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

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Jeremias Anaribamoran, 47, of Central Islip, was indicted for Murder in the Second Degree, and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, for allegedly fatally shooting 40-year-old Gustavo Godinez-Carcamo.

“What allegedly began as a social gathering escalated to violence, resulting in the tragic and unnecessary loss of life,” said District Attorney Tierney. “Our office is committed to seeking justice for the victim and his loved ones, and to holding accountable those who commit violent crimes in our community.”

According to the investigation, on March 15, 2025, just before midnight, Anaribamoran and Godinez-Carcamo allegedly got into a verbal altercation while sitting in the back seat of a vehicle parked in front of the victim’s Central Islip home. The two along with two others had been allegedly hanging out most of the day consuming alcohol. The confrontation escalated to deadly violence after Anaribamoran allegedly pulled out a 9 mm pistol and shot Godinez-Carcamo three times. Godinez-Carcamo then allegedly fled to his home on foot, which was less than half a mile away.

When Suffolk County Police officers responding to the scene arrived, they attempted to render lifesaving measures on Godinez-Carcamo who quickly lost consciousness. Central Islip Volunteer Ambulance Company EMS personnel also attempted to render aid and transported Godinez- Carcamo to South Shore Hospital where he was pronounced dead. An autopsy would later reveal that Godinez-Carcamo suffered multiple perforating gunshot wounds of his torso and right arm.

Investigators quickly began canvassing Central Islip for video surveillance and conducted numerous witness interviews. As a result, the defendant’s identity as well as his residence were quickly identified.

On March 18, 2025, Suffolk Police Homicide Squad detectives arrested Anaribamoran during the early morning after surveilling his home for hours.

While in custody, Anaribamoran, a Honduran national, allegedly confessed to committing the murder to two Spanish speaking homicide detectives. Anaribamoran also consented to having members of the Homicide Squad back to his home and he identified not only the clothing he was wearing when he committed the murder, but he also provided the murder weapon which he had discarded in his trash. As a result, the murder weapon and clothing were recovered

On March 27, 2025, Anaribamoran was arraigned on the indictment before Acting Supreme Court Justice Karen M. Wilutis for Murder in the Second Degree, a Class A felony and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, Class C felonies.

Justice Wilutis ordered Anaribamoran remanded during the pendency of the case. Anaribamoran is due back in court on April 25, 2025, and faces 40 years to life in prison. He is being represented by Katherine Fernandez, Esq.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Eric S. Aboulafia of the Homicide Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detectives Frankie Sierra and Jose Johnson of the Suffolk County Homicide Squad.

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Suffolk County Police arrested a Shirley man on March 27 for allegedly stealing from eight businesses on nine different occasions during the past 10 days.

While investigating a theft that occurred earlier in the day at Famous Footwear, located at 999 Montauk Highway in Shirley, on March 26, Seventh Precinct Investigative Unit officers observed the suspect, Anthony Anzalone, approaching the business and arrested him.

Anzalone was also identified as the man who committed eight additional larcenies in the area, including another the day prior at that Famous Footwear location.

Anzalone also stole merchandise from:

  • Handy Pantry, located at 630 Mastic Road in Mastic, on March 24.
  • Aldi, located at 855 Montauk Highway in Shirley, on March 23.
  • Walgreens, located at 863 Montauk Highway in Shirley, on March 23.
  • 7-Eleven, located at 1236 Montauk Highway in Mastic, on March 22.
  • 7-Eleven, located at 210 Mastic Beach Road in Mastic Beach, on March 22.
  • Walmart, located at 901 Boulevard East in Yaphank, on March 19.
  • Stop and Shop, located at 999 Montauk Highway in Shirley, on March 18.

Anzalone, 55, was charged with nine counts of Petit Larceny and will be arraigned at a later date.

 

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Steven Musgrove

Steven Musgrove, a Prior Convicted Felon, Faces Up to 25 Years to Life in Prison

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on March 26 that Steven Musgrove, 29, of Selden, was found guilty of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, after a jury trial for possessing a loaded and defaced firearm.

“A two-time felon with a loaded and defaced firearm in a bar after midnight is a clear and present danger to the public,” said District Attorney Tierney. “I thank the bartender for quick thinking, as well as the members of the Suffolk County Police Department who recovered the gun and conducted a thorough investigation that led to the defendant’s arrest.”

The evidence at trial established that on March 22, 2024, Musgrove entered Shakers Pub in Oakdale just before it closed for the night and began having a conversation with the bartender. When a Suffolk County Police Department Sergeant entered Shakers Pub to conduct a routine check of the bar’s liquor license, Musgrove went to the other end of the bar and placed a loaded handgun in the trash before exiting the building. After Musgrove left, the bartender looked into the garbage can, saw the firearm, and alerted the Sergeant.

Law enforcement recovered a loaded and defaced black handgun with an extended magazine from inside the trash can.

Video surveillance from the bar showed Musgrove placing the handgun in the trash can. DNA testing also revealed the presence of Musgrove’s DNA on the firearm, the magazine, and an ammunition cartridge.

On March 26, 2025, Musgrove was found guilty of one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a Class C violent felony, one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, a Class D violent felony, and one count of Criminal Possession of a Firearm, a Class E felony, after a jury trial heard before Acting Supreme Court Justice Richard I. Horowitz.

Prior to his conviction in this case, Musgrove was previously convicted of Attempted Robbery in the Second Degree, a Class D violent felony, in 2014, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a Class C violent felony, in 2017.

Musgrove was remanded following the verdict and is due back in court for sentencing on April 29, 2025, and faces up to 25 years to life in prison. He is being represented by Pierre Bazile, Esq.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Kieran R. Rogers and Patrick J. Mullen of the Major Crime Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective David Leath of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Fifth Squad. Significant assistance in the investigation was provided by Jeannie Miller and James Valenti of the Suffolk County Crime Lab and Research Analyst Brooke Baade of the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.

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Suffolk County Police arrested a man on March 26 for selling cannabis products at a Huntington Station store.

Photo from Suffolk County Police

In response to numerous community complaints, Second Precinct Crime Section officers, in conjunction with the New York State Office of Cannabis Management Enforcement Unit, executed a search warrant at Joe Joe Convenience Store, located at 212 Depot Road, and seized Marijuana, THC Marijuana Vapes, Flavored Vape products, and money.

An employee of the store, Ahmed Fofana, 24, of New York, NY, was charged with Unlawful Sale of Cannabis, Sale of Cannabis without a License, Criminal Possession of Cannabis, and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia 2nd Degree.

The business was issued violations and was closed by the New York State Office of Cannabis Management Enforcement Unit. The Town of Huntington was notified and is investigating. Fofana was issued a Desk Appearance Ticket and is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on a later date.

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Photo courtesy of Suffolk County Sheriff's Department

On March 17 Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. presented twenty-three Deputy Sheriff recruits with their shields ahead of their official graduation later this week.  The ceremony was attended by family and friends to mark the occasion for the recruits. 

The Deputy Sheriff recruits trained alongside the Suffolk County Police Department recruits at the Suffolk County Police Academy. This rigorous six-month training program included instruction in firearms, emergency vehicle operations, EMT training, and individualized field training. The Deputy Sheriff recruits graduate on Friday, March 21 alongside Suffolk Police Department at a ceremony at Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood.

For more information about the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, please visit www.suffolksheriff.com

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Suffolk County D.A. Raymond Tierney

Georgios Boultadakis Allegedly Choked His Partner to Death in the Basement of Their Home

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on March 26 that Georgios Boultadakis, 25, of East Meadow, was indicted for Murder in the Second Degree, for allegedly killing his partner, John Melnikoff, Jr., in 2022.

“The indictment here charges the tragic and brutal murder of a domestic partner,” said District Attorney Tierney. “We are committed to ensuring that the victim’s voice is heard, standing firm against domestic violence and advocating for the safety of all citizens.”

According to the investigation, on August 8, 2022, shortly after 6:00 a.m., Boultadakis, a former Town of Oyster Bay Parks Department employee, called 911 to report that he found Melnikoff passed out at the foot of the basement stairs of their Huntington Station home and was not moving or breathing. The 911 operator who took his call instructed Boultadakis on how to perform lifesaving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The defendant’s statements and actions during the call created reasonable belief in the operator that CPR was being performed. When police arrived at the scene, Melnikoff was pronounced dead.

Based on the initial scene investigation, the lack of evidence of a struggle, and no obvious signs of foul play, the matter was initially treated as an unattended death investigation.

On August 10, 2022, an autopsy determined that Melnikoff suffered fractures to the hyoid bone and left horn of the thyroid cartilage as well as soft tissue hemorrhaging.

The findings turned the case into a homicide investigation, with the cause of death determined to be due to neck compression. On March 3, 2025, after an extensive investigation, Boultadakis was arrested.

Justice Mazzei ordered Boultadakis remanded during the pendency of the case. Boultadakis is due back in court on April 16, 2025, and faces 25 years to life in prison if convicted on the top count. He is represented by William Keahon, Esq.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Dena Rizopoulos of the Homicide Bureau and Veronica McMahon of the Major Crime Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective Frankie Sierra of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Homicide Squad.

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