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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who allegedly stole from a Melville store this month.

A man allegedly stole merchandise from Dick’s Sporting Goods, located at 870 Walt Whitman Road on May 2. The man fled in a blue Chevrolet sedan.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, utilizing a mobile app which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

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The Suffolk County Police Department will host three community meetings to provide information and address concerns regarding the upcoming implementation of ShotSpotter in Suffolk County communities.

According to ShotSpotter, the technology detects 90% of gunshots in the coverage area, a contrast to the nationwide average of less than 20% of gunfire being reported to police. ShotSpotter notifies police in less than one minute with information including the location, number of shots and time of discharge.

The placement of ShotSpotter sensors were selected based on previous calls for shots fired. ShotSpotter will be installed in Bay Shore, Brentwood, Central Islip, Coram, Huntington Station, Mastic, North Amityville, North Bellport and Wyandanch.

“This technology is another tool in our arsenal to continue our efforts to reduce crime and remain proactive here in Suffolk County,” Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said. “ShotSpotter is a part of our comprehensive approach to enhance our Department’s ability to investigate, prevent and respond to criminal incidents in our communities.”

“While Suffolk County is considered one of the safest communities in the country, the utilization of ShotSpotter will be an additional tool to deter gun violence,” Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney K. Harrison said. “The implementation of this technology will aid officers when responding to calls of shots fired by notifying them sooner, and more accurately, as well as during subsequent investigations.”

The meetings will be held at the SCPD Second Precinct, located at 1071 Park Ave. in Huntington, on May 15 at 6 p.m.; at the Brentwood Public Library, located at 34 Second Ave. in Brentwood, on May 16 at 6 p.m.; and at the SCPD Sixth Precinct, located at 400 Route 25 in Selden, on May 17 at 6 p.m.

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Gregory Vasicek

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on May 15 that Gregory Vasicek, 60, of Queens, and president of the Queens-based charitable organization Play4Autism, pleaded guilty to the charge of Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree, and admitted to promising to pay thousands of dollars to various vendors for goods and services for which he never paid.

“This defendant preyed upon the goodwill of Suffolk County residents and business owners under the guise of helping autistic children to benefit himself,” said District Attorney Tierney. “My Office will continue to hold accountable all those who manipulate, steal, and violate the public’s trust.”

According to the investigation and the defendant’s admissions during his plea allocution, between April 21, 2022 and May 2, 2022, Vasicek wrote numerous checks from his charity’s bank account, while knowing that the funds in the organization’s account would be insufficient to pay for the services and property being purchased. Among the victims of the defendant’s scheme were a golf course and restaurant in Manorville, and an amusement park in Farmingdale. Despite repeated attempts to obtain payment from the defendant by these vendors, Vasicek never paid for the goods and services provided to him in connection with those purchases.

page1image21187008The investigation also revealed that the defendant fraudulently solicited and received hundreds of dollars in registration fees from donors for a golf outing that he represented was to occur at the Manorville golf course on October 19, 2022. No such outing was ever scheduled to take place on that date, or any subsequent date at that location.

On May 12, 2023, Vasicek pleaded guilty before Acting Supreme Court Justice, the Honorable Richard I. Horowitz to the charge of, Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree, a Class E felony. He is due back in court for sentencing on July 6, 2023. Vasicek is being represented by the Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Stuart P. Levy of the Public Corruption Bureau.

The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office is asking anyone who suspects that they may have been defrauded by Vasicek or his charity to call (631) 853-4626.

 

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Do you recognize this man? Photo from SCPD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who allegedly stole merchandise from an Islandia store last month.

A man allegedly stole assorted items from Famous Footwear, located at 1770 Veterans Memorial Highway, on April 17.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an
arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime
Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, utilizing a mobile app
which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or
online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Second Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two people who allegedly stole merchandise from a Melville sporting goods store.

A man and woman allegedly stole approximately $700 worth of clothing from Dick’s Sporting Goods, located at 870 Walt Whitman Road, on May 4 at approximately 7 p.m. The fled the parking lot in a black Lexus SUV.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, utilizing a mobile app which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who allegedly endangered the welfare of a child at a fitness facility in Smithtown in April.

A man allegedly entered Gold Medal Gymnastics Center, located at 253 West Main St., on April 29, between 12:40 p.m. and 1 p.m., and took photos of staff and children without permission or consent. The man fled in a four-door sedan, possibly a Hyundai, with unknown registration.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County CrimeStoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, utilizing a mobile appwhich can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

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Joseph Goetzfried

Update on May 13: Joseph Goetzfried has been located, unharmed.

Suffolk County Police have issued a Silver Alert for a missing Bayport man who suffers from
dementia. Joseph Goetzfried, 70, was last seen leaving on foot from his residence on Middle Road at approximately 10 a.m. on May 12. He was reported missing by an employee at his
living facility at approximately 7 p.m. He may be in the areas of Sayville or Patchogue.

Goetzfried is white, 6 feet tall, 150 pounds with gray hair. He was last seen wearing a black long sleeved tee shirt, tan khaki shorts, and a tan bucket hat.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on Goetzfried’s location to call 911 or Fifth
Squad detectives at 631-854-8540.

Silver Alert is a program implemented in Suffolk County that allows local law enforcement to
share information with media outlets about individuals with special needs who have been
reported missing.

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Bethpage Federal Credit Union Melville

Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives are investigating after a man robbed a Melville bank after he attempted to rob an East Farmingdale bank on May 12.

A man passed a teller at note at 9:42 a.m. demanding cash at Bethpage Federal Credit Union, located at 1033 Route 109. The teller did not comply with the man’s demands and the man fled the bank on foot. Approximately 20 minutes later, the man passed a teller a note demanding cash at Bethpage Federal Credit Union, located at 501 Walt Whitman Road. The teller complied with the man’s demands and the man fled on foot.

The man was described as Black, between 25 and 30 years old, approximately 6 feet tall with a thin build. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and maroon pants.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on these incidents to call the Major Case Unit at 631- 852-6555.

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Do you recognize this woman? Photos from SCPD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the woman who allegedly stole merchandise from CVS, located at 729 Portion Road in Lake Ronkonkoma, on April 11 with a male companion.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.

 

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Asia Leaphart
Shamiqwa Dixon
Devonte Jennings
Tyjanea Weaver
Naikeya Terry

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced that Asia Leaphart, 26, of Deer Park; Shamiqwa Dixon, 28, of Coram; Devonte Jennings, 24, of Wyandanch; Tyjanea Weaver, 23, of Wyandanch; and Naikeya Terry, 41, of Wyandanch have all pleaded guilty and been sentenced for their roles in  a string of retail thefts at Ulta Beauty stores in East Farmingdale, Commack, and Patchogue in 2021 and 2022.  

“These individuals operated together in groups and wreaked havoc on businesses across Suffolk  County by taking things that did not belong to them,” said District Attorney Tierney. “We will  continue to investigate and prosecute those who commit these quality-of-life crimes that threaten  the livelihood of our residents and businesses. In Suffolk County there are consequences for  stealing other people’s property. You will go to jail.”

On November 19, 2021, DIXON, LEAPHART, JENNINGS, TERRY and WEAVER, were  observed exiting an Ulta Beauty store in East Farmingdale with over $4,000 worth of fragrances  that they did not pay for. The incident was captured on the store’s video surveillance system.  

On March 1, 2022, DIXON, JENNINGS, and TERRY entered an Ulta Beauty store in North  Patchogue, loaded approximately $2,700 worth of fragrances into bags, and left the store without  paying. The incident was caught on the store’s security camera. 

On May 7, 2022, LEAPHART and CECIL MCHUGH, were allegedly observed by Suffolk County  Police Department plain clothes detectives stealing nearly $4,000 worth of perfume and cologne  at the Ulta Beauty store in East Farmingdale. While attempting to apprehend the pair, the detectives  used two vehicles to block LEAPHART’s 2013 black Nissan Altima so she could not leave the  parking lot and ordered her to stop. LEAPHART ignored their commands and reversed her vehicle  into an unmarked police car behind her, causing one of the detectives to sustain neck, back and leg  injuries. LEAPHART then accelerated at a high rate of speed toward the other unmarked police  car parked in front of her, plowed into the driver’s side of the car, and then recklessly drove out of  the parking lot. LEAPHART’s Nissan Altima was subsequently located parked and unoccupied in  Wyandanch. She was later arrested on May 15, 2022.  

In total, the group stole approximately $10,700 worth of fragrances. The incidents were all captured on the three store’s video surveillance system. Jennings, Terry and Leaphart were sentenced to one year in jail. Dixon was sentenced to 1.5 to 3 years in jail while Weaver was placed on probation with her case still pending.

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