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Daniel Rodriguez (credit: Suffolk County Police)

L.I. Man Charged With Using Child In Sexual Performance

Authorities said that 45-year-old Daniel Rodriguez was also charged for failing to register as a sex offender.

2012/03/23

File-Suffolk County Police Car(Credit: Sophia Hall / WCBS 880)

Woman Struck, Killed By Car In Central Islip

According to authorities, 55-year-old Juana Cabrera of Central Islip was crossing Lowell Avenue when 45-year-old Charles Wright, also of Central Islip, hit her with his Honda SUV.

2012/03/13

From top left: Mario Rodriguez-Chincilla, Wilmer Velasquez-Cruz, Carlos Velasquez, Edwin Acosta-Martinez and Jonathan Portillo (credit: Handout)

Gang Of 5 Indicted In String Of Violent Suffolk County Armed Robberies

They allegedly wore masks and brandished handguns and knives. On Monday, charges were levied in a string of violent armed robberies on Long Island. Homeowners and store owners said there is relief now that five people have been put behind bars.

2012/03/12

Police: Driver Arrested After Crashing Through Central Islip Home

Police say the driver hit a tree with his SUV in front of a two-story home before it flipped and crashed through the home’s garage.

2012/01/07

Michele McKinney (credit: Suffolk County Police)

EXCLUSIVE: Central Islip Mother Vehemently Denies Serving Alcohol To Minors

A Long Island mom is in the legal fight of her life after being accused of letting kids get drunk at her home. Michelle McKinney will be in court Wednesday, but she said suspicion she served booze to 14-year-olds is already a life sentence.

2011/11/21

Raijiv Pandey Says He Called In Bomb Threat Against LIPA To Help His Grandmother

A man says he phoned in a bomb threat against the Long Island Power Authority to try to get power back to his grandmother’s house after Tropical Storm Irene.

2011/09/06

A LIPA truck in Centerport, NY one week after Irene hit Long Island. (credit: Sophia Hall/WCBS 880)

Thousands Still Without Power In NY; Central Islip Man Charged With Making Bomb Threat Against LIPA

Police say Rajiv Pandey called a TV news station on Friday and threatened to place a bomb at a company facility.

2011/09/03

Generic Police Photo (credit: Clipart.com)

Suffolk County Police Arrest Suspect In Connection With Death Of Brentwood Man

Police have arrested Ricardo Romero-Flores on murder charges in connection with the death of William Hernandez whose body was found inside a burning home.

2011/08/29

Police: Tree Branch-Wielding Man Robbed 7-Eleven Store In Central Islip

It may not have been a weapon of choice but rather one of convenience. Michael Zimmerman, 31, is accused of striking a 7-Eleven clerk in Central Islip with a large tree branch during a robbery last night.

2011/08/05

Chihuahua Lifts Leg, Gets Blame For LI Bomb Scare

A dog that wasn’t quite housebroken may have indirectly been responsible for a bomb scare at a Long Island courthouse.

2011/05/14

Lisa Terruso (credit: Suffolk County PD)

Arraignment Set For L.I. Woman Accused Of Driving Drunk With Child In Car

Lisa Terruso of Islip Terrace was due in court Tuesday, charged with driving drunk with her nine year-old daughter in the car.

2011/04/26

NYCLU Criticizes Central Islip School District Suspensions

The NYCLU said in a letter to the Central Islip district that the students who walked out of class to protest budget cuts were exercising their constitutional rights and “should be praised for their idealism.”

2011/04/25