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Calverton Man Admits Slashing Ex-Girlfriend's Family With Knife
A Long Island pleaded guilty to pushing, biting, and slashing his ex-girlfriend’s family members while trying to get to her, authorities announced.
On Monday, Aug. 21, the Suffolk County DA announced that 30-year-old Calverton resident Guillermo Ayala Jr. admitted guilt for the attack, which occurred in December 2022.
According to both the court documents and Ayala’s guilty plea, on Dec. 2, 2022, he went shopping and to dinner with his ex-girlfriend, who is also the mother of his children.
After their dinner, he drove around for hours demanding that she show him who she was talking to o…
Father, Daughter Accused Of Assaulting Person In Mamakating After Verbal Altercation
A father and daughter from the region have been charged with allegedly assaulting viscously attacking another person.
The incident took place in Sullivan County around 10:20 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 9 in the town of Mamakating.
According to Trooper Steven Nevel, state police from the Wurtsboro barracks responded to a residence on Hamilton Road in the town of Mamakating for a report of an assault.
A preliminary investigation revealed that Mato Hicks, age 46, and his daughter, Penelope Hicks, age 19, both from the town of Mamakating, assaulted an individual following a verbal altercation, Ne…
Selden Man Admits To Targeting, Attacking Hispanic Men
A Long Island man has admitted to targeting Hispanic men, bringing them to remote locations, and then violently attacking them.
Christopher Cella, of Selden, pleaded guilty to multiple hate crimes in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Aug. 18, including strangulation and assault.
Original Report: Long Island Teen Accused Of Targeting, Attacking Hispanic Men
Cella, who was 19 at the time, was arrested in September 2021 after Suffolk County Police said he lured Hispanic day laborers into his vehicle on three separate occasions before assaulting them.
First Attack
The first incident occurred…
Suspect Apprehended After Attempted Robbery At Wantagh Bank, Police Say
A suspect was apprehended after an attempted robbery at a Long Island bank.
The incident happened Wednesday, July 6 in Wantagh.
The suspect, Anthony J. Trentacosta, age 30, of Seaford, entered the Bank of America located at 3330 Park Avenue, approached a female teller and produced a demand note for US currency, Nassau County Police said.
The teller did not comply and Trentacosta fled the bank through the rear doors without any proceeds, police said.
On Friday, July 8 at around 10:45 a.m., Trentacosta was located at his residence and placed under arrest without incident, p…
Brother Lands Behind Bars After Choking Sister During Domestic Dispute, Police Say
A 40-year-old man landed behind bars without bail after allegedly choking his sister during a domestic dispute.
The incident took place in Ulster County around 11:42 p.m., Sunday, June 28, in Saugerties, Saugerties Police Chief Joseph A. Sinagra, said.
According to Sinagra, Saugerties Police responded to a 911 call reporting a woman screaming for help in the area of 13 Village Drive.
When police arrived on the scene, they determined that Michael W. Sharrow, of Saugerties, was involved in a domestic dispute with his sister and during the fights had allegedly choked the victim, imp…
Out Of State Man Nabbed For Attacking Person With Wrench, Fleeing Officers, Police Say
A 36-year-old out-of-state man was nabbed by police after allegedly attacking an area man with a wrench after entering his property.
The incident took place around 4:17 p.m., Tuesday, May 5, in Ulster County after police responded to a home on Route 9 in Saugerties for a report of a fight in progress.
When officers arrived on the scene the victim told them a man, later identified as Denis A. Shelagin of Spokane Valley, Washington, had entered his property, assaulted him with a wrench, and then fled the scene, Saugerties Police Chief Joseph Sinagra said.
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Man Held Woman By Throat, Pressed Pillow Over Her Face, Police Say
A 22-year-old man was arrested following a domestic dispute in which he allegedly held down the victim by her throat with a pillow over her face and nose.
Phillip G. Clemens, of New Paltz, was arrested around 6:45 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 13, after police responded to Hasbrouck Park for a call for help, said New Paltz Police Lt. Robert Lucchesi.
According to Lucchesi, when police arrived at the park they found the victim who had fled her home after allegedly being assaulted by Clemens.
The victim told officers that Clemens had reportedly held her down by the throat, covered her mouth and …
Police Sergeant In Westchester Charged With Choking Woman, Harassment
A Mount Vernon Police Department sergeant is facing charges connected to an assault of a woman during an off-duty incident earlier this year.
Mount Vernon Police Sgt. Martin Bailey, 49, of Dutchess County, was arraigned on a multi-count indictment in connection to the physical assault of a Mount Vernon woman in September, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr., announced.
It is alleged that on Saturday, Sept. 21, Bailey - while not on duty - was involved in a physical altercation with a woman in a private home he owns in Mount Vernon. During the assault, it is alleged th…
Westchester Man Faces Rape, Other Charges After Attack
A Westchester County man is facing multiple counts of rape and other charges for an alleged sexual assault of a woman in White Plains last month.
Greenburgh resident Sidney Crockett, 42, was arraigned on Monday, Nov. 4, and charged in a 15-count indictment that includes two counts of rape, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr., announced.
On Thursday, Oct. 10, it is alleged that Crockett repeatedly strangled, physically, and sexually assaulted a woman he knew in a White Plains residence. The two had been in a relationship, according to the indictment.
After the attack,…
Long Island Man Tried To Kill 82-Year-Old Mother, Police Say
A 39-year-old man is accused of trying to kill his 82-year-old mother, who he shares a home with on Long Island.
The incident happened around 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1.
According to Nassau County Police detectives, an 82-year-old victim entered her residence that she shares with her son, Anil Khandpur.
Khandpur grabbed the victim, dragged her to the top of the basement stairs and attempted to throw her down, according to police.
The victim was able to kick herself free but was again assaulted by Khandpur, who bit her on the cheek, causing a laceration and substantial pain,…
Man, Woman Assault Landlord, Woman, Toddler In Bayville, Police Say
A Long Island couple have been arrested after allegedly breaking into their landlord's home and attacking the people inside.
The incident took place around 10 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 8, in Bayville, said the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, Johnathan Sunderland, 31, and Jennifer Garcia, 25, both of Bayville, attempted to confront their landlord at his residence. As they were knocking on his door, a woman, carrying her 1-year-old child started opening the door, police said.
That's when the duo allegedly pushed open the door, knocking the woman and her child to the ground. Sunderla…
Woman Attacked After Ex-Boyfriend Breaks Into Town Of Poughkeepsie Home, Police Say
An out-of-state man was arrested for allegedly breaking into an ex-girlfriend's Town of Poughkeepsie home and attacking her while refusing to allow her to leave.
Jan-Michael Mohan, 29, of Festorville-Trevose, Pennsylvania, was arrested on Monday, April 15, after the victim was able to leave the home and notify police of the attack, said Town of Poughkeepsie Capt. Kevin Faber.
According to Faber, Hohan made entry into the residence without permission and during an argument placed his hands around her neck while applying pressure, making it difficult for her to breathe.
Mohan also refused to…
