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Desmond Roberts Pleaded Guilty in April After Police Found Cocaine, Fentanyl, Oxycodone, an Illegal Gun and $190,000 During the June 2023 Search at His Home

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Aug. 16 that Desmond Roberts, 32, of Coram, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, followed by five years of post-release supervision, after pleading guilty in April to illegally possessing a loaded semi-automatic firearm, fentanyl, cocaine, and oxycodone, which investigators found in close proximity to multiple children during the execution of a court-ordered search warrant of his residence in June 2023.

“Today’s sentencing underscores the severity of repeated criminal behavior, especially when it endangers the safety of young children. Despite being on probation for a prior felony conviction, the defendant again violated the law by illegally possessing a gun and illegal substances,” said District Attorney Tierney. “This sentence reflects our commitment to holding offenders accountable and protecting our community from recidivists.”

According to court documents and the defendant’s admissions during his guilty plea allocution, on June 9, 2023, members of the Suffolk County Police Department executed a search warrant at Roberts’ residence in Coram.

During their search, detectives found a loaded Smith and Wesson 9 mm semi-automatic firearm, as well as 9.71 ounces of cocaine, 4.56 ounces of fentanyl, and 0.58 ounces of oxycodone. All the drugs were packaged in a manner consistent with drug sales. In addition, law enforcement found drug paraphernalia including drug packaging material, diluents, three digital scales, multiple cellular phones, and more than $190,000 in cash. At the time of the search, three young children were in the home near the drugs and gun.

At the time of the offense, Roberts was serving a sentence of probation for a 2018 conviction for Attempted Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a Class C felony.

On April 19, 2024, Roberts pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a Class C violent felony, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree, an A-II felony, before Supreme Court Justice Richard Ambro.

On August 16, 2024, Justice Ambro sentenced Roberts to 10 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. He was represented by Christopher Brocato, Esq.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Dennis Wouters of the Narcotics Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective Thomas Daley of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Special Operations Team. The civil asset forfeiture action concerning the United States currency is being litigated by Assistant District Attorney Robert Barry of the Asset Forfeiture and Intelligence Bureau.

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

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who allegedly stole merchandise from a Lake Grove store in July.

A man allegedly stole merchandise from Dicks Sporting Goods, located at the Smith Haven Mall, on July 27 at approximately 8:30 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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Do you recognize this woman? Photo from SCPD
Do you recognize this woman? Photo from SCPD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Seventh Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the women who allegedly stole merchandise from a Shirley store last month.

Two women allegedly stole approximately $1,800 worth of cosmetics from Ulta Beauty, located at 1017 Montauk Highway, on July 26 at approximately 4:25 p.m. The women fled on foot.

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 Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a motorcyclist in Medford last night.

Hasani Martin-Rathan was operating a 2007 Suzuki motorcycle northbound on North Ocean Avenue when he crashed into a southbound 2018 Ford van that was attempting to turn left onto Cedar Avenue at approximately 8:30 p.m.

Martin-Rathan, 27, of Brentwood, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. The driver of the Ford, Angel Bravo-Jimenez, 24, of Medford, was not injured. Both vehicles were impounded for safety checks.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the Fifth Squad at 631-854-8542.

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

Josef McLorrain Allegedly Struck the Victims with His Vehicle and then Fled the Scene

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Aug. 7 that Josef McLorrain, 22, of Brooklyn, was indicted for two counts of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, and other related charges, for allegedly striking two BOCES employees with his vehicle in an Eastern Suffolk BOCES parking lot.

“The indictment alleges that the defendant drove towards a group of BOCES employees in a parking lot and struck two individuals with his vehicle,” said District Attorney Tierney. “The large size, speed, and mass of vehicles make them capable of causing significant injury or death to pedestrians, even with minimal contact. Vehicular violence will not be tolerated in Suffolk County.”

According to the investigation, on the morning of June 24, 2024, McLorrain was driving a black Mazda Tribute in the parking lot of Eastern Suffolk BOCES’ Bellport Academic Center. McLorrain accelerated his vehicle and drove towards a group of five employees who were walking in the parking lot, striking two of them. The victims were propelled onto the vehicle and then thrown to the ground before McLorrain fled the scene. Both victims were transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue for treatment.

On August 7, 2024, McLorrain was arraigned on the indictment before Supreme Court Justice Richard Ambro, for the following charges:

  •   Two counts of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Class B felonies;
  •   Two counts of Attempted Assault in the First Degree, Class C felonies; and
  •   Two counts of Assault in the Second Degree, Class D felonies.

    Justice Ambro ordered McLorrain held on $100,000 cash, $250,000 bond, or $500,000 partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. McLorrain is due back in court on September 11, 2024, and he is being represented by Christopher J. Cassar, Esq.

    This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Maria Troulakis of the Major Crime Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective Michael Richardsen of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Fifth Squad.

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

Daniel Tomasky Allegedly Stabbed the Victim in Front of Multiple Children

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Aug. 7 that Daniel Tomasky, 42, of Shirley, was indicted for Assault in the First Degree and other related charges, for allegedly stabbing a man at Adventureland Amusement Park in Farmingdale.

“Our community deserves to feel safe in places open to the public, particularly those designed for families,” said District Attorney Tierney. “This indictment represents our commitment to upholding that safety. We will pursue this case diligently, guided by the facts and the law.”

According to the investigation, on July 7, 2024, at approximately 4:45 p.m., members of Tomasky’s family got into an altercation with members of the victim’s family while visiting Adventureland Amusement Park. The victim himself had not been involved in the altercation. Tomasky allegedly pulled a knife from his waistband, charged at the victim, and then stabbed him. The incident took place in front of numerous children. The victim was taken to Nassau University Medical Center where he received surgery for his injuries.

Shortly after the incident, Tomasky allegedly placed the knife used during the attack in a sewer drain near his vehicle. He was then arrested at the scene by Suffolk County Police officers. Law enforcement later recovered a knife from the sewer.

On August 7, 2024, Tomasky was arraigned on the indictment before Supreme Court Justice Anthony J. Senft, Jr., for the following charges:

  •   One count of Assault in the First Degree, a Class B violent felony;
  •   One count of Assault in the Second Degree, a Class D violent felony;
  •   One count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, a Class D felony;
  •   One count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree, a Class A

    misdemeanor; and

  •   Three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Class A misdemeanors.

    Justice Senft ordered Tomasky be held on $50,000 cash, $100,000 bond, or $500,000 partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. Tomasky is due back in court on September 3, 2024. He is being represented by Michael Brown, Esq.

    This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Kieran R. Rogers and Jonathan P. Cappiello of the Major Crime Bureau, with investigative assistance from Detective Thomas O’Neill of the Suffolk County Police Department’s First Squad.

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Do you recognize this man? Photo from SCPD
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 stole a package from the porch of a Northport home.

A man allegedly stole a package containing a Wi-Fi booster, valued at approximately $250, that had been delivered to a Woodmere Drive home on July 12 at approximately 1:50 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.

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Do you recognize this man? Photo from SCPD
Do you recognize this man? Photo from SCPD
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 two men who allegedly stole from a Commack store in August.

Two men allegedly stole assorted merchandise from Five Below, located at 108 Veterans Memorial Highway, at approximately 3:50 p.m. on August 11. The merchandise was valued at approximately $950

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 District Attorney Ray Tierney. Photo from Tierney's office

Darieo St. Leger Slashed a Bouncer in the Face After Being Denied Entry into a Bar

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Aug. 8 that Darieo St. Leger, 35, of Islip Terrace, was sentenced to 12 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty in November 2023 to Assault in the First Degree, for slashing a bouncer with a sharp object at a bar in Huntington.

“The victim survived a vicious attack by this defendant just for doing his job, and he will continue to face a difficult recovery,” said District Attorney Tierney. “This lengthy prison sentence sends a clear message that in Suffolk County, we will hold violent offenders accountable. Thank you to the Suffolk County Police Department and the United States Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force for bringing this defendant to justice.”

According to the investigation and the defendant’s admissions during his guilty plea allocution, on October 23, 2022, about approximately 12:40 a.m., at a bar in Huntington, St. Leger got into an argument with the bouncer who was not allowing St. Leger into the bar. St. Leger then slashed the bouncer across the face, from ear to mouth, with a sharp object. The slash caused an artery in the victim’s cheek to be severed. St. Leger fled the scene after the attack.

The victim was rushed to Huntington Hospital to undergo lifesaving emergency surgery which included multiple blood transfusions. The victim had difficulty hearing out of his left ear and was unable to blink out of his left eye, so he was required to undergo an immediate second surgery to reattach a nerve ending that was severed during the attack. He also sustained a scar along the entire left side of his face.

Law enforcement discovered St. Leger had absconded to Virginia, and with the assistance of the United States Marshals Service, he was brought back to New York and arrested at LaGuardia Airport in December 2022.

On November 28, 2023, St. Leger pleaded guilty before Acting Supreme Court Justice, the Honorable Anthony S. Senft, Jr., to Assault in the First Degree, a Class B violent felony.

On August 8, 2024, Justice Senft sentenced St. Leger to 12 years in prison, followed by five years of post-release supervision. St. Leger was represented by John Halverson, Esq.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Patrick E. Fedun of the Major Crime Bureau with investigative assistance from Detective Brandon Reiber of the Suffolk County Police Department’s First Squad and Detective Thomas Corso of the United States Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force.

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Do you recognize this man? Photo from SCPD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who allegedly stole from a Islandia store in June.

A man allegedly stole sneakers from Famous Footwear, located at 1170 Veterans Memorial Highway on June 29 at approximately 11:25 a.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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