Thomas Spota
Suffolk County Grand Jury Addresses Prescription Painkiller Abuse
The panel has offered several solutions and recommendations to address the epidemic after hearing testimony from 38 witnesses and considering 123 exhibits.
Drunk Driving Task Force Hits Long Island For Memorial Day Weekend
More than a dozen different law enforcement agencies on Long Island have formed a task force focused on nabbing drunk drivers.
Suffolk County Ethics Report Critical Of Unnamed Officials
A special grand jury report finds that unidentified Suffolk County officials used an ethics commission as a “political sword” to attack enemies.
DA: L.I. Man Accused Of Stealing Identities Of Brain-Injured Patients ‘Shameless’
Benjamin Achampong, 30, is accused of using his former position at the Long Island Head Injury Association to access the Social Security numbers and other information of more than 50 victims, officials said.
Suffolk Cops Say Improved Sharing Of Intelligence Helped Nab Alleged Serial Robber
Police said Ronny Lacaliano was caught thanks to the new intelligence-driven policing policy. They allege Lacaliano robbed 19 places to feed a crack addiction.
Brooklyn Assemblyman Joseph Lentol Sees Deal For DNA Databank
The chief Assembly sponsor of legislation to double New York’s DNA database with genetic information from all felony and penal misdemeanor offenders says he expects a compromise to pass.
New Suffolk County Police Commander Says Multiple Killers Likely In Gilgo Beach Case
In a statement, Jack Fitzpatrick said he believes that based on the available information, it is very unlikely that one person committed all 10 murders.
Suffolk Authorities Back Cuomo On DNA Expansion
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans an expansion of the state’s DNA databank and Suffolk County authorities are getting behind it.
Bohemia Gun Shop Owner Accused Of Owning All Types Of Illegal Weapons
The Suffolk County district attorney said Brian Andersen “purchased and possessed a number of illegal weapons including illegal machine guns, unregistered automatic and semi-automatic handguns and a stolen firearm.”
Suffolk DA: Woman Sold Fake Tiffany Jewelry; Said Sales Were Helping Food Pantry
People on Long Island thought they were buying fancy jewelry to help a good cause, but officials say it was all a fraud.
DA Spota Discounts Lone Killer Theory In Gilgo Beach Bodies Case
In a split with police, the Suffolk County district attorney says he isn’t convinced that one killer is responsible for 10 bodies discovered along a seaside parkway.
David Laffer Gets Life Without Parole, Wife Gets 25 Years In Medford Pharmacy Massacre
“He is a coward. He has no soul,” said the grandmother of victim Jamie Taccetta, Mary Moran. She later turned to Laffer and said “Burn in hell.”
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.
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.
DA: Mass. Man Tried To Auction Stolen Red Sox Gear On Long Island
Jamie Pritchard Holland tried to trick a Long Island auction house into selling stolen Boston Red Sox memorabilia after making up a story about hospital bills for a sick son he doesn’t have, authorities said.
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