed Mother, Sister & Family Friend

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Bobby Vanderhall attacked his mother, sister, and two of his sister’s friends with a hammer in the family home

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting District Attorney Joyce A. Smith announced that a Hempstead man pleaded guilty today to murder and attempted murder charge...

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Posted on: October 22, 2021

Queens Man Convicted of Pattern Burglary Spree on North Shore

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Brayan Castano and accomplices stole more than $1 million in cash and items from gated homes on the North Shore

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith announced today that a Queens man was convicted for his role in ...

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Posted on: October 13, 2021

NCDA, LEGAL AID & ADVOCATES CALL FOR INCREASE IN STATE AND FEDERAL JUROR PAY TO $15/HOUR TO PROMOTE

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New York’s sub-minimum wage $40 daily stipend makes jury service unaffordable for low-wage and self-employed workers without employer-paid time off

Acting DA Joyce A. Smith: “Fairness demands that our juries reflect the diversity of our...

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Posted on: September 30, 2021

Former Deputy Comm. for Hempstead Buildings Dept. Sentenced for Stealing $59K from Republican Cmte.

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John Novello was also sentenced in a separate commercial loan scheme to finance renovations on his family home

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith announced that the former Deputy Commissioner for the Town of Hem...

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Posted on: September 27, 2021

Two Men Charged in Deadly Fourth of July Roosevelt Shootout

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Michael Wright and Lawrence Sims were indicted by a grand jury for the incident which left one man dead and two injured

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith announced the indictment of two men who are charged for ...

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Posted on: September 24, 2021

Garden City Massage Therapist Indicted for Forcibly Touching Clients and Operating Unlicensed

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Sut-Ho Leung is charged with forcible touching, sexual abuse, and 14 counts of unauthorized practice of profession

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith announced the indictment of a New Hyde Park man on charges h...

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Posted on: September 23, 2021

Glen Cove Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murdering Coworker at Repair Shop

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Lawrence Grammer was convicted in June of shooting Bashir ‘Bobby’ Ward in the back of the head in 2018

MINEOLA, N. Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith announced that a Glen Cove man was sentenced to 25 y...

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Posted on: September 23, 2021

Copiague Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison on Narcotics Possession and Conspiracy Charges

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Allen Evans is the second major supplier to be sentenced to 10 years in prison as part of Operation Honeycomb investigation

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith announced that a Copiague man was sentenced today to...

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Posted on: September 22, 2021

Freeport Woman Sentenced to up to 18 Years in Prison in Fatal 2020 Crash

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Crash on Meadowbrook Parkway killed a 39-year-old mother and injured her eight-year-old sonMINEOLA, N.Y. – The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office announced that a Freeport woman was sentenced today to six to 18 years in prison fo...

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Posted on: September 20, 2021

Statement of NCDA Communications Director Brendan Brosh

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The Nassau County Conviction Integrity Unit investigates all allegations of wrongful conviction. The Conviction Integrity Unit began investigating claims of the wrongful conviction of Christopher Ellis in August 2019. Mr. Ellis was convicted after trial i...

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Posted on: September 13, 2021

Merrick Man Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison in Wife’s Strangulation

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John Gerges strangled his homebound wife to death in February 2020

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith announced that a Merrick man was sentenced today to 21 years in prison for the strangling death of his wife i...

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Posted on: September 9, 2021

Nassau DA and Partners Announce Pre-Arraignment Diversion Program

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Proven public safety initiative will reduce backlog of low-level, nonviolent offenses, decrease recidivism, and spare participants a criminal conviction

MINEOLA, N. Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith today announced a new program to...

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Posted on: August 31, 2021

Barred Investment Broker Re-Arrested for Additional Fraud Schemes

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Peter Quartararo allegedly defrauded victims who believed they were investing in DoorDash, Airbnb & Petco; Defendant was arrested in April for similar investment fraud charges

MINEOLA, N. Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. S...

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Posted on: August 31, 2021

MS-13 Member Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Two Teenagers

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Kevin Lopez-Morales participated in murders of Josue Amaya Leonor in 2016 and Angel Soler in 2017

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith announced that an MS-13 member was sentenced today to 24 years to life in prison ...

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Posted on: August 25, 2021

MS-13 Member Sentenced to Life in Prison for Massapequa Preserve Murder

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Samuel Ponce took part in the Machete killing of 18-year old Bryan Lemus

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith announced a Hempstead MS-13 member was sentenced today to nine years to life in prison for his role in ...

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Posted on: August 20, 2021

Correction Officer Indicted for Allegedly Taking Bribes & Smuggling Contraband into Jail

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Harris Ferro charged in 22-count indictment; allegedly sold cigarettes and lighters to inmate at Nassau County Correctional Center

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith announced the indictment of a correction offi...

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Posted on: August 11, 2021

MS-13 Member Sentenced to 20 Years to Life in Prison for December 2018 Murder in Lawrence

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Elmer Gutierrez pled guilty in June to murder and conspiracy charges

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith announced that an MS-13 member was sentenced yesterday to 20 years to life in prison for his role in a Decembe...

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Posted on: August 10, 2021

MS-13 Member Sentenced to 20 Years to Life in Prison in 2017 Massapequa Park Preserve Murder

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Antonio Cullal used machete to kill victim after luring him into Preserve

MINEOLA, N. Y. – The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office announced that a Hempstead man was sentenced today to 20 years to life in prison for his role in the...

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Posted on: August 9, 2021

Statement from NCDA Communications Director Brendan Brosh

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The Nassau County Conviction Integrity Unit investigates all allegations of wrongful conviction. The Conviction Integrity Unit began investigating claims of the wrongful conviction of Christopher Ellis in August 2019, who was convicted after trial in 1993...

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Posted on: August 9, 2021

Hempstead Restaurant and Bar Owner Sentenced to Jail Time in Extortion Scheme

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William Mendez targeted Hispanic-owned businesses, soliciting more than $150,000 in bribes

Related public corruption cases against three high-ranking Hempstead Police Department members are currently pending

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County Di...

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Posted on: August 6, 2021

DNA Profile Match Leads to Arrest in Elmont Restaurant Burglary

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Riqui Rodriguez allegedly threw brick through window of Elmont Seafood restaurant; Defendant suspected of other burglaries in New York City

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith announced the arraignment of a Brook...

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Posted on: August 4, 2021

Statement from Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith

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“We are reviewing the deeply disturbing findings of the Attorney General’s report regarding the Governor’s alleged conduct. We have requested the Attorney General’s records related to any incidents that occurred in ...

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Posted on: July 23, 2021

Hempstead Man Sentenced to 37 Years to Life in Fatal 2018 Shooting

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Defendant and co-conspirator shot and killed man in broad daylight

MINEOLA, N. Y. – Acting District Attorney Joyce A. Smith announced today that a Hempstead man was sentenced to 37 years to life in prison for the 2018 murder of a 30-year old man ...

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Posted on: July 20, 2021

Merrick Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Wife’s Strangulation

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John Gerges strangled his homebound wife to death after an argument over the condition of their home

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith announced that a Merrick man pled guilty today to manslaughter for the stra...

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Posted on: July 19, 2021

Syosset Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison in Mother’s Killing

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Ian Kazer stabbed his mother 47 times and assaulted father after fight over work place theft

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith announced that a Syosset man was sentenced to 16 years in prison for his mother&...

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Posted on: July 19, 2021

Alleged Bloods Gang Member Indicted for Fourth of July 2020 Murder in Massapequa

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Thomas Massenburg allegedly shot and killed Rashawn Cummings after fight at Massapequa home; Co-defendant Learyk Jarvis allegedly shot Massenburg in groin

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith announced that two me...

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Posted on: July 19, 2021

Five Alleged MS-13 Members Arraigned on Conspiracy Charges for 2017 Homicide

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Defendants allegedly hacked 22-year old with machete; Deceased’s body was uncovered near Meadowbrook Parkway one year later 

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith announced that five alleged MS-13 m...

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Posted on: July 9, 2021

Bloods Gang Member Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison on Sex Trafficking Charges

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Defendant trafficked victim in Nassau and Suffolk County hotels and motels

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith announced that a Bloods gang member was sentenced today to 7 years in prison for sex trafficking, phy...

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Posted on: June 30, 2021

MS-13 Member Pleads Guilty in 2016 Machete Murder in Massapequa Preserve

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Ponce expected to receive life sentence for his role in the murder 

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith announced the guilty plea of an alleged MS-13 member for his role in the brutal murder of a Unionda...

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Posted on: June 25, 2021

Seaford Luxury Boat Broker Charged with Allegedly Stealing More Than $35K from Client

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith announced that a Seaford man, acting as a broker for individuals looking to buy and sell boats, allegedly stole more than $35,000 of the proceeds from the sale of a boat belon...

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Posted on: June 24, 2021

MS-13 Member Pleads Guilty for December 2018 Murder in Lawrence

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Elmer Gutierrez also conspired with co-defendants to murder perceived gang rival in Far Rockaway

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith announced today that an MS-13 member pleaded guilty yesterday for his role in a De...

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Posted on: June 16, 2021

Freeport Woman Pleads Guilty in Fatal Crash that Killed Mother and Injured Son

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office announced that a Freeport woman pleaded guilty today to aggravated vehicular homicide and other charges in a 2020 high-speed crash that killed a 39-year old woman and injured the victim’s eight-...

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Posted on: June 15, 2021

MS-13 Member Pleads Guilty to 2017 Murder in Massapequa Park Preserve

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Victim was lured to park with promise of sex and drugs; Antonio Cullal stabbed victim multiple times

MINEOLA, N. Y. – The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office announced that a Hempstead man pleaded guilty today for his role in the 2...

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Posted on: June 14, 2021

Ronkonkoma Woman Charged with Defrauding Undocumented Immigrants Who Sought Assistance

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Defendant allegedly misrepresented herself as an immigration attorney; stole $30,000 from victims  

MINEOLA, N.Y. – The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office announced today the arrest of a Ronkonkoma woman who alle...

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Posted on: June 10, 2021

CFO Allegedly Embezzled Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars from Former Great Neck Condiments Company

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Defendant allegedly used the funds on golf and a beach cabana

MINEOLA, N.Y. – The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office announced today that an East Rockaway certified public accountant, employed as the chief financial officer and co...

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Posted on: June 8, 2021

Employee Arrested for Stealing more than $143,000 from Children’s Therapeutic Service Provider

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Patricia Sales allegedly deposited checks from All About Kids into her personal banking account

MINEOLA, N.Y. – The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office announced today the arrest of a Huntington Station woman who allegedly stole mo...

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Posted on: June 4, 2021

Bayville Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for 2019 Crash on Wantagh Parkway

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Defendant was convicted in April on top charge of assault in the first degree  

MINEOLA, N.Y. – The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office announced that Anthony Chiantella was sentenced today to 17 years in prison f...

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Posted on: June 4, 2021

Hempstead Man Indicted for Grocery Store Shooting Spree that Left Manager Dead

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Gabriel DeWitt Wilson is charged with murder in the second degree and four counts of attempted murder in the second degree

MINEOLA, N.Y. – The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office announced today that a Hempstead man has been indicted on murder, attemp...

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Posted on: June 3, 2021

Syosset Man Convicted of Killing His Mother After Being Fired from Job

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Ian Kazer had argument with his parents after losing his job and getting criminal summons; stabbed mother 47 times later that evening

MINEOLA, N. Y. – The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office announced that a Syosset man was convict...

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Posted on: June 3, 2021

Glen Cove Man Convicted of Murdering Coworker at Repair Shop

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Lawrence Grammer shot Bashir ‘Bobby’ Ward in the back of the head at Glen Head shop after men had argument the day before

MINEOLA, N. Y. – The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office announced that a Glen Cove man w...

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Posted on: May 18, 2021

Nurse Arrested for Allegedly Stealing more than 1,400 Vials of Fentanyl from North Shore Hospital

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Melissa Frame allegedly used fingerprint and unique ID number to access medication more than 50 times

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Ray Do...

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Posted on: May 14, 2021

Hempstead Man Convicted in Fatal 2018 Shooting

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Defendant and previously sentenced co-conspirator shot and killed man in broad daylight

MINEOLA, N. Y. – District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today that a Hempstead man was found guilty in the murder of a 30-year old man in a 2018 Hempstead shooting...

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Posted on: May 10, 2021

Glen Cove Private Investigator Indicted for Allegedly Attempting to Extort Client

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Client employed the defendant as part of defense team in double-murder exoneration

MINEOLA, N. Y. – District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the indictment of a private investigator from Glen Cove for allegedly attempting to extort his client ...

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Posted on: April 16, 2021

Bayville Man Convicted on All Counts in 2019 Near-Fatal Crash on Wantagh Parkway

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Defendant was convicted on top charge of Assault in the First Degree in crash that left his front seat passenger a quadriplegic

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that Anthony Chiantella was convicted yester...

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Posted on: May 7, 2021

Disbarred Attorney Arrested for Alleged Theft of $372,500 in Escrow Funds

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Attorney accused of fraudulently representing client in the sale of $7.4 million Manhattan apartment building

MINEOLA, N. Y. – District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an attorney who was disbarred from practicing law in New York was arre...

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Posted on: April 28, 2021

Massapequa Man Sentenced to 20 Years to Life in Prison for 2019 Murder

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Ryan Lindquist stabbed victim more than 150 times

MINEOLA, N. Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Massapequa man has been sentenced today to 20 years to life in prison for the vicious murder of a man in June 2019...

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Posted on: April 28, 2021

Barred Investment Broker and Co-Conspirator Charged in Alleged $436,000 Fraud Scheme

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Defendants allegedly defrauded investors who believed they were investing in Peloton, WeWork, & Airbnb Stock

MINEOLA, N. Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a barred investment broker from Glen Cove and his bus...

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Posted on: March 24, 2021

Statement of District Attorney Madeline Singas on Labor Law Enforcement

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The incredible skill and perseverance of Nassau’s workers has never shone brighter than during the COVID-19 pandemic. The men and women of Long Island’s labor community have done their jobs with dedication even in the most trying conditions. They have pro...

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Posted on: March 24, 2021

Disbarred Attorney Sentenced to 1-1/3 Years to Four Years in Prison

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Alfred DiGirolomo, Jr. pleaded guilty in April 2019 to stealing nearly $230,000 from client; Stole $675,000 from two other clients to pay restitution on first case 

Mineola, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a d...

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Posted on: March 15, 2021

Hempstead Restaurant and Bar Owner Pleads Guilty to Receiving Bribes

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William Mendez allegedly targeted Hispanic-owned businesses in scheme; Co-defendant, former Village of Hempstead Trustee Perry Pettus, sentenced to 2-1/3 years to Seven Years in 2020

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Posted on: March 15, 2021

Nine Major Traffickers Indicted in 18-Month Investigation into Hempstead Narcotics Ring

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Forty defendants indicted as part of Operation Honeycomb in joint NCDA, FBI Long Island Gang Task Force, ATF Task Force, NCPD, Postal Service, DEA, State Police Investigation 

Two defendants allegedly conducted narcotics business from illegal &...

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Posted on: March 4, 2021

Nassau Doctor Charged with Five Counts of Murder for Depraved Prescription Abuse

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Dr. George Blatti allegedly ignored repeated warnings and prescribed massive quantities of opioids and other drugs that killed five patients and endangered lives of six others

Case marks first doctor charged with depraved indifference murder for prescribin...

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Posted on: February 26, 2021

Valley Stream Soccer Coach Charged in 50 Count Indictment with Raping Underage Player

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Sean Johnsen allegedly had sexual contact with player in his car and at Nassau County hotel

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Valley Stream soccer coach was arraigned on Tuesday on a 50-count grand j...

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Posted on: February 24, 2021

Freeport Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole After Retrial for 1998 Double Murder

John Pierotti shot and killed two men outside of a Baldwin tavern after an argument

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Freeport man was sentenced today to life without the possibility of parole after ...

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Posted on: February 24, 2021

Former Library Employee Sentenced to 1 to 3 Years for Embezzling More than $260,000

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Sheila Seward added compensation to her paychecks in amounts from $39.00 to $6,900.00

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a former employee of the Elmont Memorial Library was sentenced today for stealing...

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Posted on: February 8, 2021

Valley Stream Man Sentenced to Five to 12 Years in Prison for Fatal Crash

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Dana King, Jr. waited outside his ex-girlfriend’s house, followed her as she entered another car and instigated a high-speed chase that killed 22-year old driver

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Posted on: February 5, 2021

Locust Valley Man Sentenced to Six to 12 Years in Prison for Fatal Ambulette Crash

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Alvaro Gutierrez-Garcia was drunk when he crashed into the ambulette, killing patient inside, a retired NYPD Detective

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Locust Va...

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Posted on: February 4, 2021

Home Health Attendant for Nonverbal Child Indicted on Endangerment Charges

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January 15, 2021

MINEOLA, N. Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Commack man was arraigned on grand jury indictment charges for allegedly masturbating in front of a six-year old nonverbal chi...

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Posted on: February 3, 2021

Roosevelt Man Indicted for Fatal Stabbing

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MINEOLA, N. Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Roosevelt man and his girlfriend have been arraigned for their roles in the stabbing death of a man in October. 

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Posted on: December 15, 2020

Yaphank Man Arrested for Allegedly Selling Anabolic Steroids on the Dark Web

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and United States Postal Inspectors announced that a Yaphank man was arrested yesterday by NCDA investigators as part of Operation Jerome for allegedly selling anabolic steroids on ...

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Posted on: November 13, 2020

Valley Stream Man Arrested for Allegedly Using Doctor’s Rx Pad to Acquire Thousands of Opioid Pills

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and Drug Enforcement Administration New York Division Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan announced that a Valley Stream man was arrested today for allegedly using a doctor&rsqu...

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Posted on: November 13, 2020

Valley Stream Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter for Fatal Crash

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Valley Stream man pleaded guilty today to the top count of manslaughter for a high-speed chase and ramming that ended in a fatal crash.

 

Dana King, Jr., 24,...

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Posted on: November 4, 2020

Locust Valley Man Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Vehicular Homicide for Fatal Ambulette Crash

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Locust Valley man pled guilty today to the top count of aggravated vehicular homicide and other charges for driving drunk and crashing into an ambulette in 2019, ki...

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Posted on: October 27, 2020

Levittown Man Indicted for Allegedly Murdering Wife and Attempting to Kill Brother-In-Law

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Levittown man was arraigned on grand jury indictment charges today for the murder of his wife and attempted murder of his brother-in-law in August at their Cord Lan...

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Posted on: October 22, 2020

Backstretch Employee Accused of Stealing Horse and Causing Its Death at Belmont Park

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a backstretch employee was arraigned on a grand jury indictment and charged with allegedly knowingly releasing a racehorse onto blacktop, causing it to fall and suffe...

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Posted on: September 30, 2020

Statement Of Nassau County DA Madeline Singas Regarding The Investigation Into Long Beach Payouts

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My office has completed our investigation into payouts for accrued vacation and sick leave time made to certain former employees of the City of Long Beach. As Comptroller DiNapoli’s audit found, these payments were excessive and inconsistent with the appl...

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Posted on: September 24, 2020

Huntington Man Charged with Stealing More Than $45,000 in Investment Scheme

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Huntington man was arraigned today for allegedly stealing $45,450 from a former friend in an investment scheme.

 

Craig Stone, 64, was arraigned before Judge...

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Posted on: September 24, 2020

Lynbrook Woman Sentenced to 13 Years for Role in Murdering Mother

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Lynbrook woman was sentenced today to 13 years in prison for her role in planning her mother’s murder.

Francesca Kiel, 23, pled guilty before Judge Christo...

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Posted on: September 15, 2020

Elmont Woman Sentenced to Seven to Ten Years in Prison for Fatal Elmont Crash

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an Elmont woman was sentenced today to seven to ten years in prison for a fatal crash in Elmont that killed a 65-year old man in February 2019.

Julie Debrosse, 31, ple...

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Posted on: September 11, 2020

Baldwin Man Indicted for Sex Trafficking

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Baldwin man was arraigned yesterday on a grand jury indictment for allegedly sex trafficking a teenage victim across Nassau, Suffolk, Queens and Brooklyn from Septe...

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Posted on: September 1, 2020

Former Employee Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More than $260,000 from Elmont Library

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a former employee of the Elmont Memorial Library pled guilty today to grand larceny charges for stealing more than $260,000 from the Library between 2012 and 2018.

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Posted on: August 26, 2020

Statement from District Attorney Madeline Singas on the Resentencing and Release of Mulumba Kazigo

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“Mulumba Kazigo and his siblings experienced decades of physical and emotional abuse at the hands of their father, Dr. Joseph Kazigo. In 2005, after being beaten for forgetting to mow the lawn, Mulumba learned that his mother, too, was a victim ...

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Posted on: August 25, 2020

Paving Company Owner Sentenced for Paying Oyster Bay Official to Approve Housing Development

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today that the owner of a prominent Long Island paving company was sentenced to a three-year conditional discharge for bribing an Oyster Bay commissioner to help facilitat...

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Posted on: August 24, 2020

South Floral Park Man Sentenced to 20 Years-Life for Murder & Attempted Murder Charges

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a South Floral Park man was sentenced today to a combined 20 years to life in prison and five years’ post-release supervision for his role in a broad daylig...

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Posted on: August 20, 2020

Hempstead Accountant Arrested for Allegedly Stealing More than $320,000 from Two Clients

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an accountant with a practice in Hempstead was arraigned today for allegedly stealing more than $320,000 from two clients.

Francisco Esquivel, 65, of Baldwin, was arra...

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Posted on: August 20, 2020

Long Beach Woman Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Centre Island Killing

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Long Beach woman was sentenced to 22 years in prison and five years post-release supervision for the killing of a Centre Island man on November 20, 2018.

Jennifer Gr...

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Posted on: August 19, 2020

Alleged Serial Rapist Charged in Three Attacks

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Queens man was arraigned on a grand jury indictment today for allegedly raping three women in three separate attacks between 2015 and 2020.

 Adell Hardwick,...

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Posted on: August 17, 2020

Valley Stream Couple Charged with Throwing Feces and Shooting Pellet Gun Across Neighbor’s Yard

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a couple from Valley Stream was charged with harassment, criminal tampering and criminal mischief for allegedly throwing feces and shooting a pellet gun, causing a ne...

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Posted on: August 11, 2020

Mineola Man Indicted for Aggravated Animal Cruelty After Dead Kittens Found in Garbage Chute

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Mineola man was arraigned on a grand jury indictment today for allegedly mutilating four kittens and throwing their bodies in a garbage chute.

Justin Visconti, 38, w...

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Posted on: August 11, 2020

Hempstead Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for Murdering Romantic Rival

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead man was sentenced today to 25 years to life in prison for the March 2018 murder of a romantic rival.

Shavon Goins, 27, was convicted at trial on December 5...

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Posted on: July 21, 2020

NCDA Defendant Allegedly Faked Death to Avoid Sentence on Cases

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Huntington man has been charged with faking his own death and using his attorney to provide an NCDA prosecutor with a false death certificate to allegedly avoid bei...

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Posted on: July 20, 2020

Former Employee Charged with Embezzling More than $111,000 from Syosset Public Library

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a former employee of the Syosset Public Library was arraigned today on grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing more than $111,000 from the Library over seven yea...

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Posted on: July 15, 2020

Employees of Nassau County Institutions Targeted by Unemployment Fraud Rings

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that nearly 400 employees of Nassau County Institutions have had their identities stolen and used to file false unemployment claims.

To date, the identities of 380 individu...

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Posted on: July 14, 2020

Lynbrook Woman Pleads Guilty for Role in Murdering Her Mother

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Lynbrook woman pled guilty today for her role in her mother’s murder.

Francesca Kiel, 23, pled guilty before Judge Christopher Quinn to Manslaughter in the...

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Posted on: July 7, 2020

Statement of District Attorney Madeline Singas Regarding the Dec. 3, 2019 Arrest of Akbar Rogers

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On December 3, 2019, Freeport police arrested Akbar Rogers on bench warrants for failure to pay traffic violation fines. He was also wanted for a harassment violation stemming from an incident in which he allegedly pushed a pregnant woman to the ground re...

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Posted on: July 1, 2020

MS-13 Member Sentenced to 34 Years-Life in Prison for Role in Dec. 2018 Murder Spree

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today that an MS-13 member was sentenced to 34 years to life in prison for his role in a December 2018 murder spree in Queens and Nassau.

Yonathan Sanchez, 24, a/k/a Turbo,...

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Posted on: June 30, 2020

Former New York City Correction Officer Sentenced to 22-Life In Prison for Murder

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Lynbrook man was sentenced today to 22 years to life in prison for a 2016 attack on his girlfriend’s mother that led to the woman’s death in 201...

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Posted on: June 8, 2020

Community message from Nassau County DA Madeline Singas

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Please click here to read a message to the community from Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas.

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Posted on: May 5, 2020

Locust Valley Man Arraigned on Aggravated Vehicular Homicide Charges for Fatal Ambulette Crash

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MINEOLA, NY – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Locust Valley man was arraigned on aggravated vehicular homicide, manslaughter and other charges for allegedly driving drunk and crashing into an ambulette in 2019, k...

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Posted on: April 30, 2020

South Floral Park Man Pleads Guilty to Murder and Attempted Murder Charges for October 2018 Slaying

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a South Floral Park man pleaded guilty on Wednesday for his role in a broad daylight murder and attempted murder that occurred in Hempstead in October 2018.

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Posted on: April 22, 2020

Merrick Man Arraigned on Murder Charges for Strangling Wife

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Merrick man was arraigned on murder charges for allegedly strangling his wife in February.

John Gerges, 60, was arraigned today before Judge Tammy Robbins on charges...

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Posted on: April 17, 2020

Defendant Arraigned on Murder Charges for March Stabbing Death of Stranger

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today that a defendant has been arraigned on murder charges for stabbing a stranger to death on North Franklin Street in Hempstead in March 2020.

Westley Witts, 30, undomic...

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Posted on: April 3, 2020

NCDA Announces Creation of Coronavirus Scam Hotline

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today the creation of a Coronavirus scam hotline.

As communities across New York battle the coronavirus epidemic, NCDA has received reports of new identity theft scams and ...

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Posted on: March 26, 2020

Two Long Island Men Indicted for Plainview Murder

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that two Long Island men have been arraigned for the murder of a Plainview man in January following a possible road rage incident.

Kenneth Regan, 21, of Centereach, was vir...

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Posted on: March 13, 2020

MS-13 Member Pleads Guilty to Role in December 2018 Murder Spree in Queens and Nassau

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today that an MS-13 member pled guilty to murder for his role in a December 2018 murder spree in Queens and Nassau.

Yonathan Sanchez, 23, a/k/a Turbo, pled guilty before Ju...

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Posted on: March 12, 2020

Long Beach Woman Pleads Guilty to Centre Island Murder

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today that a Long Beach woman pled guilty to manslaughter for the murder of a Centre Island man on November 20, 2018.

Jennifer Gross, 54, pled guilty today to Manslaughter ...

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Posted on: March 4, 2020

Freeport Woman Indicted for Fatal Crash that Killed 39-Year Old Mother on Meadowbrook Parkway

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Freeport woman was arraigned today on 13 grand jury indictment charges for a high-speed crash that killed a 39-year-old woman and injured the victim’s eig...

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Posted on: February 28, 2020

Freeport Man Convicted of 1998 Double Murder

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Freeport man was convicted today of a 1998 double murder outside of a Baldwin tavern.

John Pierotti, 65, was convicted by a jury of two counts of Murder in the First...

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Posted on: February 27, 2020

Elmont Woman Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter for Fatal Elmont Crash

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an Elmont woman pled guilty today to manslaughter and other charges for a fatal crash in Elmont that killed a 65-year old man in February 2019.

Julie Debrosse, 31, ple...

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Posted on: February 27, 2020

Nassau County Accounting Firm Accused of Submitting False NYS Tax Returns

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Nassau County accounting firm was arraigned today on a felony complaint for allegedly submitting false New York State Tax Returns on behalf of 267 clients.

Kenneth E...

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Posted on: February 24, 2020

Glen Head Father and Daughter Convicted of Neglecting Handicapped Dog

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a father and daughter from Glen Head were convicted at trial on Thursday of neglecting a handicapped dog leading to open and infected wounds, emaciation and other sev...

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Posted on: February 13, 2020

Brooklyn Man Sentenced to Prison Time for Role in Multi-State Heroin and Cocaine Smuggling Ring

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Brooklyn man was sentenced today to 10 to 12 years in prison and five years’ post-release supervision after a trial conviction for his role in a multi-sta...

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Posted on: February 11, 2020

High-Ranking MS-13 Lieutenant Sentenced to 23 Years to Life in Prison for Murder

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a high-ranking MS-13 gang member was sentenced to 23 years to life in prison for murder and related charges for the July 2017 killing of a 15-year old in Roosevelt.

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Posted on: February 7, 2020

Hempstead Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Fatal Christmas Day Shooting

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead man sentenced to 20 years in prison today for the fatal 2017 Christmas Day shooting of a Valley Stream man who was walking to pick up his daughter at the ...

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Posted on: February 7, 2020

Leader of MS-13’s Hollywood Clique Sentenced to 24 Years to Life for Murder and Conspiracy

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that the leader of MS-13’s Hollywood Clique on Long Island was sentenced today to 24 years to life in prison on murder and conspiracy charges.

David Sosa-Guevara,...

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Posted on: January 28, 2020

Married Couple from The Bronx Indicted for Allegedly Mailbox Fishing in Atlantic Beach

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a couple from The Bronx was arraigned on a grand jury indictment on January 23 for allegedly mailbox fishing in Atlantic Beach.

Yoli Gomez Osoria, 27, and Andrea Rose ...

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Posted on: January 23, 2020

Four Alleged MS-13 Members Indicted for Roles in 2016 Massapequa Park Preserve Murder

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that four MS-13 members have been indicted for their roles in the machete murder of a Uniondale teenager in Massapequa Park Preserve in 2016.

Christian Rodriguez, 22, also ...

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Posted on: January 22, 2020

NCDA and SPCA Seek Information on Malnourished Dog Found with Burn Marks

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office announced today that the Nassau County SPCA is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who abandoned a malnourished dog wi...

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Posted on: January 16, 2020

Paving Company Owner Pleads Guilty to Bribery

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today that the owner of a prominent Long Island paving company has pleaded guilty to bribing an Oyster Bay commissioner to help facilitate the construction of the Cantiagu...

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Posted on: January 14, 2020

Former Hempstead Village Trustee Sentenced to Prison Time for Bribe Receiving & Grand Larceny

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a former Hempstead Village Trustee was sentenced today to 2-1/3 to seven years in prison for extorting business owners, ticket fixing, and submitting false paystubs t...

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Posted on: January 14, 2020

Hempstead Drug Ring Leader Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that the leader of a Hempstead drug ring was sentenced yesterday to 15 years in prison and five years’ post release supervision for his role in a drug ring that ...

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Posted on: January 10, 2020

Merrick Attorney Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Nearly $300,000 from Two Clients

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an attorney from Merrick who currently lives in Arizona was arraigned on an indictment today for allegedly stealing nearly $300,000 from two clients.

Arnab Bhukta, 38,...

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Posted on: December 20, 2019

Former New York City Correction Officer Pleads Guilty to Murdering Girlfriend’s Mother

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Lynbrook man pleaded guilty today to murder and related charges for a 2016 attack on his girlfriend’s mother that led to her death in 2018.

Ralph Keppler, ...

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Posted on: December 20, 2019

Alleged MS-13 Clique Leader Indicted for 2017 Hempstead Murder

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an alleged MS-13 leader has been indicted for a March 2017 murder in Hempstead.

Ramon Martines, 36, of Hempstead, was arraigned today before Judge Terence Murphy on gr...

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Posted on: December 20, 2019

Hempstead Man Pleads Guilty to Setting House on Fire in 2016

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead man pled guilty yesterday to setting a house on fire in 2016 – causing permanent injuries to a 12-year-old girl who escaped the flames by jumpin...

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Posted on: December 17, 2019

More than $1.2 Million Worth of Heroin Seized; 15 Indicted During Operation Tied to 3 Fatal OD's

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas, Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder and the Long Island Heroin Taskforce announced that 15 people, including three major traffickers, have been indicted for th...

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Posted on: December 11, 2019

High-Ranking MS-13 Lieutenant Pleads Guilty to Murder

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a high-ranking MS-13 gang member pleaded guilty today to murder and related charges for the July 2017 murder of a 15-year old in Roosevelt.

Victor Lopez, also known as...

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Posted on: December 10, 2019

Leader of MS-13’s Hollywood Clique Pleads Guilty to Murder and Conspiracy Charges

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that the leader of MS-13’s Hollywood Clique on Long Island pleaded guilty yesterday to murder and conspiracy charges.

David Sosa-Guevara, also known as Risky, 28,...

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Posted on: December 5, 2019

Roosevelt Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Raping and Assaulting Woman in Freeport

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Roosevelt man was sentenced to 20 years in prison and 20 years post-release supervision today for the brutal rape and assault of a woman in Freeport in September 20...

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Posted on: December 4, 2019

Long Beach Man Indicted for Allegedly Operating Drug Lab from His Home

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Long Beach man was indicted for operating a drug lab from his West Beech Street home.

Jovin Weinstock, 41, was arraigned today before Judge Fran Ricigliano and charg...

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Posted on: December 4, 2019

Drivers in Fatal Inwood Crash that Killed Engaged Couple Sentenced to Prison Time

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a man and woman from Brooklyn received prison sentences yesterday for their roles in the fatal April 2018 Inwood crash that killed a newly-engaged couple.

Rahmel Watki...

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Posted on: November 20, 2019

Hempstead Man Indicted for Allegedly Setting House on Fire in 2016

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead man was indicted for allegedly setting a house on fire in 2016 – causing permanent injuries to a 12-year-old girl who escaped the flames by jump...

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Posted on: November 15, 2019

Baldwin Man Pleads Guilty to Top Count of Manslaughter in Drug-Fueled Crash that Killed Minister

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Baldwin man pled guilty today for driving while high on drugs and causing a fatal crash on the Southern State Parkway in April.

Christopher Gomez-Almendarez, 24, ple...

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Posted on: November 14, 2019

Long Beach Woman Indicted for Centre Island Murder

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today that a Long Beach woman was indicted for the murder of a Centre Island man on November 20, 2018.

Jennifer Gross, 54, was arraigned today before Judge Meryl Berkowitz ...

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Posted on: November 13, 2019

Former Employee Charged with Embezzling More than $260,000 from Elmont Library

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a former employee of the Elmont Memorial Library was arraigned yesterday on grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing more than $260,000 from the Library over six ...

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Posted on: November 8, 2019

NCDA Announces Creation of Enhanced Victim Services Unit

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas today announced the creation of the NCDA’s Victim Services Unit.

The unit is designed to offer crime victims services and emotional support throughout their involvement in ...

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Posted on: November 7, 2019

Two Alleged MS-13 Members Indicted; Five Others Face Additional Charges in Connection to 2017 Murder

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that seven alleged MS-13 (Mara Salvatrucha) members were arraigned on an indictment for their alleged roles in a January 2017 murder in the Massapequa Preserve.

DA Singas s...

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Posted on: November 6, 2019

150,000 Potentially Fatal Overdoses of Fentanyl Seized During NCDA Drug Bust in Hempstead

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas, the FBI Long Island Gang Task Force and the ATF Long Island Firearms Taskforce announced that 11 people have been indicted by a grand jury for their alleged roles in violent drug a...

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Posted on: October 31, 2019

Lido Beach Man Indicted for Oceanside Murder

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today that a Lido Beach man has been indicted for the murder of an Oceanside teenager on September 16, 2019.

Tyler Flach, 19, was arraigned today before Judge Howard Sturim...

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Posted on: October 30, 2019

Rockville Centre Doctor Indicted for Allegedly Selling Opioid and Amphetamine Prescriptions

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas, Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan announced today that a Rockville Centre doctor has been...

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Posted on: October 29, 2019

NCDA Returns $4.6 Million to Ponzi Scheme Victims Following Prosecutions

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that 48 Ponzi scheme victims received $4.6 Million in restitution payouts today following two NCDA prosecutions.

In September 2018, DA Singas announced the arrests of Kevin...

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Posted on: October 21, 2019

Freeport Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for High-Speed Levittown Crash

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Freeport man was sentenced last week to five years in prison and two years of post-release supervision for a December 2017 crash that nearly took the lives of sever...

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Posted on: October 7, 2019

MS-13 Hollywood Clique Member Sentenced to 23 Years to Life for Murder

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a member of MS-13’s Hollywood Clique was sentenced to 23 years to life in prison today for the July 2017 murder of 15-year-old Angel Soler.

Dennis Lopez, a/k/a Elmer Guillen and...

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Posted on: October 3, 2019

Dog Fighter Sentenced to Jail Time After Pit Bulls Found with Bite and Puncture Wounds

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a dogfighter from Westbury was sentenced today to six months in jail and a 10-year ban on owning animals after seven pit bulls were found with bite and puncture wound...

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Posted on: October 1, 2019

Two MS-13 Members Sentenced to 50 Years to Life in Prison for 2017 Murder in Hempstead

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that two convicted MS-13 (Mara Salvatrucha) members were sentenced today to 50 years to life in prison for a fatal shooting in Hempstead in March 2017.

Carlos Flores, 26, o...

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Posted on: September 26, 2019

Roosevelt Man Pleads Guilty to Raping and Assaulting Woman in Freeport

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Roosevelt man pleaded guilty today to the brutal rape and assault of a woman in Freeport in September 2018.

Ever Martinez-Reyes, 25, pleaded guilty today to two coun...

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Posted on: September 26, 2019

Farmingdale Man Sentenced to Prison for High-Speed Drunk Driving Crash into Veterinary Hospital

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced a Farmingdale man was sentenced today to 2-1/3 to seven years for a 2018 high-speed drunk driving crash into the Roslyn Village Veterinary Hospital.

Wymann Wiggins, 31, ple...

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Posted on: September 25, 2019

Florida Man Indicted for Allegedly Attempting to Steal a Bentley Convertible Using Stolen Identity

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Florida man was arraigned on an 18-count grand jury indictment yesterday for allegedly attempting to steal a Bentley Convertible by using a stolen identity.

James Gi...

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Posted on: September 24, 2019

BK Man Convicted of Criminally Negligent Homicide for Fatal Apr. 2018 Crash that Killed Couple

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Brooklyn man was convicted today of Criminally Negligent Homicide and Assault in the Second Degree for his role in the fatal April 2018 Inwood crash that killed a newly-engag...

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Posted on: September 12, 2019

Coin Dealer Arrested in Cross-Country Consignment and Sales Scheme for Stealing More than $330,000

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a coin dealer from Fort Salonga was arraigned yesterday for a $330,000 cross-country coin consignment and sale scheme that targeted coin dealers and private collectors from Cal...

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Posted on: September 6, 2019

New Hyde Park Man Sentenced for Crashing into Unmarked Police Car, Seriously Injuring Officer

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a New Hyde Park man was sentenced today to six to 12 years in prison for a New Year’s Day crash that seriously injured a Nassau County Police Department officer.

Keith Dillon, 3...

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Posted on: September 3, 2019

DA Singas and National Safety Council to Bring Memorial to Victims of Opioid Crisis to Nassau County

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MINEOLA, N.Y. –Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas is partnering with The National Safety Council and other regional funders to bring the Council’s opioid memorial to Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City from September to 23-28. Prescribed to D...

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Posted on: August 29, 2019

Second MS-13 Member Indicted for Murder in Massapequa Preserve Killing

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an alleged MS-13 (Mara Salvatrucha) gang member was arraigned on a grand jury indictment today for allegedly murdering a man in the Massapequa Preserve in August of 2...

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Posted on: August 26, 2019

Uber Driver Indicted for Kidnapping After Taking Teenage Victim to Brooklyn Instead of Merrick

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MINEOLA, NY – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an Uber driver was arraigned on a grand jury indictment today for allegedly kidnapping a 15-year-old girl.

Sean Williams, 32, of Brooklyn, was arraigned on Tuesday befor...

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Posted on: August 26, 2019

New York State Trooper Indicted for Coercion After Allegedly Threatening to Post Naked Pictures

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a New York State Trooper was arraigned on a grand jury indictment for allegedly threatening to post naked photos of a woman online.

Jennifer Daignault, 31, of Rome, NY...

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Posted on: August 14, 2019

Roosevelt Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Attempted Murder Charges in July 2017 Shooting

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Roosevelt man was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for attempted murder and other charges related to a shooting outside a house party in Uniondale in of July 2017.

Ahkhaz...

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Posted on: August 12, 2019

Two MS-13 Members Convicted of Murder for 2017 Killing in Hempstead

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney announced that two members of the MS-13 (Mara Salvatrucha) gang members were convicted today on all counts for a fatal shooting in Hempstead in March 2017.

Carlos Flores, 26, of Hempstead and Pedro ...

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Posted on: August 5, 2019

Staten Island Man Indicted for Murder After Fatal Shooting During Robbery in Old Bethpage Park

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Staten Island man and three other individuals were arraigned on a grand jury indictment for their alleged connection to a fatal shooting and robbery in Haypath Park...

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Posted on: July 26, 2019

Former Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Official Misconduct & Corrupt Use of Position

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today that former Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto pleaded guilty to two public corruption indictment charges.

John Venditto, 70, of Massapequa, pleaded guilty today to on...

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Posted on: July 25, 2019

Dix Hills Man Indicted for Murder After Allegedly Stabbing Elderly Uncle to Death

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Dix Hills man was arraigned on a grand jury indictment today for allegedly stabbing his elderly uncle to death in Levittown.

David Cahoon, 40, was arraigned before J...

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Posted on: July 23, 2019

Hempstead Man Indicted for October 2018 Daylight Shooting and Murder

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a grand jury indicted a Hempstead man for allegedly shooting and killing a Roosevelt man in October 2018.

Savonn Dangerfield, 22, was arraigned Monday before Judge Wil...

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Posted on: July 22, 2019

Dix Hills Man Sentenced to Prison Time for Swindling 32 Homeowners out Thousands in Mortgage Scheme

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Dix Hills man was sentenced on Thursday to three to six years in prison for scamming 32 homeowners out of more than $600,000 in a mortgage modification scheme. The ...

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Posted on: July 18, 2019

Alleged MS-13 Member Arraigned for 2017 Homicide

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an alleged MS-13 member has been arrested for the August 2017 machete murder of Carlos Rivas-Majano, whose body was found in a wooded area along the Meadowbrook Parkw...

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Posted on: July 9, 2019

Fatal Heroin Overdoses Drop by Nearly 25 Percent in Newly-Released Data from ME’s Office

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder announced that newly-certified data from the County Medical Examiner’s Office ind...

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Posted on: June 28, 2019

Bronx Man Sentenced to Prison Time for Scamming Elderly Oceanside Woman out of $45,000

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Bronx man was sentenced to one to three years in prison yesterday for scamming an elderly Oceanside woman out of $45,000 in one day. The defendant was ordered to pa...

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Posted on: June 27, 2019

Major Long Beach Drug Supplier Convicted of Selling More than an Ounce of Heroin

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a major heroin supplier in the Long Beach area – arrested as part of Operation Beech Sweep – was convicted at trial of all charges against him.

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Posted on: June 21, 2019

Former Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Captain Arrested for Stealing Thousands of Dollars from Department

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a former Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department captain for allegedly stealing at least $10,000 from a Citibank account used by the department for their &ld...

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Posted on: June 18, 2019

Roosevelt Man Convicted of Three Attempted Murder Charges for July 2017 Shooting at House Party

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Roosevelt man was convicted today of three counts of attempted murder and related charges for a shooting outside a house party in Uniondale in July 2017.

Ahkhazyah W...

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Posted on: June 17, 2019

Deer Park Man Sentenced to Maximum Prison Time for Running Over and Killing College Student

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Deer Park man was sentenced to five to the maximum sentence of 15 years in prison today to the top homicide count of Manslaughter in the Second Degree for the November 2017 d...

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Posted on: June 13, 2019

Former Hempstead Village Trustee Pleads Guilty to Bribe Receiving, Grand Larceny and Other Charges

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a former Hempstead Village Trustee pleaded guilty in satisfaction of six indictments today to extorting business owners, submitting false paystubs to obtain a mortgag...

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Posted on: June 10, 2019

Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny and Conspiracy for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a former insurance broker pleaded guilty to scamming at least 50 people – many seniors – out of more than $12 million in a Ponzi scheme.

Kevin Brod...

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Posted on: May 31, 2019

Locust Valley Man Sentenced to 23 Years to Life in Prison for Sexually Assaulting Preteen

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Locust Valley man was sentenced today to 23 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting his girlfriend’s daughter multiple times between 2014 and 2017...

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Posted on: May 30, 2019

Racing Drivers Sentenced to Prison Time for Fatal 2017 Crash on the Long Island Expressway

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that two Nassau County men have been sentenced for their roles in a fatal 2017 crash on the Long Island Expressway.

Jonnathan Santos, 22, of Manhasset, was sentenced yester...

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Posted on: May 15, 2019

Mineola Husband and Wife Arrested for Animal Cruelty

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and the Nassau County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals announced that a Mineola man was arraigned on grand jury indictment charges for allegedly killing two puppies ...

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Posted on: May 7, 2019

Valley Stream Man Charged with Manslaughter After Fatal Crash

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Valley Stream man was arraigned today on grand jury indictment charges for a high-speed chase and ramming that ended in a fatal crash.

Dana King, Jr., 23, was arraig...

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Posted on: May 1, 2019

Hempstead Police Chief, Police Sergeant, Former Village Trustee and Restaurant Owner Indicted

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a grand jury has issued two separate indictments and charged Hempstead Police Department Chief Paul Johnson, Sergeant Joseph Savino, former Village Trustee Perry Pettus and res...

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Posted on: May 1, 2019

Garden City Woman Sentenced to Prison Time for Running Over Her Neighbor While Driving Drunk

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Garden City woman was sentenced to a net sentence of three to six years in prison today for running down her neighbor, a pedestrian while driving drunk in February ...

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Posted on: April 25, 2019

Wantagh Man Indicted for Unlawful Surv. After Allegedly Secretly Recording Women in Tanning Beds

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Wantagh man was arraigned on a grand jury indictment today for allegedly secretly recording at least nine women in tanning booths throughout Nassau County.

Jake Gabl...

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Posted on: April 25, 2019

Deer Park Man Pleads Guilty to Running Over and Killing 18-Year Old College Student

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Deer Park man pleaded guilty today to the top homicide count of Manslaughter in the Second Degree for the November 2017 death of an 18-year old woman in a Levittown...

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Posted on: April 23, 2019

MS-13 Member Sentenced to 32 Years to Life in Prison for Two Uniondale Murders

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney announced that a Hempstead MS-13 member was sentenced to 32 years to life in prison for shooting death of a teenager in Uniondale in 2016 and the brutal machete murder of a 22-year old in 2017.

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Posted on: April 19, 2019

Floral Park Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing More than $54,000 in Medicaid Benefits

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Floral Park man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing more than $54,000 in Medicaid benefits.

Feroz Nazirbage, 46, was arraigned before Judge Maxine Broderic...

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Posted on: April 17, 2019

Six Alleged MS-13 Members Indicted for Their Roles in December 2018 Murder Spree in Queens & Nassau

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that six alleged MS-13 members have been indicted by a Nassau County grand jury for their roles in two homicides – in Far Rockaway, Queens County, and Lawrence, ...

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Posted on: April 16, 2019

NCDA, Northwell Health, Nassau University Medical Center and New Hope Announce New Partnership

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced a groundbreaking partnership between the NCDA, Northwell Health, Nassau University Medical Center and Maryhaven’s New Hope Crisis Center to further close the dea...

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Posted on: April 15, 2019

Bookkeeper for Glen Cove Property Management Co. Arrested for Allegedly Embezzling More Than $200K

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a bookkeeper from Glen Head for allegedly embezzling more than $200,000 from her employer, a Glen Cove-based property management company, and two other clien...

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Posted on: April 11, 2019

Life Sentences Handed Down to Two Roosevelt Men for Murderous 2015-2016 Crime Spree

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that two Roosevelt men were sentenced yesterday for a murderous robbery spree that left two men dead. Corey Williams was sentenced to 100 years to life in prison and Maliq...

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Posted on: April 9, 2019

Baldwin Man Charged with Murder for Fatal Gas Station Hit-and-Run

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Baldwin man was arraigned today on a grand jury indictment for allegedly running over and killing a gas station attendant while trying to steal $22 worth of gas.

Joshua Roston...

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Posted on: April 5, 2019

Two Men Indicted in Connection to Hempstead Murder

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that two men were arraigned on grand jury indictment charges related to a fatal shooting in Hempstead in February.

James Wilson, 35, of Brooklyn, was arraigned yesterday be...

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Posted on: April 4, 2019

Manhasset Attorney Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $230,000 from Client

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an attorney from Manhasset pleaded guilty today to stealing nearly $230,000 from a client.

Alfred DiGirolomo, Jr., 63, pleaded guilty before Supervising Judge Teresa C...

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Posted on: April 3, 2019

Disbarred Attorney Pleads Guilty to Stealing $40,000 from Hicksville Homeowners

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a disbarred attorney from Hicksville pleaded guilty to stealing $40,000 from a Hicksville couple selling their home.

Constantine Giannakos, 51, pleaded guilty yesterday to Grand...

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Posted on: March 21, 2019

Fourteen People Indicted for Their Roles in Nassau County-based Narcotics Ring

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today that 14 individuals have been indicted by a grand jury on various charges of drug trafficking, weapons and conspiracy in Nassau County.

The 14 defendants are charged ...

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Posted on: March 20, 2019

MS-13 Member Sentenced to 26-life for Predatory Sexual Assault of Two-Year-Old and 3 Att. Murders

Tommy Alvarado-Ventura

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead MS-13 member who was arrested in March 2017 for attempting to murder three people, including a two-year-old child he sexually assaulted, was sentenced today to 26 y...

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Posted on: March 19, 2019

Hempstead Village Police Officer Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Portable Police Radio

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a Hempstead Village Police Officer for allegedly stealing a portable encrypted police radio from the Hempstead Village Police Department.

Robert Van Wyen, 32,...

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Posted on: March 18, 2019

Hempstead Man Sentenced to Three to Six Years in Prison for 2016 Fatal Crash in Freeport

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead man was sentenced to three to six years in prison today for a 2016 fatal crash that killed his front seat passenger.

William Billups, 48, pled guilty on Fe...

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Posted on: March 14, 2019

Bronx Man Indicted for Grand Larceny After Allegedly Scamming Elderly Oceanside Woman out of $45,000

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Bronx man was arraigned on a grand jury indictment today for allegedly scamming an elderly Oceanside woman out of $45,000 in one day.

Frederik Regalado, 23, was arra...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 14, 2019

MS-13 Member Pleads Guilty to Two Murders in Uniondale

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney announced that a Hempstead MS-13 member pleaded yesterday guilty to two counts of Murder in the Second Degree, and related charges, for incidents in which he shot and killed a 16-year old on a Unio...

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Posted on: March 12, 2019

Bayville Man Indicted for Assault Following Near-Fatal Crash on Wantagh Parkway

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Bayville man was arraigned yesterday on grand jury indictment charges for a near-fatal crash on the Wantagh State Parkway in February that left his passenger a quad...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 11, 2019

Bronx Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for April 2016 Murder Outside Hempstead Bar

Daniel Abrego Davila

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Bronx man was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison today for the stabbing death of a 39-year old landscaper outside a Hempstead bar in April 2016.

Daniel Abrego D...

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Posted on: March 8, 2019

MS-13 Member Convicted of April 2017 Attempted Murder

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an MS-13 member was convicted of attempted murder yesterday for attempting to stab a 19-year-old man in April of 2017, while his co-defendants shot at and attacked th...

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Posted on: March 7, 2019

Custodian Arrested for Allegedly Receiving Bribe Payments in Exchange for Promise of Work

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a custodian from Hempstead for allegedly receiving more than $50,000 in bribe payments in exchange for the promise of custodial work.

Dane Williams, 29, of He...

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Posted on: March 6, 2019

Freeport Man Convicted of 15 Felonies After Drugs and Guns Found Inside Burning Apartment

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Freeport man was convicted yesterday of 15 major felony counts, which included Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, and several weapon...

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Posted on: March 6, 2019

Owner of Westbury-based Nursing Agency Arrested for Allegedly Failing to Pay Home Health Aides

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a Queens woman for allegedly failing to pay more than $64,000 in wages to at least nine employees of her home nursing company, Tri-County Home Nursing Servic...

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Posted on: March 1, 2019

Massive Credit Union Loan Fraud Ring Busted by NCDA and Postal Service Inspectors

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and United States Postal Inspector in Charge, Philip R. Bartlett, announced the arrest of five individuals for their roles in an alleged credit union loan fraud ring, whose members ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 27, 2019

Church Bookkeeper Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $180,000 from St. Mary’s Church

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Merrick woman pled guilty yesterday to embezzling more than $180,000 from church accounts over a period of five years.

Therese Iuzzolino, 45, of Merrick pleaded guil...

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Posted on: February 14, 2019

MS-13 Member Pleads Guilty to Three Attempted Murders and Predatory Sexual Assault of a Child Charge

Tommy Alvarado-Ventura

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney announced that a Hempstead MS-13 member who was arrested in March 2017 for attempting to murder three people, including a two-year-old child he sexually assaulted, pleaded guilty to the entire gran...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 25, 2019

Garden City Woman Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Vehicular Assault for Running Over Man While Drunk

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Garden City woman pled guilty today to Aggravated Vehicular Assault and other charges for running over a man while driving drunk in February 2018.

Tara Guinnane, 48,...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 24, 2019

Oceanside Couple Arrested for Stealing Nearly $185,000 from Uncle Suffering from Stroke

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a couple from Oceanside for allegedly stealing nearly $185,000 from the husband’s uncle who was hospitalized after suffering a stroke.

Philip and De...

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Posted on: January 16, 2019

Uniondale Man Arrested for Starving Dog to Death and Feeding a Puppy in a Cruel and Dangerous Manner

NICHOLS, HAROLD

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a Uniondale man for allegedly starving his Shepherd mix to death and failing to provide enough food to a puppy, a German Shepherd.

Harold Nichols, 70, was arr...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 16, 2019

Two Men Indicted for October 2018 Murder in Hempstead

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that two men were arraigned on grand jury indictment charges for the murder of a 30-year old man in Hempstead on October 19, 2018.

Jamik Cannon, 26, of Hempstead, and Brian...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 14, 2019

Three Suspected MS-13 Members Plead Guilty to Attempted Murder in Hempstead Lake State Park Attack

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney announced that three MS-13 (Mara Salvatrucha) members pleaded guilty this week to attempted murder charges for a May 2016 incident in which they attacked three teenagers in Hempstead Lake State Par...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 9, 2019

Former Pediatric Practice Employee Sentenced to 3-9 Years in Prison for Embezzling More Than $3M

Peter Singh

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Selden man was sentenced to three to nine years in prison today for embezzling more than $3,000,000 from Five Town Pediatrics, PC, a local pediatric practice in Woodmere and ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 7, 2019

West Hempstead Man Sentenced to Five to 15 Years in Prison for Fatal Baldwin Crash

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MINEOLA, N.Y. - Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a West Hempstead man was sentenced Friday to five to 15 years in prison for the fatal Baldwin crash that killed a 21-year-old man in March 2018 and injured his parents.

Roy Gome...

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Press Releases
Posted on: December 21, 2018

Uniondale Man Indicted on Attempted Murder Charges for Allegedly Shooting at Four NCPD Officers

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Uniondale man was arraigned on a 14-count grand jury indictment for allegedly firing a gun at four NCPD officers following a traffic stop.

Duane Costa, 37, of Uniondale was ar...

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Press Releases
Posted on: December 19, 2018

Racer Convicted of Manslaughter for Fatal 2017 Crash on Long Island Expressway

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Muttontown man was convicted today of manslaughter for a race that ended in a fatal crash on the Long Island Expressway in February 2017.

Areefeen Hirji, 21, was con...

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Press Releases
Posted on: December 12, 2018

Queens Man Sentenced to 17 Years to Life for Fatal 2011 Freeport Shooting

Jerod Plowden

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Queens man was sentenced today to 17 years to life for the fatal shooting and robbery of a man in Freeport in 2011.

Jerod Plowden, 31, was convicted on October 19 by...

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Press Releases
Posted on: December 11, 2018

District Attorney Singas Announces Grand Opening of Community Partnership Program in Hempstead

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the grand opening of the Community Partnership Program in Hempstead today. The Community Partnership Program (CPP) is a community-based resource and referral office that p...

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Press Releases
Posted on: December 10, 2018

Owner of Levittown Reptile Store and Nephew Charged in 52-Count Indictment

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that two people and two businesses were arraigned on a 52-count grand jury indictment for the alleged illegal possession, transportation, commercialization of dangerous wi...

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Posted on: December 10, 2018

Former New York City Correction Officer and Girlfriend Indicted on Murder Charges

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Lynbrook man and his girlfriend were arraigned on Friday on grand jury indictment charges related to the murder of a Long Beach woman who was attacked in December 2...

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Press Releases
Posted on: November 27, 2018

Bronx Man Convicted of April 2016 Murder Outside Hempstead Bar

Daniel Abrego Davila

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Bronx man was convicted of murder today for the stabbing death of a 39-year old landscaper outside a Hempstead bar in April 2016.

Daniel Abrego Davila, 33, was convi...

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Press Releases
Posted on: November 19, 2018

County Announces Nearly 25% Reduction in Major Crimes in Past Five Years

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas, County Executive Laura Curran and Commissioner of Police Patrick Ryder today announced that Nassau County has experienced a nearly 25% reduction in major crimes in the last five ye...

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Press Releases
Posted on: November 16, 2018

Homeless Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Setting Acquaintance on Fire in 2017

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a homeless man was sentenced to 17 years in prison today for the September 2017 attempted murder of an acquaintance in which he started a fire next to the man&rsq...

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Press Releases
Posted on: November 16, 2018

Hempstead Village Trustee and Deputy Chief of the Village of Hempstead Police Department Indicted

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a grand jury has indicted Hempstead Village Trustee Perry Pettus and Richard Holland, the Deputy Chief of the Village of Hempstead Police Department, on bribery charges related...

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Press Releases
Posted on: November 14, 2018

Former Brooklyn Daycare Owner Arrested for Stealing More than $70,000 Worth of Medicaid Benefits

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that the former owner of a Brooklyn day care center was arrested Monday for allegedly stealing more than $70,000 worth of Medicaid benefits and failing to pay more $36,000...

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Press Releases
Posted on: November 9, 2018

NCDA Announces Joint Initiative with Nassau VSA and NCPD to Connect Veterans to Entitled Benefits

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas, County Executive Laura Curran and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder announced a joint initiative today to better connect both veteran defendants and victims to their entitled benef...

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Press Releases
Posted on: November 9, 2018

NCDA Investigation Busts Long Beach Drug Trafficking Ring

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrests of five individuals for operating a drug trafficking ring in Long Beach.

DA Singas said in June 2017, following a tip, NCPD DA Squad Detectives began a 14-month...

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Press Releases
Posted on: November 8, 2018

Roslyn Man Sentenced to Three to Nine Years in Prison for Stealing More Than $4.5 Million from Mom

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Roslyn man has been sentenced to three to nine years in prison for stealing more than $4.5 million from his mother to fund a lavish lifestyle that included private ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: November 7, 2018

Former Pediatric Practice Employee Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $3,000,000

Peter Singh

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Selden man pled guilty today to embezzling more than $3,000,000 from Five Town Pediatrics, PC, a local pediatric practice in Woodmere and Bellmore.

Peter Singh, 43, ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: November 5, 2018

Roosevelt Man Convicted on All Counts for Murderous 2015-2016 Crime Spree

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Roosevelt man was convicted today on all counts for a murderous 2015-2016 crime spree that left two men dead.

Corey Williams, 19, was convicted by a jury today of:

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Posted on: November 5, 2018

District Attorney Singas Reminds Voters of Rights and Announces Election Protection Program

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas today announced that her office will have prosecutors and investigators available to address voting-relating issues on Nov. 6 for the general election and reminded registered voters...

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Posted on: November 5, 2018

Roosevelt Man Indicted for Raping and Assaulting Woman in Freeport

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Roosevelt man was arraigned today on grand jury indictment charges for the brutal rape of a Freeport woman outside her home in September.

Ever-Martinez-Reyes, 24, wa...

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Press Releases
Posted on: November 2, 2018

Bellmore Travel Agent Arrested for Allegedly Scamming 6 Cruise Trip Clients Out of More Than $10,000

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a Bellmore travel agent for allegedly scamming at least six cruise trip clients out of payments totaling more than $10,000.

Darlene Buonauro, 57, of Wantagh, was arraig...

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Press Releases
Posted on: October 29, 2018

Mineola Man Sentenced to Jail Time for Abusing Toy Poodle

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Mineola man was sentenced today to two months in jail, five years’ probation, and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $3,639 for abusing a 10-poun...

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Posted on: October 29, 2018

District Attorney Singas Announces Creation of the First Elder Abuse Multi-Disciplinary Team on LI

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today the creation of Long Island’s first Elder Abuse Multi-Disciplinary Team. The team, consisting of 15 agencies and individuals, will tackle Nassau County&...

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Press Releases
Posted on: October 22, 2018

Homeless Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Running Over Teenage Skateboarder with His Minivan

Luis DeJesus

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a homeless man was sentenced today to 15 years in prison and five years’ post release supervision for running over a teenage skateboarder with his minivan i...

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Press Releases
Posted on: October 19, 2018

Queens Man Convicted of Murder and Robbery in Fatal 2011 Freeport Gunpoint Robbery

Jerod Plowden

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Queens man was convicted today of murder for the fatal shooting and robbery of a man in Freeport in 2011.

Jerod Plowden, 30, was convicted today by a jury today of:

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Press Releases
Posted on: October 19, 2018

Hempstead Man Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Driving High on Marijuana and Killing Pedestrian

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead man was sentenced yesterday to four months in jail, five years’ probation, a $3,000 fine and other conditions for killing a pedestrian while he ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: October 19, 2018

Two Alleged MS-13 Members Arraigned on Murder Charges for 2016 and 2017 Killings

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney announced today that two alleged members of the MS-13 (Mara Salvatrucha) gang were arraigned today on a grand jury indictment charges of Murder in the Second Degree for two separate homicides.

Josue...

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Press Releases
Posted on: October 17, 2018

Hempstead Village Trustee and Associate Indicted on New Charges

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a grand jury has indicted Hempstead Village Trustee Perry Pettus and his associate, William Mendez – who were previously arrested in July – and ch...

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Press Releases
Posted on: October 16, 2018

Roosevelt Man Indicted for Fatal 2017 Crash that Killed Girlfriend

Kevin Reyes

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Roosevelt man was arraigned today on grand jury indictment charges for a fatal 2017 crash that killed his 19-year-old girlfriend.

Kevin Reyes, 19, was arraigned toda...

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Press Releases
Posted on: October 16, 2018

Hempstead Village Trustee Charged in 29-Count Indictment

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a grand jury has indicted Hempstead Village Trustee Perry Pettus on 29 counts related to the defendant’s alleged attempt to fraudulently obtain a mortgage o...

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Press Releases
Posted on: October 12, 2018

Former President of Hempstead Schools Civil Service Assoc. Arrested

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Mineola, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of the Former President of the Hempstead Schools Civil Service Association (“HSCSA”) for allegedly stealing $90,651 from the Union&rsquo...

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Press Releases
Posted on: October 11, 2018

Alleged MS-13 Associate Arraigned on Charges of Conspiracy and Operating as a Major Drug Trafficker

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge James Hunt announced that an alleged MS-13 associate has been arraigned on charges of conspiracy and operating as a major...

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Press Releases
Posted on: October 10, 2018

Homeless Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder for Setting Acquaintance on Fire in 2017

German Umanzor

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a homeless man pled guilty today to attempted murder for a September 2017 incident in which he started a fire next to the legs of an acquaintance in Glen Cove causing...

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Press Releases
Posted on: October 9, 2018

Dix Hills Man Pleads Guilty to Swindling 32 Homeowners out of $568K in Mortgage Modification Scheme

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Dix Hills man has pleaded guilty to scamming 32 homeowners out of $568,000 in a mortgage modification scheme.

Mark Savransky pleaded guilty today before Supervising ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: October 1, 2018

Franklin Square Man Sentenced to 18 Years to Life for 2017 Fatal Stabbing

Camari Hurley

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Franklin Square man was sentenced today to 18 years to life in prison for the 2017 fatal stabbing of a 21-year-old man.

Camari Hurley, 24, pleaded guilty on May 11 b...

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Press Releases
Posted on: September 27, 2018

Home Improvement Contractor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing over $100,000 from Sandy Victims

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a home improvement contractor from Smithtown was sentenced today to 45 days in jail, to be served on weekends and five years’ probation. As a result of this...

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Press Releases
Posted on: September 26, 2018

Disbarred Attorney Arrested for Stealing $40,000 from Hicksville Homeowners

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a disbarred attorney from Hicksville for allegedly stealing $40,000 from a Hicksville couple selling their home.

Constantine Giannakos, 51, was arraigned toda...

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Press Releases
Posted on: September 25, 2018

Valley Stream Employee Arrested for Neglecting Dog to the Point of Emaciation

ROSENBAUM, JAMES

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a Village of Valley Stream employee for allegedly neglecting his dog to the point of emaciation.

James Rosenbaum, 30, of Valley Stream, was arraigned yesterda...

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Press Releases
Posted on: September 18, 2018

$10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following NCDA Investigation

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a financial advisor from Pennsylvania and the re-arrest of his alleged collaborator, a financial advisor from Syosset, for allegedly scamming at least 40 peo...

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Press Releases
Posted on: September 7, 2018

Homeless Man Pleads Guilty to Running Over Teenage Skateboarder with His Minivan

Luis DeJesus

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a homeless man pleaded guilty to running over a teenage skateboarder with his minivan in October 2017, seriously injuring the then 14-year-old victim.

Luis DeJesus, 43...

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Posted on: September 6, 2018

Alleged MS-13 Member Arraigned on Murder Charge for 2016 Death of Acquaintance

Jose Lopez

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney announced today that an alleged member of the MS-13 (Mara Salvatrucha) gang was arraigned today on a grand jury indictment charge as a participant in the murder of 19-year-old Josue Amaya Leonor.

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Press Releases
Posted on: August 30, 2018

Uniondale Man Sentenced to 32 Years in Prison for 2015 Attempted Murder

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Uniondale man was sentenced yesterday to 32 years in prison for attempting to murder his wife in October 2015.

Michael Taylor, 52, was convicted on April 24 by a jur...

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Press Releases
Posted on: August 29, 2018

Freeport Contractor Arrested for Stealing More Than $110,000 from Mineola Church

FESTA, GENNARO

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Freeport man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing more than $110,000 from a Mineola church.

Gennaro Festa, 72, was arraigned before Judge Elizabeth Fox-McDo...

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Press Releases
Posted on: August 28, 2018

Great Neck Woman Arraigned in Fatal Stabbing

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced a Great Neck woman was arraigned on a grand jury indictment charge for allegedly stabbing a woman to death.

Faye Doomchin, 66, was arraigned today before Judge Robert Bogle...

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Press Releases
Posted on: August 23, 2018

New Hyde Park Man Arrested for Severely Neglecting Pet Tibetan Mastiff

Dong Wang

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a New Hyde Park man for allegedly neglecting his pet Tibetan Mastiff to the point where it had wounds covered in thousands of live maggots.

Dong Wang, 47, was...

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Press Releases
Posted on: August 22, 2018

Route 110 Drug Ring Member Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison

Branden Harris

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an Amityville man has been sentenced to nine years in prison and five years’ post-release supervision for his role in a heroin ring that operated along Rout...

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Press Releases
Posted on: August 15, 2018

Strip Mall Manager Sentenced to Prison for Stealing more than $327,000 from Employer

Leon Austern

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a New York City property manager was sentenced today to one to three years in prison for stealing more than $327,000 from the owners of a commercial shopping mall in ...

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Posted on: August 13, 2018

Two Hempstead Men Indicted for Fatal Christmas Day Shooting

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that two Hempstead men were arraigned today on grand jury indictment charges for the fatal Christmas Day shooting of a Valley Stream man who was walking to pick up his dau...

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Press Releases
Posted on: August 9, 2018

Nursing Professor Arrested for Teaching Without a Nursing License at Adelphi University and BMCC

CLARKE, SOPHIA

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a New Hyde Park woman has been arrested for allegedly teaching without a nursing license at Adelphi University and the Borough of Manhattan Community College.

Sophia C...

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Posted on: August 8, 2018

Heroin, K2, Suboxone and Marijuana Seized at the Nassau County Correctional Center

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrests of five individuals as part of a joint law enforcement investigation into the smuggling of dangerous contraband into the Nassau County Correctional Center.

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Posted on: August 2, 2018

Elmont Man Indicted for Stabbing Woman to Death at Belmont Racetrack

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an Elmont man has been arraigned on grand jury indictment charges for the June 17 murder of his ex-girlfriend at Belmont Racetrack.

Jose Franco-Martinez, 53, was arrai...

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Press Releases
Posted on: August 1, 2018

Church Bookkeeper Arrested for Embezzling More Than $180,000 from St. Mary’s Church in Roslyn Harbor

IUZZOLINO, THERESE

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of church bookkeeper for allegedly embezzling more than $180,000 from church accounts over a period of five years.

Therese Iuzzolino, 45, of Merrick was arraigne...

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Press Releases
Posted on: July 31, 2018

Hempstead Village Trustee & Associate Indicted for Soliciting Bribes and Extortion

Pettus Mendez

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a grand jury has indicted Hempstead Village Trustee Perry Pettus and his associate, William Mendez, and charged them with counts of bribery, larceny, conspiracy and o...

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Posted on: July 26, 2018

Former Garden City Attorney Arrested for Allegedly Stealing more than $150,000 from Clients

Gregory Hesterberg

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a former Garden City attorney for allegedly stealing more than $150,000 from two clients.

Gregory Hesterberg, 67, was arraigned yesterday before Judge Eileen ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: July 23, 2018

Bethpage Man Sentenced to 47 Years to Life for Murdering Wife and Attacking Daughter with Knife

Robert Crumb

MINEOLA, N.Y. — Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Bethpage man who killed his wife, attacked his daughter with a knife and led cops on a high-speed car chase that culminated in a fiery crash at a gas station and as...

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Press Releases
Posted on: July 18, 2018

New Hyde Park Man Indicted for Allegedly Driving Drunk, Crashing into Unmarked Police Car

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a New Hyde Park man has been arraigned on grand jury indictment charges for a New Year’s Day crash that seriously injured a Nassau County Police Department ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: July 10, 2018

Former Carle Place FD Treasurer Sentenced to Probation for Stealing more than $50,000 from Fire Dept

Weingarten, William J

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a former treasurer for the Carle Place Fire Department was sentenced to five years’ probation for stealing more than $50,000 from the department over the co...

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Posted on: July 10, 2018

Retired NYPD Narcotics Detective Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy for Role in Bushwick-based Heroin Ring

Karan Young

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a retired NYPD narcotics detective pleaded guilty yesterday for her role in a large-scale heroin ring that operated in Nassau, Queens and Brooklyn.

Karan Young, 50, of...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 29, 2018

Northport Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Sexually Assaulting a Child

Jalal Abodalo

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Northport man was sentenced today to 14 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child at least four times over seven years.

Jalal Abodalo, 57, was convicted by a j...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 29, 2018

Phony Attorney Sentenced to Three to Nine Years for Stealing $192,000 from Clients

William McCoy

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Huntington business consultant, who falsely represented himself as an attorney, has been sentenced to three to nine years in prison for stealing $192,000 from clien...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 29, 2018

Baldwin Man Sentenced to 20 Years to Life in Prison for Bludgeoning Death of Woman in November 2016

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced a Baldwin man has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the November 2016 bludgeoning death of a woman in Baldwin.

Raphael Oyague, 37, pleaded guilty on May 10 b...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 29, 2018

Hempstead Man Sentenced to 15 Years to Life for His Role in ‘Operation Gram Slam’

Michael Price

MINEOLA, N.Y. - Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead man has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for his role in operating a drug ring that supplied narcotics from Long Island to Albany.

Michael Price, 37, was...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 25, 2018

Former Pediatric Practice Employee Indicted for Embezzling Over $3,000,000

Peter Singh

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Selden man has been arraigned on grand jury indictment charges for allegedly embezzling more than $3,000,000 from Five Town Pediatrics, PC, a local pediatric practi...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 21, 2018

Mineola Man Indicted for Allegedly Abusing Toy Poodle

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced a Mineola man has been arraigned on grand jury indictment charges for allegedly abusing a 10-pound Toy Poodle.

Peter Granath, 26, was arraigned yesterday before Acting Supr...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 20, 2018

$300,000 Worth of Fake Louis Vuitton and Michael Kors Handbags Seized in Counterfeit Bust

Edik Yakubov

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arraignment of a Queens man for selling fake designer handbags out of his New Hyde Park shoe repair store.

Edik Yakubov, 56, was arraigned yesterday before Judge Maxine...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 20, 2018

Two People Indicted for April Crash that Killed Engaged Couple

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that two people have been arraigned on grand jury indictment charges for the fatal Inwood crash that killed a 21-year-old man and his 20-year-old fiancé in Apri...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 15, 2018

Uniondale Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for Operating Nassau and Suffolk Drug Ring

David Ramis

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Uniondale man who supplied heroin and cocaine to dealers on Long Island and upstate New York was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison today for Operating as a Ma...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 12, 2018

Maximum Prison Sentences Handed Down for Two Men Convicted of August 2016 Uniondale Shooting Death

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that two defendants have been given maximum sentences for their roles in the shooting death of a Uniondale man in August 2016.

Joshua Taylor, 25, of Hempstead, was convicte...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 12, 2018

$5 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following NCDA Investigation

ECKSTEIN, MATTHEW

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a financial advisor from Syosset for allegedly scamming at least 14 people, mostly seniors, out of more than $5 Million in a Ponzi scheme.

Matthew Eckstein, 4...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 7, 2018

Cedarhurst Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Nearly $40,000 from Immigrants

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a Cedarhurst woman who allegedly stole nearly $40,000 from at least three victims who were seeking help with their immigration status.

Marie Lisa Smith, a/k/a...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 7, 2018

Roslyn Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing More Than $4.5 Million from Mother’s Bank Account

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – The Nassau County District Attorney’s office announced that a Roslyn man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing more than $4.5 million from his mother to fund a lavish lifestyle that included private jets, night ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 7, 2018

Former Hempstead Village Police Officer Sentenced to Probation

ARCILA, LOUIS

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a former Hempstead Village Police Officer has been sentenced to three years’ probation and alcohol counseling for official misconduct and child endangerment...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 5, 2018

Florida Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stealing More Than $152,000 from Suffolk County-based Charity

RUGGIERO, TINA

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a Florida woman for allegedly stealing more than $152,000 from a Suffolk County-based charity.

Tina Ruggiero, 55, of Jupiter, Florida, was arraigned yesterday...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 4, 2018

Former Local Political Chairman Sentenced to Jail Time for Tax Fraud

Gerard Terry

MINEOLA, N.Y. - Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a former Democratic Party official, who had earned hundreds of thousands of dollars from local government contracts, has been sentenced to six months in jail and five years’ pr...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 1, 2018

Hempstead Man Sentenced to Five to 15 Years in Prison for October 2015 Shooting Death of 12-Year-Old

Jakwan Keller

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead man has been sentenced to five to 15 years in prison for the October 2015 shooting death of a 12-year-old girl in Hempstead.

Jakwan Keller, 22, pleaded gui...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 1, 2018

Home Improvement Contractor Pleads Guilty to Stealing more than $100,000 from Sandy Victims

MOSER, LEE

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a home improvement contractor from Smithtown pleaded guilty yesterday to scamming Superstorm Sandy victims out of more than $100,000.

Lee Moser, 49, pleaded guilty bef...

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Press Releases
Posted on: May 18, 2018

Ridge Man Sentenced to 23 years to Life in Prison for 2016 Murder in Hicksville Motel

Vincent J Dalton

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a man from Ridge has been sentenced to 23 years to life in prison for the November 2016 death of an East Meadow man inside a Hicksville motel room.

Vincent Dalton, 52,...

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Press Releases
Posted on: May 17, 2018

Serial Rapist Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Child Pornography and Public Lewdness

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead man has been sentenced to 1-1/3 years to four years in prison and must register as a sex offender for exposing himself to several women in Garden City and...

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Press Releases
Posted on: May 11, 2018

Baldwin Man Pleads Guilty to Murder for November 2016 Bludgeoning Death of Woman

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced a Baldwin man has pleaded guilty to murder for the November 2016 bludgeoning death of a woman in Baldwin.

Raphael Oyague, 37, pleaded guilty yesterday before Judge Felice M...

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Press Releases
Posted on: May 11, 2018

Two Men Convicted of August 2016 Shooting Death in Uniondale

Taylor Burgess

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that two men have been convicted for their roles in the shooting death of a Uniondale man in August 2016.

Joshua Taylor, 25, of Hempstead was convicted yesterday by a jury ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: May 7, 2018

Bethpage Man Convicted of Murdering His Wife in 2016

Robert Crumb

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Bethpage man who killed his wife, attacked his daughter with a knife and led cops on a high-speed car chase that culminated in a fiery crash at a gas station and as...

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Press Releases
Posted on: May 7, 2018

Lynbrook Man Sentenced to Jail Time for Impersonating an Attorney and Stealing More than $100,000

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Lynbrook man has been sentenced to seven months in jail and ordered to pay $128,824.85 in restitution for impersonating an attorney and stealing more than $100,000 ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: May 4, 2018

Queens Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing $390,000 from Port Washington Cosmetics Company

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Queens man has pleaded guilty today to stealing more than $390,000 from a Port Washington-based cosmetics company.

Seul Han, 32, pleaded guilty before Judge Robert B...

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Press Releases
Posted on: May 1, 2018

Uniondale Man Convicted of Operating as a Major Trafficker

David Ramis

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Uniondale man who supplied heroin and cocaine to dealers on Long Island and upstate New York has been convicted of Operating as a Major Trafficker and other drug-re...

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Press Releases
Posted on: April 30, 2018

Singas and Kaminsky Announce Bill to Address Threats of Mass Violence

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and State Senator Todd Kaminsky today announced new legislation that would criminalize threats of mass harm that are unaddressed by current state law. The bill will remedy a deficie...

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Press Releases
Posted on: April 27, 2018

Hempstead Man Convicted for 2016 Shooting

Christopher Glass

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead man was convicted today of a number of charges related to the shooting of his sister’s boyfriend in July 2016.

Christopher Glass, 40, was convict...

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Press Releases
Posted on: April 27, 2018

Queens Man Arrested for Stealing $34,000 Worth of Medical Devices from Northwell Health

HUNG, RAFAEL

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a Queens man for allegedly stealing medical devices valued at approximately $34,000 from the Surgical Intensive Care Unit for Northwell Health System in Manh...

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Press Releases
Posted on: April 26, 2018

Uniondale Man Convicted of 2015 Attempted Murder

Michael Taylor

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Uniondale man was convicted late Tuesday of attempting to murder his wife in October 2015.

Michael Taylor, 52, was convicted by a jury of:

Attempted Murder in the 2nd...

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Press Releases
Posted on: April 25, 2018

Former Hempstead Volunteer Firefighter Arrested for Stealing More than $6,500 from Department

STITH, RANDY

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a grand jury has indicted a former Hempstead volunteer firefighter on 13 charges related to allegedly stealing more than $6,500 from the department and for filing a f...

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Press Releases
Posted on: April 19, 2018

Alleged MS-13 Clique Leader Arraigned on Conspiracy to Commit Murder & Drug Trafficking Charges

Miguel Corea Diaz

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge James Hunt announced that the alleged leader of the MS-13 Sailors Clique has been arraigned on charges of conspiracy to commit murd...

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Press Releases
Posted on: April 19, 2018

West Hempstead Man Indicted for Aggravated Vehicular Homicide in Fatal Baldwin Crash

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a West Hempstead man was arraigned today on grand jury indictment charges for the fatal Baldwin crash that killed a 21-year-old man in March and injured his parents.

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Press Releases
Posted on: April 12, 2018

NCDA Investigation Thwarts Scam that Defrauded Capital One Bank Out of More Than $190,000

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the results of a two-year long investigation that led to the convictions of four men who defrauded Capital One Bank out of more than $190,000.

Philip Thompson a/k/a &ld...

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Press Releases
Posted on: April 10, 2018

Hempstead Woman Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Driving into Group of People

Shania T. Buchanan

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead woman was sentenced today to 17 years in prison for driving into a group of people, killing one and injuring two others in April 2016.

Shania Buchanan, 24,...

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Press Releases
Posted on: April 9, 2018

Elmont Man Arrested for Abandoning Two Great Danes

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of an Elmont man for allegedly abandoning his two Great Danes, leaving them severely emaciated. One of the dogs later died from his injuries.

Mian Siddique, ...

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Posted on: April 9, 2018

Deer Park Man Indicted for Killing 18-Year Old College Student

Daniel Coppolo

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Deer Park man has been arraigned on grand jury indictment charges for the November 2017 death of an 18-year old woman in a Levittown parking lot.

Daniel Coppolo, 32,...

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Press Releases
Posted on: April 9, 2018

NYPD Officer Arrested for Filing Fake Military Orders to Get Reduced Rent

SMITH, ERIC

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest today of an East Meadow man who allegedly stole more than $34,000 from his landlord by filing forged military orders to qualify for reduced rent.

Eric Smith, 37,...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 27, 2018

County Clerk Employee Arrested for Electioneering in Polling Place

MALDONADO JONATHAN

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Garden City man who worked as an election inspector during a September 2017 primary has been arrested for official misconduct and electioneering.

Jonathan Maldonado,...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 27, 2018

Following Shootings, Singas Creates School & Community Safety Task Force

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today the establishment of the Nassau County School & Community Safety Task Force to enhance the security of schools, colleges, places of worship, and public buildings...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 26, 2018

Syosset Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Throwing Cinderblocks onto Meadowbrook Pkwy.

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Syosset man was sentenced today to five years in prison for throwing cinderblocks and paving bricks onto the Meadowbrook Parkway, striking a car and causing permane...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 23, 2018

Hempstead Village Police Officer Found Guilty of Child Endangerment and Official Misconduct

ARCILA, LOUIS

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead Village Police Officer has been convicted of official misconduct and child endangerment after a physical altercation with a woman and her child outside a ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 22, 2018

NCDA Hosts Second Annual Labor Law Conference

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas hosted the NCDA’s Second Annual Labor Law Conference at The Morrelly Center in Bethpage on Tuesday.

The conference gathered labor leaders, high-ranking elected officials an...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 20, 2018

Suspended Attorney Sentenced to 3-1/3 to 10 Years in prison for Stealing More Than $187K from Client

ENOKSEN NANCY

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Jericho-based attorney has been sentenced to 3-1/3 to 10 years in prison and ordered to pay restitution for stealing more than $187,000 in personal injury settlement funds aw...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 20, 2018

Construction Company & Owner Plead Guilty to Illegally Dumping 80,000 Pounds of Construction Debris

Maltez, Jose Cruz

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and New York State Department of Environmental Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that a Valley Stream man and his company have pleaded guilty to criminally damag...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 19, 2018

Massapequa Man Sentenced to 3-1/2 to 10-1/2 Years for Crash that Killed Elderly Couple

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Massapequa man was sentenced today to 3-1/2 years to 10-1/2 years in prison for an April 2017 crash that killed an elderly Melville couple.

John Hartwig, 64, pleaded...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 14, 2018

Former N. Hempstead Employee Sentenced for Embezzling More Than $98,000 from Waste Management Auth.

HELEN McCANN

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a former North Hempstead employee was sentenced today for embezzling more than $98,000 from the Solid Waste Management Authority between May 2014 and January 2016.

Helen McCann,...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 2, 2018

Hempstead Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter for October 2015 Shooting Death of 12-Year-Old Girl

Jakwan Keller

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead man has pleaded guilty today to manslaughter for the October 2015 shooting death of a 12-year-old girl in Hempstead.

Jakwan Keller, 22, pleaded guilty befo...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 28, 2018

Hempstead Woman Convicted of Manslaughter & Assault

Shania T. Buchanan

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead woman has been convicted of assault, a B violent felony, manslaughter and additional charges for driving into a group of people, killing one and injuring two others...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 22, 2018

Former Carle Place Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing more than $50,000 from Dept.

Weingarten, William J

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a former treasurer for the Carle Place Fire Department has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $50,000 from the department over the course of four years.

William Weingarten, 65...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 16, 2018

Three Alleged MS-13 Members Indicted for January 2017 Massapequa Park Preserve Murder

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that three alleged members of the MS-13 (Mara Salvatrucha) gang have been indicted by a grand jury for the January 2017 murder of 18-year-old Julio Espantzay-Gonzalez insi...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 14, 2018

Phony Attorney Convicted of Grand Larceny for Stealing $192,000 from Clients

William McCoy

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Huntington business consultant, who also falsely represented himself as an attorney, has been convicted of stealing $192,000 from clients who were purchasing a part...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 14, 2018

Roosevelt Man Receives Max Sentence of 24 Years in Prison for Role in Heroin Ring

Eddie Parker

MINEOLA, N.Y. - Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Roosevelt man was sentenced yesterday to the maximum sentence of 24 years in prison for his role in a heroin trafficking ring that operated in Nassau, Queens and Brooklyn.

Edd...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 13, 2018

Hempstead Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Attempted Murder of Former Friend

James Jacobs

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for the attempted murder of a former friend in October 2015. The NCDA recommended a sentence of 25 years in p...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 9, 2018

Disbarred Attorney Who Failed to Appear for 2015 Sentencing on Grand Larceny Charge Sentenced

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a disbarred attorney who failed to appear for sentencing in July 2015 on a grand larceny charge was sentenced today by Judge Robert Bogle to nine months in jail.

Reinelda Elizab...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 8, 2018

More Than 350 Pounds of Marijuana Seized Following Multi-Agency Investigation

Micah Raskin

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of an Old Westbury man for allegedly possessing of more than 350 pounds of marijuana, hash oils containing THC, drug paraphernalia, weapons and packaging materi...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 7, 2018

Former New York City Correction Officer Indicted on Attempted Murder Charges

Ralph Keppler

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Lynbrook man was arraigned today on grand jury indictment charges for the attempted murder of a former business partner in front of her Long Beach home in December ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 31, 2018

Ridge Man Pleads Guilty to 2016 Murder in Hicksville Motel

Vincent J Dalton

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a man from Ridge has pleaded guilty to Murder in the Second Degree for the November 2016 death of an East Meadow man inside a Hicksville motel room.

Vincent Dalton, 52...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 31, 2018

Brooklyn Couple Sentenced for Fraudulent Collection of Money in Funeral and Charity Scam

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Brooklyn couple has been sentenced for scamming people and businesses in Nassau County, Brooklyn and Queens by claiming they needed money for a child’s fu...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 30, 2018

Suspended Attorney Convicted of Stealing More Than $187,000 from Client

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Jericho-based attorney has been convicted of stealing more than $187,000 in personal injury settlement funds awarded to her client, using the money to carry on her ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 29, 2018

Huntington Man Sentenced to Prison Time for Crash That Left Mom & Daughter Permanently Injured

Eugene Golden

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Huntington man was sentenced today to 4-1/2 years in prison for a March 2016 crash in Woodbury where the defendant drove drunk into oncoming traffic and crashed hea...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 25, 2018

Mineola Man Sentenced to 20 Years to Life in Prison for 2016 Hempstead Murder

Marvin Yanez

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Mineola man was sentenced today to 20 years to life in prison for the 2016 murder of a man inside Brierley Park in Hempstead.

Marvin Yanez, 43, was convicted by a ju...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 24, 2018

U.S. Postal Letter Carrier & Girlfriend Arrested for Allegedly Stealing More than 30 Credit Cards

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a United States Postal Service letter carrier and his girlfriend, an New York Police Department school safety agent, have been arrested for their roles in allegedly s...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 22, 2018

Massapequa Man Pleads Guilty to Vehicular Manslaughter in Crash that Killed Elderly Melville Couple

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Massapequa man has pleaded guilty to the highest charge of Vehicular Manslaughter in the First Degree for the April 2017 crash that killed an elderly Melville coupl...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 18, 2018

Roosevelt Man Sentenced to 14-Years in Prison for 2014 Attempted Murder of Girlfriend

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Roosevelt man was sentenced to 14 years in prison and five years’ post release supervision for attempting to murder his girlfriend in 2014 by stabbing her...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 11, 2018

17 Alleged Members & Associates of MS-13 Indicted for Murder and Other Charges

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today that 17 alleged members and associates of the MS-13 (Mara Salvatrucha) gang have been indicted by a grand jury on various charges of murder, conspiracy to commit mur...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 10, 2018

Dix Hills Nurse Arrested for Allegedly Neglecting Dog to Point of Emaciation

MATTHEWS, PAUL

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a Dix Hills man for allegedly neglecting his dog to the point of emaciation.

Paul Matthews, 45, was arraigned today before Judge Elizabeth Fox-McDonough and c...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 9, 2018

Uniondale Woman Arrested for Neglecting Dog

EWERS, MEGAN E.

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Uniondale woman has been arrested for allegedly neglecting her dog, which had rubber bands tightly wrapped around its body.

Megan Ewers, 25, was arraigned before Jud...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 2, 2018

Knifepoint Robber Pleads Guilty to Role in Nassau County Crime Spree

Shane Cashmore

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a man has pleaded guilty to robbery charges in connection with a knifepoint robbery spree across Nassau County.

Shane Cashmore, 31, un-domiciled, pleaded guilty today ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: December 20, 2017

BK Woman Arrested for Allegedly Filing False Insurance Claim on Car She Knew was Seized by Police

Gleudys Ilarraza

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a Brooklyn woman for allegedly filing a false insurance claim on a car that she knew was seized by police.

Gleudys Ilarraza, 46, was arraigned this morning be...

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Press Releases
Posted on: December 19, 2017

Home Improvement Contractor Arrested for Allegedly Scamming Sandy Victims out of More Than $110,000

MOSER, LEE

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a home improvement contractor from Smithtown has been arrested for allegedly scamming Superstorm Sandy victims out of more than $110,000.

Lee Moser, 49, was arraigned ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: December 15, 2017

Home Improvement Contractor Arrested for Allegedly Scamming Sandy Victims Out of Nearly $400,000

HOLOWCHAK, RICHARD

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a home improvement contractor from Brooklyn has been arrested for allegedly scamming Superstorm Sandy victims out of nearly $400,000.

Richard Holowchak, 53, was arraig...

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Press Releases
Posted on: December 15, 2017

Hempstead Gang Member Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for 2015 Attempted Murder in Uniondale

manuel sosa marquez

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead gang member has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the 2015 attempted murder of a 14-year-old boy.

Manuel Sosa-Marquez, 24, was convicted by a jury on October ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: December 14, 2017

Statement of District Attorney Madeline Singas on the Fifth Anniversary of the Sandy Hook Massacre

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“In the five years since 20 children and six brave women were senselessly murdered by a madman with a gun at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Congress has taken no meaningful action to prevent these horrific tragedies. We must honor the memories of...

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Press Releases
Posted on: December 14, 2017

Bronx Man Arrested for Allegedly Posing as Attorney & Stealing from Clients Seeking Immigration Help

EFRAIN VARGAS

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Bronx man who posed as an attorney in Hempstead has been arrested for allegedly scamming immigrants out of more than $30,000.

Efrain Vargas, 62, was arraigned yester...

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Press Releases
Posted on: December 6, 2017

Great Neck Man Indicted for Murder for Crashing and Killing Victim Who Was Holding onto Hood of Car

Christian Arevalo

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that Great Neck man was arraigned today on grand jury indictment charges of Depraved Indifference Murder in the 2nd Degree for an August 2017 incident in which he allegedl...

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Press Releases
Posted on: December 6, 2017

Westbury Man Sentenced to Four - Eight Years in Prison for Driving Incident that Killed Teenage Girl

herbie McLeod

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Westbury man was sentenced on Monday to four to eight years in prison for a driving incident that killed a teenage girl in July 2015. Two teenagers were thrown from their pos...

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Press Releases
Posted on: November 30, 2017

Glen Head Couple Arrested for Using Identity of Husband’s First Wife for Medical Coverage

khaled aziz

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and the Nassau County Police Department announced the arrests of a married Glen Head couple for allegedly stealing the identity of the husband’s first wife and using it to...

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Press Releases
Posted on: November 28, 2017

Levittown Man Sentenced to Jail Time and Probation for Beating Dog in Head with a Shovel

Michael Gallagher

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Levittown man has been sentenced to four months in jail and five years’ probation for beating his dog with a shovel in December 2016.

The defendant also si...

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Press Releases
Posted on: November 21, 2017

Insurance Broker Arrested for Using Stolen Identities to Illegally Acquire Corporate Auto Insurance

NASARULLAH, SARDAR

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an insurance broker from Huntington has been arrested for using stolen identities to illegally acquire auto insurance policies.

Sardar Nasarullah, 62, was arraigned ye...

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Press Releases
Posted on: November 16, 2017

Lynbrook Man Arrested for Allegedly Impersonating Attorney & Stealing More than $100K From Homeowers

ROBERTS, CAESAR A.

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a Lynbrook man for allegedly impersonating an attorney and stealing more than $100,000 from homeowners he represented.

Caesar Roberts, 56, was arraigned yeste...

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Press Releases
Posted on: November 14, 2017

Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter for Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Pregnant Woman

Courtney Corbett

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Brooklyn man has pleaded guilty to the highest charge of manslaughter for the June 18 wrong-way crash that killed a pregnant woman and her unborn fetus.

Courtney Cor...

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Press Releases
Posted on: November 13, 2017

Fired Valley Stream Mechanic Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Shooting Gun into Auto Shop

christopher hicks

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a former Valley Stream mechanic has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and four years of post-release supervision for a 2016 incident in which he fired a gun into h...

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Press Releases
Posted on: November 2, 2017

Unlicensed Home Contractor Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Payments from Senior Citizens

Robert Cohan

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an East Rockaway man was sentenced yesterday to two to four years in prison for stealing $96,100 in payments from multiple clients who hired him to do home repairs.

Ro...

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Press Releases
Posted on: October 31, 2017

Inwood Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stealing More Than $200,000 in Welfare and Housing Benefits

SIMMONS, AMIKA LAND

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an Inwood woman was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $200,000 in welfare and housing benefits over the course of four years.

Amika Land, also known as Amika S...

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Press Releases
Posted on: October 26, 2017

Former Carle Place FD Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing more than $60,000 from Department

Weingarten, William J

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a former treasurer for the Carle Place Fire Department has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $60,000 from the department over the course of four years.

Wi...

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Press Releases
Posted on: October 25, 2017

Freeport Woman Sentenced for Stealing Identities of Hundreds of People Across 31 States

Seerojnie, Ram

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Freeport woman was sentenced today to one and a half to three years in prison for stealing the identities of hundreds of people. As part of her sentence, Seerojnie ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: October 19, 2017

Home Healthcare Aide Arrested for Stealing more than $75,000 in Medicaid and Food Stamp Benefits

AGBAJE,  BOSEDE

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a Uniondale woman for allegedly stealing more than $75,000 in Medicaid and food stamp benefits over the course of two and a half years.

Bosede Agbaje, 37, was...

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Press Releases
Posted on: October 13, 2017

N. Baldwin Woman Sentenced to 2-4 Years in Prison for Stealing More Than $600,000 from Oceanside Co.

Donna SALAMANCA

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a North Baldwin woman has been sentenced to two to four years in prison for stealing more than $600,000 from a Oceanside company that installs automatic doors. As par...

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Press Releases
Posted on: October 12, 2017

Hempstead Gang Member Found Guilty of Attempted Murder for 2015 Shooting in Uniondale

manuel sosa marquez

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a jury found a Hempstead man guilty yesterday of attempted murder in a 2015 incident in which the defendant fired a gun at the victim outside of Uniondale Park, perma...

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Press Releases
Posted on: October 5, 2017

Paralegal and Husband Sentenced for Stealing More than $900,000 from L.I. Construction Company

Linda Minervini and Thomas Cacaci Jr.

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a paralegal from Las Vegas, Nevada, who, with her husband stole more than $900,000 from a construction company based in Lynbrook, N.Y. was sentenced yesterday to two to six yea...

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Press Releases
Posted on: October 4, 2017

17 Members of Major Narcotics Organization Indicted in Multi-State Heroin and Cocaine Smuggling Ring

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that 17 people have been indicted by a grand jury for allegedly selling and trafficking heroin and cocaine throughout Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Upstate New York and other s...

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Press Releases
Posted on: September 27, 2017

Mineola Man Convicted of 2016 Murder in Hempstead

Marvin Yanez

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a jury found a Mineola man guilty of murder in a 2016 incident in which the defendant beat the victim to death while he slept in a park.

Marvin Yanez, 43, was convicte...

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Press Releases
Posted on: September 26, 2017

DA Singas Statement Regarding Order of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in U.S. v. Skelos

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“The Second Circuit’s order should not detract from the continuing need to embrace comprehensive and meaningful reforms to fortify our government contracting processes from manipulation, self-dealing and pay-to-play corruption. After Dean Skelos was charg...

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Press Releases
Posted on: September 25, 2017

Former Local Political Party Chairman Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud

Gerard Terry

MINEOLA, N.Y. - Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a former Democratic Party official, who had earned hundreds of thousands of dollars from local government contracts, pleaded guilty today to state tax fraud charges.

Gerard Terr...

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Press Releases
Posted on: September 15, 2017

Levittown Man Pleads Guilty to Animal Cruelty for Beating Dog in Head with a Shovel

Michael Gallagher

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Levittown man pled guilty today to animal cruelty charges related to beating his dog with a shovel in Dec. 2016. The dog, named Bella, was so severely beaten that it had to b...

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Press Releases
Posted on: September 7, 2017

Franklin Square Man Arrested for Abandoning Dog in Wantagh

JOHNSON, LEVON

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Franklin Square man has been arrested for allegedly abandoning a 10-year-old Terrier/Chihuahua mix near the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter on July 19. The dog later died fr...

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Press Releases
Posted on: August 30, 2017

Hempstead Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for 2014 New Year’s Day Shooting Death Outside Night C

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead man was sentenced today to 18 years in prison for the January 1, 2014 shooting death of a man outside a Hempstead night club.

Charles Smith, 38, pleaded guilty in fr...

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Press Releases
Posted on: August 24, 2017

Queens Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Roosevelt Field Mall Robbery & Shooting

Oliver Lee

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Queens man was sentenced to 11 years in prison and five years post release supervision for a 2015 holiday season armed robbery at Roosevelt Field Mall that left a mall employ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: August 24, 2017

Jersey City Couple Arrested for Abandoning Two Pit Bulls in Port Washington

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Jersey City couple has been arrested for allegedly abandoning two dogs near the North Shore Animal League on July 31. The animals were discovered dead in a crate ap...

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Press Releases
Posted on: September 8, 2017

Syosset Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Impersonating Federal Air Marshal

Vicars, Mark

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Syosset man arrested in Dec. 2015 for impersonating a federal air marshal and who was found with multiple weapons in his car and home was sentenced today to six yea...

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Press Releases
Posted on: August 21, 2017

Attorney Sentenced to 60 Days in Jail for July 2015 Assault in Law Office Lobby

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead-based attorney was sentenced today to 60 days in jail for a July 2015 assault.

Lawrence Etah, 54, from Central Islip, was found guilty of Assault in the 3r...

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Press Releases
Posted on: August 21, 2017

East Meadow Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Throwing Cinderblocks onto Meadowbrook Parkway

Denton, Andrew

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an East Meadow man was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for throwing cinderblocks and paving bricks onto the Meadowbrook Parkway, striking a car and causing perm...

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Press Releases
Posted on: August 17, 2017

Drug Dealer Sentenced to Eight Years in Jail for His Role in Nassau & Suffolk Heroin Ring

Adames, Reinardo

Reinardo Adames, 28, was one of 35 people indicted for their roles in “Operation Bundle Up”

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a West Babylon man was sentenced today to eight years i...

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Press Releases
Posted on: August 16, 2017

Statement of DA Madeline Singas Regarding Gov. Cuomo’s Proposed Expansion of NY’s Hate

“The violence, bigotry and hate that led to the murder of an innocent young woman in Charlottesville is intolerable, and I commend Governor Cuomo for proposing the expansion of New York’s hate crimes statute to include inciting to riot...

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Press Releases
Posted on: August 16, 2017

Nassau County Probation Officer Indicted for Coercing a Probationer

Jean-Louis, Andy

Andy Jean-Louis is indicted on 37 counts and faces up to 2-1/3 years to seven years in prison

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Nassau County probation officer has been indicted for coercing one of h...

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Press Releases
Posted on: August 15, 2017

Levittown Man Arrested for Submitting Falsified Army Deployment Orders to Levittown Fire Department

Nicholson, Raymond

Raymond Nicholson III is a Customs & Border Patrol Agent at JFK Airport

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Levittown man was arrested today for allegedly submitting falsified Army deployment order...

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Press Releases
Posted on: August 11, 2017

Oyster Bay Man Sentenced to 14 to 30 years for 2014 Fatal DWI Hit-and-Run and Arson

Grant, Madi

Madi Grant was drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana at a strip club before the crash

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an Oyster Bay man has been sentenced to 14 to 30 years in prison for a December 2014 crash on the Southern...

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Press Releases
Posted on: August 10, 2017

Queens Man Arrested for Stealing more than $144,000 from Major Insurance Provider

Jitlal, Mohan

Mohan Jitlal is accused of writing checks and depositing them into an account in his and his wife’s name

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Queens man was arrested yesterday for allegedly st...

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Press Releases
Posted on: August 9, 2017

Former Doctor Sentenced to 1-3 Years in Prison for Attempted Jury Tampering and Burglary Charges

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Former Doctor Sentenced to One to Three Years in Prison for Attempted Jury Tampering and Burglary Charges

Marshall Hubsher disguised himself in court and taped fake ‘jury instructions’ to the doors & tables of jury rooms

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Press Releases
Posted on: August 9, 2017

Uniondale Man Sentenced to Five to 15 Years in Prison for Manslaughter in Death of Toddler

Pardo, Lord

Lord Pardo killed 18-month old boy he was babysitting

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Uniondale man was sentenced today to five to 15 years in prison for manslaughter in the death of a toddler who ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: August 4, 2017

Queens Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Selling Hundreds of Bags of Heroin in Glen Cove

Ventura, Jeffrey

Jeffrey Ventura conspired to sell 600 bags of heroin to an undercover detective

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Queens man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for selling hundreds of bags of...

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Press Releases
Posted on: August 3, 2017

Queens Driver Sentenced to Five to 10 Years in Prison for Manslaughter & Assault in Fatal Crash

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Queens man was sentenced today to five to 10 years in prison for manslaughter and other charges related to a fatal hit-and-run car crash that took place in April 20...

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Press Releases
Posted on: August 3, 2017

Statement from District Attorney Madeline Singas on Passing of Court of Claims Judge Alan Honorof

“It was deep sadness today that we learned of the passing of Court of Claims Judge Alan Honorof. Judge Honorof was a principled and fair jurist who led a life of service to his country and community. From his career in the U.S. Army, to his work...

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Press Releases
Posted on: August 2, 2017

Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Vehicular Assault for Crash

Eugene Golden was intoxicated when he drove drunk into oncoming traffic and crashed his car

 

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Huntington man pleaded guilty today to Aggravated Vehicular Ass...

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Press Releases
Posted on: August 2, 2017

Attorney Sentenced to Prison Time for Stealing More than $785,000 from Clients

Steven Morelli stole from 22 clients and was disbarred

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a now disbarred attorney, was sentenced today to 2-1/2 to 7-1/2 years in prison for stealing hundreds of thousan...

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Press Releases
Posted on: August 1, 2017

Nassau County District Attorney and SPCA Seek Information on Deaths of Two Pit Bulls

The dogs were discovered inside a crate on July 31 in Port Washington

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today that the NCDA and Nassau County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are seeking inf...

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Press Releases
Posted on: July 27, 2017

Westbury Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter for Driving Incident that Killed Teenage Girl

Herbie McLeod knowingly drove his vehicle when two teenagers were sitting on the trunk and killed 18-year old

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Westbury man pleaded guilty yesterday to manslaughter r...

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Press Releases
Posted on: July 25, 2017

Glen Head Man Convicted of DWI Despite Refusing a Breath Test

Kralick, Kevin

Kevin Kralick was driving twice the speed limit and failed to maintain his lane

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a jury found a Glen Head man guilty of Driving While Intoxicated for a March 2016 incid...

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Press Releases
Posted on: July 24, 2017

Hempstead Woman Who Abandoned Injured Dog Sentenced to Jail Time

Copeland, Tamara

Niño, had open wounds and was left outside veterinary clinic in October 2015; Public helped catch defendant after surveillance video was released to media

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a...

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Press Releases
Posted on: July 19, 2017

NCDA Appeals Bureau Deputy Chief Yael Levy Wins NYPTI Prosecutor of the Year Appellate AdvocacyAward

Yael Levy, New York Prosecutors Training Institute Prosecutor of the Year

The award is given to a prosecutor who has demonstrated outstanding appellate advocacy skills

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today that Assistant District Attorney Yael Levy, Deputy Bureau Chief of the A...

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Press Releases
Posted on: July 19, 2017

North Baldwin Man Arrested for Allegedly Abusing Five-Year Old Yorkie

Armstrong, Jason

Dog was half its normal body weight and covered in urine

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a North Baldwin man has been arrested for allegedly abusing his five-year old Yorkshire Terrier, JJ, by not fe...

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Press Releases
Posted on: July 18, 2017

New Cassel Man Sentenced to 55 Years to Life for Murdering Gas Station Attendant

Golson-Orelus, Joshua

Joshua Golson-Orelus was convicted on all counts by a jury in February

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a New Cassel man was sentenced today to 55 Years to life in prison for a six-month robbery spree...

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Press Releases
Posted on: July 13, 2017

Freeport Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Identities of Hundreds of People Across 31 States

Seerojnie, Ram

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Freeport woman pleaded guilty today to charges related to stealing the identities of hundreds of people across 31 states in order to fraudulently obtain hundreds of...

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Press Releases
Posted on: July 11, 2017

Former Doctor Pleads Guilty to Attempted Jury Tampering and Burglary Charges

Hubsher, Marshall

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a former doctor has pleaded guilty today to burglary and jury tampering charges for disguising himself in court and taping false jury instructions to the doors and ta...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 30, 2017

Massapequa Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Selling Heroin & Cocaine Out of Basement Apartment

Coleman, Windsor

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Massapequa man was sentenced today to 12 years in prison with five years of post-release supervision for charges related to selling heroin and other drug parapherna...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 30, 2017

Uniondale Man Convicted of Manslaughter in Death of a Toddler

Pardo, Lord

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Uniondale man was convicted yesterday evening of manslaughter in the death of a toddler who he was caring for while the child’s mother went to work in Oct...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 29, 2017

DA Singas announces the indictment of seven individuals related to corruption in Oyster Bay

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that former Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto, former Parks Commissioner Frank Nocerino and Richard Porcelli, the deputy executive leader of a political club, we...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 21, 2017

Two Men Indicted for Fatal February Crash on Long Island Expressway in Woodbury

Areefeen Hirji and Jonnathan Santos

Jonnathan Santos and Areefeen Hirji were allegedly traveling at approximately 122 MPH at the time of impact

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Muttontown man and Manhasset man were arraigned on grand ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 20, 2017

College Point Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter for Killing Uber Driver in April 2016 Crash on LIE

Enriquez, Bonifacio

Bonifacio Enriquez was intoxicated when he hit and killed driver standing outside his vehicle 

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a College Point man pleaded guilty today for his role in an Apr...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 16, 2017

Subway Sandwich Shop Owner Arrested for Failing to Pay more than $110,000 in Sales Tax

Joshi, Amit

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Deer Park man has been arrested on tax charges for allegedly failing to pay over $110,000 in sales tax for his Plainview-based Subway shop.

Amit Joshi, 50, was arrai...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 16, 2017

Contractor Arrested for Forging Certificates of Liability Letters

McBride, Donald

Donald McBride allegedly used inconsistent font style and size while forging the certificates

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Lynbrook-based contractor has been arrested for allegedly forging Certi...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 15, 2017

Forty-One Alleged Members of MS-13 Indicted for Four-Year Wave of Violence in Nassau County

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today that 41 alleged members of the MS-13 (Mara Salvatrucha) gang have been indicted by a grand jury for multiple acts of violence and conspiracy in Nassau County over th...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 15, 2017

MEDIA ADVISORY

WHO: Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas, Nassau Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter and Assistant Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations New York Jason Molina

WHAT: 41 alleged members of MS-13 indicted for four-ye...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 15, 2017

Roosevelt Man Arrested for Attempting to Steal $45,000 in Insurance Scheme

McFadden, Jamel

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Roosevelt man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to steal $45,000 in an insurance scheme.

Jamel McFadden, 32, was arraigned yesterday before Judge Paul Meli ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 14, 2017

Construction Company Owner Arrested for Illegally Dumping 80,000 Pounds of Construction Debris

Maltez, Jose Cruz

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and New York State Department of Environmental Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that a Valley Stream man has been arrested for allegedly dumping 80,000 pounds of construction deb...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 13, 2017

Disbarred Attorney Sentenced to 1-3 Years for Stealing more than $900,000 from Clients’ Estate Funds

Wagner, Robert A. (2)

Robert Wagner was arrested on two separate occasions

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a disbarred attorney was sentenced yesterday to one to three years in prison and ordered to pay restitution in the...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 12, 2017

Queens Man Pleads Guilty to Robbery & Assault Charges for Roosevelt Field Mall Robbery & Shooting

Lee, Oliver

Oliver Lee tried to steal an $18,000 Rolex from the Tourneau Jewelry Store

Press Releases
Posted on: June 7, 2017

Hempstead Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing a Gun

McLean, Malcolm

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison today and five years’ post-release supervision for charges related to carrying a handgun into his e...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 7, 2017

Queens Driver Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter & Assault in Fatal Crash that Killed Taxi Driver

MINEOLA, N.Y. - Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Queens man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and several other charges related to a fatal hit-and-run car crash that took place in April 2016 on Hempstead Turnpike. The defe...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 6, 2017

Las Vegas Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing More than $900,000 from L.I. Construction Company

Thomas Cacaci and Linda Minervini

Linda Minervini and Thomas Cacaci Jr. purchased a time share in Las Vegas with stolen money

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that that a paralegal from Las Vegas, Nevada and her husband who stole more than...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 5, 2017

Statement of District Attorney on the Retirement of Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter

JUNE 5, 2017

“I am grateful for Commissioner Tom Krumpter's dedicated leadership of our outstanding police force and it's been a great privilege to work with him to keep the people of Nassau County safe,” DA Singas said. “All ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 1, 2017

Appellate Division Affirms Conviction of Hempstead Man for Depraved Indifference Murder in DWI Crash

Defendant was fleeing police when he killed 24-year old man

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that the Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department, has affirmed the 2013 conviction of Lloyd Williams, 33,...

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Press Releases
Posted on: May 30, 2017

Attorney Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $500,000 in Multiple Thefts

Spitalnic, Daniel

Daniel Spitalnic defrauded a real estate client and fraudulently secured a loan on a property he did not own

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an attorney from Great Neck has been sentenced to one to t...

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Press Releases
Posted on: May 25, 2017

DA Singas, Long Beach Officials Announce DWI Crackdown for Memorial Day Weekend

58 people have been arrested for DWI in Long Beach in 2017

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and Long Beach Police Commissioner Michael Tangney announced an enhanced drunk driving enforcement program that will go int...

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Posted on: May 24, 2017

Manhasset Attorney Arrested for Stealing Nearly $230,000 from Client

DiGirolomo, Alfred

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest today of a Manhasset attorney who allegedly stole $229,990 from a client.

Alfred DiGirolomo, Jr., 61, was arraigned today before Judge Paul Meli and charged with...

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Posted on: May 23, 2017

California Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life in Prison for Killing Estranged Wife’s Boyfriend

Ewers, Deon

Deon Ewers shot the man within an hour of arriving on a cross-country flight

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a California man was sentenced today to 25 years to life in prison for fatally shooting hi...

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Posted on: May 23, 2017

Hempstead Woman Who Abandoned Injured Dog Pleads Guilty to Animal Cruelty Charge

Copeland, Tamara

MINEOLA, N.Y. –Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead woman pleaded guilty yesterday to an animal abuse charge and is expected to be sentenced to six months in jail and be barred from owning an animal for the ...

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Posted on: May 19, 2017

Amityville Woman Indicted for June 2016 Double-Fatal Crash in Hicksville

Stenson, Elizabeth

Elizabeth Stenson is accused of killing a bicyclist and a passenger in her vehicle

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an Amityville woman was arraigned today on grand jury indictment charges related to ...

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Posted on: May 18, 2017

Long Beach Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Fatal Shooting Near Public Housing Project

The shooting was the result of a dispute over a woman

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Long Beach man was sentenced yesterday to 20 years in prison and five years’ post release supervision...

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Press Releases
Posted on: May 17, 2017

Two Men Convicted of Throwing Bricks onto Meadowbrook Pkwy. & Permanently Injuring Victim in Car

Jacob Palant and Andrew Denton

One of the bricks shattered the windshield of a car, causing eye damage to a passenger in the vehicle

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a jury found two men guilty today of Assault in the 1st Degree an...

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Press Releases
Posted on: May 10, 2017

Three Men Sentenced to Prison Time for 2016 Assault & Kidnapping

Maldonado, Jesus

The victim was handcuffed behind his back, stabbed multiple times and pistol-whipped MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that three men have been sentenced to prison time for their roles in the kidnap and as...

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Press Releases
Posted on: May 8, 2017

Statement from District Attorney Madeline Singas on Lake George Fatal Boat Crash Conviction

“People all across New York State were heartbroken by the death of eight-year old Charlotte McCue while she was riding with her family in her grandfather's boat on Lake George last July. Today’s manslaughter verdict is a tribute to the...

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Posted on: May 8, 2017

Freeport Man Sentenced 6-18 Years in Prison for Crash that Killed Passenger on Southern State Pkwy.

Sobrane, Jonathan

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Freeport man was sentenced to six to 18 years in prison for charges related to a fatal crash on the Southern State Parkway in April 2016. The NCDA recommended a sen...

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Press Releases
Posted on: May 5, 2017

Roosevelt Man Receives Prison Time for Fatal Crash that Killed Girlfriend on her 25th Birthday

Cummings, Horace

Diamond Hawkins was a passenger in a new car her grandmother bought her when she was killed

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Roosevelt man was sentenced today to four to 12 years in prison for a fat...

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Press Releases
Posted on: May 5, 2017

14 People Indicted for Their Roles in Heroin Ring that Operated in Nassau, Queens and Brooklyn

One of the defendants is a retired NYPD Narcotics Detective; Twelve others arrested MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that 14 people have been indicted for their alleged involvement in a large-scale heroin...

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Press Releases
Posted on: May 4, 2017

Home Improvement Contractor Arrested for Forging Letter from Town of North Hempstead Building Dept.

Rosenberg, Mark

Mark Rosenberg,44, allegedly wrote a letter saying a work permit application was denied MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a licensed home contractor from Lindenhurst for allegedly forging a l...

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Posted on: May 4, 2017

Valley Stream Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Selling Fentanyl-laced Heroin

Jennings, Bryan

Bryan Jennings sold heroin that was linked to two fatal overdoses in Nassau County MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Valley Stream man was sentenced yesterday for his role in selling heroin laced wi...

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Press Releases
Posted on: April 24, 2017

West Hempstead Attorney Sentenced to 3 - 9 Years for Stealing More Than $5.7 Million from Clients

Frankel, David

David Frankel, 52, stole real estate proceeds to fund his own investments

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a West Hempstead attorney was sentenced today to three to nine years in prison and ordered to...

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Press Releases
Posted on: April 21, 2017

Current & Former Owner of Mineola Restaurant Arrested for Failing to Pay Collected Sales Tax

Paul Batista and Joseph Rosmaninho

Joseph Rosmaninho and Paul Batista face up to 15 years’ incarceration if convicted 

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrests of the current and former owner of Churrasqueira Brasa Ro...

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Press Releases
Posted on: April 17, 2017

Attorney Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny Charges for Stealing More than $785,000 from Clients

Morelli, Steven

Steven Morelli stole from 22 clients and will be disbarred

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an attorney whose office is in Garden City and stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from 22 clients&rs...

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Press Releases
Posted on: April 14, 2017

Uniondale Man Arrested for Burning and Beating Girlfriend’s Cat

Santiago, Giovanni

The black and white female calico suffered teeth fractures, scarring and a broken tail

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Uniondale man was arraigned today on indictment charges related to repeatedly ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: April 7, 2017

Inmate Sentenced to 3-6 Years in Prison for Plotting to Kidnap & Assault Former NCDA Prosecutor

Nathan, Chandran

Chandran Nathan sought to have the prosecutor beaten into falsely exonerating him on video

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an inmate in Shawangunk Correctional Facility was sentenced to three to six ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: April 6, 2017

Mayor of Muttontown and Husband Arrested for Failing to File Taxes for Five Years

Beckerman, Julianne and Adam

Julianne and Adam Beckerman allegedly owe more than $243,000 in personal income taxes

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrests of the mayor of Muttontown and her husband, a gastroenterologist, for alle...

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Press Releases
Posted on: April 5, 2017

East Rockaway Accountant Arrested for Failing to Pay more than $91,000 in Personal Income Taxes

Ballin, Steven

Steven Ballin is accused of not paying his taxes for five consecutive years

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a certified public accountant from East Rockaway for allegedly failing to pay more...

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Press Releases
Posted on: April 5, 2017

Thirty-Six People Indicted in Nassau & Suffolk Heroin Ring that Operated along Rte.110

Six defendants, who allegedly sold heroin, charged with Operating as a Major Trafficker in “Operation Bundle Up”

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that 36 people have been indicted for t...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 30, 2017

Former Glenwood Fire Co. Treasurer Sentenced to Five Years’ Probation for Stealing more than $45,000

Brown, Robert

Robert Brown embezzled cash from the department’s membership fund and stole from an arcade machine

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Farmingdale man was sentenced today for stealing tens of...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 29, 2017

Collection Agent Arrested for Stealing $1.6 Million from Hospital

Alpren, Norman

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a collection agent for allegedly stealing more than $1.6 million from St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx. Norman Alpren, 71, and his company, MBI Associates,...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 28, 2017

California Man Convicted of Murder for Fatal Shooting in Valley Stream

Ewers, Deon

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a jury found a California man guilty of murder for a November 2015 fatal shooting in Valley Stream.

Deon Ewers, 51, was found guilty of Murder in the 2nd Degree (an A-...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 28, 2017

Freeport Man Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Vehicular Homicide in Fatal Crash that Killed Passenger

Jonathan Sobrane was speeding when he clipped an SUV and crashed into trees, killing his passenger and injuring two

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Freeport man pleaded guilty yesterday to charges ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 24, 2017

Island Park Man Sentenced to Jail Time for High-Speed Crash That Killed Couple

John Aniano, 27, was found guilty by a jury of aggravated vehicular homicide

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an Island Park man was sentenced today to the maximum sentence of 8-1/3 to 25 years in pri...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 24, 2017

Strip Mall Manager Indicted for Allegedly Stealing More than $327,000 from Employer

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a New York City property manager was arraigned today on an indictment charge for allegedly stealing more than $327,000 from the owners of commercial shopping mall in ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 22, 2017

Hempstead Woman Found Guilty of Stabbing Ex-Boyfriend in Stomach

Saravia-Martinez, Elsa Marina

Elsa Marina Saravia-Martinez finished her work shift following the stabbing

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead woman was convicted yesterday for a July 2015 stabbing that left a man with sev...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 22, 2017

Bronx Man Indicted for April 2016 Murder Outside Hempstead Bar

Daniel Abrego Davila allegedly stabbed victim five times 

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Bronx man was arraigned today on grand jury indictment charges related to the stabbing death of a ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 21, 2017

Farmingdale Burglary Suspects Indicted for Allegedly Stealing More than $9,000 from Home

The defendants were allegedly found hiding in bushes with two pairs of handcuffs 

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a West Babylon woman and a Bay Shore man have been arraigned on indictment c...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 20, 2017

Brooklyn Couple Re-Arrested for the Fraudulent Collection of Money in Funeral and Charity Scam

Vincent Fina and Brittney Schmidt are accused of coaching their 11-year-old son to assist in soliciting donations

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the re-arrest of a couple from Brooklyn for allegedly scam...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 15, 2017

Four Men Arrested for Falsely Collecting Shelter Benefits from Department of Social Services

The four defendants are accused of stealing approximately $72,000 in unauthorized benefits

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrests of four men who are accused of falsely collecting approximately $72,0...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 7, 2017

Long Beach Man Pleads Guilty for Fatal Shooting Near Public Housing Project

Antonio Webb, 24, faces 20 years in prison for the crime

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Long Beach man who fatally shot another man at a party in September 2014 pleaded guilty yesterday to manslau...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 3, 2017

Oyster Bay Man Convicted on All Counts for 2014 Fatal Hit-and-Run and Arson

Madi, Grant

Madi Grant was drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana at a strip club before the crash MINEOLA, N.Y. –Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a jury convicted an Oyster Bay man on all counts for a December 2014 crash on th...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 3, 2017

Tens of Thousands of Counterfeit Designer Jackets Seized in NCDA Raid

Biswas, Rahul

Jericho man arrested and charged for allegedly storing and selling the jackets
MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Jericho man has been arrested for allegedly storing and selling tens of thousands of c...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 2, 2017

NCDA Adolescent Diversion Program Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

Specialized initiative resolves cases 70% faster and matches young offenders with services MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and Judge David Goodsell were joined by current and former Assistant District Att...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 27, 2017

Nassau County District Attorney’s Office Establishes New Hate Crimes Unit

Mineola, NY – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas today announced the creation of a new unit to enhance the office’s efforts to investigate and prosecute hate crimes.

Singas has appointed veteran prosecutor Caryn Stepner to ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 24, 2017

Baldwin Man Sentenced to 17 Years to Life in Prison for 2015 Burglary

Robinson, John

Defendant John Robinson is persistent violent felony offender

Press Releases
Posted on: February 24, 2017

Inmate Pleads Guilty to Plotting to Kidnap and Assault Former NCDA Prosecutor

Nathan, Chandran

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an inmate in Shawangunk Correctional Facility pled guilty today to plotting the kidnapping and assault of the former NCDA assistant district attorney who prosecuted h...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 24, 2017

NCDA Releases 2016 Annual Report

2016 Annual Report Cover

District Attorney Madeline Singas has released the 2016 Annual Report of the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. This year’s report outlines the accomplishments, initiatives and extensive community involvement of the District Att...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 23, 2017

Statement from District Attorney Madeline Singas on Execution of Sentence for William Flanagan

“William Flanagan’s imperious behavior brought scandal to his department and this county. Today, nearly eight years after his crime, William Flanagan is finally serving his sentence for official misconduct and conspiracy. New York&...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 22, 2017

Roosevelt Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Crash that Killed Girlfriend on her 25th Birthday

Cummings, Horace

Diamond Hawkins, 25, was a passenger in a new car her grandmother bought her when she was killed

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Roosevelt man has pleaded guilty today to charges related to a fatal...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 21, 2017

Levittown Man Indicted for Animal Cruelty Charges for Allegedly Beating Dog in Head with a Shovel

Gallagher, Michael

Michael Gallagher is also accused of placing a zip tie around the dog’s neck MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Levittown man was arraigned today on indictment charges related to beating hi...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 15, 2017

New Cassel Man Found Guilty of Murdering Gas Station Attendant During Six-Month Long Robbery Spree

Golson-Orelus, Joshua

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a New Cassel man was convicted on all counts today for his role in the Jan. 2015 murder of a gas station attendant during an attempted robbery and a six month-long ro...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 15, 2017

NCDA Returns more than $17,000 to Woman Victimized in IRS Scam

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that $17,900 has been returned to a woman who lost it as a result of an IRS impersonation scam.The 64-year-old victim received calls threatening to arrest her in July, Aug...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 13, 2017

Farmingdale Man Convicted of 2015 Hit and Run Death on Southern State Parkway

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Farmingdale man was convicted on Friday for his role in a fatal hit and run death on the Southern State Parkway in Oct. 2015.

Wilkens Thelusma, 39, was convicted by ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 6, 2017

Hempstead Man Sentenced to 55 years to Life for Sexually Assaulting Four Women

Smith, Ramone

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead man was sentenced to 55 years to life today for raping three women working in prostitution from June to August 2013 and attempting to rape another. Ramone...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 6, 2017

Westchester Woman Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Identities of Teachers to Treat Autistic Child

Stark, Aimee

Aimee Stark received thousands of dollars while working with special-needs children

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Westchester woman was sentenced today to one and a half to three years in prison ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 1, 2017

Florida Woman Sentenced for Drunk, Drugged Hit and Run Crash that Killed 22-Year Old Cyclist

McKiski, Melissa

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Florida woman was sentenced to two to six years in prison for an Oct. 2015 fatal hit and run crash that killed a Queens cyclist. The NCDA recommended 4-12 years in ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 31, 2017

Sands Point Cardiologist Sentenced for Vicious Assault-for-Hire Plot against Rival Doctor

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Sands Point cardiologist who conspired to seriously injure a rival doctor was sentenced today to five years in prison with five years of post-release supervision. A...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 27, 2017

Roosevelt Man Sentenced to 27 Years to Life for Murdering Man During Attempted Carjacking

Mineola, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Roosevelt man was sentenced today to 27 years to life in prison for shooting a man to death during an attempted carjacking in Hempstead in July 2014. Tayquan Clark,...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 25, 2017

Syosset Man Who Impersonated Federal Air Marshal Pleads Guilty to Weapons Possession Charges

Vicars, Mark

Mark Vicars possessed a loaded pistol and assault rifle when he was arrested 

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Syosset man arrested in Dec. 2015 for impersonating a federal air marshal and ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 12, 2017

Hempstead Woman Convicted of Assaulting Teacher at Daughter’s Middle School

McKenzie, Annika N.

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead parent was convicted by a jury today of assaulting a math teacher at her daughter’s middle school in April 2015.

Annika McKenzie, 35, of Hempstea...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 12, 2017

Westbury Man Sentenced to 21 Years to Life for Fatal Shooting of Uniondale Man

Ayala Deras, Joel

Joel Arquimides Ayala Deras pleaded guilty to Second Degree Murder

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Westbury man was sentenced yesterday to 21 years to life in prison for the January 2016 murder of ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 12, 2017

Appellate Division Affirms Convictions of Former County Legislators & Appointee in Corruption Case

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District AttorneyMadeline Singas announced that the Appellate Division Second JudicialDepartment has unanimously affirmed the 2014 convictions of former Countylegislators Roger Corbin and Patrick Williams and Town o...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 11, 2017

Paralegal and Husband Arrested for Stealing More than $900,000 from L.I. Construction Company

Linda Minervini and Thomas Cacaci Jr.

Linda Minervini and Thomas Cacaci Jr.allegedly purchased a time share in Las Vegas with stolen money MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a paralegal from Las Vegas, Nevada and her husband were arraigned...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 10, 2017

Statement from District Attorney Madeline Singas on the Passing of Detective Steven McDonald

“NYPD Detective Steven McDonald famously forgave the teenage gunman who  left him paralyzed from 30 years ago. In that time, he became a voice  for peace and served as an inspiration for countless people. Detective  Mc...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 10, 2017

West Hempstead Real Estate Attorney Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $5.7 Million from Clients

Frankel, David

David Frankel, 52, stole real estate proceeds to fund his own investments MINEOLA, N.Y. –Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a West Hempstead attorney who stole more than $5.7 million from clients between September 201...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 9, 2017

Statement of NCDA Madeline Singas Regarding Governor Cuomo’s Criminal Justice Reform Proposals

“New Yorkers deserve a fair and efficient criminal justice system that protects victims and respects the rights of every defendant. I was proud to work with the District Attorney’s Association, the Innocence Project, and our criminal j...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 6, 2017

Two Queens Men Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $390,000 from Port Washington Cosmetics Company

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that two Queens men have been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $390,000 from a Port Washington-based cosmetics company.

Seul Han, 31 and Hyun Joon Kim, 44 were arr...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 4, 2017

East Meadow Man Sentenced to 18 Years to Life for Killing Wife with a Dumbbell

Bejarano, Hector

Hector Bejarano, 55, was on the run for two weeks and was arrested when he returned home to do laundry MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an East Meadow man was sentenced today to 18 years to life in p...

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Press Releases
Posted on: December 23, 2016

Former Doctor Arraigned for Jury Tampering and Burglary

Hubsher, Marshall

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the indictment of a former doctor who allegedly disguised himself in court and taped false jury instructions to the doors and tables of jury rooms while he was on trial in...

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Press Releases
Posted on: December 22, 2016

Thirteen Alleged Members of Hempstead Gang Arrested for Six-Month Violence Spree

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today that 13 alleged members of the Salvadorians with Pride street gang in Hempstead have been indicted by a grand jury for multiple violent acts, including stabbings and...

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Press Releases
Posted on: December 21, 2016

Island Park Man Found Guilty of Aggravated Vehicular Homicide in High-Speed Crash That Killed Couple

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an Island Park man was convicted today on all counts related to a January 2015 high speed crash that killed two people parked at a traffic light on Sunrise Highway.

Jo...

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Press Releases
Posted on: December 19, 2016

Bloods Gang Member Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Trafficking & Selling Heroin in Nassau County

Porter, Shamiek

Shamiek Porter was one of 31 people indicted in July as part of Operation Gram Slam investigation MINEOLA, NY – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Bloods gang member, who is one of 31 people indicted as part of mult...

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Posted on: December 19, 2016

International Fugitive Sentenced to 19 Years to Life for 1999 Murder at Hicksville Wedding

Singh, Balkumar

Balkumar Singh was captured in Trinidad and extradited to Nassau County in 2015 for prosecution MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an international fugitive was sentenced today to 19 years to life in p...

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Press Releases
Posted on: December 14, 2016

Hempstead Man Sentenced to 20 Years to Life in Prison for 2011 Murder of Girlfriend

Dung Tran shot 62-year old victim in Lynbrook parking lot

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead man was sentenced today to 20 years to life in prison for murdering a 62-year old woman he was da...

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Press Releases
Posted on: December 14, 2016

Far Rockaway Man Sentenced to 19 years in Prison for Killing Maryland Prison Guard

Wade, Dashawn

Dashawn Wade shot Daquan Gaskins outside Club in Baldwin

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Far Rockaway man was sentenced today to 19 years in prison for killing a Maryland prison guard outside a Bal...

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Press Releases
Posted on: December 12, 2016

Glen Cove Man Sentenced to 18 Years to Life for Stabbing Death of Ex-Girlfriend

Cartagena, Jose

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Glen Cove man was sentenced today to 18 years to life in prison for the March 2015 stabbing death of his ex-girlfriend. Jose Cartagena, 56, pleaded guilty to murder...

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Press Releases
Posted on: December 5, 2016

Laurelton Man Receives Maximum Sentence for Manslaughter and DWI

Mineola, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Laurelton man was sentenced today to five to 15 years in prison for a December 2013 crash in which he struck a pedestrian on Elmont Road in broad daylight. Brian Du...

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Press Releases
Posted on: December 1, 2016

Roslyn Heights Insurance Agent Arrested for Allegedly Stealing more than $35,000 from Clients

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Roslyn Heights insurance agent was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from two former clients. Jack Kohen, 51, was arraigned before D...

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Press Releases
Posted on: November 30, 2016

Massapequa Woman Sentenced for Stealing more than $100,000 & Possessing Forged Prescriptions

Alongi, Yessenia

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Massapequa woman was sentenced yesterday to three to six years in prison for stealing more than $100,000 from a Freeport company and possessing forged prescriptions...

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Press Releases
Posted on: November 22, 2016

Westbury Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Assaulting and Robbing Day Laborer

Garcia, Wilson

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Westbury man was sentenced today to 15 years in prison plus 3 years post release supervision for assaulting and robbing a former roommate. Wilson Garcia, 20, was co...

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Press Releases
Posted on: November 22, 2016

NCDA Offers Funding for Crisis Intervention Services to Help Teens Coping with Heroin Addiction

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today that her office is committing criminal asset forfeiture funding to create an adolescent crisis intervention program that will help close the treatment gap for adoles...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 18, 2016

Disbarred Attorney Re-Arrested For Stealing More than $500,000 from Estate Funds

Wagner, Robert A. (2)

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a disbarred attorney was re-arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing more than $500,000 from an estate he represented. Robert Alan Wagner, 63, of Bellmore, was arraigned yeste...

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Press Releases
Posted on: November 16, 2016

Hempstead Man Sentenced for Attempted Murder of Ex-Girlfriend

Lockwood, Shaquon

Shaquon Lockwood attempted to murder woman by slicing her throat MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead man was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for multiple assaults and the attempted mur...

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Press Releases
Posted on: November 15, 2016

DA Singas Calls on Board of Regents to Upgrade School Violence Reporting System

Proposes real-time disclosure of violence, gang activity, drug abuse and hate-based incidents

Proposed Rule Comments (PDF) Press Releases
Posted on: November 15, 2016

Inmate Arrested for Plotting to Kidnap and Assault Former NCDA Prosecutor

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an inmate in Shawangunk Correctional Facility was indicted and arraigned today for allegedly plotting the kidnapping and assault of the former NCDA prosecutor who pro...

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Press Releases
Posted on: November 3, 2016

Glen Cove Man Pleads Guilty to Stabbing Death of Ex-Girlfriend

Cartagena, Jose

Jose Cartagena killed ex-girlfriend in parking lot and fled to California MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Glen Cove man pleaded guilty to murder charges yesterday for the March 2015 stabb...

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Posted on: November 2, 2016

International Fugitive Pleads Guilty to 1999 Murder at Hicksville Wedding

Singh, Balkumar

Balkumar Singh was featured in a 2009 episode of America’s Most Wanted MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Guyanese man who killed a 19-year old wedding guest and injured another man at a Hi...

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Posted on: November 2, 2016

District Attorney Singas Reminds Voters of Rights and Announces Election Protection Program

Prosecutors and investigators will be on call to investigate allegations of voter intimidation, disenfranchisement, or fraud

Mineola, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas today announced that her office will have prosecutors and...

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Posted on: October 28, 2016

East Meadow Man Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Murder Charges

Bejarano, Hector

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an East Meadow man who bludgeoned his wife to death with a dumbbell in 2015 pleaded guilty today to second degree murder charges.

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Posted on: October 24, 2016

Former Glenwood Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing more than $45,000 from the Department

Brown, Robert

Robert Brown allegedly embezzled cash from the department’s membership fund and also stole from an arcade machine MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest today of a Farmingdale man for alleg...

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Posted on: October 19, 2016

Seven People Arrested for Collecting Unemployment Benefits While Being Employed

One of the defendants collected more than $30,000 over a three-year period MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today that seven people have been arrested for allegedly collecting unemployment benefits while ...

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Posted on: October 17, 2016

Roosevelt Man Convicted of Murder in July 2014 Carjacking

Tayquan Clark faces life in prison

Mineola, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a jury convicted a Roosevelt man guilty of murder on Friday for a July 2014 attempted carjacking in Hempstead in which he fatally sh...

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Posted on: October 14, 2016

Long Beach Bartender Sentenced to 10 Years for Drugging and Raping European Tourist

Edison, Dennis

Dennis Edison met victim through online couch surfing website MINEOLA, N.Y. –Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Long Beach man was sentenced today to 10 years in prison plus 20 years post-release supervision for the...

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Posted on: October 11, 2016

NCDA Recovers $9,800 for Victim of ‘Grandparent Scam’

86-year-old woman thought her grandson was in trouble in the Dominican Republic

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas today announced that the NCDA’s Civil Forfeiture Bureau helped a Garden City woman recover $...

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Posted on: October 5, 2016

Former Comptroller Arrested for Stealing More Than $600,000 from Freeport Company

Salamanca, Donna

Donna Salamanca allegedly stole money during four year period MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a North Baldwin woman was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing more than $600,000 from a Freeport c...

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Posted on: October 4, 2016

Statement from District Attorney Madeline Singas

“My friend, District Attorney Ken Thompson, has been unyielding in his pursuit of fairness and justice for the people of Brooklyn and his leadership is making communities safer and stronger. I know that he will confront this diagnosis with the s...

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Posted on: September 30, 2016

Bronx Man Sentenced for Fatal Nightclub Shooting

Phillips, Tyshaun

Tyshaun Phillips, 23, opened fire into a crowd, killing a college student Mineola, NY – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today that a Bronx man was sentenced to 23 years in prison for a 2014 fatal nightclub shooting in G...

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Posted on: September 19, 2016

Hempstead Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter for 2013 Deaths of Girlfriend and Son

Vides, Renen

Renen Vides, 30, had a history of seizures and drove unmedicated despite being told by doctors he could not safely drive

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Posted on: September 15, 2016

Westbury Man Sentenced to Jail Time for Beating Dog to Death

Two-year old Pomeranian named Dan Dan died from blunt force trauma MINEOLA, N.Y. –Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Westbury man was sentenced today to 14 days in jail for beating his two-year old Pomerani...

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Posted on: September 13, 2016

Roosevelt Man Pleads Guilty to First Degree Manslaughter Charges

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Roosevelt man who fired into a crowd at a Freeport house party in December 2014, and killed his friend, pleaded guilty yesterday to manslaughter charges. Autrey Smi...

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Posted on: September 12, 2016

Used Car Salesman Sentenced for Stealing More than $350,000 from Customers and Dealers

McGriff, Michael

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that Freeport man was sentenced today to 1-1/3 to 4 years in prison for stealing car payments from customers and dealerships in Nassau County.  

Michael McGriff, 4...

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Posted on: September 9, 2016

Disbarred Attorney Arrested For Stealing More than $400,000 from Estate Funds

Wagner, Robert A.

Robert Wagner faces up to five to 15 years in prison MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a disbarred attorney was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing more than $400,000.00 from an estate he repres...

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Posted on: September 2, 2016

Former Office Manager Arrested for Stealing $300,000 from a Nassau Roofing Company

Sportiello, Tracey

Tracey Sportiello is also being charged with illegally obtaining unemployment insurance benefits

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Posted on: September 1, 2016

Suffolk County Man Arrested for Illegally Fueling Boats in Nassau & Suffolk

Monahan, Gene

Gene Monahan, 57, is accused of dispensing gas directly from a tank truck into boats, creating a fire hazard

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest yesterday of an Amityville man accused of illegally ...

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Posted on: August 31, 2016

Disbarred Attorney Arrested for Stealing $25,000 from Clients

Daly, Timothy F.

Timothy Daly, 53, Allegedly Used Homebuyers’ Escrow Funds to Pay His Rent Mineola, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a disbarred attorney yesterday who is accused of stealing $25,000 from cl...

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Posted on: August 25, 2016

Brooklyn Driver Receives Max Sentence for Killing His Passenger in High-Speed DWI Crash

MINEOLA, N.Y. –Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Brooklyn man was sentenced today to 8-1/3 to 25 years in prison for killing his 24-year-old passenger, Malih Takkouche. The defendant drove while intoxicated in exce...
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Posted on: August 24, 2016

Former Local Political Party Chairman Indicted and Re-Arrested on State Tax Charges

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a former Democratic Party official, who had earned hundreds of thousands of dollars from local government contracts, was arraigned today on grand jury charges for fai...

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Posted on: August 23, 2016

Unlicensed Home Contractor Arrested for Taking Money for Work He Never Performed

Joseph Policaro Allegedly Took $7,000 and Repeatedly Told Victim He was “Running Late” or “Delayed”

Mineola, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney announced that a Bellmore man was arrested today for a &am...

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Posted on: August 18, 2016

Old Westbury Woman Convicted of Driving Drunk with Child in Backseat

Tannous, Ariadne

Ariadne Tannous, 37, was also Driving with a Suspended License MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas today announced that a jury found an Old Westbury woman guilty of DWI for causing a crash with her three-year-old chil...

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Posted on: August 15, 2016

Nassau County District Attorney Seeks Information on Dog Who Starved to Death

$5,000 Reward Offered by the Nassau County SPCA for the Severely Emaciated Dog Who was Left for Dead

MINEOLA, N.Y.- Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today a $5,000 reward offered by the Nassau County SPCA for information leading to...

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Posted on: August 12, 2016

Charges Upgraded Against Seven Defendants Arrested in July Heroin and Cocaine Sweep

Two defendants charged with Operating as a Major Trafficker MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today that seven defendants arrested on July 14 for their alleged involvement in a heroin and cocaine ring that...

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Posted on: August 11, 2016

Laurelton Man Found Guilty of Manslaughter and DWI for 2013 Crash that Killed Pedestrian

Dudley, Brian

Brian Dudley had an open beer bottle in his car at the time of crash when he struck and killed 61-year old Vietnam Veteran MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a jury found a Laurelton man guilty today o...

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Posted on: August 9, 2016

Strip Mall Manager Arrested for Stealing More than $300,000 from Employer

Austern, Leon

Leon Austern allegedly stole rent and taxes paid by commercial tenants MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a New York City man was arrested today for allegedly stealing money from the owners of commerci...

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Posted on: August 8, 2016

Roosevelt Man Indicted for Fatal Crash that Killed Girlfriend on her 25th Birthday

Cummings, Horace

Diamond Hawkins, 25, was a passenger in a new car her grandmother bought her when she was killed MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Roosevelt man was arraigned on indictment charges related to a fata...

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Posted on: July 26, 2016

Auto Body Shop Owner Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $190K in Collected Sales Tax

Douglas Donnelly will make full restitution to State MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Garden City man pleaded guilty Friday to failing to remit New York State sales tax collected from customers of ...

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Posted on: July 22, 2016

New Hyde Park Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Vehicular Homicide of 55-Year-Old Father

Deepak Kumar pleaded guilty to indictment charges before trial was set to start in January MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a New Hyde Park man, who pleaded guilty to all 14 indictment charges relate...

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Posted on: July 22, 2016

Student Found Guilty of Beating Dog to Death

Jie Yang, Bing

Two-year old Pomeranian named Dan Dan died from blunt force trauma MINEOLA, N.Y. –Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a jury found a Westbury man, accused of beating his two-year old Pomeranian to death, guilt...

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Posted on: July 21, 2016

Restaurateur Charged with Insurance & Workers’ Compensation Fraud

Michelle Buggs allegedly received more than $69K in disability payments MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Far Rockaway restaurant owner was arrested this morning for allegedly lying about her injuri...

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Posted on: July 19, 2016

Convicted Rapist Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for 2014 Attack in New Cassel

Jose Nuñez-Garcia, 30, claimed the “devil got into me” MINEOLA, N.Y. – District Attorney Madeline Singas today announced that a New Cassel man was sentenced today for raping a 28-year-old woman he didn&...

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Posted on: July 19, 2016

Court-Appointed Guardian Arrested For Stealing More than $50,000 from Minor

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a court-appointed guardian and executrix was arrested today for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 from the guardianship accounts of the minor.

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Posted on: July 15, 2016

Statement from DA Singas Regarding Referendum to Establish Independent Inspector General

“In the wake of the Skelos corruption scandal, I reviewed Nassau’s contracting process and issued comprehensive recommendations for reform, including the establishment of an independent inspector general. The majority in the legislatur...

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Posted on: July 15, 2016

Thirty-One People Indicted for Their Roles in Nassau and Suffolk Narcotics Ring

Five defendants, who allegedly sold Heroin and Cocaine, charged with Operating as a Major Trafficker MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and the partners of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Long Island Gan...

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Posted on: June 30, 2016

Merrick Man Indicted for Aggravated Vehicular Assault

Gregory Lecrann was allegedly intoxicated and driving 112 MPH when he crashed into generator and injured passenger MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an off-duty NYPD officer from Merrick was arraigned...

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Posted on: June 29, 2016

Former Bellmore-Merrick EMS President Sentenced for Stealing from Volunteer Organization

Reiter, Brad

Brad Reiter stole more than $1.6 Million in seven year period MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a New Jersey man who stole approximately $1.6 million from the Bellmore-Merrick EMS was sentenced today ...

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Posted on: June 28, 2016

College Point Man Charged with Death of Uber Driver in Fatal Crash on Long Island Expressway

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a College Point man was arraigned today on grand jury indictment charges related to a fatal crash that took place on April 7, when the defendant allegedly struck and ...

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Posted on: June 24, 2016

Mastic Attorney Arrested for Stealing More than $120,000 from Client

Maleno, Barbara

Barbara Maleno faces up to 5 to 15 years in prison MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Mastic lawyer was arrested today for allegedly stealing more than $120,000 from her client between April 2011 and...

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Posted on: June 24, 2016

Massapequa Man Sentenced for Head-on Crash that Killed Passenger

Michael Bantel was impaired when he drove into pickup truck on Sunrise Highway in May 2015 MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Massapequa man who killed his 28-year old passenger when he drove drugged...

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Posted on: June 24, 2016

Hempstead Man Sentenced for Stabbing Death of Girlfriend

Alan Espinoza will serve 18 years to life for June 2015 murder MINEOLA, N.Y. –Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead man who pleaded guilty to the June 2015 stabbing death of his girlfriend was sentenced to 18...

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Posted on: June 24, 2016

Freeport Man Sentenced after Fourth Dogfighting Conviction

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Freeport man was sentenced today to 1-1/3 to 4 years in prison for his role in training pit bull dogs for use in an illegal dogfighting enterprise. Anthony Reddick,...

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Posted on: June 23, 2016

Jury Convicts Brooklyn Driver of Aggravated Vehicular Homicide after an Hour of Deliberation

Bilal Hassan drove 133 mph on the Meadowbrook Parkway while intoxicated and killed his passenger MINEOLA, N.Y. –Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Brooklyn man was convicted today on all 11 charges related to a Nove...

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Posted on: June 17, 2016

Huntington Man Indicted for Aggravated Vehicular Assault

Eugene Golden was allegedly intoxicated when he crashed Mercedes SUV into car and severely injured mother and daughter in March MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Huntington man was arraigned today o...

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Posted on: June 14, 2016

Town of Hempstead Sanitation Worker Arrested for Workers’ Compensation Fraud

Breen, Kevin

Kevin Breen allegedly injured his hand near bar in New Hyde Park and claimed he was hurt on the job MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Town of Hempstead sanitation worker was arrested today for wrong...

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Posted on: June 13, 2016

Queens Driver Charged with Death of Taxi Driver and Fleeing Scene of Fatal Crash

Duke Obule was allegedly driving 105 MPH before he crashed into cab and killed driver MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Queens man was arraigned today on indictment charges related to a fat...

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Posted on: June 13, 2016

Seven Arrested for Heroin Ring that Reached from Pittsburgh to Nassau County

More than 3.4 Kilograms of Heroin Seized with Street Value of Approximately $1 Million

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that seven people have been indicted for their alleged involvement in a heroin ring t...

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Posted on: June 9, 2016

Hempstead Woman Indicted on Murder Charges for Crash that Killed Pedestrian

Buchanan, Shania T.

Shania Buchanan allegedly plowed into crowd of people in her SUV

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead woman was arraigned this morning on depraved indifference murder charges related to an Apr...

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Press Releases
Posted on: June 6, 2016

NYC Corrections Department Captain Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Attempted Murder

Martin, Brian

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a New York City Corrections Department Captain was sentenced today for the attempted murder of his wife in December 2013. Brian Martin, 38, of Roosevelt, was sentence...

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Posted on: June 1, 2016

Freeport Man Indicted for Aggravated Vehicular Homicide on Southern State Parkway

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Freeport man was arraigned today on a 19-count indictment related to an April 17 crash, in which the driver was allegedly speeding on the Southern State Parkway whe...

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Posted on: May 13, 2016

Roosevelt Gang Members Sentenced for Armed Robbery of Uniondale Supermarket

Brothers Devance and Terrell Broyles stole approximately $1,200 MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that two Roosevelt brothers, who are both members of the Bloods gang, have been sentenced for their roles i...

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Posted on: May 13, 2016

Massapequa Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter for May 2015 Head-on Crash that Killed Passenger

Michael Bantel was impaired when he drove into pickup truck on Sunrise Highway MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Massapequa man who killed his 28-year old passenger when he drove drugged th...

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Posted on: May 13, 2016

Defendants in Cross-County Sex Trafficking Ring Plead Guilty

MINEOLA, N.Y. –Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that three people who were arrested for coercing women into performing sex acts on customers in Nassau County massage parlors pleaded guilty for their roles in a cross-coun...

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Posted on: May 4, 2016

East Meadow Man Arrested for Possessing Child Pornography

Castro, Frank

Retired New York City Police Officer Frank Castro faces up to seven years in prison MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a former New York City police officer was arrested yesterday by DA invest...

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Posted on: May 3, 2016

New York City Corrections Department Captain Convicted of Attempted Murder

Martin, Brian

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a New York City Corrections Department Captain was convicted late yesterday afternoon for the attempted murder of his wife in December 2013. Brian Martin, 38, of Roos...

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Posted on: April 28, 2016

Glen Cove Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse of Juvenile at Supermarket

Ramirez, Edward

Edward Ramirez will face prison time and have to register as a sex offender MINEOLA, N.Y. –Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Glen Cove man who forced a young girl to sexually touch him in a Glen Cove supermarket pl...

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Posted on: April 27, 2016

Westchester Woman Indicted for Stealing Identities of Teachers to Treat Autistic Children

Stark, Aimee

Aimee Stark lost her teaching license in 2014 and allegedly stole identities to continue working with special needs children MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a former Westchester teacher was arraigne...

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Posted on: April 22, 2016

Hempstead Gang Member Sentenced to 20 Years to Life for Stabbing Death of Westbury Teenager

Pedro Santos attacked the victim with a machete MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead gang member was sentenced today by a Nassau County judge to 20 years to life in prison for the murder of 1...

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Posted on: April 21, 2016

DA Singas Holds Inaugural Criminal Justice Conference

Inaugural Criminal Justice Conference

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas hosted the office’s first ever conference on criminal justice issues and legislation today. The Nassau County DA’s Criminal Justice Conference, held at Hofstra U...

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Posted on: April 14, 2016

Port Washington Woman Charged for Stealing from Medicaid, Food Stamp Programs

Scialo, Linda

Linda Scialo allegedly received benefits after concealing proceeds from house sale totaling nearly $1 million MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Port Washington woman was arrested by DA Investigators...

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Posted on: April 14, 2016

Great Neck Doctor & Pharmacist Charged for Not Filing Tax Returns

Hopkins, Tom and Annahid

Tom & Annahid Hopkins, husband & wife, allegedly failed to pay more than $60k in personal income taxes MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Great Neck doctor and his wife, a pharmacist, have be...

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Posted on: April 13, 2016

Uniondale Car Dealership Fails to Pay Nearly $160,000 in Collected Sales Tax

Raphael, Evans

Manager Evans Raphael arrested and Corporation charged MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that the manager of Uniondale Auto Mall was arrested today by DA Investigators for failing to pay nearly $160,000 of...

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Posted on: April 12, 2016

Long Beach Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Attempted Murder and Arson

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Long Beach man was sentenced today to 15 years in prison for the attempted murder of a former girlfriend and a separate

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Posted on: April 13, 2016

Former Local Political Party Chairman Arrested on Ta

Gerard, Terry

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said that a former Democratic Party official who had earned money from numerous local government contracts was arrested today for failing to file

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Posted on: April 11, 2016

Former Bethpage Pediatrician Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing Young Girls

Rakesh Punn was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison in December for separate crimes MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a pediatrician who drugged and sexually abused young girls in his Bethpage doc...

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Posted on: April 8, 2016

Roslyn Heights Attorney Sentenced for Stealing More than $1.4 Million

Weinstock, Steve

Steve Weinstock stole money held in an escrow account and failed to pay off an outstanding mortgage loan MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Roslyn Heights attorney who stole $720,000 held in an escro...

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Posted on: April 7, 2016

Disbarred Attorney Sentenced to Three to Nine Years for Stealing More than $1.1 Million from Elderly

Jessup, Janice

Janice Jessup Pleaded Guilty to Grand Larceny Charges in January MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a disbarred attorney was sentenced to three to nine years in prison today for stealing from former cl...

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Press Releases
Posted on: April 6, 2016

New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1.6 Million from Volunteer EMS Company

Reiter, Brad

Brad Reiter served as treasurer and president of Bellmore-Merrick EMS MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced a New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to stealing approximately $1.6 million from the Bellmore-Merrick ...

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Posted on: April 6, 2016

Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Union of $111,000

Burke, Charles

Charles Burke stole union funds during five year period MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a former treasurer of Utility Workers Local 365 pleaded guilty today to stealing more than $110,000 from the N...

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Posted on: April 1, 2016

Judge Sentences Hempstead Man to 25 Years in Prison for Killing Teenager with a Machete

David Sadler attacked 17-year old after a dice game MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a judge sentenced a former Hempstead pizza delivery man to 25 years in prison for the July 2014 death of a teenage...

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Posted on: March 31, 2016

Former Treasurer Sentenced After Stealing from East Meadow Church

Ousman, Ronald

Ronald Ousman making full restitution of more than $35,000 MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a former acting treasurer of the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in East Meadow was sentenced today for steali...

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Posted on: March 21, 2016

DA Singas Calls on County Legislature to Enact Contract Reform Measures

Asks to speak before lawmakers on ‘Non-Partisan Measures to Restore Public Trust in Nassau County Government’ MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas testified before the Nassau County Legislature toda...

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Posted on: March 25, 2016

Mortgage Modification Advisor Arrested for $30k Theft from Client

Halpern, Jeffrey

East Rockaway businessman allegedly stole from Orange County homeowner MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an East Rockaway mortgage modification advisor was arrested yesterday for stealing mor...

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Posted on: March 23, 2016

Jury Convicts MS-13 Gang Leader for Assaults & Intimidation of Students in Uniondale

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a jury has convicted an MS-13 gang leader for assaults and intimidation – including a shooting – against teenage and younger Salvadorean immigrant...

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Posted on: March 23, 2016

Brothers Arrested for Pit Bull Attack on Nine-Year Old

Pitbulls Tori and Rocky

Cesar Cuellar and Anthony Villalta face up to two to seven years in prison MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that two brothers surrendered this morning to the Nassau County Police Department on indictment ...

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Posted on: March 11, 2016

Freeport Gang Member Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Selling Heroin and Dog Fighting Offenses

Shaheem Allen barred from being near any animal until 2031 MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Freeport gang member, who was arrested last March as part of a major narcotics and dog fighting ring, was...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 9, 2016

Hempstead Gang Member Convicted of Murder for Stabbing Death of Westbury Teenager

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead gang member was convicted today by a jury for the murder of 18-year old Yunior Maldonado in November 2010. Pedro Santos, 23, was convicted of Murder in th...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 9, 2016

Rockville Centre Woman Sentenced for Manslaughter in Death of Friend

Asya Ulmer, 24, was convicted in August on all four counts related to 2013 death of Jennifer Alexis

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Rockville Centre woman was sentenced to 1 1/3 to 4 years in priso...

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Posted on: March 9, 2016

Drunk Driver Sentenced for Causing Death of Police Officer at Crash Scene

James Ryan, 29, sentenced to up to 12 years in prison for causing the death of Police Officer Joseph Olivieri MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said that an Oakdale man convicted of driving drunk and causin...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 8, 2016

Former Treasurer Arrested for Embezzling Union Funds

Burke, Charles

Charles Burke allegedly stole in excess of $111,000 during five year period MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a former treasurer of Utility Workers Local 365 surrendered this morning to DA investigato...

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Posted on: March 8, 2016

Cedarhurst Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Apartment Arson

Drummond, Douglas

Douglas Drummond set eight separate fires in his apartment that he shared with two other roommates

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Cedarhurst man was sentenced today to eight years in prison for se...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 2, 2016

Nassau Man Sentenced for Shoplifting Spree That Targeted Local Drug Stores and Supermarket

Alexander Wachmyanin Stole from Multiple CVS Locations, Rite Aid and a Key Food MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a 50-year old man who carried out a shoplifting spree that targeted businesse...

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Press Releases
Posted on: March 2, 2016

Far Rockaway Man Indicted for Driving While Intoxicated with Four Children in His Car

Quezada, Miguel A.

Youngest child in car was only two weeks old MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Far Rockaway man was arraigned today on a nine-count grand jury indictment for driving while intoxicated in February wi...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 29, 2016

Coram Man Sentenced to 18 Years to Life for 2014 Murder of Uncle

Roman, Jonathan

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Coram man was sentenced today to 18 years to life in prison for strangling his 71-year old uncle in 2014. Jonathan Roman, 44, pleaded guilty on December 11 to one c...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 29, 2016

Former N. Hempstead Employee Arrested for Embezzling More Than $98,000 from Waste Mgmt Authority

McCann, Helen

Helen McCann was 16-year employee of town MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a former North Hempstead employee was arrested today for allegedly embezzling more than $98,000 from the Solid Waste Managem...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 24, 2016

Baldwin Man Arraigned on Charges of Possessing Child Pornography

Kostyshyn-Gruber, Andrew

Andrew Kostyshyn-Gruber arrested after eight-month long investigation MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Baldwin business owner was arrested yesterday for possessing multiple images of child pornogra...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 24, 2016

DA Singas Renews Call to Strengthen Penalties Against Unlicensed Drivers in Serious Crashes

MINEOLA, N.Y. – After the sentencing today of a man who killed 12-year-old Valley Stream resident Zachary Ranftle while driving with a suspended license, District Attorney Madeline Singas renewed her call on Albany to pass legislation authored b...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 24, 2016

Thousands of Winter Coats & Jeans to be Tested for Donation after Counterfeiter’s Guilty Plea

MINEOLA, N.Y. –Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that more than 50,000 winter coats and about 1,000 pairs of jeans will be tested for possible donation to the needy after a Hicksville retailer pleaded guilty today to impo...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 19, 2016

Jury Convicts Hempstead Man of Manslaughter for Death of Teenager with a Machete

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a jury has convicted a former Hempstead pizza delivery man of manslaughter for the July 2014 death of a teenager that he attacked with a machete after a disagreement ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 11, 2016

Jury Convicts Drunk Driver for Causing Death of Police Officer Responding to Crash Scene

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a jury has convicted a drunk driver of causing the death of a Nassau County police officer after the officer was struck by another driver while responding to a crash ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 10, 2016

Brooklyn Attorney Indicted for Fatal DWI Crash that Killed 21-Year Old Driver

Jadeja, Raj

Raj Jadeja was allegedly operating his BMW under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Brooklyn attorney was arraigned on a 12-count grand jury indictment tod...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 5, 2016

Nurse Arrested for Smuggling Prison Contraband into Nassau County Correctional Center

Chantiel Cox was employed by Armor Correctional Health Services; two others arrested and charged with conspiracy MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that three women were arrested for their roles in smugglin...

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Press Releases
Posted on: February 2, 2016

Hempstead Man Indicted for October Shooting Death of 12-Year-Old Girl

Keller, Jakwan

Jakwan Keller charged with murder of Dejah Joyner MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead man was arraigned this morning for the October shooting death of 12-year-old Dejah Joyner, who was shot ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 29, 2016

West Hempstead Man Sentenced for Fatal 2013 Crash on Southern State

Kervens Boutin killed two of his passengers in high-speed crash while drunk and high on marijuana MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a West Hempstead man was sentenced today for a drug and alcohol-fuel...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 28, 2016

Queens Village Man Charged with Stealing More than $200,000 in Real Estate Scam

Cable, Christopher

Christopher Cable allegedly submitted false paperwork in real estate closing MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Queens Village man was arraigned today for allegedly using false and forged documents t...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 21, 2016

D.A. Singas issues the following statement on the confirmation of Chief Judge Janet DiFiore

"With an unrivaled career as a distinguished jurist and innovative prosecutor, Janet DiFiore has dedicated her life to the pursuit of justice. She has been a trusted mentor, colleague and friend to me and so many others, and as New York's Chief Judge...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 21, 2016

Florida Woman Indicted for Hit and Run Crash that Killed 22-Year Old Cyclist

McKiski, Melissa

Melissa McKiski was stopped by police two miles from fatal crash MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Florida woman was arraigned on an 11-count grand jury indictment today for an October fatal hit and...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 20, 2016

Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing from East Meadow Church

Ousman, Ronald

Ronald Ousman will make full restitution of more than $35,000 MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a former acting treasurer of the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in East Meadow pleaded guilty today to ste...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 20, 2016

Syosset Man Accused of Impersonating Federal Air Marshal Arraigned on 51-Count Indictment

Vicars, Mark

Mark Vicars allegedly possessed a loaded pistol, assault rifle and body armor when he was arrested MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Syosset man arrested in December for impersonating a federal air ...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 20, 2016

New Hyde Park Man Pleads Guilty to Vehicular Homicide for 2014 Crash that Killed 55-Year-Old Father

Deepak Kumar pleaded guilty to all 14 indictment charges before trial was set to start MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a New Hyde Park man pleaded guilty to all 14 indictment charges related to a fa...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 15, 2016

Queens Man Facing New Charges for Roosevelt Field Mall Robbery & Shooting

Oliver Lee facing new robbery, assault, weapon and drug charges MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Queens man was arraigned today on a grand jury indictment that included new robbery, assault, weapon...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 12, 2016

Merrick Woman Indicted for Fatal Hit and Run Crash on Sunrise Highway on 4th of July

Stephanie Beeker also indicted for Oct. 2014 DWI MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Merrick woman was arraigned on a six-count indictment related to a Fourth of July fatal hit and run on Sun...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 11, 2016

Disbarred Attorney Pleads Guilty to Stealing More than $1.1 Million from Elderly & Disabled Clients

Jessup, Janice

Janice Jessup faces up to three to nine years in prison > MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a disbarred attorney from Charlotte, N.C., pleaded guilty in two separate cases to stealing from...

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Press Releases
Posted on: January 5, 2016

Unlicensed Home Improvement Contractor Arrested for Theft of Funds from Homeowners

Sousouris, Konstantine

Konstantine Sousouris allegedly accepted money to improve East Meadow family’s kitchen MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas  announced that a Farmingdale man was arrested today by DA Investigators  for allegedl...

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