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Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney. Photo from Tierney's office

Christopher Miller Faces 25 Years to Life in Prison for the Fatal Shooting of His 75-Year-Old Father

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on April 1 that Christopher Miller, 43, of Dix Hills, was indicted for Murder in the Second Degree, for allegedly shooting and killing his 75-year-old father John Miller.

“The indictment handed down today marks a crucial step toward justice in this tragic case,” said District Attorney Tierney. “I would like to thank Officer Galeazzi who did a great job here apprehending this defendant before anyone else could be harmed.”

According to the investigation, on the afternoon of March 17, 2025, Christopher Miller was involved in a motor vehicle crash which resulted in his being admitted at Stony Brook University Hospital. The next day, unaware that he had been in a crash and in the hospital, John Miller called the police to report his son missing. Christopher Miller lived with his father. Suffolk County First Precinct Officer Matthew Galeazzi responded to John Miller’s home on Bruno Lane in Dix Hills. After conducting a brief computer search, Officer Galeazzi informed John Miller that his son was at Stony Brook University Hospital. Relieved, John Miller profusely thanked the officer for his help.

On March 19, 2025, Officer Galeazzi responded to a call from a Dix Hills resident that reported a suspicious individual hiding in that person’s shed. Officer Galeazzi responded to that residence, opened the shed, and allegedly identified the suspicious individual to be Christopher Miller.

Officer Galeazzi informed Christopher Miller that he spoke to John Miller the day before at their Bruno Lane home, and that his father was worried about him. Officer Galeazzi offered to drive Christopher Miller home, which the defendant initially rejected. However, after insisting, Christopher Miller allegedly agreed to be driven back to his home, a half mile away.

When they arrived at the residence, footage from Officer Galeazzi’s body cam captured not only his entry into the home, but also his immediate viewing of the victim lying on the kitchen floor in a large pool of blood, and a shotgun lying nearby. Allegedly, Christopher Miller immediately attempted to flee up the stairs, however, Officer Galeazzi subdued him and placed him under arrest. In addition, witness interviews alleged Christopher Miller attempted to steal a landscaping truck but was unsuccessful.

Police recovered a shotgun along with four expended shot shells at the scene. The Suffolk County Medical Examiner determined that John Miller suffered multiple perforating and penetrating shotgun wounds.

On April 1, 2025, Christopher Miller was arraigned on the indictment before Acting Supreme Court Justice Steven A. Pilewski for Murder in the Second Degree, a Class A felony.

Justice Pilewski ordered Christopher Miller remanded, during the pendency of the case. Christopher Miller is due back in court on June, 12, 2025, and faces 25 years to life in prison, if convicted on the top count. He is being represented by Glenn Obedin, Esq.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Eric S. Aboulafia of the Homicide Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective Guido Cirenza of the Suffolk County Homicide Squad.

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Photo courtesy of Stony Brook University Athletics

The Stony Brook men’s track and field team returned to competition on March 29 for the Monmouth Season Opener in West Long Branch, New Jersey. The Seawolves posted several solid showings on the day, including three top-eight placements.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Mario Xerri finished fifth in the 800m (1:55.98).
  • Steven Struk placed seventh in the 1500m event (4:00.39).
  • The team of Luke Clackett, Michael Ye, Ryan Scarry, and Walesky Nowak finished seventh in the 4x100m relay (43.39).

“It was a solid day at Monmouth Today,” head coach Andy Ronan said. “I feel a lot of the athletes are trying to adjust from the false environment of running indoors to having to deal with the elements of outdoor track. And they certainly got a taste of what outdoor conditions can be like. We had a very warm, windy day, and you could see athletes struggling to deal with both. On the men’s side, Mario and Steven were the most competitive on the day, with good runs.”

The team is back in action on April 4 and 5, competing at the Colonial Relays in Williamsburg, Virginia. Both days of the meet are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m.

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Supervisor Dan Panico has announced that the Town of Brookhaven will hold its fifth Annual Health and Wellness Fair at Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville on Saturday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Fair will feature representatives from the health and wellness industries who will provide valuable information and plenty of free giveaways. The Health and Wellness Fair sponsor, JVC Broadcasting, will be on-site performing interviews to be aired on 103.9 Long Island News Radio and promoting the event on its five Long Island radio stations.

Health & Wellness businesses who are interested in participating can visit www.BrookhavenNY.Gov/Health to complete a vendor application. If you have any questions, please call the Department of General Services at 631-451-6331

Request to be a vendor.

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Do you recognize this woman? Photo 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 a woman who allegedly stole from an
employee at a Coram store in March.

An employee of 7-Eleven, located at 2011 Route 112, left their cell phone on the counter
of the store when an unknown woman allegedly took the device, placed it in her purse and left the
store at 12:42 p.m. on March 29.

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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A scene from the 2024 All Kids Fair. Photo courtesy of Barbara Kaplan
New this year - puppies! Photo from Barbara Kaplan
A scene from the 2024 All Kids Fair. Photo courtesy of Barbara Kaplan
A scene from the 2024 All Kids Fair. Photo courtesy of Barbara Kaplan
A scene from the 2024 All Kids Fair. Photo courtesy of Barbara Kaplan
A scene from the 2024 All Kids Fair. Photo courtesy of Barbara Kaplan
A scene from the 2024 All Kids Fair. Photo courtesy of Barbara Kaplan
A scene from the 2024 All Kids Fair. Photo courtesy of Barbara Kaplan
A scene from the 2024 All Kids Fair. Photo courtesy of Barbara Kaplan

The Huntington Hilton, 598 Broad Hollow Road, Melville will host the  14th annual All Kids Fair on Sunday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Since 2011, the All Kids Fair has provided a fun day each April for kids and their families to spend time together and also learn about Long Island-based companies that offer services and products for them.

There are many exciting reasons for families to attend each year, in addition to the opportunity to meet with over 80 kid-centered exhibitors. Here are some of this year’s reasons, all of which are free with admission:

  • Many kids’ classes
  • Bounce houses
  • Petting zoo with sheep, goats and more from 11 AM – 3 PM
  • Music
  • Face painting
  • Balloon animals
  • Characters
  • Cotton candy
  • Photo booth
  • Child ID kits
  • Puppies to cuddle
  • Arts and crafts
  • Mini soccer lessons
  • Mini martial arts lessons
  • Mini karate lessons
  • Mini pediatric dental screenings
  • Lego table with sensory play

Miss Long Island 2024 Katherine Wang will be in attendance and will take photos with the kids.

Kids’ classes this year include fencing, pickleball, fashion design and sewing, chess, dance, and karate.

According to Barbara Kaplan, director of the expo, “We are thrilled to be back at the Huntington Hilton. The Hilton is a wonderful venue for us because of its spacious layout, high ceilings, carpeted floors, and excellent parking. We will once again be able to have many draws for Long Island families to enjoy together.” The All Kids Fair will have many different types of exhibitors, including camps, places to play, after-school activities, birthday party planners, photographers, special needs providers, non-profits, kids’ products, and college planning.

This fun-filled event offers exciting educational and leisure activities to interest kids and their families each year. The Fair has opportunities for all ages, including kids with special needs.

One of this year’s newest additions is Puppy Party. Children will be able to play with and cuddle puppies.

The 501st Legion, Empire City Garrison, will be teaching two Star Wars Costuming classes. This all-volunteer organization formed to bring together costume enthusiasts and will be in authentic “Bad Guy” costumes from the beloved franchise accurately and professionally. At last year’s All Kids Fair, the related Saber Guild–Endor Temple group came, and the kids loved their Padawan Training Institute.

2024 attendee Linda Calzone shared “This was a fantastic event! Thank you to All Kids Fair and everyone involved in making [the 2024 All Kids Fair] a day our kids won’t forget!!”

After the 2024 event, Barbara Kaplan said, “Once again, we had a wonderful day for families to learn about great Long Island businesses and organizations.  We also had terrific products for sale.  It was so much fun to see families have an amazing day together.”

There will also be a charity drive to benefit Agape Meals for Kids, a local 501(c)(3) organization that provides weekend meals to children living with food insecurity on Long Island. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable, easy-to-prepare, easy-to-heat, single-serve, and healthy food. Those who donate food or money will receive raffle tickets to win great prizes and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that they have helped Long Island kids in need.

Sponsors for the 2025 All Kids Fair include Petting Zoo Sponsor Optum as well as additional sponsors Saf-T-Swim Swim School, WildPlay Jones Beach, Small Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, TGA Tennis – Golf – Athletics, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School, Epic Escape Rooms LI, 106.1 BLI, Clowns.com, Your Local Kids Source, Schneps Long Island, Herald Community Newspapers, Litmor Publications / Garden City News, and 516Ads.com / 631Ads.com.

Tickets purchased in advance at www.AllKidsFair.com/Tickets are $5 for children ages 2 and up and adults. Tickets purchased at the door are $10 for children ages 2 and up and $5 for adults. Children 1 and younger are admitted at no charge.

Information about the expo is available at www.AllKidsFair.com

 

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Do you recognize this man? Photo from SCPD
Do you recognize this man? Photo from SCPD

Just released! Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man pictured who allegedly used a stolen credit card.

The man allegedly used a stolen credit card to make two purchases, totaling approximately $32, at 7- Eleven, located at 3785 Horseblock Road, on February 5 at approximately 4:30 p.m. The card had been stolen from a locker at Planet Fitness in Medford earlier in the day.

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 Homicide Squad and Arson Section detectives are investigating a house fire that killed a man in Medford on March 31.

Sixth Precinct officers responded to a residence on Dourland Road at approximately 7:15 a.m. after multiple 911 callers reported a fire at the location. After the fire was extinguished, resident Christopher Arsenault, 65, was found deceased in the home.

Arsenault lived on the property that was also the location for Happy Cat Sanctuary. There were 300 cats inside at the time of the fire and officials say the owner went back into the home to rescue the animals. Over 100 cats perished in the fire.

According to a post by Strong Island Animal Rescue, foster families are needed to help care for the surviving cats.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel 'The Great Gatsby' is published on April 10.

The month of April has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in April 1925.

• King Yeta III of Barotseland and the Lozi people in what is now Zambia abolishes the corvée on April 1 in the British colony of Northern Rhodesia. The corvée is a system of forced labor that is considered the last vestige of slavery in the colony.

• On April 2, Harry Pierpont is arrested in Detroit for a string of bank robberies across Indiana and Michigan. Pierpont escapes from prison eight years later and ultimately joins John Dillinger in committing numerous additional bank robberies.

• Henry Ford begins running a private air freight service between Detroit and Chicago on April 2.

• On April 4, Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg agrees to run in the second round of the German presidential election in place of Karl Jarres, who had won the first round. Jarres withdrew his name prior to the second round, paving the way for Hindenburg’s candidacy and ultimate victory.

• Several men working for criminal Al Capone severely assault investigative reporter Robert St. John on April 6. St. John had previously authored several pieces exposing Capone’s criminal empire in Cicero, Illinois.

• Adolf Hitler formally renounces his Austrian citizenship on April 7. Hitler would remain stateless and ineligible for public office until being granted German citizenship in early 1932.

• In conjunction with the British Colonial Office, the Australian government announces a plan on April 8 to encourage nearly half a million British citizens to relocate to Australia. The government offers low-interest loans and skills training to entice people to move.

• A demonstration against Lord Balfour in Damascus ends with two people dead and 11 wounded on April 9. The protests were a response to Balfour’s promotion of Jewish interests in Palestine. Balfour would depart Damascus in haste a day after the demonstration.

• F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby is published on April 10.

• Police in Denver, Colorado, carry out a raid on Good Friday on April 10. More than 200 people, including bootleggers and gamblers, are arrested. The raid was ordered by Denver Mayor Benjamin F. Stapleton, a member of the Ku Klux Klan. The KKK had benefitted from many of the institutions targeted during the raid, which prompted the organization to strip Stapleton of his membership months later.

• The James Simpson-Roosevelt Asiatic Expedition departs New York City on April 11. The expedition aimed to collect wildlife species from mountainous regions in Asia, and would ultimately return with thousands of specimens.

• Women are granted the right to vote in the Dominion of Newfoundland on April 13.

• Anarchists open fire on the vehicle of Tsar Boris III of Bulgaria on April 14. Though King Boris is grazed by a bullet and two of his companions are killed, the assassination attempt fails.

• The Caterpillar Tractor Company is founded upon the merger of Holt Manufacturing Company and the C.L. Best Tractor Company on April 15.

• After consuming an excessive amount of hot dogs and soda, Babe Ruth undergoes surgery on April 17. Ruth had collapsed on a team train 10 days earlier and is treated for what doctors characterized as an intestinal abscess.

• The Communist Party of Korea is founded in Japanese-ruled Korea on April 17.

• The use of a sign shaped like a shield is standardized as the way to identify federally funded highways in the United States on April 20.

• The entire crew of the Japanese cargo ship S.S. Raifuku Maru perishes when the ship sinks in a storm on April 21. The ship was transporting wheat from the U.S. to Germany but rescue efforts failed due to stormy conditions.

• Franz Kafka’s novel, Der Prozess (later translated in English as The Trial), is published posthumously on April 26. Kafka, a relative unknown at the time of the book’s publication, died of tuberculosis roughly nine months earlier.

• France begins air raids on Morocco as part of the Rif War on April 27. The raids would continue intermittently for the next nine years.

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Photo courtesy of Stony Brook University Athletics

The Stony Brook women’s track and field team returned to competition on March 29 for the Monmouth Season Opener in West Long Branch, New Jersey. The Seawolves posted several solid showings on the day, including six top-eight placements.

HIGHLIGHTS
Shaylen Goslar recorded a team-best second-place finish in the 800m (2:14.40).
Jasmine Mason-Rudolph took third in 400m (1:04.79).
Danielle Cirrito finished fifth in the 1500m (4:34.73).
Brienna Ahmetaj, Mason-Rudolph, Enyero Omokeni, and Camille Grable placed fifth in the 4x100m relay (49.66).
Omokeni finished sixth in the 400m event (58.40).
Grace Sisson placed seventh in the 1500m (4:40.17).

“It was a solid day at Monmouth Today,” head coach Andy Ronan said. “I feel a lot of the athletes are trying to adjust from the false environment of running indoors to having to deal with the elements of outdoor track. And they certainly got a taste of what outdoor conditions can be like. We had a very warm, windy day, and you could see athletes struggling to deal with both. The ladies seem to handle the conditions better than the guys, with good performances from Shaylen, Danielle, Grace, Enyero, and Jasmine leading the way.”

The team is back in action April 4 and 5, competing at the Colonial Relays in Williamsburg, Virginia. Both days of the meet are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m.

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Photo courtesy of Stony Brook University Athletics
The Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team continued their dominant display in conference play, defeating William & Mary 20-3 on March 30 at LaValle Stadium.

Defensively, Allie Masera and Alexa Constant each collected a team-high three ground balls and causing a pair of turnovers along with Avery Hines. In net, Natalia Altebrando made six saves on a .667 save percentage through the first three quarters, as Francesca Viteritti made one save in the fourth.

HOW IT HAPPENED

William & Mary struck first before a 5-0 scoring run for the Seawolves with a pair from McDonald, and one each for Wilmoth, J. Fusco, and Caporuscio. The Tribe would get another on the board as Stony Brook’s Olivia Schorr closed out the first quarter with her second of the season for a 6-2 lead.

The Seawolves dominated with another four goals to start the second quarter, and William and Mary responded with one of their own with only 70 second remaining in the half. Wilmoth found the back of the net one more time before time expired heading into the break.

Stony Brook continued to impress, scoring nine straight goals through the third and fourth quarters courtesy of Caporuscio, Wilmoth, Casey Colbert, Courtney Maclay, J. Fusco for a career-high, and Olivia Coffey for her first collegiate goal. The Seawolves were able to hold the Tribe scoreless through the final 30 minutes of play, with only three shots and secure a 3-0 start to CAA play.

QUOTES FROM THE SEAWOLVES

NEXT UP

The Seawolves are back in action on Friday, April 4 at 6 p.m. against Monmouth on Senior Day at LaValle Stadium. Stony Brook leads 6-0 all-time in a series dating back to 2007.

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