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(credit: Suffolk County Police Department)

Report: Detective Warned Of Laffer’s Guns Months Before Medford Massacre

A police report released Friday shows that a Suffolk County detective was concerned about David Laffer having a pistol permit months before the Medford pharmacy massacre.

2011/09/23

A memorial at Haven Drugs in Medford (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

Brother Of L.I. Pharmacy Murder Victim Plans Fundraiser

While David Laffer and wife Melinda Brady pleaded guilty for the horrific execution-style murders earlier this month, Daniel Tessetta is still mourning for his sister Jamie.

2011/09/18

Suffolk Co. Police: Coram Man Robbed By Suspects Pretending To Be Cops

Suffolk County police say a 20-year-old Coram man was driving in Medford when an older model green Ford Explorer pulled up in front of him and forced him to stop.

2011/09/12

Melinda Brady (L), David Laffer (R) (credit: Kathy Kmonicek/AP)

David Laffer, Wife Melinda Brady Plead Guilty In Medford Pharmacy Massacre

Assistant DA John Collins called the execution-style shootings at Haven Pharmacy in Medford “the most cold-blooded robbery-homicide in Suffolk County history.”

2011/09/08

David Laffer and wife Melinda Brady (credit: Suffolk County Police Department)

Medford Pharmacy Massacre Suspect Laffer, Wife Expected To Plead Guilty

Laffer and Brady were arrested on June 22 in connection with the execution-style murders of four people at Haven Pharmacy on Father’s Day.

2011/09/07

A makeshift memorial at Haven Drugs - Medford, NY - Jun 22, 2011 (credit: Mike Xirinachs / WCBS 880)

Fundraiser Being Held In Memory Of Murdered Long Island Pharmacist

Friends and family are using the memory of a Long Island pharmacist murdered in June to raise money for students at his alma mater.

2011/08/22

CVS - Sayville, NY - Aug 16, 2011 (credit: Mike Xirinachs / WCBS 880)

Suffolk County’s Top Cop Denies Pharmacy Robbery Epidemic

There have been four pharmacy robberies recently in Suffolk County, inlcuding the horrific crime where four people were killed in Medford.

2011/08/17

Haven Pharmacy, Site Of Medford Massacre, Set To Reopen For Business

Four people were shot and killed inside Haven Pharmacy on Father’s Day in what prosecutors have called “the most cold-blooded robbery-homicide in Suffolk County history.”

2011/07/21

Melinda Brady (credit: Kathy Kmonicek, Pool/AP)

Medford Pharmacy Massacre Suspect Melinda Brady Charged With First-Degree Robbery

No murder charges were filed Tuesday against the wife accused in connection with Long Island’s pharmacy murders. Instead, Melinda Brady pleaded not guilty to upgraded robbery charges.

2011/07/19

Parkway Pharmacy - Brooklyn, NY - Jul 15, 2011 (credit: Alex Silverman / WCBS 880)

Brooklyn Pharmacy Wants It Known – They Don’t Sell Prescription Painkillers

A tragedy on Long Island is having an impact in Brooklyn.

2011/07/15

FILE - A pharmacist fills a prescription (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Pharmacists Taking Extra Security Precautions In Wake Of Medford Massacre, Farmingville Robbery

In the wake of the Medford pharmacy massacre and a robbery less than four miles away a week later, pharmacists say they’re taking precautions to protect their stores, their staff and their customers.

2011/07/01

David Laffer was convicted of murdering 4 people in a LI drug store and stealing thousands of painkillers. In the wake of his crime an investigation uncovered a number of dcotors who are suspected of illegally dealing prescription drugs. (credit: AP Photo/Pool, Victor Alcorn)

Medford Pharmacy Massacre Suspect David Laffer Indicted On Additional Charges

Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota revealed the grisly details of the killings Thursday and said he will seek the maximum punishment for Laffer if convicted.

2011/06/30

June 2011 - In Review (credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images; AP Photo/PATCH.com, Christopher Costa; Mike Xirinachs / WCBS 880; Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

WCBS 880 Audiofile: June 2011 – The Month In Sound

Everything from the outrageous to the tragic happened in June. Take a listen.

2011/06/30

David Laffer Indicted In Haven Drugs Pharmacy Massacre; Lawyer Describes Him As ‘Overwhelmed’

Laffer’s Attorney, Mary Beth Abbate, said she expected that four counts of first-degree murder would be added to the charges. She also offered the very first glimpses into Laffer’s psyche.

2011/06/28

CVS store in Farmingville (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

Police: Man Steals Cash, Pills From CVS Pharmacy In Farmingville

Police are investigating a robbery at a Long Island pharmacy that occurred exactly one week after four people were shot to death in a Medford drug store.

2011/06/27

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