Man Arrested After Fleeing Into Woods, Hiding Atop Industrial Hopper in Inwood
INWOOD, N.Y. — A man was taken into custody Wednesday evening after allegedly fleeing from police on a reportedly stolen moped before running into a wooded area and hiding atop a large elevated industrial hopper at a nearby business.
2 Hurt After Two-Vehicle Crash at Busy Hicksville Intersection
HICKSVILLE, N.Y. — Two people were injured following a two-vehicle collision Wednesday afternoon at a busy Hicksville intersection.
13 Sickened After Toxic Chemical Spill at Freeport Home Depot Prompts Mass Casualty Response
FREEPORT, N.Y. — A hazardous chemical spill inside a Home Depot Wednesday afternoon sickened at least 13 people and prompted a large-scale emergency and HazMat response.
Motorcycle Torn Apart in Merrick Road Crash; Rider Hospitalized
LYNBROOK, N.Y. — A motorcyclist was hospitalized Tuesday evening following a collision with a sedan that left the motorcycle severely damaged.
5 Injured Following Crash Near Cantiague Park in Hicksville
HICKSVILLE, N.Y. — Five people were injured, and at least one person became trapped inside a heavily damaged vehicle, following a multi-vehicle crash in Hicksville Tuesday afternoon.
Oceanside Music Teacher Accused of Brutally Strangling Sister-in-Law in North Massapequa
NORTH MASSAPEQUA, N.Y. — An Oceanside School District music teacher has been charged with murder after prosecutors allege he brutally strangled his 25-year-old sister-in-law inside a North Massapequa home Monday morning.
2 Dead, 18 Injured After Bus Overturns on Long Island Expressway in Queens
QUEENS, N.Y. — Two people were killed and 18 others were injured after a coach bus overturned and crossed the median on the Long Island Expressway late Monday night, triggering a massive emergency response and shutting down the highway in both directions for hours.
Mercedes Overturns in Baldwin KFC Drive-Thru, Driver Injured
BALDWIN, N.Y. — A driver was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after his vehicle overturned in the drive-thru of a KFC restaurant following a late Friday night crash in Baldwin.
Mastic Beach Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges; Police Seize Four Assault Rifles
MASTIC BEACH, N.Y. — A 69-year-old Mastic Beach man was arrested Friday morning after a child pornography investigation led Suffolk County Police detectives to allegedly uncover multiple illegal assault rifles and high-capacity magazines inside his home.
Two Injured After Collision Involving Geek Squad Van in Old Westbury
OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. — A collision between a white SUV and a Best Buy Geek Squad van in Old Westbury left two drivers injured Friday morning, with one becoming trapped inside the van. Firefighters extricated the driver before both victims were transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Bodycam Shows Moment Southampton Police Shoot Man Stabbing His Mother During Violent Mother's Day Attack
NORTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Newly released body-worn camera footage provides a harrowing look inside the Mother's Day domestic violence attack that ended when Southampton Town Police officers fatally shot a man who authorities say continued stabbing his disabled mother despite repeated commands to stop.
Flames Erupt Again as Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Enters Fourth Day
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — A massive warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles continues burning into its fourth day despite relentless firefighting efforts and a local emergency declaration from city officials.
Nearly 3 Years After Arrest, Gilgo Beach Killer Rex Heuermann Sentenced to Life in Prison
MASSAPEQUA PARK, N.Y. — Nearly three years after his arrest shocked Long Island, convicted Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison without parole for the murders of eight women.
Police: Man Tried to Steal Running Vehicle with Two Children Inside At Brentwood Smoke Shop
BRENTWOOD, N.Y. — A Ronkonkoma man was arrested Tuesday after Suffolk County Police say he attempted to steal a running vehicle with two young children inside outside a Brentwood smoke shop. Officers arrived to find the suspect still sitting in the driver’s seat before taking him into custody.
‘Shore Fire’ Scorches Over 2,500 Acres in Riverside County, Forces Evacuations and Freeway Closures
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. — Firefighters continue battling the rapidly growing Shore Fire in Riverside County after the wildfire scorched more than 2,000 acres, forcing evacuations and temporary highway closures. Hundreds of personnel, air tankers, and helicopters remain assigned to the incident as containment efforts continue.
8 Killed After B-52 Bomber Crashes During Takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff Monday morning at Edwards Air Force Base in California’s Mojave Desert, killing all eight people aboard. The aircraft erupted into flames during what officials described as a routine test mission, prompting a major emergency response and investigation.
Car Carrier Overturns on LIE in Syosset, Driver Injured
SYOSSET, N.Y. — A car carrier transporting three vehicles overturned on the westbound Long Island Expressway near the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway Thursday afternoon, prompting significant traffic delays. The driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries after reportedly escaping the wreckage through the windshield.
Vehicle Overturns, Rolls Down Embankment Near Northern State Parkway in Plainview
PLAINVIEW, N.Y. — A driver was rescued after a vehicle overturned and rolled down an embankment Thursday morning, leaving the motorist trapped inside the wreckage near the Northern State Parkway in Plainview.
Head-On Crash Involving School Bus Carrying Children in Plainview, 8 Evaluated
PLAINVIEW, N.Y. — A head-on collision involving a white sedan and a school bus carrying children prompted a significant emergency response late Wednesday afternoon on Old Country Road.
Shots Fired During Port Washington Police Pursuit; Fleeing Suspect Crashes at Americana Manhasset
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. — A police pursuit that began in Port Washington on Wednesday afternoon ended with a fleeing suspect crashing near the upscale Americana Manhasset retail center following shots being fired earlier in the chase.