Saturday, May 19, 2012
Accident took place Friday night in front of the Attias Flea Market.
A woman is in critical condition after being hit by a car in front of the Attias Flea Market in Sayville Friday night, police said. The accident occurred at 8:39 p.m. at the intersection of the eastbound Sunrise Highway service road and Broadway Avenue when Bonnie Gallagher, of Centereach, who was driving a 2001 Chevy, struck 62-year-old Shamim Bezum. Bezum suffered head trauma and fractures to her pelvis and arm. She was transported to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center in East Patchogue in critical condition. Gallagher was not injured in the crash, police said. Police are asking anyone with information on the crash to call Fifth Squad detectives at 631-854-8552.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Suffolk Police Officer Glen Ciano is among nearly two dozen fallen officers to be remembered.
Suffolk Police will hold a special ceremony Friday to honor 22 cops who in the line of duty, including former Bayport resident Glen Ciano. Ciano was killed on February 22, 2009 while responding to an aid call from a fellow officer when his patrol car was hit by convicted drunk driver Jose Borbon. Ciano's car careened into a utility pole and exploded into flames on Vanderbilt Motor Parkway near Commack Road in Commack. Borbon spent two years and eight months in prison before he was released in October, 2011. The memorial service to honor the officers will be held at 10:30 at police headquarters in Yaphank.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Blue Point family of teen killed on LIE seeks update on investigation.
All Jo Ann Schettino wants these days are answers. Answers about what happened when her 18-year-old son, Billy, was killed on March 14, and why it happened. “It’s been two months and we know nothing still,” said the Blue Point resident. The family has hired an attorney, Theodore Rosenberg, of Rosenberg and Gluck in Holtsville, and was granted a conference with a county court judge Tuesday. The family is asking for the court's help in getting a status report on the investigation, a copy of the medical examiner and autopsy reports and the personal effects from Billy Schettino’s car which remains impounded. “We had been told in a letter from the district attorney’s office that they can’t release any of what we want due to the investigation,” …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
A list of recent police activity in Sayville and West Sayville as reported by the 5th Precinct.
The following information is directly from the Suffolk County Police Department's media incidents list regarding Bayport-Blue Point. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions. May 13, 2012 Luke Daniels, of Sayville, was arrested in Bay Shore and charged with petit larceny and criminal possession of an anti-security item. May 12, 2012 James Barrett, of West Sayville, was arrested in West Sayville and charged with harassment in the second degree. May 11, 2012 Eric Monath, of West Sayville, was arrested in West Sayville and charged with harassment in the second degree. May 9, 2012 Margaret Hogan, of West Sayville, was arrested in Sayville and charged with DWI. May 8, 2012 Eric Burdette, of Sayville, was …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
A list of recent police activity in Bayport and Blue Point as reported by the 5th Precinct.
The following information is directly from the Suffolk County Police Department's media incidents list regarding Bayport-Blue Point. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions. May 7, 2012 Paul Bako, of Bayport, was arrested in Bayport and charged with criminal obstruction of breathing. May 6, 2012 Cynthia Schneider, of Patchogue, was arrested in Blue Point and charged with criminal contempt in the first degree. May 12, 2012 An incident of grand larceny was reported on Middle Road in Bayport as a crown was reported taken from a mailbox. May 9, 2012 An incident of criminal mischief was reported on Montauk Highway in Bayport regarding a report in which a man punched the side of a car. May 7, 2012 Criminal …
Criminal mischief included vulgar phrase relating to God and a possible reference to death of local teenager.
Suffolk Police are investigating a criminal mischief incident at the Our Lady of Snow Church in Blue Point that was reported as a possible hate crime. A parish member, who requested anonymity, told Patch the mass schedule sign, in front of the 'big' church on Blue Point Avenue, was defaced with three phrases, including “666” and a vulgar reference to God sometime during the weekend of May 6. The third phrase was a date on the sign--March 14, 2012-- which corresponds to the date of the death of Blue Point 17-year-old Billy Schettino. A Suffolk County Police Department spokesperson stated there was no releasable information available as of Monday evening relating to the incident. Schettino died on March 14 after being struck by a Suffolk …
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
A list of recent police activity in Sayville and West Sayville as reported by the 5th Precinct.
The following information is directly from the Suffolk County Police Department's media incidents list regarding Bayport-Blue Point. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions. May 3, 2012 Meghan Schaefer, of Sayville, was arrested in Central Islip and charged with prostitution. April 30, 2012 Joseph Comiskey Jr., of Sayville, was arrested in Selden and charged with operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of .08 percent. Michael Krauss, of West Sayville, was arrested in West Islip and charged with grand larcey. Let Patch save you time. Get great local stories like this delivered right to your inbox or smartphone everyday with our free newsletter. Simple, fast sign-up here. May 2, 2012 A West …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
A list of recent police activity in Bayport and Blue Point as reported by the 5th Precinct.
The following information is directly from the Suffolk County Police Department's media incidents list regarding Bayport-Blue Point. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions. May 2, 2012 Mary McDade, of Bayport, was arrested in Deer Park and charged with petit larceny. April 30, 2012 Jason Marte, of Bay Shore, was arrested in Bayport and charged with public lewdness. April 28, 2012 Theodore Henn, of Blue Point, was arrested in Babylon and charged with criminal contempt in the first degree. Richard Signorello, of Bayport, was arrested in Bayport and charged with menacing with a weapon. Let Patch save you time. Get great local stories like this delivered right to your inbox or smartphone everyday with our …
Monday, May 7, 2012
Canine unit discovers proceeds, cash register in nearby woods.
Three Sayville teenagers are under arrest and charged with burglarizing the Hot Bagels business on North Main St. in Sayville early Monday morning, according to Suffolk Police. Police say Fifth Precinct Officer Kevin Sison was on patrol at approximately 12:35 a.m. when he discovered the bagel store had been burglarized. Sison notified surrounding units, including Canine Unit Officer Michael Cassidy, and police began to search the area. Cassidy's dog, Thor, was able to pick up a scent and led police to proceeds from the burglary, as well as a cash register, in a wooded area just west of the bagel shop, say police. Cassidy, along with Fifth Precinct patrol officers, then located two teenagers, Jonah Arias-Brown, 17, and Luke Butler, 19, at …
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Saturday, May 5, 2012
It was a busy week all around town so here's a quick way to get caught up.
In case, for some unimaginable reason, you didn't visit Patch everyday and missed a day of news and stories, here is the catch-up guide to get you caught up. BBP Speeds Up School Superintendent Search Strategy District aims to hire new leader during next school year and interim interviews start Monday. Robbery at Blue Point Dunkin Donuts Ends in Eastport Crash The Dunkin Donuts store on Montauk Highway, Blue Point was hit by robbers Thursday evening. Readers' Choice Winner: Cafe Joelle Top Mother's Day Brunch Spot The Sayville restaurant grabbed first place by a slight vote margin. Sayville Student Council Charity Work Reaps Rewards Service-learning project merits a surprising second accolade. A Unique UFO is Spotted in Sayville Student's …
Joel
8:59 am on Friday, May 18, 2012
Tedesco should be in JAIL more ›