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Suffolk County Police Seventh Squad detectives are investigating a two-vehicle crash that critically
injured a teen in Mastic Beach on May 18.

John Dolezal was driving a 2013 Hyundai southbound on West Riviera Drive when the vehicle struck an
eastbound 2014 Toyota at the intersection of Neighborhood Road at 1:42 a.m. The Hyundai then struck
a tree.

Robert Ball, 18, of Mastic Beach, who was in the rear seat of the Hyundai, was transported to Stony
Brook University Hospital in critical condition. The driver of the Toyota, Cruz Hernandez, 25, of Mastic Beach, who was alone in his vehicle, was treated at and released from a local hospital. Dolezal, 19, of Mastic Beach, and Coby Huggins, 16, of Mastic Beach, the front seat passenger in the Hyundai, were treated for minor injuries.

Both vehicles were impounded for safety checks. Detectives are asking anyone with information on this crash to call the Seventh Squad at 631-852-
8752.

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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a man who used a stolen credit card at several stores in May.

A man reported his wallet was stolen from a locker at Gold’s Gym, located at 1 Larkfield Road in East Northport, on the morning of May 10. Later that day, an unknown man used the credit card at several locations, including at Home Depot in Huntington Station.

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 Seventh Squad detectives are investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed two
people in Manorville on May 17.

A 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt was traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway, near Exit 70, when it
left the roadway, crashed into the woods, and caught fire at approximately 10:05 p.m.

The driver was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet
been confirmed by police. A passenger was found dead in the vehicle after the fire was extinguished.
Their identity is pending confirmation by personnel from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical
Examiner.

Detectives are asking anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact the Seventh Squad at 631-852-
8752.

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Suffolk County Police cited a driver for illegal burnouts in Medford on May 16.

Members of the Street Takeover Task Force observed a 2002 Ford Mustang performing burnouts on Fairmount Avenue, at Poe Drive, at 6:42 p.m. Officers stopped the Mustang and cited the driver, Andrew Davanzo, 19, of Medford, for a Suffolk County Code violation, which includes Unlawful Speed Contest, Sideshows, and Races, along with issuing the driver two traffic tickets.

The Mustang was impounded. Davanzo will be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on June 5.

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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 Centereach store in May.

The man pictured above allegedly stole a hot tub from Walmart, located at 161 Centereach Mall, at 10:40 a.m. on May 10. The merchandise was valued at approximately $600.

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 Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a man who allegedly stole from a Medford store in May.

The man pictured above allegedly stole liquor from 112 Liquors, located at 2690 Route 112, on May 11 at approximately 12:20 p.m.

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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Just released! Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two people who allegedly stole merchandise from a Commack store in March.

A man and woman allegedly stole approximately $1,500 worth of clothing from Marshalls, located at 6A Henry St., on March 13. The suspects fled the scene in a red Nissan Rogue.

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 Second Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the woman who allegedly stole merchandise from a Melville store in April.

The woman pictured above allegedly stole clothing and luggage, valued at approximately $1,200, from Marshalls, located at 834A Walt Whitman Road, on April 25 at approximately 4:40 p.m.

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 cited eight drivers for allegedly doing reckless activities in their vehicles, including drifting and burnouts, and impounded six vehicles on May 15 in Medford.

A 911 caller reported drag racing activities in progress on National Boulevard near Munsell Road in Medford at 9:51 p.m.

Members of the Street Racing Task Force were first to arrive on the scene and observed approximately eight vehicles engaging in reckless behavior and spectating. All vehicles were stopped safely. All involved drivers were issued multiple citations, thirty-eight in total.

The following drivers were issued citations and had their vehicles seized:

  • Joseph Castiglione, 21, of Lindenhurst, who was driving a 2004 Infinity
  • Daniel Barbarito, 27, of Wantagh, who was driving a 2010 Camaro
  • James Jahn, 21, of Sound Beach, who was driving a 2006 Infinity
  • Daniel Chavez, 23, of Bay Shore, who was driving a 2012 Infinity
  • G. Gonzalez, 21, of Bay Shore, who was driving a 2006 Ford Mustang
  • Emanuel Lopez, 19, of Riverhead, who was driving a 2004 Infinity

The following drivers were issued citations:

  • Rahman-Bailey, 22, of Bay Shore, who was driving a 2016 BMW
  • Shawn Abbate, 22, of Deer Park, who was driving a 2023 Hyundai

They will be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on June 4.

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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 the woman who allegedly stole merchandise from a Port Jefferson Station store.

The woman pictured above allegedly stole approximately $275 worth of clothing from TJ Maxx, located at 5145 Nesconset Highway, on May 5 at approximately 3:50 p.m.

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.