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• Syosset High School Swastika Investigation Leads to Explosives Discovery and Arrest of Father and Son

  Published: Apr 23, 2026

  Section: Crime

  A routine bias incident investigation at Syosset High School on Long Island took a dangerous turn when Nassau County police discovered combined explosive chemicals at the home of a...

• Long Beach Resident Erin Henry Arrested Following Fatal Hit-and-Run Collision with Bicyclist in Atlantic Beach

  Published: Mar 25, 2026

  Section: Crime

  Nassau County police have arrested 67-year-old Erin Henry after she allegedly struck a bicyclist on Beech Street and fled the scene Tuesday morning. The male victim died at the sce...

• Suspect Claiming to Have Weapon Assaults Best Buy Employee During Green Acres Mall Camera Robbery

  Published: Mar 14, 2026

  Section: Crime

  Police are searching for a man who allegedly stole a 2,000 dollar camera from a Best Buy retail location in Valley Stream. The suspect reportedly forced his way behind a service co...

• Prosecutors Upgrade Charges Against Matthew Smith in Fatal DWI Crash of Nassau Officer

  Published: Mar 14, 2026

  Section: Crime

  Matthew Smith, 20, faces upgraded counts of aggravated vehicular homicide after new evidence revealed he ignored warnings not to drive before a 125 mph collision that killed off-du...

• Homeowner and Intoxicated Intruder Both Charged Following Garden City South Trespassing Incident

  Published: Mar 10, 2026

  Section: Crime

  A late-night mistake involving a car service drop-off led to the arrest of two men in Garden City South on Sunday. An intoxicated man was dropped off at the wrong address and attem...