Suffolk County District Attorney's Office News

Suffolk County District Attorney's Office News


Sep 26, 2024

Seven employees arrested for illegal sale and possession of controlled substances

Seven employees of the Claros Variedades convenience store chain in Suffolk County have been arrested and charged with multiple felony counts related to the illegal sale and possession of controlled substances. The individuals, ROXANA RAMOS ARGUETA, XENIA MIRANDA RODRIGUEZ, KEVIN CLAROS, IDENCIS CHAVEZ-GAMES, ANNA GRISELDA RIVERA, TERESA RAMOS CLAROS, and YESICA CLAROS RAMOS were arraigned on charges of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree.

Sep 25, 2024

Bay Shore man pleads guilty to illegal disposal of hazardous waste

Carleton Pulley, a 48-year-old resident of Bay Shore, has pleaded guilty to charges of Endangering Public Health, Safety, or the Environment in the Second Degree. The plea follows his illegal disposal of hazardous waste and old tires at the former Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center in April 2023.

Sep 25, 2024

Bay Shore man pleads guilty to illegal disposal of hazardous waste

Carleton Pulley, a 48-year-old resident of Bay Shore, has pleaded guilty to Endangering Public Health, Safety, or the Environment in the Second Degree. This plea follows his illegal disposal of hazardous waste and old tires at the former Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center in April 2023.

Sep 25, 2024

Mastic woman pleads guilty after dog mauls toddler

Amy Willi, a 45-year-old resident of Mastic, has pleaded guilty to Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree following an incident where her dog, Kojo, mauled a two-year-old boy and attacked the child's uncle. The announcement was made by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.

Sep 25, 2024

North Babylon man indicted for attempting robbery during cleaning service hire

Christopher Doran, a 66-year-old resident of North Babylon, has been indicted for Attempted Robbery in the First Degree and related charges. The indictment follows allegations that Doran attempted to rob a woman he had hired to clean his apartment.

Sep 24, 2024

Holtsville woman indicted for alleged car theft and bank robbery

Nina Cahill, a 42-year-old resident of Holtsville, has been indicted on multiple charges, including Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree. The indictment follows allegations that she stole a vehicle, used it to rob a bank, and led police on two car chases, one of which resulted in the injury of a Suffolk highway patrol officer.

Sep 24, 2024

Brooklyn man found guilty of second-degree murder for shooting during attempted robbery

Basheer Vinson, 29, of Brooklyn, has been found guilty of second-degree murder and other charges in connection with a 2020 attempted robbery and shooting that resulted in the death of Mark Birthwright, 26, of Bay Shore. The verdict was announced by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney following a jury trial.

Sep 18, 2024

East Hampton man indicted for knifepoint kidnapping and robbery

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Darius Petty, 34, of East Hampton, has been indicted on three counts of Kidnapping in the Second Degree and other related charges for allegedly kidnapping and robbing three individuals at knifepoint.

Sep 18, 2024

Huntington Station man indicted for corpse concealment

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Ronald Schroeder, 41, of Huntington Station, has been indicted for Concealment of a Human Corpse following the discovery of Seikeya Jones' body inside a suitcase in Huntington Station.

Sep 17, 2024

Lindenhurst man pleads guilty to murdering wife

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Ryszard Murawski, 44, of Lindenhurst, has pleaded guilty to Murder in the Second Degree for fatally stabbing his wife, Wioleta Murawski, in her backyard in January.

Sep 16, 2024

Gilgo Beach Task Force releases new details on unidentified homicide victim

The Gilgo Beach Task Force has released new information regarding a homicide victim known as "Asian Doe." The announcement, made on September 16, 2024, aims to shed light on the identity and circumstances surrounding the victim.

Sep 16, 2024

Gilgo Beach Task Force releases new details about unidentified homicide victim

The Gilgo Beach Task Force has released new information regarding a homicide victim referred to as "Asian Doe." The details include the clothing items found on the victim, which are a 'Chrysantheme' blue ribbed short-sleeve shirt with a crew neck, a 'Rafaella' brand shirt, and 'Bill Blass' pants and bra.

Sep 16, 2024

Bay Shore man faces additional sex trafficking charges after new victim comes forward

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Danny St. Louis, 43, of Bay Shore, has been indicted on three counts of sex trafficking and other related charges for the alleged commercial sexual exploitation of an additional female victim. St. Louis is already facing 28 felony and misdemeanor charges on a separate indictment for alleged sex trafficking and other offenses.

Sep 13, 2024

Islip Terrace man pleads guilty to manslaughter; wife admits hindering prosecution

Eduardo Vega, 58, of Islip Terrace, has pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree for fatally stabbing his son-in-law, Roshane McLaren, 34. The incident occurred in the driveway of their home. Vega's wife and co-defendant, Tanya Denis, 48, also from Islip Terrace, pleaded guilty to Hindering Prosecution in the Third Degree for her involvement.

Sep 12, 2024

Former Long Island auto business owner pleads guilty for grand larceny involving $16 million

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Timothy Kjaer, 49, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, formerly of Shoreham and the former owner of several auto shop businesses, has pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the First Degree for failing to report $16 million in taxable sales. This action resulted in the theft of over $1.3 million in sales tax from New York State.

Sep 12, 2024

Shirley man pleads guilty to attempted murder near ex-Congressman Zeldin's home

Noah Green, 20, of Shirley, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder in the second degree, conspiracy in the second degree, and other related charges for a shooting incident on October 9, 2022. The incident occurred in front of former United States Congressman Lee Zeldin’s home. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the plea today.

Sep 10, 2024

Riverhead man sentenced to 22 years for fatal stabbing

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Gelber Lopez Perez, 20, of Riverhead, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. The sentencing follows his guilty plea to Manslaughter in the First Degree for the fatal stabbing of Tony Fernando Alvarado Ajcuc, 26, also of Riverhead.

Sep 9, 2024

Suffolk cardiologist sentenced for possessing child pornography

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that cardiologist Frank Pollaro, 55, of Deer Park, was sentenced to four to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child.

Sep 9, 2024

Riverhead man indicted for shooting into Hampton Bays residence

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Lawrence Brown Jr., 26, of Riverhead, on charges including Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree. The indictment follows a shooting incident in Hampton Bays.

Sep 6, 2024

St. James man indicted for murder of ex-wife and her boyfriend

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Daniel Coppola, 50, of St. James, has been indicted on four counts of Murder in the First Degree. Coppola is accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife, Kelly Coppola, 50, and her boyfriend, Kenneth Pohlman Jr., 53, at their home in St. James.

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Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Local

Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing

Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.


Local

Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July

Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.