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Posted on: December 23, 2015

Bay Shore Man Pleads Guilty for Driving While Intoxicated and Seriously Injuring Two Passengers

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Bay Shore man pleaded guilty yesterday for his role in a July 2014 crash in which two of his passengers were seriously wounded in a single-car crash on the Wantagh Sta...Read on...

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Posted on: December 22, 2015

Hicksville Man Arrested for Massive Counterfeit Scheme Involving The North Face Merchandise

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hicksville retailer was arrested yesterday for a massive trademark counterfeiting scheme after an investigation by the NCDA, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Hom...Read on...

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Posted on: December 21, 2015

Queens Man Indicted for November Home Invasion

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Keno Jamell Ramsay allegedly attacked sleeping man and struck him with blunt object MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Cambria Heights, Queens, man was indicted by a grand jury on seven counts relate...Read on...

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Posted on: December 21, 2015

Farmingdale Man Indicted for October Hit and Run Death on Southern State Parkway

Wilkens Thelusma allegedly struck victim who had just crashed a box truck into the center median MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Farmingdale man who allegedly fled the scene of a fatal accident on...Read on...

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Posted on: December 18, 2015

Baldwin Man Arraigned on 21-Count Indictment for Two November Arson Attacks

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Baldwin man who allegedly struck a home with Molotov cocktails in two November attacks was arraigned on a 21-count grand jury indictment today. Joseph Fer...Read on...

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Posted on: December 15, 2015

Floral Park Bookkeeper Pleads Guilty to Stealing from Two Nassau County Employers

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Deborah Tangredi used money to pay personal credit card bills, car and home equity loans MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Floral Park woman who stole approximately $467,000 between 2009 and 2014 fr...Read on...

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Posted on: December 15, 2015

Long Beach Man Convicted by Jury in 35 Minutes for Sexually Abusing a Child

Emil Best, a repeat offender, faces up to 25 years in prison MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Long Beach man was convicted yesterday afternoon for repeatedly sexually abusing an eight-year old chil...Read on...

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Posted on: December 11, 2015

Bloods Gang Member Sentenced to 10 Years for Weapon Possession

Anthony Trimble was found guilty by Nassau jury in 15 minutes MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a known Bloods gang member was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for possessing a handgun on a Hemps...Read on...

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Posted on: December 11, 2015

Los Angeles Man Indicted for Murdering Estranged Wife’s Boyfriend

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Deon Ewers allegedly shot the man within an hour of arriving on a cross-country flight MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the indictment of Deon Ewers, who is accused of murdering a 34-year old man on Nov...Read on...

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Posted on: December 3, 2015

County OEM Official Indicted for False Statements on Job Applications

Edward Korona, Jr., 53, allegedly lied on four occasions to attain County jobs MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a high-ranking County government official was arraigned today on a 12-count indictment ...Read on...

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Posted on: December 2, 2015

Howard Beach Man Indicted for Multiple Nassau Burglaries

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Joseph Borelli charged with commercial burglaries including jewelry stores, delis, shoe repair shop and other establishments MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Howard Beach man was arraigned today on...Read on...

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Posted on: December 1, 2015

Roosevelt Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Violent Robbery Spree

Timothy Lang, 32, terrorized people at four locations in half an hour MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Roosevelt man convicted on all charges related to a violent January robbery spree, in which he...Read on...

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Posted on: November 25, 2015

Uniondale Man Indicted for Drug and Gun Sales

Raymond Lopez allegedly sold a .38 Caliber revolver and ammunition MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Uniondale man, arrested in July as part of an illegal narcotics and gun sales investigation invol...Read on...

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Posted on: November 5, 2015

Cedarhurst Man Pleads Guilty to Apartment Arson

Douglas Drummond set eight separate fires in his apartment that he shared with two other roommates MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Cedarhurst man pleaded guilty today for setting his apartment on...Read on...

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Posted on: November 23, 2015

Queens Man Sentenced for Armed Robbery at Auto Dealership

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Queens man has been sentenced to prison for a 2013 robbery of an auto dealership in Franklin Square. Horatio Forrest, 31, of Jamaica, was convicted by a Nassau jury...Read on...

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Posted on: November 20, 2015

Jury Convicts Queens Man for Assaulting Woman, Man & Police Officer During After Holiday BBQ Fracas

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting District Attorney Madeline Singas said that a Queens man was convicted by a jury today of all but one count against him for an Independence Day Weekend fracas in Inwood last year that left two victims burned by hot barbecue coals an...Read on...

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Posted on: November 20, 2015

Oceanside Attorney Indicted for Murder of Elderly Mother

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Suzan Grossman-Kerner allegedly stabbed the victim multiple times MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the indictment of Suzan Grossman-Kerner, who is accused of murdering her 79-year old mother this August i...Read on...

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Posted on: November 20, 2015

Jury Convicts Man of Raping Woman on New Cassel Street

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Jose Nuñez-Garcia, 29, facing up to 25 years in prison for 2014 rape MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting District Attorney Madeline Singas said that a New Cassel man was convicted by a jury today of all but one count against him for the rape of a 28-year-old woman ...Read on...

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Posted on: November 20, 2015

Acting DA Singas Renews Call to Strengthen Penalties Against Unlicensed Drivers in Serious Crashes

MINEOLA, N.Y. – After the guilty plea today of a man who killed 12-year-old Valley Stream resident Zachary Ranftle while driving with a suspended license, Acting District Attorney Madeline Singas renewed her call on Albany to pass legislation stiffening p...Read on...

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Posted on: November 18, 2015

Attorney Arrested for Stealing in Excess of $470,000 in Multiple Thefts

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Daniel Spitalnic allegedly defrauded a real estate client and fraudulently secured a loan on a property he did not own MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an attorney from Whitestone, Queens, was arrest...Read on...

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Posted on: November 17, 2015

Nassau Jury Convicts Bloods Gang Member of Weapon Possession

Anthony Trimble was found guilty in 15 minutes MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a known Bloods gang member was convicted today for possessing a handgun in July 2014. Anthony Trimble, 23, of Hempst...Read on...

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Posted on: November 17, 2015

Hempstead Man Sentenced for Brutal Attack on Ex-Girlfriend

Anibal Perez Ramirez, 30, was convicted by jury after biting off lip of ex-girlfriend and fingernail of another person MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead man was sentenced today to prison f...Read on...

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Posted on: November 13, 2015

San Juan Man Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of 11-Year-Old Boy

Michael Roldan will receive sex offender status after incarceration MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a San Juan man was sentenced to prison today for sexually abusing an 11-year-old boy in Levittown ...Read on...

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Posted on: November 13, 2015

Plainview Mother Sentenced for Killing 8-Year-Old Disabled Daughter

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Plainview mother was sentenced to prison today for killing her eight-year-old daughter in a 2011 incident. Veronica Cirella, 34, pleaded guilty in May to 1st-Degree...Read on...

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Posted on: November 12, 2015

Uniondale Man Arraigned for Attempted Murder of Wife

Michael Taylor allegedly hit his wife with toilet tank cover and stabbed her MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Uniondale man was indicted by a grand jury on 17 counts related to the attempted murder...Read on...

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Posted on: November 9, 2015

Cardiologist Indicted for Murder-for-Hire Plot against Rival Doctor

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Anthony Moschetto charged with Conspiracy, Arson, Weapons Possession, Criminal Sale of Prescriptions and other charges MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the indictment of a cardiologist who allegedly con...Read on...

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Posted on: November 6, 2015

Former Doctor Arraigned for Selling Prescriptions for Addictive Drugs

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Marshall Hubsher allegedly conspired to sell Adderall and Xanax MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the indictment of an unlicensed psychiatrist who allegedly sold prescriptions for highly addictive drugs to...Read on...

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Posted on: November 2, 2015

Merrick Contractor Arrested for Operating a Home Improvement Business without a License

Russell Martini allegedly charged Freeport homeowner $25,000 but work wasn’t completed and was substandard MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest today of a Merrick contractor who allegedly did subst...Read on...

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Posted on: November 2, 2015

New Cassel Man Indicted for Month-Long Burglary Spree

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Carlos Morinville allegedly committed eight burglaries in Westbury and New Cassel MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a grand jury handed up a 12-count indictment on an alleged serial burglar who struck...Read on...

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Posted on: October 30, 2015

Suffolk Man Indicted for Causing Death of Girlfriend With Heroin

Joseph Joudah, 19, facing felony charges for recklessly & negligently injecting girlfriend MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and Acting Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter announced a college stud...Read on...

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Posted on: October 30, 2015

Gas Station President Arrested for Failure to Pay More Than $190,000 in Sales Tax

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Valley Stream and Maspeth gas stations failed to pay from Dec. 2008 to Nov. 2012 MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Queens man, who was the president of two gas station companies, was arrested today ...Read on...

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Posted on: October 30, 2015

Hempstead Police Officer Indicted for Misconduct,Sexual Abuse and Endangering Welfare of a child

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Louis Arcila, 49, allegedly followed a woman into her car and grabbed her breast and thigh MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the indictment today of a Hempstead Village Police Officer who allegedly sexuall...Read on...

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Posted on: October 28, 2015

Grand Jury Returns 42-Count Indictment against Group That Robbed South Shore Businesses

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the indictment of four people in connection with a violent robbery spree with B.B. Guns and Kitchen Knives that targeted businesses and people in Hempstead, Baldwin, Rockvi...Read on...

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Posted on: October 27, 2015

Bronx Man Indicted for Selling Oxycodone in Front of His Children

Michael Ramis, 33, allegedly brought his four-year old and eight-year old to drug deals MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Bronx man was arraigned today on a nine-count grand jury indictment related ...Read on...

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Posted on: October 26, 2015

Oyster Bay Man Indicted For Impersonating Police Officer

David Nourmand, 32, pulled over two drivers in one day MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an Oyster Bay man was indicted on four counts related to a May 22 crime spree in which he impersonated a police...Read on...

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Posted on: October 27, 2015

Trial Against DWI Driver for Homicide of P.O. Joseph Olivieri Set for January

James Ryan, 28, faces up to 25 years in prison MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that County Court Judge Philip Grella issued a decision upholding the admissibility of the prosecution’s evidence after conduc...Read on...

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Posted on: October 23, 2015

Jury Finds Queens Man Guilty On All Counts for 2013 Robbery Spree

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John Hayes, 44, faces up to 25 years to life in prison

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Nassau jury found a Queens man guilty on all charges related to a December 2013 spree, in which he robbed a H...Read on...

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Posted on: October 20, 2015

Amityville Man Indicted for Burglarizing Garden City Home

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Nervon Gayles stole two cellphones and police were able to track him down through Find My iPhone app MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the indictment today of an Amityville man who allegedly broke into a G...Read on...

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Posted on: October 20, 2015

Executives Charged with Stealing More Than $300k from Home Health Care Agency

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Defendants face up to 15 years in prison MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arraignment today of two men accused of defrauding an in-home health care agency by creating false invoices for consulting ser...Read on...

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Posted on: October 19, 2015

West Hempstead Real Estate Attorney Arrested for Stealing More Than $5.7 Million from Clients

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David Frankel, 50, allegedly stole real estate proceeds to fund his own investments MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today that a West Hempstead attorney was arrested this morning for stealing more than $...Read on...

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Posted on: October 16, 2015

San Juan Man Found Guilty at Trial for Sexual Abuse of 11-Year-Old Boy

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Michael Roldan facing up to 7 years in prison and sex offender registry status MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the trial conviction today of a San Juan man for sexually abusing an 11-year-old boy in Levi...Read on...

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Posted on: October 16, 2015

Long Beach Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder and Arson Charges in Two Separate Incidents

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Diquan Booker set fire to Lynbrook Holiday Inn Express room in 2013 and shot a woman in 2014 with shotgun MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Long Beach man pleaded guilty today to attempted murder ch...Read on...

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Posted on: October 16, 2015

Brooklyn Man Convicted for Armed Robbery at Franklin Square Auto Dealership

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Brooklyn man was convicted today in a bench trial on all charges stemming from a 2013 robbery of an auto dealership in Franklin Square. David Hosannah, 34, was conv...Read on...

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Posted on: October 16, 2015

Hempstead Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Stealing SUV, Video Games and Cash

Jarred Sowers, 21, woke victim up and robbed him at gunpoint MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead man was sentenced today for robbing a 25-year old man in his bed at gunpoint and stealing ele...Read on...

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Posted on: October 15, 2015

Tips from Public Lead to Arrest of Woman Seen on Video Abandoning Dog

Injured dog, Niño, was abandoned Tuesday outside Hempstead veterinary clinic; Wednesday call for tips leads to Thursday arrest

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that less than 24 hours after asking for the p...

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Posted on: October 15, 2015

Bronx Man Sentenced To Seven Years in Prison for Attempted Robbery of 72-Year Old Woman in Parking L

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Benis Solis held senior citizen up at knifepoint and bit her finger to steal ring on left hand MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Bronx man accused of robbing a 72-year old woman with a kitchen kni...Read on...

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Posted on: October 15, 2015

County OEM Official Charged for False Statements on Job Applications

Edward Korona, Jr., 53, allegedly lied on four occasions to attain County jobs MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a high-ranking County government official on charges related to false statemen...Read on...

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Posted on: October 15, 2015

Island Park Company Pleads Guilty to Polluting Waters

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Liberty Metal Recycling discharged oil and petroleum products into streets and storm drains MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today that an Island Park recycling company pleaded guilty to for having discha...Read on...

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Posted on: October 14, 2015

District Attorney’s Office Seeking Two Persons of Interest Connected to Animal Cruelty Investigation

Injured dog, Niño, was abandoned outside Hempstead veterinary clinic; went missing two years ago MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas is seeking the public’s help in identifying two persons of interest or any other i...Read on...

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Posted on: October 9, 2015

Levittown Man Sentenced for Trying to Kill Landlord Before Armed Standoff with Police

Rohan Kahn, 59, was convicted on all charges stemming from 2014 incident MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Levittown man has been sentenced for trying to kill his landlord before starting an armed s...Read on...

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Posted on: October 9, 2015

Brentwood Man Indicted for $1.8 Million Armored Truck Company Heist

Edgar Medina faces up to 25 years in prison MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arraignment today of a Brentwood man on a six-count indictment related to an Aug. 16 burglary in which he allegedly stole $...Read on...

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Posted on: October 8, 2015

Acting DA Singas & The Safe Center Raise Awareness of 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline

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Hotline among several Safe Center programs funded or supported by DA’s Office MINEOLA, N.Y. – As an initiative during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and The Safe Center held an event to raise ...Read on...

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Posted on: October 8, 2015

International Fugitive Arraigned for 2002 Murder in Roosevelt

International Fugitive Arraigned for 2002 Murder in Roosevelt

Wuilmer Mendosa, 32, was captured trying to reenter the United States from El Salvador MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arraignment of a reputed MS-13 member wanted for a 2002 shooting, in which he al...Read on...

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Posted on: October 8, 2015

Jury Finds Hempstead Man Guilty On All Counts for Brutal Attack on Ex-Girlfriend

Anibal Perez Ramirez, 30, convicted after biting off lip of ex-girfriend and fingernail of another person MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Nassau jury found a Hempstead man guilty on all charges re...Read on...

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Posted on: October 8, 2015

Jury Finds Hempstead Man Guilty On All 18 Charges for Violent Robbery Spree

Timothy Lang, 32, terrorized people at four locations in half an hour MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Nassau jury found a Hempstead man guilty on all charges related to a 30-minute robbery spree, ...Read on...

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Posted on: October 8, 2015

Third Person Arrested in Cross-County Sex Trafficking Case

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Li Fei Leng indicted for coercing women into performing sex acts on massage parlor customers MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a 32-year old woman has been indicted and arrested for coercing two women...Read on...

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Posted on: October 6, 2015

Freeport Man Indicted on Seven Counts Related to Dogfighting Charges

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Anthony Reddick, 54, was barred from owning animals for 15 years due to prior court order MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Freeport man was arraigned today on an indictment charging him with crimes...Read on...

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Posted on: October 5, 2015

Jericho Broker Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $800K in Insurance Premiums and Other Funds

Jericho Broker Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than 800K dollars in Insurance Premiums and Other Funds

Joseph Koch, 57, spent money on country clubs, gambling, and Mercedes Benz payments MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today that a Jericho insurance broker pleaded guilty for stealing insurance premiums in...Read on...

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Posted on: October 5, 2015

Rockville Centre Man Pleads Guilty for Receiving Unemployment Benefits While Working

Joseph Chieffo was arrested in unemployment fraud sweep with eight other defendants MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Rockville Centre man pleaded guilty today for fraudulently receiving $16,042.50 ...Read on...

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Posted on: October 2, 2015

Baldwin Man Indicted for Shooting Death of Former Business Associate

Nathan Barnwell, 46, faces up to 25 years in prison MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arraignment today of Baldwin man on a four-count indictment for the shooting death of his 39-year old business part...Read on...

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Posted on: October 2, 2015

Baldwin Man Indicted for Shooting Death of Former Business Associate

Nathan Barnwell, 46, faces up to 25 years in prison MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arraignment today of Baldwin man on a four-count indictment for the shooting death of his 39-year old business part...Read on...

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Posted on: October 2, 2015

Unlicensed Insurance Broker Arrested for Stealing from Immigrants and Insurance Agencies

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Erika Garcia Cruz, 37, facing up to seven years in prison for multi-state scam MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest today of a Uniondale woman in connection with an insurance scam in which she pro...Read on...

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Posted on: October 2, 2015

Baldwin Man Indicted For Crashing Car into Church

Sherif Wheeler, 22, accused of driving more than 100 miles an hour on residential street MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arraignment today of a Baldwin man on a 10-count indictment related to a March...Read on...

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Posted on: October 1, 2015

Uniondale Man Indicted For Stealing SUV with Sleeping Passenger in the Back Seat

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Jordan Jackson, 18, crashed 2006 Infiniti into another car MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the indictment of a Uniondale man on charges related to a May 14th robbery in which he is allegedly stole a 200...Read on...

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Posted on: October 1, 2015

Acting DA Singas Issues Tips to Avoid Scams Before, During and After Hurricane Joaquin

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas warned Long Islanders to be wary of unscrupulous businesses looking to take advantage of customers before, during and after a potential storm like Hurricane Joaquin, and issued tips to...Read on...

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Posted on: October 1, 2015

Three Arrested for Staging Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance Scam

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Group helped stage Levittown crash in September 2013 with rented U-Haul van and claimed neck and back pain MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest today of three people connected to an insurance scam ...Read on...

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Posted on: September 29, 2015

New Jersey Man Charged with Stealing $1.6 Million from Volunteer EMS Company

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Brad Reiter, 50, charged with Grand Larceny in 1st Degree MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that her office has arrested a New Jersey man for stealing approximately $1.6 million from the Bellmore-Merri...Read on...

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Posted on: September 28, 2015

Acting DA Singas Calls Upon Legislature to Pass Bill to Reform County Contract Process

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DA’s Office authors legislation to create independent inspector general for County contracting process MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas wrote to the Nassau County Legislature today urging the body to pass legislat...Read on...

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Posted on: September 24, 2015

Queens Couple Arrested in Cross-County Sex Trafficking Case

Zhaowei Yin & wife Shuwen Ai indicted for coercing women into performing sex acts on massage parlor customers MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a husband and wife from Queens have been indicted a...Read on...

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Posted on: September 23, 2015

Man Arrested for 2014 Fatal Hit-&-Run Crash & Arson After Joint Investigation by State Police

Acting DA Singas continues call for stronger penalties against drivers who flee crashes after killing or injuring others MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and the New York State Police announced the arrest today of a ...Read on...

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Posted on: September 22, 2015

Bookkeeper Charged With Stealing From Elderly Client

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Deborah Schneider, 52, facing 15 years in prison for stealing more than $60,000 from 92-year old Kings Point woman MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Glen Cove bookkeeper was arrested and arraigned t...Read on...

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Posted on: September 22, 2015

Two Men Indicted for Roosevelt Home Invasion

Aurnree McBrown and Quincy Lewis stole PlayStation, iPad and other electronics in January gunpoint robbery MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the indictment today of two men in connection with a Roosevelt ...Read on...

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Posted on: September 22, 2015

Disbarred Attorney Arrested for Stealing More than $85,000 from Elderly Disabled Former Client

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Disbarred Attorney Arrested for Stealing More than $85,000 from Elderly Disabled Former Client Janice Jessup was indicted in April for separate case in which she allegedly stole $1.2 million from another disabled client MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau...Read on...

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Posted on: September 18, 2015

Suffolk Home Renovation Contractor Arrested for Defrauding Real Estate Investors

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Gary Fouche, 47, of Amityville, embezzled more than $350,000 and forged property records MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest today of an Amityville man who allegedly bilked real estate investors o...Read on...

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Posted on: September 17, 2015

Uniondale Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter Charge in August 2012 Shooting Death

Agdnan McLeod, 25, was arrested in California after three hour standoff with police MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Uniond...Read on...

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Posted on: September 17, 2015

NCDA: Suffolk Woman Sentenced for Seriously Injuring Passenger in High-Speed Crash

Keira Corbin, 21, of Wyandanch, was traveling at speeds of more than 111 mph and using cell phone when she lost control of a car on a Meadowbrook Parkway exit ramp MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a ...Read on...

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Posted on: September 17, 2015

Former School Dean Arrested for Lying About Criminal History in Teaching Application

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William Rini, 59, was convicted of Endangering the Welfare of a Child in Queens in 2004 MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest today of a former Queens school dean who allegedly filed an application ...Read on...

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Posted on: September 16, 2015

Hicksville Man Sentenced for Strip Club Arson Attack

Craig Blum, 44, set fire to Bellmore club in December 2014 MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hicksville man was sentenced to prison today in connection with a December 2014 incident in which he set ...Read on...

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Posted on: September 16, 2015

Acting DA Singas Initiative to Eliminate Treatment Gap for Heroin Addicts in Nassau County

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Program is part of prosecutor’s three-pronged strategy against heroin crisis that includes enforcement, education & treatment FREEPORT, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced her office’s commitment of criminal asse...Read on...

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Posted on: September 11, 2015

Queens Couple Arrested for Operating Counterfeit DVD Business

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Xing Ming Wang and Xiao Yu Zheng sold DVDs around Nassau County, including at local diners MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest today of a Queens couple that operated a counterfeit DVD ring out of...Read on...

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Posted on: September 9, 2015

Hempstead Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for September 2011 Murder

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Michael Gibson, 35, shot another man outside night club MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead man was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the fatal shooting of another man in September...Read on...

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Posted on: September 4, 2015

Acting DA Singas Introduces Comprehensive Legislative Package to Fight Heroin Epidemic

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Calls upon Legislature to hold special session to create new ‘Death by Dealer’ homicide charges; to update the narcotic sale statute that allows heroin dealers to evade incarceration; and other important bills MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County Distr...Read on...

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Posted on: September 4, 2015

Acting DA Singas, Long Beach Officials Announce DWI Crackdown for Labor Day Weekend

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LONG BEACH, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas, State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky, Long Beach City Manager Jack Schnirman, Long Beach Police Commissioner Michael Tangney and advocates announced an enhanced drunk driving enforcemen...Read on...

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Posted on: September 1, 2015

Queens Man Arrested for Stealing More than $35K from East Meadow Church

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Ronald Ousman, 38, served as acting church treasurer until his May dismissal MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest today of a Queens man who allegedly stole $35,608 from Holy Trinity Orthodox Churc...Read on...

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Posted on: August 27, 2015

Suffolk Man Arrested for Swindling 31 Homeowners out of More than $700K in Mortgage Scheme

Mark Savransky

Mark Savransky, 56, used money for credit card bills, car payment, travel and more MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest today of a Dix Hills man who operated a mortgage modification business and is...Read on...

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Posted on: August 31, 2015

Glen Cove Man Indicted for Stabbing Death of Ex-Girlfriend

Jose Cartagena, 54, is charged in connection with fatal attack in March MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arraignment of a Glen Cove man who was indicted for the stabbing death of his former girlfriend....Read on...

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Posted on: August 27, 2015

Acting DA Singas Announces Renewal of Grant to Woman’s Opportunity Rehabilitation Center

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30-year-old program works with courts and DA to help women defendants avoid cycles of recidivism MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting DA Madeline Singas joined the staff, volunteers, supporters and clients of the Woman’s Opportunity Rehabilitation Center (WORC) tod...Read on...

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Posted on: August 27, 2015

New York City Man Sentenced for Stealing Thousands of Dollars by Pretending To Be an Attorney

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Mario Tolisano, 65, of the Bronx, will face one to three years in prison MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the sentencing today of a New York City man charged with pretending to be an attorney and tricking...Read on...

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Posted on: August 21, 2015

Oceanside Woman Pleads Guilty to Felony and Will Pay Full Restitution for Stealing $225K

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an Oceanside couple pleaded guilty yesterday and will pay full restitution for their roles in a scheme to steal thousands in merchandise and shipping costs from a Syosse...Read on...

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Posted on: August 20, 2015

Garden City Woman Indicted for Driving While Intoxicated with a Child in Her Car

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Laura Catell is charged with violating Leandra's Law with her seven-year old daughter in the car and crashing into another car with children passengers MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Garden City ...Read on...

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Posted on: August 18, 2015

Old Westbury Farm Owner Charged with Neglect of 25 Animals

Michael Dombek, 54, allegedly neglected horses, donkeys, goats, geese and other livestock

MINEOLA, N.Y. - Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that the owner of an Old Westbury farm has been arrested and charged with the failure...

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Posted on: August 17, 2015

International Fugitive Arraigned for 1999 Murder at Hicksville Wedding

Balkumar Singh was arrested by Trinidadian authorities on 16-year old indictment charges; featured in 2009 episode of America’s Most Wanted MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arraignment of a Guyanese...Read on...

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Posted on: August 13, 2015

Charitable Foundation, President and Manager Indicted for Scamming Hundreds of High School Students

Students ran concessions at stadiums for $9 an hour in New York, Chicago, Nashville and Houston; were never paid Defendants used funds for personal travel, a Mercedes, and to create an online golf cart magazine MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County Dis...Read on...

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Posted on: August 12, 2015

Elmont Man Sentenced for Stealing Truck that Knocked Down Dozens of Utility Lines

Joel Grasman, 54, struck multiple telephone poles, traffic signals, wires and trees while driving stolen vehicle MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an Elmont man was sentenced today for causing a mile...Read on...

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Posted on: August 12, 2015

Nassau Jury Finds Rockville Centre Woman Guilty of Manslaughter in Death of Friend

Asya Ulmer, 23, was convicted after a day of deliberation on all four counts related to 2013 death of Jennifer Alexis MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Nassau jury found a Rockville Centre woman gui...Read on...

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Posted on: August 12, 2015

New Cassel Man Indicted For Six-Month Long Robbery Spree and Murder of Gas Station Attendant

Joshua Golson-Orelus Indicted on 17 counts, including First Degree Murder MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arraignment today of Joshua Golson-Orelus on 17 indictment charges connected to a six month-lo...Read on...

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Posted on: August 10, 2015

Freeport Man Indicted for Robbing Bar That He Lived Above

Nikolas Balalaos charged with burglary and petit larceny Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the indictment today of a Freeport man who was arrested on July 18 for burglarizing a bar earlier this year. Nikolas Balalaos,...Read on...

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Posted on: August 3, 2015

Acting DA Singas, Officials & Judges Mark 500th Case of Groundbreaking Youth Court

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Staffed entirely by student volunteers, Nassau County Youth Court gives teen defendants opportunities not afforded by traditional courts HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and Incorporated Village of Hempstead May...Read on...

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Posted on: August 3, 2015

Baldwin Man Pleads Guilty to Strangling Girlfriend

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Scott Ford, 46, of Baldwin, assaulted and choked victim in May 2014 incident MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Baldwin man pled guilty to charges related to a May 2014 incident, in which he strangl...Read on...

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Posted on: July 31, 2015

Glen Cove Man Indicted for Exposing Himself to Juveniles at Supermarket

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Edward Ramirez charged with sexual abuse, endangering welfare of child and public lewdness in two separate incidents MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the indictment of a Glen Cove man who exposed himsel...Read on...

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Posted on: July 31, 2015

Hempstead Man Indicted for Stabbing Two in Main Street Fight

Marvin Mejia charged for stabbing incident that left two men hospitalized. MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the indictment of a Hempstead man who is accused of stabbing two cousins outside a Main Street ...Read on...

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Posted on: July 29, 2015

Westbury Seafood Marketer Sentenced For Trafficking and Selling Shellfish Without a License

Richard Scores and Westbury Fish Co., Will Pay $100,000 Fine for Illegal Activities MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced that a Westbury fish w...Read on...

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Posted on: July 27, 2015

Nassau Man Indicted for Shoplifting Spree That Targeted Local Drug Stores and Supermarket

Alexander Wachmyanin

Alexander Wachmyanin is charged with stealing from Multiple CVS Locations, Rite Aid and a Key Food MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that Alexander Wachmyanin was arraigned today on an indictment for a s...Read on...

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Posted on: July 27, 2015

Hempstead Man Indicted for Attempted Murder and Multiple Assaults of Girlfriend

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Shaquon Lockwood is charged with attempting to murder his girlfriend by slicing her throat and assaulting her MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead man was arraigned today on an indictment f...Read on...

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Posted on: July 22, 2015

Westbury Man Indicted for Beating Dog to Death

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and the Nassau County Society to Prevent Cruelty to Animals announced the indictment of a Westbury man for beating his dog to death in April. Bing Jie Yang, 23, was arraigned today ...Read on...

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Posted on: July 22, 2015

Four Defendants Indicted for Violent Robbery in Elmont Home

Young defendants charged with tying up and beating 29-year-old woman MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the indictment of four people accused of tying up, violently beating and robbing a young woman in her...Read on...

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Posted on: July 16, 2015

Jury Finds Levittown Man Guilty of Trying to Kill Landlord Before Armed Standoff with Police

Rohan Kahn, 59, convicted on all charges stemming from 2014 incident MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a jury has found a Levittown man guilty for trying to kill his landlord before starting an armed ...Read on...

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Posted on: July 16, 2015

Massapequa Man Indicted for Fatal, Impaired Head-on Crash on Sunrise Highway

Michael Bantel charged with killing passenger when driving head-on into pickup truck while impaired by drugs MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the indictment of a Massapequa man who is charged with drivin...Read on...

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Posted on: July 15, 2015

Hempstead Man Indicted for Murder of Girlfriend

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead man has been indicted for killing his girlfriend after an argument in their apartment last month. Alan Espinoza, 26, was arraigned today on charges of Mu...Read on...

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Posted on: July 15, 2015

Two Roosevelt Men Facing New Charges in Armed Robbery of Teenager in Freeport

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that two Roosevelt men have been indicted on new grand jury charges for the recent armed robbery of a teenaged victim in Freeport. Sayquane Marshall, 24, and Andy Lafonta...Read on...

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Posted on: July 15, 2015

Hempstead Man Sentenced for Vicious Knife Attack Behind Laundromat

Luis Moreno, 38, stabbed 28-year-old man to death in March 2013 MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead man was sentenced to prison today for the March 2013 stabbing death of 28-year-old Darwin...Read on...

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Posted on: July 15, 2015

Port Washington Man Gets Jailtime for Severe Neglect of Dog

Oseas Bracamonte also barred from owning animals by court order MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Port Washington man was sentenced to jail and ordered not to own any animals for five years, for ...Read on...

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Posted on: July 13, 2015

Queens Man Convicted by Jury for Armed Robbery at Auto Dealership

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a jury has convicted a Queens man for all charges stemming from a 2013 robbery of an auto dealership in Franklin Square. Horatio Forrest, 30, of Jamaica, was convicte...Read on...

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Posted on: July 13, 2015

Glen Cove Father Indicted for Jericho Drunk Driving Crash with Baby in Car

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Glen Cove man is facing Leandra’s Law charges after being indicted for a drunk driving crash with his two-year-old daughter as a passenger. Juan Martinez-Landaverde...Read on...

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Posted on: July 9, 2015

REPORT UNCOVERS GAPING HOLES IN COUNTY CONTRACTING PROCESS; SINGAS CALLS FOR OVERHAUL

Contractor with ties to organized crime and a convicted bid-rigger, a bankrupt felon and tax scofflaw permitted to work for County under lax rules Singas: “Nassau’s antiquated contracting process is a recipe for corruption and it’s critical that our lead...Read on...

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Posted on: July 7, 2015

Levittown Man Indicted for Violent Road Rage Incident

Matthew Mulqueen charged with weapon, robbery & menacing charges for March incident MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the indictment today of a Levittown man who was arrested for a March road rage inci...Read on...

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Posted on: July 7, 2015

Acting DA Singas Renews Call for Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Political Mailings

Recent flyer by legislator spurs reminder for lawmakers to make clear rules banning political content from government mail MINEOLA, N.Y. – Upon receipt of a Nassau County legislator’s constituent mailing containing political content that would be banne...Read on...

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Posted on: July 6, 2015

Acting DA Singas Finds Schools Likely Underreporting Acts of Bullying & Cyberbullying

Calls upon State Legislature to enhance rules & and assist schools with enforcement MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas conducted a study recently that found that schools across New York are likely underreporting ...Read on...

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Posted on: July 6, 2015

Hempstead Man Who Took Part in Brutal Attack in Freeport Motel Sentenced to up to Life in Prison

Robert Dixon is last of three defendants in 2012 assault against an Amityville man MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead man was sentenced to up to life in prison today for his involvement in ...Read on...

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Posted on: July 2, 2015

Acting DA Singas, Long Beach Officials Announce DWI Crackdown for Independence Day Weekend

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LONG BEACH, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas, Long Beach Police Commissioner Michael Tangney and advocates announced an enhanced drunk driving enforcement program that will go into effect in the City this holiday weekend start...Read on...

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Posted on: July 1, 2015

Defendant Sentenced,Ordered to Repay Victims in $1.8 Million Theft from Special Needs Camp & Seniors

Rockville Centre financial planner is sentenced to prison & ordered to pay full restitution to Camp A.N.C.H.O.R. and former investment clients MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Rockville Centre ...Read on...

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Posted on: June 29, 2015

Used Car Salesman Indicted for Series of Frauds Against Customers & Dealerships

Michael McGriff charged with defrauding three dealerships and numerous customers for almost $400,000 in theft MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the indictment today of a Freeport man who is charged with s...Read on...

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Posted on: June 25, 2015

Brooklyn Man, 2 Others Arrested for String of Burglaries in Nassau

Joseph Borelli charged with 9 commercial burglaries including jewelry stores; more burglaries currently being investigated

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and Acting Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter ...

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Posted on: June 23, 2015

New York City Man Arrested for Stealing Thousands of Dollars by Pretending To Be An Attorney

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Mario Tolisano, 65, of the Bronx, falsely represented himself as an attorney duly admitted to practice law in New York State MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest today of a New York City man charge...Read on...

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Posted on: June 23, 2015

East Meadow Man Indicted for Bludgeoning Wife With a Heavy Object

Hector Bejarano, 53, is charged in connection with fatal attack in April MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the indictment of a man on grand jury charges that he killed his wife in April by striking her in ...Read on...

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Posted on: June 19, 2015

Getaway Driver in Shooting of Police Officer Gets Prison Time

Renhang Qiu, 24, of Brooklyn, aided and abetted convicted police-shooter Cong Xu in home burglary MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Brooklyn man was sentenced today to prison for providing the vehic...Read on...

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Posted on: June 18, 2015

Acting DA Singas Announces Arraignment after Gas Station Case Arrest

Acting DA Singas on Fatal Attempted Robbery Arrest: 'Has Taken a Menace to Public Safety Off of the Streets' MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said that Joshua Golson-Orelus, 23, of Westbury, was arraigned and held...Read on...

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Posted on: June 17, 2015

Acting DA Singas Praises ‘Enough is Enough’ Legislation to Combat Campus Sexual Assault

Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas released the following statement in support of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s “Enough is Enough” legislation to combat sexual assaults on college campuses: “This legislation is a major step forward in the...Read on...

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Posted on: June 17, 2015

Queens Man Arrested for Stealing Over $20K in Paychecks From Fellow Employees of Security Company

Robert Simmonds

Robert Simmonds, 56, charged with stealing approx. 39 paychecks of 18 employees while working as an area supervisor in Hicksville MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest today of a Queens man who all...Read on...

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Posted on: June 17, 2015

Man Receives Consecutive 25-to-Life Sentences in Murder of Wife and Att. Murder of Police Officers

Leonard Reed, 47, will not be eligible for parole for 50 years MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead man was sentenced today to two consecutive 25-to-life sentences for the murder of his wife...Read on...

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Posted on: June 16, 2015

Nassau Jury Finds Man Guilty in Vicious Knife Attack Behind Hempstead Laundromat

Luis Moreno, 38, of Hempstead, stabbed 28-year-old man to death in March 2013 MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Nassau jury found a Hempstead man guilty today in the March 2013 stabbing death of 28-...Read on...

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Posted on: June 16, 2015

Inwood Man Sentenced in Murder-for-Hire Scheme to Silence Victim of Sexual Assault

Daniel Miller, 48, was also convicted of stealing over $200K in cash and merchandise MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an Inwood shop owner was sentenced today for sexually abusing his teenage employe...Read on...

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Posted on: June 16, 2015

East Meadow Man Arrested for Fraudulent Six-Figure iPhone Sale

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Hardeep Singh, 29, negotiated the sale of 250 smartphones through an Internet company run from a laptop in his bedroom MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest today of an East Meadow man who stole ove...Read on...

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Posted on: June 15, 2015

Suffolk Driver Sentenced for Striking and Killing Two Standing with Disabled Vehicle on Side of Road

Robert Beodeker, 52, of Aquebogue, was driving to work high on crystal methamphetamine at time of crash MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the sentencing today of a Suffolk man for striking and killing Joh...Read on...

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Posted on: June 11, 2015

Armed Gang Member Sentenced in High-Speed Police Pursuit Through Hempstead and Uniondale

Oralus Sebea, 30, gets prison time for weapons possession and burglarizing a Uniondale home after police chase MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the sentencing today of a Uniondale gang member for weapons ...Read on...

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Posted on: June 11, 2015

Maxwell Sherman, Convicted Killer of 18-Year-Old Lauren Daverin, Sentenced to 18 Years to Life

Long Beach native murdered Lynbrook teen by strangling her and repeatedly hitting her in the head MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Long Beach native was sentenced today for the brutal murder of 18-...Read on...

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Posted on: June 10, 2015

Syosset Man Arrested for Severe Neglect of Pet Dog

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10-year-old Shih Tzu Stanley deprived of basic care for at least 6 months according to doctor MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest today of a Syosset man for criminal neglect of his pet Shih Tzu th...Read on...

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Posted on: June 10, 2015

Insurance Agent Arrested for Stealing Over $250K from Commercial Client and Insurance Company

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John Sexton, 61, sent invoices showing inflated premiums and pocketed difference, and failed to forward payments to insurer MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest today of a Garden City man for steal...Read on...

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Posted on: June 9, 2015

Acting DA Singas Announces 30-Year Sentence in Shooting of NCPD Officer Mohit Arora

Cong Xu, 22, of Brooklyn, fired six shots at officer responding to home invasion in New Hyde Park MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Brooklyn man was sentenced today for shooting a Nassau police offi...Read on...

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Posted on: June 4, 2015

Drunk Driver Sentenced After Pleading Guilty to Top Count of Manslaughter 2 for Killing Passenger

Brian Friedrichs, 23, of Levittown, was traveling at 120 mph on Northern State Parkway before losing control of vehicle MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Levittown man was sentenced today to prison ...Read on...

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Posted on: June 4, 2015

Suffolk Woman Pleads Guilty to Injuring 18-Year-Old in High-Speed, Alcohol and Drug-Fueled Crash

Keira Corbin, 21, of Wyandanch, was traveling at speeds over 111 mph and using her cell phone when she lost control of a car on a Meadowbrook Parkway exit ramp MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Wyan...Read on...

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Posted on: June 3, 2015

Jury Finds Hempstead Murder Defendant Guilty on All Counts

Michael Gibson, 35, shot another man outside Hempstead night club in 2011 MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a jury today found a Hempstead man charged in the fatal shooting of another man in 2011 guil...Read on...

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Posted on: June 3, 2015

Financial Planner Arrested for Raiding Trust Fund of College Friend

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Steven Klein, 62, of Oyster Bay, embezzled more than $25K from life insurance trust account MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest today of an Oyster Bay man who allegedly stole thousands of dollar...Read on...

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Posted on: June 2, 2015

Roosevelt Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Armed Robbery Spree Targeting Cab Drivers

Ezekiel Pittman, 21, also sentenced for shooting man on Fulton Ave. in Hempstead, leaving bullet lodged near his victim’s spine MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Roosevelt man was sentenced to 20 y...Read on...

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Posted on: June 1, 2015

Acting DA Singas Proposes One-Stop Shop for Victims of Domestic Violence

Working with regional government & non-profit partners to realize dream of Long Island’s first ‘Family Justice Center’ MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas has proposed and is working with regional and local gove...Read on...

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Posted on: May 28, 2015

Farmingdale Couple Convicted of Animal Neglect Arrested for Violation of Court Order

NYPD officer and wife found in possession of animals despite being subject to five-year ban MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest today of a Farmingdale husband and wife for owning animals...Read on...

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Posted on: May 22, 2015

Op-Ed: Underage Drinking: Not a Minor Problem

By Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas

MINEOLA, N.Y. – In this season of proms, graduations and barbecues, it is important to revisit the issue of underage drinking because we all want to keep our kids safe.

Unfortunately, the statistics...

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Posted on: May 21, 2015

Heroin-Impaired Driver Gets Maximum Penalty

Robert Kozak, 38, of Atlantic Beach, sentenced today to 2-1/3 to seven years in prison for repeatedly driving while high on drugs MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the sentencing today of an Atlantic Beach...Read on...

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Posted on: May 21, 2015

MANGANO, SINGAS & KRUMPTER ANNOUNCE AGGRESSIVE STOP DWI INITIATIVE FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Mineola, NY - Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, Acting District Attorney Madeline Singas and Police Commissioner Tom Krumpter today announced that the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) will conduct an extensive DWI enforcement initiative thi...Read on...

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Posted on: May 19, 2015

Statement from Acting DA Singas on Historic Drug Bust that Netted $50 Million in Heroin

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas made the following statement in the wake of the seizure of at least $50 million worth of heroin in the Bronx today:

"Like our recent takedown of a pipeline from Mexico to Nass...

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Posted on: May 15, 2015

Acting DA Singas Announces Arrest of Major ID Thief and Financial Scammer

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Seerojnie Ram, a/k/a Seerojnie Mohan, 47, of Freeport, stole the identities of hundreds of people, including the disabled and deceased MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas joined the United States Postal Inspection...Read on...

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Posted on: May 14, 2015

Plainview Mother Pleads Guilty to Killing 8-Year-Old Disabled Daughter

Veronica Cirella will face 12 years in prison at her June sentencing MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Plainview mother pleaded guilty today to killing her eight-year-old daughter in a 2011 incident...Read on...

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Posted on: May 14, 2015

Major Gang Arrests in Connection With the Sale of Fentanyl-Laced Heroin and Dogfighting

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, Acting District Attorney Madeline Singas and Police Commissioner Tom Krumpter today announced the arrest of 15 gang members and their associates in connection with the sale and distribution of dea...Read on...

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Posted on: May 12, 2015

Hit-and-Run Driver Sentence for Fatally Striking 49year old Under the Influence of Alcohol and Drugs

Cosmin Florea, 34, of Baldwin, sentenced today for fatally striking Donald Mooney and leaving him in the street MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Baldwin man was sentenced today for a drug and alco...Read on...

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Posted on: May 11, 2015

Acting DA Singas: Pension Scammer Ordered to Pay Back $465K to Retirement System

Terrence Hoffman, 66, of Shirley, defrauded pension system to take thousands of dollars in unearned benefits MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today that a Shirley man has been ordered to repay the New Yor...Read on...

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Posted on: May 8, 2015

Valley Stream Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Killing of Queens Man Outside Bar

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Valley Stream man convicted of shooting a Queens man to death was sentenced to 35 years in prison today. Orlando Ortiz, 32, was found guilty by a jury, in December ...Read on...

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Posted on: May 8, 2015

Animal Legal Defense Fund Recognizes New Nassau DA Animal Care Initiative

Funds forfeited from criminal activity to relieve taxpayers of cost of medical care and boarding for animals seized in criminal cases MINEOLA, N.Y. – The Animal Legal Defense Fund, a nationwide organization with more than 100,000 members and supporters...Read on...

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Posted on: May 7, 2015

Woman Faces Additional Charges in Hempstead School Assault on Teacher

Annika McKenzie, 34, of Hempstead, allegedly assaulted teacher at Alverta B. Gray Schultz Middle School in April MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the indictment of a Hempstead woman on additional charges ...Read on...

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Posted on: May 4, 2015

Statement from Acting DA Singas on Murder of NYPD Officer Brian Moore

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas issued the following statement on the murder of NYPD Officer Brian Moore: “The Nassau DA's office is deeply saddened by the senseless murder of Police Officer Moore, a young residen...Read on...

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Posted on: May 4, 2015

Statement from Acting DA Singas on Shooting of NYPD Officer Brian Moore

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas issued the following statement on the shooting of NYPD Officer Brian Moore: "Last night's events serve as a grim reminder of how dangerous routine law enforcement work can be. ...Read on...

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Posted on: April 30, 2015

Suffolk Man Faces New Charge in Arson Ordered by Nassau Cardiologist

James Kalamaras, 41, of Suffolk, arraigned on grand jury indictment for role in scheme to set fire to doctor’s office

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arraignment of a Suffolk man on grand ju...Read on...

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Posted on: April 29, 2015

Acting DA Singas Announces Arrests in Joint Investigation to Combat Food Stamp Fraud

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Nassau store owners and employees arrested for food stamp trafficking scheme that federal officials estimate to total $1.3 million MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced charges against food store businesses, o...Read on...

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Posted on: April 29, 2015

Acting DA Singas Commits Full Funding for Care of Victims in Animal Abuse Cases

Funds forfeited from criminal activity will relieve taxpayers of cost of medical care and boarding for animals seized in criminal cases MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced a pledge by her office to use asset...Read on...

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Posted on: April 24, 2015

Defendant Pleads Guilty to the Brutal Murder of 18-Year-old Lauren Daverin in Rockville Centre

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Long Beach man pleaded guilty today to the brutal August 2013 murder of 18-year-old Lauren Daverin in Rockville Centre. Maxwell Sherman pleaded guilty today to the...Read on...

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Posted on: April 23, 2015

Roosevelt Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Robbery Spree Targeting Cab Drivers

Ezekiel Pittman, 21, also pleaded guilty to shooting man on Fulton Ave. in Hempstead, leaving bullet lodged near his victim’s spine MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Roosevelt man pleaded guilty yes...Read on...

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Posted on: April 21, 2015

Inwood Man Pleads Guilty to Murder-for-Hire Scheme to Silence Victim of Sexual Assault

Daniel Miller, 47, also pleaded guilty to stealing over $200K in cash and merchandise MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an Inwood shop owner pleaded guilty today to sexually abusing his teenage employ...Read on...

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Posted on: April 15, 2015

Joint Investigation Leads to Arrest of Doctor for Selling Assault Weapons & Drugs During Course of

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas, Nassau County Police Department Acting Commissioner Thomas Krumpter and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced that a joint investigation has led to the arrest of several ...Read on...

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Posted on: April 10, 2015

Kickboxing Gym Owner Gets Prison Time, Ordered to Pay Restitution for Using Gym Members’ Credit Card

Thomas Donovan, 39, sentenced today for using credit card numbers to steal merchandise and for having a loaded gun in his Island Park home MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that the owner of an Oceanside k...Read on...

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Posted on: April 10, 2015

Disbarred Attorney Indicted for Stealing More Than $1 Million from Disabled Woman

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Janice Jessup’s client was owed seven-figure sum from the eminent domain acquisition of her property MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a former attorney from Baldwin surrendered to the DA’s office tod...Read on...

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Posted on: April 9, 2015

Auto Body Shop Owner Arrested for Stealing Nearly $190K in Sales Taxes

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Douglas Donnelly, Jr., 50, of Garden City, failed to remit thousands of dollars in sales tax collected from customers of three Nassau businesses MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a Garden Cit...Read on...

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Posted on: April 6, 2015

Levittown Driver Pleads Guilty to High Speed, Alcohol-Fueled Crash on Northern State Parkway

Brian Friedrichs, 23, was traveling at 120 mph before losing control of vehicle and killing passenger MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced a guilty plea in a case involving a drunk driver who killed his 23-ye...Read on...

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Posted on: April 3, 2015

Repeat DWI Offender Gets Max Sentence, Will Receive Lifetime Driving Ban

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an upstate man was sentenced yesterday to prison time and will be subject to a lifetime driving ban after being found guilty by a Nassau jury of a felony driving while i...Read on...

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Posted on: April 2, 2015

Acting DA Singas Joins Family of 12-Year-Old Boy Killed by Suspended Driver to Call on Legislature t

April 2, 2014 Acting DA Singas Joins Family of 12-Year-Old Boy Killed by Suspended Driver

Urges State Senate and Assembly to pass legislation in the wake of tragic death of Zachary Ranftle in December 2014 MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting District Attorney Madeline Singas stood today with Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Flood, the parents of Zachary Ranftle, a ...Read on...

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Posted on: March 31, 2015

Acting DA Singas Urges Public to Remain Vigilant During Passover & Easter Holidays

Reminds residents to call 911 if they see suspicious behavior or packages; encourages victims of hate crimes to come forward MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas asked members of the public to continue to be the “eyes ...Read on...

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Posted on: March 30, 2015

Acting DA Singas Announces Online Auction of 13 Forfeited Vehicles on April 1

Acting District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today that 13 vehicles seized by police and secured through the efforts of her office’s Civil Forfeiture Bureau will be auctioned off on April 1 at 10 a.m. on copart.com. Potential bidders can go to Copar...Read on...

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Posted on: March 27, 2015

Acting DA Singas Announces Arrest of Attorney for Stealing Over $185K of Client’s Money

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest today of a Suffolk attorney for withdrawing over $185,000 in personal injury settlement funds awarded to her client, using the money to carry on her Jericho law pr...Read on...

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Posted on: March 26, 2015

Acting DA Singas Announces Full Deployment of Body and Dashboard Cameras for Freeport PD

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DA's office also funding the purchase of heavy-duty vests to protect police officers responding to some of the most dangerous crime scenes FREEPORT, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas joined members of the Freeport Police De...Read on...

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Posted on: March 25, 2015

Acting DA Singas Attends National Conference for Prosecutors Fighting Gun Violence

Joins law enforcement leaders across the U.S. to pool expertise on preventing and combatting gun crimes MIAMI, Fla. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas attended a national conference held yesterday by Prosecutors Against Gun Violen...Read on...

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Posted on: March 24, 2015

Former Employee and Her Husband Arrested for Stealing $200K in Goods and Services from Syosset Onlin

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Ilana Kessler and Drew Reminick, both 29, of Oceanside, allegedly sold stolen property on eBay and other websites MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of an Oceanside couple for participating in a ...Read on...

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Posted on: March 20, 2015

Rockville Centre Financial Planner Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $1.7 Million from Camp for Special

Drew Morgan, 44, is expected to serve prison time and be ordered to pay full restitution to Camp A.N.C.H.O.R. and former investment clients MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Rockville Centre man ple...Read on...

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Posted on: March 19, 2015

Mineola Attorney Arrested for Stealing Escrow Funds from Queens Homeowners

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Bill Tsoumpelis, 48, of Suffolk, charged with misappropriating more than $20K held in escrow for clients MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest today of an attorney practicing law in Mineola for ste...Read on...

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Posted on: March 18, 2015

Acting DA Singas Warns of Phone Scam: Fraudsters Claim to be Treasury Dept., Threaten Arrest

Scammers urging residents to act immediately to avoid legal action for phony cases of tax fraud MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas warned residents about calls from someone claiming to be an employee of the U.S. Trea...Read on...

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Posted on: March 18, 2015

Acting DA Singas Announces Arrest of Glen Cove Woman for Stealing Over $30K from Undocumented Immigr

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Norma Espinoza, 37, failed to refund money to participants of a savings club utilized by members of the El Salvadorian community MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a Glen Cove woman for steali...Read on...

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Posted on: March 17, 2015

Baldwin Man Pleads Guilty to All Counts in Hit-and-Run Crash that Killed 49-Year-Old Lynbrook Man

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Baldwin man pleaded guilty today to a fatal hit-and-run in Port Washington that left 49-year-old Donald Mooney dead in August 2014. Cosmin Florea, 34, pleaded guil...Read on...

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Posted on: March 16, 2015

Acting DA Singas Joined by NCPD & Advocates to Announce New County-Wide Crime Fighting Initiative

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Singas joined by NCPD Acting Commissioner Krumpter & attorneys' associations to announce new DA program that will encourage immigrant victims and witnesses to work with law enforcement, in effort to help solve crimes against all Nassau County resident...Read on...

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Posted on: March 12, 2015

Three Defendants Indicted for Violent Mineola Home Invasion

Trio broke into residence on Lincoln Avenue, kicking and beating victim before making off with safe Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced today that three defendants have been indicted for participating in a violent home inv...Read on...

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Posted on: March 12, 2015

Brooklyn Driver With Revoked License Indicted for Causing the Death of His Passenger in High-Speed D

Bilal Hassan, 23, traveled at speeds over 130 mph on the Meadowbrook Parkway while allegedly intoxicated Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the indictment of a Brooklyn man on charges that he killed his 24-year-old passeng...Read on...

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Posted on: March 4, 2015

Lynbrook Man Faces Upgraded Charges in High-Speed Crash That Killed Couple

John Aniano, 25, hit victims’ vehicle while allegedly impaired by drugs

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced upgraded charges against a Lynbrook driver accused of traveling at a very high rate of speed while ...

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Posted on: February 26, 2015

New Cassel Man Sentenced to 35 Years to Life in Prison for Fatal Shooting

Naqunne Jackson, 30, was convicted in shooting death of William Moody, 31

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a New Cassel man was sentenced today for fatally shooting a 31-year-old man after an argument ...

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Posted on: February 25, 2015

Oceanside Gym Owner Pleads Guilty to Using Gym Members’ Credit Card Numbers to Steal Thousands in Me

Thomas Donovan, 39, of Island Park, used personal financial information belonging to clients of kickboxing gyms he owned. MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an Island Park man pleaded guilty to using h...Read on...

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Posted on: February 20, 2015

Acting DA Singas Urges Thorough Review of State’s Sex Offender Restrictions

Highlights need to do comprehensive statewide study, & engage multiple stakeholders, to enact strongest possible law that is effective & practical to enforce. MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas, in a lett...Read on...

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Posted on: February 19, 2015

Acting DA Singas and DEC Announce Arrest of Seafood Marketer for Selling Over $100K in Fish and Shel

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Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest and arraignment today of the owner and CEO of a Westbury seafood marketing business on charges that he sold over $100,000 in fresh fish and shellfish to Long Island restaurants wi...Read on...

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Posted on: February 17, 2015

Freeport Man Sentenced to 20 Years to Life for Stabbing Wife to Death

Loventino Cassadean, 52, lit home on fire to conceal killing mother of two small children MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the sentencing today of a Freeport man for murdering his wife, Felicia Cassadean,...Read on...

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Posted on: February 17, 2015

Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty to Shooting Nassau Police Officer Responding to Burglary

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Brooklyn man pleaded guilty today for shooting a Nassau police officer who responded to a report of a home invasion in New Hyde Park in August 2013. Cong Xu, 22, o...Read on...

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Posted on: February 11, 2015

Acting DA Singas Announces Arrest of Farmingdale Man for Falsely Representing Himself to Tax Clients

Acting DA Singas Announces Arrest of Farmingdale Man for Falsely Representing Himself to Tax Clients

Arrest of unlicensed tax preparer part of continued effort to protect taxpayers.

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest and arraignment today of a Farmingdale man charged with falsely representing himself to clien...

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Posted on: February 6, 2015

Acting DA Singas: Public Employee Indicted for Submitting a Fraudulent Bid to Fix Boiler for Long Be

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Jay Gusler, 52, misled city officials to win bid for work he was not qualified to perform. Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arraignment today of a Long Beach man on grand jury charges for using false information to s...Read on...

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Posted on: February 4, 2015

Nassau Jury Finds Hempstead Man Guilty on All Counts in Wife's Murder

Leonard Reed, 47, killed his wife and then fired shots at police officers responding to the scene.

Mineola, NY - Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Nassau jury found a Hempstead man guilty on all counts for killing hi...

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Posted on: February 3, 2015

Acting DA Singas Announces Prosecutions of Nassau Tax Cheats

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With tax preparation season in full swing, DA’s office working hard to protect taxpayers, public agencies and vital social services that depend on tax revenue. MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest ...Read on...

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Posted on: January 30, 2015

Nassau Jury Finds Hempstead Man Guilty in Brutal Freeport Motel Assault

Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Nassau jury found a Hempstead man guilty yesterday in connection with a horrific assault against an Amityville man in a Freeport motel room in July 2012. Robert Dixon, 50, of Hemp...Read on...

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Posted on: January 30, 2015

Oceanside Gym Owner Indicted on Gun, Larceny, and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property Charges

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arraignment of an Island Park man on grand jury charges for using the credit card numbers belonging to members of his Oceanside gym to steal thousands of dollar...

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Posted on: January 22, 2015

Ex-Employee of Ruth's Chris Steak House Pleads Guilty to Theft from Employer

Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Florida man had pleaded guilty to stealing thousands of dollars from a Garden City steakhouse where he worked as office manager and income auditor for 11-1/2 years. Barry Pearlste...Read on...

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Posted on: January 20, 2015

Company Comptroller Indicted for Making More than $90K in Unauthorized Purchases to Business Account

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the indictment of a Merrick employee of a Nassau waterproofing company for stealing thousands of dollars in unauthorized charges to her employer’s American Express account – ...Read on...

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Posted on: January 20, 2015

Hempstead Attorney Steals from Client He Represented in a Gambling Case

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest and arraignment of a man for stealing money from one of this clients in a criminal case, and urged any other victims of this Hempstead-based attorney to file a complaint with h...Read on...

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Posted on: January 20, 2015

Woodbury Bookkeeper Charged with Stealing $24,000 from Employer

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Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said that an Islip woman is facing felony charges after stealing about $24,000 from the office backend support service company she works for in Woodbury. “Thefts from private employers are not with...Read on...

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Posted on: January 16, 2015

Man Pleads Guilty for String of Violent Garden City & Hempstead Home Invasions

Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Hempstead man who had been convicted by a jury for a violent post-Superstorm-Sandy home invasion pleaded guilty yesterday to all remaining charges against him involving two other viol...Read on...

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Posted on: January 15, 2015

Farmingdale Teen Indicted after Grand Jury Investigation into Fatal Street Racing Crash

Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said that a grand jury, investigating a 2014 street racing crash that left five teenagers dead and two uninvolved adults seriously injured, concluded on Jan. 5 that Manslaughter and Assault charges sh...Read on...

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Posted on: January 14, 2015

Long Beach Resident Steals More than $40K in Public Benefits

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest and arraignment today of a Long Beach woman who fraudulently obtained over $40,000 in taxpayer-funded benefits that she was not eligible to receive. Renessa E...Read on...

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Posted on: January 14, 2015

Acting DA Singas Makes Appointments to Top Posts

Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the appointment of two key members of her executive team to continue her office’s commitment to integrity and the fairest administration of justice. “Making sure that Nassau County remai...Read on...

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Posted on: January 9, 2015

Uniondale Man Sentenced to Prison for Brutal Assault and Robbery in Freeport Motel

Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the sentencing today of a Uniondale man who pleaded guilty during a jury trial for a heinous boxcutter attack against an Amityville man following a dispute with a woman in a Freeport motel r...Read on...

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Posted on: January 6, 2015

Madeline Singas Sworn In As Acting District Attorney

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Singas, a lifelong prosecutor, assumed top law enforcement post effective at noon today. Chief Assistant District Attorney Madeline Singas was sworn in as Acting District Attorney of Nassau County in a ceremony at noon today officiated by Nassau Suprem...Read on...

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Posted on: December 23, 2014

Inwood Man Who Terrorized Community Sentenced for Threatening Police Officers with a Loaded Weapon

MINEOLA, N.Y. - Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the sentencing today of an Inwood man for assaulting a Nassau police detective who, along with two other members of the Nassau County Police Department, was investigating reports of s...

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Posted on: December 22, 2014

Valley Stream Man Found Guilty by Nassau Jury in Killing of Queens Man Outside Bar

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced today that a Nassau jury found a Valley Stream man guilty in the shooting death of a Queens man seated in his car in a parking lot in December 2013. Orlando Ortiz was found guilt...Read on...

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Posted on: December 18, 2014

DA Rice, CE Mangano, City & Federal Officials Announce Takedown Heroin Pipeline Stretching from Mexi

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– Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice was joined by Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and city and federal officials to announce the dismantling of a multi-million dollar illegal drug pipeline which ran directly from Mexico to New York City...Read on...

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Posted on: December 18, 2014

Hempstead Man Receives Maximum Sentence for Brutal Sexual Assault in Garden City Occurring in the W

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the sentencing today of a Hempstead man for simultaneously raping and strangling a 50-year-old Garden City woman in her home just over a week after Superstorm Sandy slammed into Long Island. Arti...Read on...

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Posted on: December 15, 2014

Postal Worker Pilfers Credit Cards for Shopping Spree

Postal Worker Pilfers Credit Cards for Shopping Spree

Postal Worker Pilfers Credit Cards for Shopping Spree Yvonne Jamison, 38, of Brooklyn, stole cards while employed in Freeport post office

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arrest and arraignment today of a Brooklyn ...

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Posted on: December 11, 2014

Hempstead Man Sentenced to Prison for 2012 Slaying of Acquaintance

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the prison sentence of Bruny Fenelon, a 32-year-old West Hempstead resident who was convicted of killing an acquaintance during an argument in 2012. Nassau County Court Judge Tammy...Read on...

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Posted on: December 11, 2014

Ex-Major League Baseball Player Sentenced to Prison For Sexually Abusing 8-Year-Old Girl

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the sentencing today of a North Massapequa man for sexually abusing an 8-year-old girl during baseball practice sessions in Plainview. Rosendo “Rusty” Torres was sentenced by Nassau County Court ...Read on...

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Posted on: December 10, 2014

Long Beach Man Indicted for Fatal Shooting Near Public Housing Project

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arraignment today of a Long Beach man on a grand jury indictment in connection with a fatal shooting at Long Beach’s Channel Park Homes in September. Antonio Webb was arraigne...Read on...

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Posted on: December 10, 2014

Roosevelt Man Indicted for Murder After Failed Hempstead Carjacking

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the indictment of a 22-year-old Roosevelt man on murder charges in connection with a fatal attempted carjacking that occurred in Hempstead in July. Tayquan Clark was arraigned toda...Read on...

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Posted on: December 10, 2014

Retired Treasurer Indicted for Stealing Over $360K from Old Westbury Church

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Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arrest and arraignment today of a Westbury man on a grand jury indictment for stealing more than $360,000 from the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Old Westbury where he served as treasurer. J...Read on...

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Posted on: December 3, 2014

Doctor Who Stole Personal Information of Nearly 100,000 Patients Arrested as Result of Joint NCDA-NC

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice and the Nassau County Police Department announced the arrest of a Great Neck doctor responsible for stealing the protected personal and health information of tens of thousands of patients of NR...Read on...

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Posted on: December 2, 2014

Nassau Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict in Fatal Shooting in New Cassel

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a Nassau jury found a man guilty yesterday for fatally shooting a 31-year-old man after an argument on Prospect Avenue in New Cassel. Naqunne Jackson was found guilty on Dec. 1 by a jury of ...Read on...

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Posted on: December 1, 2014

Former Manager of Ruth’s Chris Steak House Charged with Stealing Over $230K From Employer

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Former Manager of Ruth’s Chris Steak House Charged with Stealing Over $230K From Employer Barry Pearlstein, 69, of Florida, embezzled funds over five-year period MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arrest and...Read on...

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Posted on: December 1, 2014

Garden City Man Sentenced to 17 Years to Life in Prison for Murdering His Mother

Garden City Man Sentenced to 17 Years to Life in Prison for Murdering His Mother James Olsen, 60, strangled his 88-year-old mother, Ruth Olsen, with a necktie MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the sentencing tod...Read on...

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Posted on: November 26, 2014

Elmont Man Charged with Insurance Fraud in Automobile Arson Scam

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Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arrest and arraignment today of an Elmont man for reporting a Chevy Tahoe stolen to his insurance company even though the vehicle was discovered burning in the Bronx hours before he claimed to h...Read on...

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Posted on: November 24, 2014

Uniondale Man Pleads Guilty in Brutal Boxcutter Attack Against Man in Freeport Motel Room

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a Uniondale man who represented himself in a jury trial pleaded guilty today in a case involving the assault and robbery of an Amityville man in a Freeport motel room in July 2012. Wayne Sp...Read on...

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Posted on: November 24, 2014

Freeport Man Pleads Guilty to Criminal Sexual Conduct With 16-Year-Old Boy He Met Online

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a Freeport man pleaded guilty to two indictments in connection with non-consensual acts of sexual criminal conduct with a 16-year-old boy he met online, and for false submissions made to the New...Read on...

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Posted on: November 20, 2014

DA Rice Introduces Facility Dog to Assist in Special Victims Bureau Cases

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District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced her office’s acquisition of Mega, a highly trained two-year-old Labrador Retriever who is serving on the District Attorney’s staff as a “facility dog” to assist victims and witnesses in sensitive cases, primarily ...Read on...

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Posted on: November 10, 2014

Manager Pays More than $40K in Restitution to Employer After Failing to Make Bank Deposits

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the sentencing today of a Suffolk man for stealing more than $40,000 from a CVS in Freeport where he worked as store manager. Scott Crafa, 42, was sentenced today to 10 days in jail, three years o...Read on...

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Posted on: November 17, 2014

DA Rice to U.S. Senate: Give Lynch a Bipartisan, Unanimous Confirmation as A.G.

Hon. Harry Reid, Senate Majority Leader Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader-Elect Hon. Patrick J. Leahy, Chair, Senate Judiciary Committee Hon. Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member, Senate Judiciary Committee Messrs. Reid, McConnell, Leahy and Gr...Read on...

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Posted on: November 12, 2014

New Cassel Woman Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Seriously Injuring Hempstead Man

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the sentencing today of a New Cassel woman for driving under the influence of drugs and colliding into a work van driven by a 45-year-old Hempstead man who was seriously injured in the crash. Ethe...Read on...

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Posted on: November 3, 2014

DA Rice Announces New Charges Against Jericho Man for Stealing Over $800K

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arraignment today of a Jericho man on a grand jury indictment for pocketing insurance premiums instead of sending them to insurance companies on behalf of his clients. Joseph Koch was arraig...Read on...

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Posted on: October 30, 2014

Doctor & Ex-Doctor Arrested for Selling Prescriptions for Addictive Drugs

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Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice and Special Agent in Charge James J. Hunt of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, New York Division said that two Nassau county psychiatrists – including one who had already lost his license to practice i...Read on...

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Posted on: October 30, 2014

Teaching Assistant at Hempstead School Indicted for Stealing Money Meant for Pre-K Students

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Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arrest and arraignment today on a grand jury indictment of a Hempstead man charged with stealing approximately $1,200 in grant funds obtained by the Hempstead Union Free School District, as well ...Read on...

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Posted on: October 30, 2014

Teaching Assistant at Hempstead School District Indicted for Stealing Money

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Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arrest and arraignment today on a grand jury indictment of a Hempstead man charged with stealing approximately $1,200 in grant funds obtained by the Hempstead Union Free School District, as well ...Read on...

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Posted on: October 29, 2014

Queens Man Indicted After Threatening to Blow Up Police Precincts

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice said that a Queens man was arraigned on a grand jury indictment today after making phone calls threatening to blow up New York City and Nassau County police precincts. Richard Bolton, 30, of Queens Village,...Read on...

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Posted on: October 23, 2014

Floral Park Bookkeeper Arrested for Stealing from Two Nassau County Employers

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Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arrest today of a Floral Park woman for stealing nearly $700,000 from a longtime employer, as well as more than $10,000 from a new employer by writing herself checks drawn from company bank accou...Read on...

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Posted on: October 28, 2014

Roslyn Heights Attorney Charged with Multiple Thefts of More than $1.4 Million

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Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arrest today of a Roslyn Heights attorney for stealing $720,000 held in an escrow account, as well as selling an East Hills property owned in the name of his law firm and pocketing over $700,000 ...Read on...

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Posted on: October 23, 2014

Long Beach City Worker Arrested for Selling Heroin While on the Job

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a City of Long Beach employee was arrested yesterday for selling heroin in Long Beach – with some sales occurring while she was working at the City of Long Beach Bus Depot. Chelsey Lindsey, ...Read on...

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Posted on: October 21, 2014

Baldwin Man Indicted in Fatal Alcohol- and Drug-Fueled Crash in Port Washington

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a Baldwin man has been arraigned today on grand jury charges in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Port Washington earlier this year. Cosmin Florea, 34, was arraigned today before Nassa...Read on...

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Posted on: October 20, 2014

Member of High-Tech Burglary Crew Pleads Guilty to all Counts

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a West Babylon man pleaded guilty to all charges he faced for playing a leading role in a brazen, high-tech burglary crew that stole millions of dollars in cash and property from homes and busin...Read on...

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Posted on: October 15, 2014

Touro Law Center Hosts Conference for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice entered the nationwide discussion about campus sexual assault yesterday by announcing her office’s efforts to study and address the problem with local colleges and law enforcement. She made the remarks at a T...Read on...

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Posted on: October 14, 2014

Retired police officer sentenced today in hit-and-run that left teenage girl dead

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice said that a retired NYPD Officer indicted in a hit-and-run pedestrian collision that left 13-year-old Bryanna Soplin dead was sentenced to prison today, and that the law should be reformed to increase penaltie...Read on...

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Posted on: October 15, 2014

West Hempstead Man Pleads Guilty to Top Charge in Fatal 2013 Crash

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a West Hempstead man pleaded guilty today to the top charge against him in connection with a high-speed crash that killed two young passengers, 22-year-old Blossom Castro and 20-year-old Bryan R...Read on...

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Posted on: October 8, 2014

Freeport Village Cashier Sentenced After Stealing More Than $13,000 From Taxpayers Defendant

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced today that a cashier for the Village of Freeport has been sentenced after stealing more than $13,000 by altering utility payments made by village residents and pocketing the cash. Chevelle Dubois,...Read on...

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Posted on: October 8, 2014

Uniondale Man Gets 25 Years to Life for Fatal Shooting Outside Church

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the sentencing of a Uniondale man for fatally shooting 34-year-old Isaac Andrews near a church where parishioners were gathered for Sunday services. Jonathan Mack, 20, was sentenced today to 25 ye...Read on...

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Posted on: October 6, 2014

Hempstead Man Found Guilty on All Counts Before Jury in Violent Post-Sandy Home Invasion

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the conviction of a Hempstead man on all counts before the jury in a violent post-Superstorm-Sandy home invasion in which a 50-year-old East Garden City woman was brutally raped and almost killed. ...Read on...

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Posted on: October 6, 2014

Eight-Time DWI Offender Found Guilty by Jury; Will Permanently Lose Driving Privileges

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that an upstate man will be subject to a lifetime loss of driving privileges due to a Nassau County jury finding him guilty of a felony drunk driving charge in connection with a drunken crash on Lon...Read on...

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Posted on: October 3, 2014

Driver Pleas to Top Charge in Case of High-Speed, Drug-Fueled Crash

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the guilty plea today of a New Cassel woman whose high-speed, drug-fueled crash in a Westbury intersection left another driver seriously injured and put the lives of other drivers in imminent danger....Read on...

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Posted on: September 30, 2014

Former County Legislators and Community Appointee Sentenced in New Cassel Corruption Case

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the sentencing of two former Nassau County legislators and the former executive director of the Town of North Hempstead Community Development Agency for conspiring to put portions of the New Cassel c...Read on...

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Posted on: September 30, 2014

Nassau County Man Pleads Guilty to Scheme to Rent Nassau Houses and Not Pay Rent

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a Nassau County man pleaded guilty today to bilking Nassau landlords out of thousands of dollars in rent, as well as failing to remit proceeds of a vehicle sold on behalf of his landlord and pay...Read on...

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Posted on: September 30, 2014

Brentwood Man Posed as Realtor for Nearly $200K in Thefts from Investor

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Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arrest today of a Brentwood man who posed as a real estate agent in a scheme that defrauded an investor of nearly $200,000 in down payments for numerous properties.Daniel Andrew Daniel, 48, wa...Read on...

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Posted on: September 25, 2014

Levittown Driver Indicted on Manslaughter Charges in Crash that Killed Passenger

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arraignment yesterday of a Levittown man on an indictment for driving drunk and causing the death of a 23-year-old man in a high-speed crash on the Northern State Parkway. Brian Friedrichs, 23...Read on...

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Posted on: September 24, 2014

Driver Indicted on Vehicular Homicide, Manslaughter, & Assault Charges in New Hyde Park Cr

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arraignment today of a New Hyde Park teen on an indictment in connection with a fatal crash that killed a father and injured his wife and 6-year-old daughter. Deepak Kumar, 17, of New Hyde Par...Read on...

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Posted on: September 24, 2014

Payroll Services Provider Charged with Stealing Nearly $430K from Client

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Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arrest today of a Freeport man for stealing thousands of dollars of client funds while conducting electronic transfers meant for the payment of federal and state payroll taxes.Pozo, George Geo...Read on...

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Posted on: September 23, 2014

Suffolk Man Ordered to Pay Nearly $280K Stolen from Great Neck Employer

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced today that a former salesman has been ordered as part of his guilty plea to pay restitution of nearly $280,000 he stole from a Great Neck business. Thomas Holt, 66, pleaded guilty today to Grand L...Read on...

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Posted on: September 22, 2014

Freeport Man Who Caused the Death of 13 Pit Bulls Gets Prison Time

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the sentencing of a Freeport man in a case involving a February residential garage fire that killed 13 pit bulls that were bred and trained for fighting. The court ordered the forfeiture of three ot...Read on...

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Posted on: September 18, 2014

Katie Beers to Keynote L.I. Youth Safety Coalition Conference on Teen Sexual Health & Safety

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that Katie Beers, the child abduction victim from 1992 who recently authored the memoir Buried Memories: My Story, will be the keynote speaker for the Long Island Youth Safety Coalition’s Winter Conf...Read on...

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Posted on: September 17, 2014

Charles Creekmur, 27 strangled Antwan Brown of Long Beach after dispute at Nassau County Jail

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the sentencing of a Brooklyn man for the 2012 killing of a fellow inmate while awaiting trial in Nassau County Jail in East Meadow. Charles Creekmur, 27, was sentenced to nine years in prison with...Read on...

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Posted on: September 12, 2014

Statement by Nassau District Attorney Kathleen Rice on 13th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Attack

MINEOLA, N.Y. – “As we mourn the Long Islanders and Americans we lost 13 years ago, we also honor the memory of the first responders who ran towards danger to help others on that terrible day. The dedication of those brave souls will forever remind us of ...Read on...

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Posted on: September 9, 2014

DA Rice Receives Prestigious National Award for Driving Safety

MINEOLA, N.Y. –Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice received a prestigious national award for her innovative and aggressive work on driving safety today. The Governors Highway Safety Association gave its top honor, the James J. Howard Highway ...Read on...

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Posted on: September 8, 2014

DA Rice Proposes Comprehensive Plan to Combat Epidemic of Driving While Texting

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MINEOLA, N.Y. –On the eve of the widely expected announcement of the new iPhone 6 and as students across the country hit the roads on a daily basis with the start of the new school year, Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice, in a comprehensive ne...

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Posted on: September 5, 2014

Former Bethpage Pediatrician Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing Young Girls

Rakesh Punn, 56, drugged and abused girls in his doctor’s office MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a pediatrician pleaded guilty today to drugging and sexually abusing young girls under the guise of a medic...Read on...

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Posted on: September 4, 2014

Former Plainview-Based Plumber Charged with Stealing From Nine Long Island Homeowners

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced grand jury charges today against a Floral Park plumber who stole thousands of dollars from nine Long Island homeowners mostly to perform work in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. ...Read on...

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Posted on: August 26, 2014

Joseph Beer Sentenced for Killing Four of His Friends in 2012 Crash on Southern State Parkway

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a 19-year-old Queens man was sentenced today for killing Neal Rajapa, 17, and Darian Ramnarine, Peter Kanhai, and Christopher Kahn, all 18, in a high-speed, impaired crash on the...Read on...

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Posted on: August 25, 2014

Freeport Man Pleads Guilty to All Counts in Garage Fire that Killed 13 Pit Bulls

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a Freeport man pleaded guilty today to all charges in connection with a residential garage fire in February that killed 13 pit bulls and revealed paraphernalia used for the breed...

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Posted on: August 20, 2014

Glen Cove Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Releasing Toxic Chemicals into LI Sound

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the plea and sentencing today of a Muttontown man who illegally released toxic chemicals into the ground at his business located just yards away from a Glen Cove waterway that leads i...Read on...

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Posted on: August 20, 2014

Identity Thief Pleads Guilty to Stealing from Jewish Charity and Suffolk County Resident

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a Westbury woman pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing the identity of a Suffolk County resident in order to cash thousands of dollars in stolen checks from a Nassau County-based...Read on...

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Posted on: August 19, 2014

Uniondale Man Found Guilty of All Charges in Fatal Shooting Near Church

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a Nassau County Judge found a man guilty today of all charges related to a 2013 shooting that left another man dead near a Uniondale church where parishioners were gathered for S...Read on...

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Posted on: August 12, 2014

Nassau Correction Officer Arrested in Amphetamine Case

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced charges today against a Nassau County Correction officer for possessing amphetamines with the intention of selling them. Daniel Lanigan, 29, of Levittown, was arraigned today an...Read on...

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Posted on: August 6, 2014

Syosset Man Pleads Guilty to Top Charge in Hit-and-Run that Left Teenage Girl Dead

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a Syosset man indicted in a hit-and-run accident that left 13 year old Bryanna Soplin dead has pleaded guilty to the top charge against him and will be sentenced to up to four ye...Read on...

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Posted on: July 29, 2014

Queens Driver Pleads Guilty to Top Charge in High-Speed Crash that Killed Four

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a Queens teenager pleaded guilty today to the top charge against him in a high-speed crash that resulted in the deaths of four young people on the Southern State Parkway in Octob...Read on...

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Posted on: July 28, 2014

Nassau Jury Finds Queens Man Guilty on All Counts of Killing Policeman and Motorist

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a Nassau County jury today found a Queens man guilty of intentionally murdering Nassau County Police Officer Arthur Lopez and Brooklyn motorist Raymond Facey at two separate loca...Read on...

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Posted on: July 25, 2014

Lynbrook Nanny Indicted by Grand Jury for Leaving Toddler in Hot Car

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced grand jury charges – including an additional misdemeanor reckless endangerment charge – against a Lynbrook woman who left a 3-year-old girl unattended in a hot car parked in a lot out...Read on...

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Posted on: July 23, 2014

Unlicensed Contractor Ordered to Make Full Restitution to Scammed Nassau County Victims

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a former Wantagh resident who lives in Pennsylvania was ordered as part of his plea today to make full restitution to the Nassau County homeowners he scammed by charging them for...Read on...

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Posted on: July 22, 2014

New Tip Line for Human Trafficking, Corruption, Abuse, and Tax Fraud in Nassau County

MINEOLA, N.Y. – A tip line for the Nassau County District Attorney’s office was unveiled today making it easier for members of the public to make a complaint, report a crime, or give information about human trafficking, corruption, child abuse, elder abus...Read on...

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Posted on: July 21, 2014

Driver Sentenced to Prison in 2013 Crash that Killed Franklin Square Father of Three

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the prison sentencing of a Valley Stream man for causing the death of 46-year-old Christopher DeCrescito in a high-speed crash in February 2013. Brian Daly, 26, was sentenced by Na...Read on...

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Posted on: December 3, 2014

Doctor Who Stole Personal Information of Nearly 100,000 Patients Arrested as Result of Joint NCDA-N

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice and the Nassau County Police Department announced the arrest of a Great Neck doctor responsible for stealing the protected personal and health information of tens of thousands of patients of NR...Read on...

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Posted on: July 20, 2014

Officials, Advocates and Victims Call for Long-Overdue Boating Safety Measures

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OYSTER BAY , N.Y. –Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice and Acting Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter were joined on the Oyster Bay waterfront today by safety advocates and victims of boating accidents to push for the adoption of l...Read on...

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Posted on: July 18, 2014

Plainview Attorney to be Disbarred After Pleading Guilty to Stealing Thousands from Clients

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a Plainview attorney will no longer be able to practice law after pleading guilty today to stealing client funds to pay off personal and professional expenses and obligations ins...Read on...

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Posted on: July 11, 2014

Ringleader of Child Modeling Scam Gets Prison Time

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Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen M. Rice New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2014 MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice and New York State Attorney General Eric Schnei...Read on...

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Posted on: July 10, 2014

Bronx Teen Sentenced to 18 Years to Life For Shooting and Killing Freeport Man

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the sentencing today of a Bronx teen for shooting and killing a Freeport father of one in January 2013 in Hempstead. Jazz Murphy, 19, of the Bronx, was sentenced today by Nassau ...Read on...

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Posted on: July 10, 2014

Nassau Jury Finds Brooklyn Man Guilty in 2012 Jail Killing

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a Nassau County jury returned a guilty verdict today in the trial of a Brooklyn man accused of strangling a fellow inmate in the Nassau County jail in January 2012. Charles Cr...Read on...

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Posted on: July 9, 2014

Unlicensed Contractor Sentenced for Scamming Over $582K from Nassau County Home and Business Owners

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a former Suffolk County man was sentenced today for scamming 13 Nassau County residents for a total of $582,340 by charging for work he never performed, and collateralizing an in...Read on...

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Posted on: July 8, 2014

Financial Planner Indicted for Stealing Over $1.6 Million from Special Needs Camp & Other Victims

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Drew Morgan, a Rockville Centre financial planner charged in October 2013 with stealing more than $1.6 million from the Camp ANCHOR special needs camp and other victims, was arraigned on a grand jury indictment on the same charges today. ...Read on...

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Posted on: July 7, 2014

Freeport Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for Brutal 2012 Stab-Slay

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the sentencing today of a Freeport man for brutally stabbing a 21-year-old man to death during a fight in October 2012. Henry Martinez-Ramos, 26 of Freeport, was sentenced today by...Read on...

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Posted on: July 3, 2014

East Meadow Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced a joint federal and state investigation leading to charges against an East Meadow man for downloading and possessing videos of young children engaging in sexual acts. Daniel Sherlo...Read on...

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Posted on: July 3, 2014

Truck Driver Sentenced for Killing Bus Driver, Seriously Injuring Attendant, and Injuring 4 Students

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the sentencing today of a Mineola man who crashed his cement truck into an overpass and a school bus in Matinecock in July 2012, killing the bus driver as well as seriously injuring a...Read on...

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Posted on: July 1, 2014

DiNAPOLI AND RICE HALT PENSION SCAM

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New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice today announced the guilty plea of retired Suffolk County Police Detective Sergeant Terrance Hoffman for taking $465,647 in illegal pension payments from the N...Read on...

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Posted on: July 1, 2014

Bookkeeper Sentenced to Prison and Restitution for Stealing More Than $316K from Great Neck Employer

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the sentencing today of a Suffolk County woman for stealing more than $316,000 from the Great Neck contracting company where she worked as a bookkeeper, using the money to buy clothin...Read on...

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Posted on: June 25, 2014

Valley Stream Man Charged with Animal Cruelty for Leaving Pit Bull Boxer in Hot Car for Hours

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice today announced animal cruelty charges against a Valley Stream man for causing the death of a mixed-breed pit bull boxer by leaving the animal in a hot car for hours with only one window open a...Read on...

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Posted on: June 19, 2014

DA Rice Funding In-Car and Body Camera System to Aid Police Department and Protect Citizens

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice and the Freeport Police Department today announced funding to equip patrol officers and supervisors with in-car video systems and body cameras. DA Rice’s office will provide $108,000 in Asse...Read on...

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Posted on: June 17, 2014

Queens Man Gets 55 Years for Valley Stream Home Invasion

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the sentencing today of a Queens man who was convicted by a Nassau County jury for tying up and robbing members of a Valley Stream family – including four children aged 3, 5, 9, and 1...Read on...

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Posted on: June 13, 2014

East Meadow Man Gets 25 to Life in Hempstead Murder

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced today that an East Meadow man has been sentenced to prison for the fatal shooting of a stranger on a Hempstead street in 2012. Herber Guzman, 42, of East Meadow, was sentenced toda...Read on...

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Posted on: June 12, 2014

Employee Returns $292K to Plainview Company

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a Merrick woman was sentenced today for stealing more than $450,000 from a Plainview building maintenance and real estate firm where she worked as a bookkeeper by forging her bos...Read on...

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Posted on: June 10, 2014

Long Beach Official & Accomplice Charged with Stealing $14k Worth of Equipment

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice said that after a joint investigation with City of Long Beach officials, a Long Beach Highway Department supervisor and a former Highway Department employee have been charged with stealing equi...Read on...

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Posted on: June 10, 2014

Hempstead Man Charged with Attempting to Rape Sex Worker at Knifepoint in Westbury Motel

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced new grand jury charges against a Hempstead man in the July 2013 attempted rape of a sex worker he agreed to meet at a motel in Westbury. He also faces charges in three other attacks a...Read on...

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Posted on: June 6, 2014

Nassau Jury Finds Queens Driver Guilty in Crash that Killed Four of His Friends

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a Nassau County jury found a Queens man guilty today in a high-speed crash in 2012 on the Southern State Parkway that killed all four of his passengers. After four days of del...Read on...

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Posted on: June 6, 2014

DA Rice Warns Public About New Phone Phishing Scam

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice seeks the public’s assistance in helping spread the word about a phone phishing scam by cybercriminals looking to get personal information with offers to help solve computer problems. “Crimi...Read on...

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Posted on: June 4, 2014

Queens Teenager Pleads Guilty to Burglarizing Homes in Valley Stream and North Woodmere

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a Queens teenager pleaded guilty today to several Nassau County burglaries – including an incident involving a Valley Stream woman discovering the teen inside her home. Onyx A...Read on...

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Posted on: June 4, 2014

Education Program Announced for Defendants Who Patronize Prostitutes

MINEOLA, N.Y. – The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office has partnered with The Safe Center LI and Sanctuary for Families, two leading organizations dedicated to the fight against human trafficking, to create a program designed to educate defendants c...Read on...

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Posted on: June 2, 2014

Queens Man Gets Max Sentence for Fatal Elmont Shooting

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that Wilfred Labossiere, 33, of Far Rockaway, received the maximum sentence of 25 years to life in prison – the prosecution’s recommendation – from Nassau County Court Judge Phillip G...Read on...

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Posted on: May 27, 2014

Former Suffolk Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $582K from Nassau County Residents

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a former Suffolk County man pleaded guilty to scamming 13 Nassau County residents and business owners for a total of $582,340 by charging for work he never performed, and collate...Read on...

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Posted on: May 27, 2014

Baldwin Man Sentenced for Burning Car in Insurance Fraud Scheme

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the sentencing of a Baldwin man for having a luxury car torched in Queens in 2012 so that the owner could file and pursue a bogus insurance claim. Henry Flores, 28, was sentenced b...Read on...

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Posted on: May 23, 2014

Brooklyn Woman Charged with Stealing Identities of Hospital Patients

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arraignment Thursday of a Brooklyn woman on grand jury charges related to her involvement in an identity theft ring that netted thousands of dollars by using the stolen identities...Read on...

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Posted on: May 23, 2014

DA Rice, Mangano and Police Launch Aggressive Anti-DWI Initiative

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced a new and aggressive Stop-DWI initiative known as DWI Alcohol-Related Incident Team (DART) - that reestablishes the Selective Enforcement Team (SET) wh...Read on...

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Posted on: May 22, 2014

DA Prosecution Leads to Payment of $335K Owed to Taxpayers

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice said that the Queens owner of two Great Neck auto body repair shops paid $335,000 owed to taxpayers for his failure to remit sales taxes. Joseph Caraccia, 68, of Whitestone, and his two comp...Read on...

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Posted on: May 22, 2014

All Defendants Getting Jail Time In Case Against LIRR & Metro-North Card Skimmers

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a joint case involving ticket machine card skimmers at Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North stations investigated and prosecuted by her office and the MTA Police Department conc...Read on...

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Posted on: May 20, 2014

Queens Man Gets Prison Time in LIRR Card Skimming Case

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the sentencing today of a Queens man for his involvement in a scam involving the use of hidden cameras and bank card “skimmers” to steal money from commuters’ bank accounts and financ...Read on...

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Posted on: May 16, 2014

Woodbury Woman Pays Back $231K Stolen from Manhasset Employer

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that the former office manager of a Manhasset medical practice paid back $231,000 that she stole from her employer after pleading guilty last December. Hillary Hudesman, 55, of Woo...Read on...

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Posted on: May 15, 2014

President of Hicksville Child Modeling Agency Pleads Guilty to Scamming $236K from Families

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice and New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that a Suffolk County man and the corporation of which he is president pleaded guilty today to scamming clients of more than $236...Read on...

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Posted on: May 15, 2014

Freeport Man Pleads Guilty to Burglarizing Homes Damaged by Superstorm Sandy

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a man pleaded guilty today to breaking into three Freeport homes that had suffered damage from Superstorm Sandy, stealing TVs and other valuables, and ruining repairs that had be...Read on...

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Posted on: May 14, 2014

Two Dozen Cats Rescued from Apparent Hoarding House in Westbury

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice said that 24 cats in various states of poor health were rescued from a home in Westbury today, with the structure condemned and the owner of the cats now facing animal cruelty charges in the on...Read on...

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Posted on: May 14, 2014

Three Men Charged with Illegal Fishing Causing Environmental Damage and Threatening Industry

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arraignment today of three Suffolk County men on felony charges stemming from illegal fishing activity that has endangered the environment of Long Island’s South Shore and put the...Read on...

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Posted on: May 12, 2014

Retired Officer Convicted on 75 Counts of Official Misconduct; Forfeits $195K Termination Package

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced today that a retired Nassau County police officer pleaded guilty and was sentenced on charges that he lied about his work activity to cover up dozens of hours spent at two women’s hom...Read on...

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Posted on: May 8, 2014

Oyster Bay Woman Sentenced to Jail for Animal Neglect Leading to Leg Amputation

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the sentencing yesterday of an Oyster Bay woman for failing to provide proper veterinary care for a severe injury suffered by her dog, a pit-bull mix named “Snowball,” that was left u...Read on...

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Posted on: May 5, 2014

Unlicensed Contractor Sentenced to Jail and Over $1 Million in Restitution for Repair and Tax Scams

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the jail and restitution sentencing today of an unlicensed East Rockaway contractor in scams that cheated clients – mostly seniors – out of more than $300,000 in payments, and deprive...Read on...

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Posted on: May 2, 2014

Inwood Man Arraigned on Grand Jury Charges in Bogus Check Scam

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arraignment today of an Inwood man on new charges from a Grand Jury indictment for stealing over $206,000 from three check processing businesses and two national technology and of...Read on...

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Posted on: May 1, 2014

Queens Man Ordered to Pay Full Restitution in Home Depot Charity Scam

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a Queens man working at the Elmont Home Depot was sentenced today for using his employer’s donation-matching program to steal thousands meant for charity for his own personal gai...Read on...

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Posted on: April 25, 2014

DA Program Providing ID Cards For Children Coming to Community Events in April and May

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that her groundbreaking program to help law enforcement get quick and accurate information on missing children will be coming to Long Beach’s Earth Day Celebration on Sunday, April 27...Read on...

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Posted on: April 25, 2014

Queens Woman Sentenced in LIRR Card Skimming Case

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the sentencing today of a Queens woman for her involvement in a scam involving the use of hidden cameras and bank card “skimmers” to steal money from commuters’ bank accounts and fina...Read on...

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Posted on: April 24, 2014

Queens Man Sentenced for Poisoning Child in Lawrence

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the sentencing today of a Queens man in the 2011 poisoning of a child in a vehicle parked in Lawrence. Khemchan Sulaiman, 48, of Jamaica, was sentenced by Nassau County Court Judge...Read on...

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Posted on: April 24, 2014

Massapequa Man Who Faked His Own Death for Insurance Money Sentenced to Prison

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the sentencing today of a Massapequa man for his involvement in a scheme to defraud a life insurance company by faking his own death in the ocean off Jones Beach in July 2012. The man...Read on...

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Posted on: April 23, 2014

DA Rice on ‘Swatting’: ‘We Will Hold Any Perpetrators Accountable’

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice issued the following statement on Tuesday’s “swatting” incident in Long Beach: “Incidents like this are a dangerous and outrageous waste of law enforcement resources and taxpayer dollars. Th...Read on...

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Posted on: April 22, 2014

Bayville Man Sentenced for Sexual Intercourse with Teenager in Glen Cove

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that Tereso Ruiz-Hernandez, 25, of Bayville, was sentenced today by Nassau County Court Judge Angelo Delligatti to one year in jail for having sexual intercourse in July 2013 with a 1...Read on...

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Posted on: April 22, 2014

Former LIRR Employee Sentenced for Stealing Copper From Railroad

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the sentencing today of a Suffolk County man for stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of copper wire belonging the Long Island Rail Road, selling it to a scrap yard and keeping the ca...Read on...

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Posted on: April 9, 2014

Attorney Arrested for Stealing from Clients

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arrest today of a Plainview attorney who has been charged with stealing from a Brooklyn couple who hired him to represent them in a lawsuit. Kogan, Matthew Matthew Kogan, 40, w...Read on...

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Posted on: April 8, 2014

DA Rice Announces Arrests in Tax Evasion Cases

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arrest and arraignment of defendants, in three unrelated cases, charged with failing to pay taxes that help maintain parks, repair roadways, and fund other vital government servic...Read on...

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Posted on: April 7, 2014

DA Rice, Advocates Call on NYS Legislature to Pass Sweeping Animal Crimes Reform Bill

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice, president of the District Attorneys Association of the State of New York, was joined by national, statewide and local advocates today to urge the New York State Senate and Assembly to pass a w...Read on...

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Posted on: April 4, 2014

Hempstead Man Sentenced for Assaulting Police Officer

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the sentencing today of a Hempstead man for assaulting a police officer with a knife during an incident in March 2012. Christopher Sargeant, 34, of Hempstead, was sentenced by Nass...Read on...

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Posted on: April 3, 2014

Suffolk County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $316K from Great Neck Employer

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a Suffolk County woman pleaded guilty today to stealing more than $316,000 from the Great Neck contracting company where she worked as a bookkeeper by inflating her salary, creat...Read on...

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Posted on: April 2, 2014

Elmont Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Truck that Knocked Down Dozens of Utility Lines

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that an Elmont man pleaded guilty today to causing a mile-long path of destruction stretching from Elmont to Valley Stream by driving a stolen truck with an exterior boom extended in ...Read on...

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Posted on: March 31, 2014

Valley Stream Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Crash that Killed Father of Three

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a Valley Stream man pleaded guilty today to charges stemming from a fatal crash that claimed the life of a Franklin Square father of three in February 2013. Brian Daly, 25, of...Read on...

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Posted on: March 26, 2014

Jury Finds Queens Man Guilty in Violent Valley Stream Home Invasion

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the conviction today by a Nassau County jury of a Queens man for tying up and robbing members of a family in their Valley Stream home in January 2012. Levy Robinson, 46, of Jamaica...Read on...

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Posted on: March 24, 2014

Jury Convicts Queens Man in Fatal Elmont Shooting

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that Wilfred Labossiere, 33, of Far Rockaway, was found guilty on all counts by a jury today for a 2012 shooting in Elmont that left a man dead and a grandmother seriously injured. Af...Read on...

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Posted on: March 24, 2014

Great Neck Man Arrested for Stealing $22,000 in Medicaid Benefits

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arrest and arraignment today of the owner of a Manhattan rug gallery charged with stealing over $22,000 in Medicaid benefits by underreporting income from his business and a renta...Read on...

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Posted on: March 21, 2014

LIRR Workers Charged with Stealing Copper from Railroad Communications Network

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arrest and arraignment today of three Long Island Rail Road employees on charges of stealing thousands of dollars of copper belonging to the Rail Road and then scrapping the stole...Read on...

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Posted on: March 21, 2014

Highway Racer Sentenced to Jail

MINEOLA, N.Y. -- Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that Jonathan Lopez, 22, of East Meadow, was sentenced today by Nassau County Court Judge Tammy Robbins to 10 months in jail for his role in a race on the Southern State Parkway in 2...Read on...

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Posted on: March 20, 2014

Brothers Face New Charges in Major Counterfeiting Operation Takedown

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced new grand jury charges against two brothers stemming from a major counterfeit operation involving more than $2 million worth of health and beauty products seized earlier this month fr...Read on...

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Posted on: March 19, 2014

Lido Beach Attorney Arrested for Stealing $16,000 in Escrow Funds from Mother and Daughter

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arrest today of a Lido Beach attorney charged with stealing more than $16,000 placed in an escrow account by a mother and daughter for taxes that were never paid on an apartment s...Read on...

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Posted on: March 18, 2014

DA Rice Announces Sentencing of International Fugitive Who Spent a Dozen Years on the Run

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the sentencing today of a man who was captured after an almost 12-year international and multi-agency manhunt. He was the driver in a 2001 hit-and-run incident that killed an 80-year-...Read on...

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Posted on: March 17, 2014

DA Rice and Mayor Hall Celebrate 3rd Anniversary of Groundbreaking Youth Court Program

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HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice, Hempstead Village Mayor Wayne Hall, approximately 30 volunteers and their family members celebrated the 3rd anniversary of Nassau County Youth Court at an event on Thursday, March 13 that al...Read on...

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Posted on: March 14, 2014

Suffolk Woman Charged in Craigslist Shelter Dog Sale Scheme

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arrest today of a Suffolk County woman for filing false paperwork and making false representations to local animal shelters, including those operated by the Town of North Hempstea...Read on...

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Posted on: March 14, 2014

DA Rice Announces Guilty Pleas in Scam Against Long Island Railroad Ticket Vending Machine Users

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that two men pleaded guilty today to a scam involving the use of hidden cameras and bank card “skimmers” at commuter rail ticket vending machines to gather bank card information to st...Read on...

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Posted on: March 12, 2014

Disbarred Attorney Charged with Stealing from Clients

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arrest of a disbarred attorney who is accused of stealing money meant to pay settlements for two clients she represented in June 2013. Urena de Checo, 39, of Freeport, was arre...Read on...

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Posted on: March 12, 2014

Suffolk Man Arrested for Stealing $172K from Employer

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arrest today of a Suffolk County man who stole more than $172,000 from the Great Neck business where he worked as a salesman. Thomas Holt, 65, of Nesconset, was arrested today ...Read on...

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Posted on: March 11, 2014

Over $500K in Stolen Medicaid & Public Assistance Funds Ordered Repaid to Taxpayers

MINEOLA, N.Y. - Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the sentencing today of the last defendant arrested in a countywide Medicaid and Public Assistance fraud sting involving eight people who collectively have been ordered to repay more ...Read on...

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Posted on: March 11, 2014

Bookkeeper Sentenced for Stealing More than $866K from Nassau County Architectural Firm

MINEOLA, N.Y. –Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced today that a Huntington woman has been sentenced for using her position as a bookkeeper to steal more than $866,000 over a six-year period from a Nassau County architectural firm. L...Read on...

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Posted on: March 10, 2014

DA Rice to Address Danger of Heroin Usage Among Young People at Local School Presentation

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice is scheduled to appear at HB Thompson Middle School in Syosset on Tuesday, March 18 at 7 p.m. to speak at a presentation of “Not My Child,” a program she created to address the epidemic of hero...Read on...

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Posted on: March 7, 2014

DA Rice Announces Takedown of Major Counterfeiting Operation

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MINEOLA, N.Y. -- Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the takedown of a large-scale, sophisticated counterfeiting operation in which more than $2 million worth of health and beauty products was seized yesterday from five locations acros...Read on...

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Posted on: March 7, 2014

Queens Janitorial Company Ordered to Pay More than $94K in Back Wages and Unemployment Insurance

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a Queens janitorial company was ordered on March 6 to pay six employees back wages totaling more than $38,000 and more than $56,000 in unemployment insurance to the New York Stat...Read on...

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Washington Post: How the opioid epidemic evolved

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A new analysis of overdose data shows when and where the three waves of drugs took hold

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Posted on: September 27, 2019

WCBS: Memorial Honoring Opioid Crisis Victims On Display At LI Mall

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The exhibit puts a face on the worst drug crisis in recorded United States history, personalizing an issue that has been declared a public health emergency.

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Posted on: January 28, 2019

CNN: Odds of dying from accidental opioid overdose in the US surpass those of dying in car accident

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The grim finding comes from the National Safety Council which analyzed preventable injury and fatality statistics from 2017.

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Posted on: January 22, 2019

CBS News: Drug overdose deaths skyrocket among middle-aged women

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A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that drug overdose deaths among females aged 30 to 64 have skyrocketed in recent years.

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Posted on: January 22, 2019

NY Times: Learning With: ‘Heroin Addiction Explained: How Opioids Hijack the Brain’

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Posted on: January 10, 2019

Newsday: Islanders' Matt Martin records PSA to fight heroin crisis

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After Nassau DA Madeline Singas reached out to team for assistance, Isles brought students to game as part of Singas' initiative.

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Posted on: December 13, 2018

NPR: Fentanyl Surpasses Heroin As Drug Most Often Involved In Deadly Overdoses

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Fentanyl is now the drug most frequently involved in overdose deaths in the U.S., according to a National Vital Statistics System report published Wednesday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Posted on: December 13, 2018

WABC: Heroin epidemic hitting families hard

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Stacey Sager reports on one family's struggle in Nassau County, Long Island

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Posted on: December 3, 2018

NY Times: ‘The Numbers Are So Staggering.’ Overdose Deaths Set a Record Last Year.

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A class of synthetic drugs has replaced heroin in many major American drug markets, ushering in a more deadly phase of the opioid epidemic.

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Posted on: December 3, 2018

Newsday: Cocaine-heroin ring operating on LI taken down, Nassau DA says

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“We collaborated with law enforcement agencies in those jurisdictions to make sure we crushed these supply chains.”

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Posted on: November 14, 2018

PIX 11: The Hooked Generation: Fighting the opioid crisis on the front lines

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DA Singas spoke with Pix 11 to share what the NCDA is doing to combat drug use on Long Island.

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Nassau Police: Multiple People Arrested in Connection to South American Crime Ring - News 12

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Nassau police arrested eight men, believed to be part of an organized theft group from South America, for a rash of burglaries and larcenies.

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Posted on: December 6, 2022

Richard Cottingham Confesses to 1968 Killing, 4 other murders on LI - CBS 2

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Monday, the books closed on five Long Island murders after Richard Cottingham, an admitted serial killer, claimed responsibility.

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Posted on: November 11, 2022

Female veterans honored for service in Mineola before Veterans Day - News 12

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A special salute was given in Mineola two days ahead of Veterans Day to females who served in the military.

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Posted on: November 17, 2022

Families of 4 homicide victims, Nassau County ask for public's help in unsolved cases - CBS 2

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There's a new effort to solve murders on Long Island. Law enforcement joined victims' families Thursday to urge the public to help close the books on four unsolved homicides, CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reported.

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Posted on: October 27, 2022

Man to serve jail for repeated animal abuse - ABC 7

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A Long Island man has been sentenced to a year in jail for killing two puppies and nearly killing a third.

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Posted on: October 19, 2022

Keith Dillon sentenced for 2nd time in 2018 drunk driving crash - CBS 2

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A Nassau County police officer nearly killed by an admitted drunk driver almost five years ago finally got justice Wednesday.

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Posted on: October 12, 2022

Long Island Woman Allegedly Faked $40M Worth of Gucci, Chanel Labels in Nationwide Scheme - NBC 4

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A 31-year-old Long Island woman has been arrested in an alleged $40 million counterfeit goods scheme, manufacturing fake Gucci, Chanel, Prada and other high-end labels out of the boutique she owns, Nassau County police said Tuesday.

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Posted on: September 23, 2022

Benjamin Lopez sentenced to life in prison for brutal 2017 murder of Long Island grandma - CBS 2

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A Levittown man was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without parole for the murder of a Long Island grandmother exactly five years ago.

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Posted on: September 20, 2022

Nassau County mayors unite to call for changes to bail reform - CBS 2

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There was a rare gathering Tuesday of mayors from Nassau County villages speaking in a unified voice, calling on New York state leaders to reconsider their sweeping 2019 bail reform.

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Posted on: July 17, 2022

Search for man who abandoned severely injured dog at rescue in Freeport - ABC 7

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The Nassau County SPCA and other animal authorities wants to find the person who abandoned a severely injured dog.

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Posted on: August 17, 2022

Judge Sentences Roosevelt Man to 20 Years to Life in Fatal Stabbing of Beloved Deacon - CBS 2

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A Roosevelt man who admits he murdered a Roman Catholic deacon who was helping him turn his life around was sentenced on Wednesday.

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Posted on: June 28, 2022

Long Beach increases police patrols - News 12 Long Island

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Extra police patrols searching for drunk drivers are expected this summer on Long Beach.

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Posted on: June 22, 2022

Infamous Serial Killer Indicted in Brutal 1968 Mall Murder - NBC 4

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A 75-year-old serial killer serving a life sentence in New Jersey state prison for murdering women over a decades-long span now is accused of strangling a woman in a Long Island mall parking lot more than 50 years ago, Nassau County prosecutors say.

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Posted on: May 19, 2022

Operation Long Island Wave: U.S. Marshals Arrest 116 Alleged Criminals - ABC 7

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The U.S. Marshals arrested 116 alleged criminals on Long Island in an effort to get them off the streets before the summer months.

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Posted on: May 19, 2022

Counterfeit Jacket Donation Project on Long Island - NBC 4 New York

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NCDA and AHRC Nassau announce donation of final 100,000 seized counterfeit jackets to charity.

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Posted on: February 18, 2022

Police: Massapequa dentist found with arsenal of weapons in basement - News 12 Long Island

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A Long Island dentist was arrested for allegedly having dozens of illegal weapons in the basement of his Massapequa office.

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Posted on: January 21, 2022

Teacher gives COVID vaccine to teen, Long Island prosecutors say - FOX 5 NY

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A Long Island teacher was arraigned on a felony charge after she was accused of illegally giving a coronavirus vaccine to a teenager.

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Posted on: January 28, 2022

Man sentenced to 25 years to life for attempted murder of 4 Nassau County police officers - WABC

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A man from Long Island was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for opening fire on police officers in Nassau County.

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Posted on: January 27, 2022

MS-13 ‘serial killer’ sentenced in Nassau for involvement in 4 slayings - News 12 Long Island

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An MS-13 gang member who admitted to being involved in four murders in Nassau County was sentenced Tuesday to 32 years to life in prison.

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Posted on: January 14, 2022

Veteran prosecutor Anne Donnelly sworn in as Nassau DA - Newsday

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Nassau District Attorney Anne Donnelly pledged, as she took her ceremonial oath of office Wednesday, to keep the county "one of the safest places in the world"

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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 

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

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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

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

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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

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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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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 19, 2021

Great Neck Man Indicted on Rape and Sex Abuse Charges

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Yossef Kahlon allegedly raped and tortured victim in his Great Neck home

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith announced the indictment of a Great Neck man for allegedly striking, raping, and forcing his victim to ...

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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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Press Releases
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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January 19, 2021

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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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.

She...

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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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.

Vi...

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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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.

Rod...

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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

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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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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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Posted on: March 11, 2019

Bronx Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for April 2016 Murder Outside Hempstead Bar

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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

Miguel Urias Argueta

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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Press Releases
Posted on: March 7, 2019

Custodian Arrested for Allegedly Receiving Bribe Payments in Exchange for Promise of Work

WILLIAMS, DANE

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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
Posted on: March 6, 2019

Owner of Westbury-based Nursing Agency Arrested for Allegedly Failing to Pay Home Health Aides

CUNEGIN, LINDA

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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Press Releases
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

IUZZOLINO, THERESE

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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Press Releases
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

Tara Guinnane

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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Press Releases
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

Duane Costa

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

Areefeen Hirji

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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Press Releases
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

German Umanzor

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

Corey Williams

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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
Posted on: November 5, 2018

Roosevelt Man Indicted for Raping and Assaulting Woman in Freeport

Ever L. Martinez-Reyes

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

BUONAURO, DARLENE

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

GRANATH, PETER

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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Press Releases
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

Christopher Ebron

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.

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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

GREER, ANNETTE

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

Daniel Rivera Diaz

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

MOSER, LEE

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

GIANNAKOS, CONSTANTINE

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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Press Releases
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

Michael Taylor

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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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

Raphael oyague

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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Posted on: June 21, 2018

Mineola Man Indicted for Allegedly Abusing Toy Poodle

GRANATH, PETER

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Posted on: December 15, 2017

Hempstead Gang Member Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for 2015 Attempted Murder in Uniondale

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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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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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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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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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Posted on: December 6, 2017

Westbury Man Sentenced to Four - Eight Years in Prison for Driving Incident that Killed Teenage Girl

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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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Posted on: November 30, 2017

Glen Head Couple Arrested for Using Identity of Husband’s First Wife for Medical Coverage

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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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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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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

charles smith

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

Mashall Hubsher Jury Tampering and Burglary

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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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.

Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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

Press Releases
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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Press Releases
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