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Recent News About Suffolk County District Attorney's Office
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East Hampton man indicted for alleged knifepoint kidnapping and robbery
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Darius Petty, 34, of East Hampton, on charges including three counts of Kidnapping in the Second Degree for allegedly kidnapping and robbing three individuals at knifepoint.
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Huntington Station man indicted for concealment of human corpse
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Ronald Schroeder, 41, of Huntington Station, has been indicted for Concealment of a Human Corpse following the discovery of Seikeya Jones' body in a suitcase in Huntington Station.
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Lindenhurst man pleads guilty to second-degree murder of wife
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Ryszard Murawski, 44, of Lindenhurst, has pleaded guilty to Murder in the Second Degree for fatally stabbing his wife, Wioleta Murawski, in their backyard in January.
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Gilgo Beach Task Force releases new details on "Asian Doe" homicide victim
The Gilgo Beach Task Force has unveiled new information regarding a homicide victim known as "Asian Doe." The details released include descriptions of the clothing found on the victim. The items include a ‘Chrysantheme’ blue ribbed short-sleeve shirt with a crew neck, a ‘Rafaella’ brand shirt, and ‘Bill Blass’ pants and bra.
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Gilgo Beach Task Force reveals new details about unidentified homicide victim
The Gilgo Beach Task Force has disclosed new information regarding a homicide victim known as "Asian Doe." The details include descriptions of the clothing found on the victim, which may assist in identifying her.
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Bay Shore man indicted for additional sex trafficking charges
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Danny St. Louis, 43, of Bay Shore, has been indicted on three counts of sex trafficking and other related charges for the alleged commercial sexual exploitation of an additional female victim. St. Louis is already facing 28 felony and misdemeanor charges on a separate indictment for alleged sex trafficking and other offenses.
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Islip Terrace man pleads guilty to manslaughter in son's death
Eduardo Vega, 58, of Islip Terrace, has pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree for fatally stabbing his son-in-law, Roshane McLaren, 34. The incident occurred in the driveway of their home in Islip Terrace. Vega's wife and co-defendant, Tanya Denis, 48, also pleaded guilty to Hindering Prosecution in the Third Degree for her involvement.
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Former Long Island auto business owner pleads guilty to grand larceny
Timothy Kjaer, 49, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and former owner of several auto shop businesses in Suffolk County, New York, has pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the First Degree. The announcement was made by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.
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Shirley man pleads guilty to attempted murder near former congressman Lee Zeldin's home
Noah Green, 20, of Shirley, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder in the second degree, conspiracy in the second degree, and other related charges. The plea follows an incident on October 9, 2022, where Green shot at three individuals in front of former United States Congressman Lee Zeldin’s home. Two victims were struck in the chest but survived.
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Riverhead man sentenced to 22 years for fatal stabbing
Gelber Lopez Perez, 20, of Riverhead, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree. The sentence was announced by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.
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Riverhead man indicted for shooting into Hampton Bays residence
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Lawrence Brown Jr., 26, of Riverhead, for Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree and other related charges following a shooting incident in Hampton Bays.
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Cardiologist sentenced for possessing child pornography
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that cardiologist Frank Pollaro, 55, of Deer Park, has been sentenced to four to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child.
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St James man indicted for murdering ex-wife and her boyfriend
Daniel Coppola, 50, of St. James, has been indicted on four counts of Murder in the First Degree for allegedly fatally shooting his ex-wife Kelly Coppola, 50, and her boyfriend Kenneth Pohlman Jr., 53. The announcement was made today by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.
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Former president pleads guilty to embezzling $70k from Dix Hills Soccer Club
Matthew Dickson, 44, of Dix Hills and the former Vice President and President of the Dix Hills Soccer Club, pleaded guilty to Petit Larceny for embezzling over $70,000 from the club in 2022. The announcement was made by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.
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Bay Shore man sentenced to prison for stabbing former girlfriend
Jorge Guevara, 49, of Bay Shore, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. This follows a jury finding him guilty in June of Attempted Assault in the First Degree and other charges for stabbing his girlfriend in the neck with scissors.
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District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announces hiring of twenty assistant district attorneys for 2024
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the appointment of 20 new Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) today. This class of ADAs will undergo an intensive multi-week training program taught by members of the Appeals and Training Bureau before they begin their tenure in Suffolk County First District Court, where they will prosecute misdemeanor crimes, gaining investigative and trial experience.
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NYC child services employee arrested over forged doctor notes
Alan Anderson, a 55-year-old employee of the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), has been arrested for allegedly submitting 12 forged doctor notes to his employer. The arrest follows a joint investigation by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and the New York City Department of Investigation.
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Mother indicted for murder following wrong-way crash killing nine-year-old son
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Kerri Bedrick, 32, of Centerport, for Murder in the Second Degree and other related charges following a multi-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of her nine-year-old son. The incident occurred while Bedrick was allegedly driving under the influence of methamphetamine.
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Former facility manager sentenced for stealing funds from autistic residents
Desiree Etheridge, 50, the former facility manager at Eden II in Saint James, has been sentenced to one to three years in prison after pleading guilty to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree. Etheridge was found guilty of stealing funds from the ATM cards of six residents with autism spectrum disorder, who had entrusted her with their cards for petty cash purposes.
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Huntington man pleads guilty to grand larceny involving deceased mother's pension
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced that Moses K. Johnson, 63, of Huntington, has pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree. Johnson, a former employee of the Town of Huntington, admitted to stealing more than $56,000 from his deceased mother’s public pension payments following her death in April 2021.