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Do you recognize this man? Photo from SCPD
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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two people who allegedly stole from a Farmingville store last month.

A man and a woman allegedly stole groceries from Stop & Shop, located at 2350 North Ocean Ave., at 11:30 a.m. on September 30. The merchandise was valued at approximately $405.

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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Update: Eryk McPherson, the bicyclist who was seriously injured in a motor vehicle crash in Central Islip
on October 13, died of his injuries on October 14.

Below is the original press release:

Suffolk County Police have arrested a man for allegedly driving while ability impaired by drugs following a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a bicyclist in Central Islip on Oct. 13.

Eryk McPherson was riding a bicycle westbound across Joshuas Path at Vanderbilt Avenue when he was struck by a 2012 Honda sedan traveling southbound on Joshuas Path at approximately 7:30 p.m.

McPherson, 19, of Brentwood, was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore for treatment of serious injuries.

The driver of the Honda, David Alfaro, 21, of Central Islip, was arrested and charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle. He is being held overnight at the Third Precinct and will be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on October 14.

The vehicle was impounded for a safety check. Anyone with information is asked to call Major Case at 631-852-6555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.

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Updated: The original press release from the Suffolk County Police Department had the names and towns of the two people involved in the crash reversed. We regret the error. Below is the correct release:

Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are investigating after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a Hauppauge crash on Oct. 13.

Taylor Judd was driving a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee northbound on Joshuas Path, near Stonehenge Lane, when he attempted to make a right-hand turn into a parking lot and was struck by a 2016 Yamaha
motorcycle attempting to go around the Jeep at 3:02 p.m.

The driver of the motorcycle, Peter Bueno, 33, of Brentwood, was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore for treatment of serious physical injuries. Judd, 33, of Centereach, was not
injured.

Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact Fourth Squad detectives at 631-854-8452.

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Suffolk County Police Third Squad detectives are investigating a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a pedestrian in Central Islip  on Oct. 12.

Hillary Day was walking on the westbound shoulder of the roadway in front of 31 W. Suffolk Ave. when she was struck by a westbound motor vehicle at approximately 9 p.m. The vehicle, believed to be a gold-colored sedan, continued traveling westbound without stopping.

Day, 66, of Central Islip, was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore for treatment of serious injuries.

Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call the Third Squad at 631-854-8352.

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Items including drugs and money seized from Remon Gibson's Bellport home. Photo from Suffolk County D.A.

The Amount of Fentanyl Seized by the District Attorney’s Task Force Could Have Killed 3.5 Million People

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Oct. 11 that Remon Gibson, 43, of Bellport, was indicted for Operating as a Major Trafficker, and other related charges, after law enforcement allegedly uncovered 33 pounds of illegal narcotics, including approximately 7 kilograms of fentanyl and 8 kilograms of cocaine in his home.

“The amount of deadly narcotics seized in this operation is staggering. There was enough Fentanyl here to kill every man, woman, and child on Long Island,” said District Attorney Tierney. “This case underscores our unwavering commitment to dismantling drug operations that threaten our communities.”

According to the investigation, on September 25, 2024, members of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office and Police Department, assigned to the District Attorney’s Fentanyl Task Force, executed a search warrant at 5 Sunburst Lane in Bellport. The search allegedly yielded approximately 7 kilograms of fentanyl, over 8 kilograms of cocaine in brick form, about half a kilogram of xylazine, and various types of drug paraphernalia. Additionally, authorities allegedly seized around $80,000 in cash, a drug ledger, and kilo presses, including one with plates used for bricks of fentanyl and cocaine, stamped “COVID 19.”

Notably, a large quantity of fentanyl was allegedly discovered on a nightstand in Gibson’s bedroom, adjacent to a room occupied by his two minor children. Cocaine was also allegedly found hidden in a trap behind a backyard shed.

  •   One count of Operating as a Major Trafficker, a Class A-I felony;
  •   Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, Class

    A-I felonies;

  •   Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, Class

    B felonies;

  •   Three counts of the Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, Class A misdemeanors; and
  •   Two counts of Endangering Welfare of a Child, Class A misdemeanors.

    Justice Ambro ordered Gibson held on $200,000 cash, $800,000 bond or $2,000,000 partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. Gibson is due back in court on November 8, 2024, and faces a minimum of 15 years to life in prison if convicted on the top count. He is being represented by George Duncan, Esq.

    This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Saam Jalayer of the Narcotics Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective Damian Torres of the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office Fentanyl Task Force.

John J. Labiak, MD. Photo from Stony Brook Medicine/Robert Tannenbaum

John J. Labiak, MD, and his practice at 329 East Main Street, #3, Smithtown has joined Stony Brook Medicine Community Medical Group, Stony Brook Medicine’s expanding network of community practices.

“As a spine surgeon, I have had the privilege and pleasure of working at Stony Brook University Hospital for many years. I have witnessed tremendous growth and outstanding commitment to excellence during my tenure,” said Dr. Labiak. “I look forward to continued mutual growth and providing exceptional care as we embark on this new chapter as part of Stony Brook Medicine Community Medical Group.”

As a board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon with more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Labiak specializes in all aspects of scoliosis and spinal surgery, providing comprehensive care to patients throughout Long Island and New York City.

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Labiak to our network of community practices,” said Dara Brener, MD, Clinical Quality Director of Stony Brook Medicine Community Medical Group. “His extensive experience and commitment to providing comprehensive, evidence-based care ensures that patients will receive the highest quality treatment in the communities he serves.”

Dr. Labiak received his medical degree from the State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse and completed an orthopaedic surgery residency and subsequent spine surgery fellowship at The Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute in New York, NY. He shares his knowledge and experience as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery at Stony Brook Medicine.

Patients who wish to make an appointment with Dr. Labiak should call (631) 265-1855.

 

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Do you recognize this man? Photo from SCPD
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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a man who allegedly stole from a Medford store last month.

A man allegedly stole assorted merchandise from Target, located at 2975 Horseblock Road, at 12:21 p.m. on September 29. The merchandise was valued at approximately $660.

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 Police Fourth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a motorcyclist in Commack on Oct. 11.

Aaron Hall was operating a 2006 Kawasaki motorcycle westbound on Jericho Turnpike when the motorcycle collided with an eastbound 2019 Nissan Rogue making a left turn onto Morewood Drive at approximately 5 p.m.

Hall, 25, of East Northport, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The driver of the Nissan, Susan Rothstein, 59, of Commack, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to call the Fourth Squad at 631-854-8452.

Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives are investigating a bank robbery that occurred in Shirley on Oct. 12.

A man entered Chase Bank, located at 645 Northbound William Floyd Parkway, and handed the teller a note demanding cash at approximately 3:45 p.m. The teller complied and the suspect fled with cash.

The robber was described as a white man with brown hair, who appeared to be in his 40s. He was wearing a dark-hooded sweatshirt and dark pants.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on the robbery to call the Major Case Unit at 631-852- 6555 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.

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Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a motorcyclist in Elwood on Oct.12.

Alexis Ascencio Luna was operating a 2004 Yamaha motorcycle eastbound on Jericho Turnpike when he crashed into a 2014 Toyota Corolla traveling westbound as it was making a left turn into a driveway in front of 1500 East Jericho Turnpike, at approximately 3:40 p.m.

Ascencio Luna, 21, of Huntington, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Toyota, Elvin Vargas Hernandez, 34, of Central Islip, was transported to Huntington Hospital for evaluation and released.

Both vehicles were impounded for safety checks. Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call the Second Squad at 631-854-8252.