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Officer Erik Johnson is on the left and Officer Timothy Dillon is on the right. Photo from SCPD

Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers rescued two people from a sinking boat in Northport today.

Marine Bureau officers Erik Johnson and Timothy Dillon responded, in Marine Bravo, to a report that a boat was in distress approximately one mile north of Eatons Neck Lighthouse in Northport at 1:55 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found the 1997 Bayliner Trophy boat’s cabin and stern partially submerged in water. Officers in conjunction with Town of Huntington Harbor Master, removed water from the vessel while Marine Bravo towed the boat to the Soundview boat ramp in Northport.

The operator of the boat Maurice Arvon, 76, of Amityville, and passenger Stonie Hertzot, 71, of Deer Park, were not injured.

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Suffolk County Police arrested a man and two women on June 26 for burglary at a former Dowling College campus in Shirley.

A security guard working at the commercial property located at 1300 William Floyd Parkway noticed an open gate at approximately 3 p.m. Upon closer inspection, he found Michele Brill sitting in a Nissan sedan and then saw Christopher Alaia and Kristle Doughty coming out of a previously secure building.

The guard called 911 and stayed with Brill while the other two attempted to flee. Seventh Precinct Patrol and Crime Section officers arrived at the scene and quickly apprehended Alaia and Doughty. Upon further investigation, burglar tools were found inside of the building.

Seventh Squad detectives charged Alaia, 40, of Ronkonkoma, Doughty, 39, of Bohemia, and Brill, 44, of Selden with one count each of Burglary 3rd Degree. All three are scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on June 27.

 

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Do you recognize this person? Photo from SCPD
Do you recognize this person? 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 two people who allegedly stole from a Selden store in June.

The two people pictured above allegedly stole merchandise from Target, located at 307 Independence Plaza, at approximately 12:23 p.m. on June 15.

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 these three? 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 three people who allegedly stole from a Selden store in June.

Three people allegedly stole baby formula from Target, located at 307 Independence Plaza, at approximately 8:45 p.m. on June 14. The merchandise was valued at approximately $1,000.

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 arrested two men on June 25 for allegedly stealing used cooking oil from multiple locations in Suffolk County.

Seventh Precinct officers responded to a 911 caller reporting that two men stole used cooking oil from Mama Lisa Restaurant, located at 1226 Montauk Highway in Mastic, and fled the scene in a white Ford van at approximately 6:13 a.m. today. A short time later, officers located and arrested Oliver Lorenzo Valdez and Juan Hernandez behind Gourmet Garden, located at 802 Montauk Highway in Center Moriches at 6:20 a.m.

Following an investigation by Seventh Precinct Crime Section officers, in conjunction with Property/Auto Crime detectives, it was determined that Valdez, 30, of Central Islip, and Hernandez, 28, of Brentwood, committed the same crime at multiple locations throughout Suffolk County since April.

Both men were arrested and charged with stealing used cooking oil from the following businesses:

  • Friendly’s, located at 50 East Main St. in East Islip, reported on April 10 at 9:08 a.m.
  • Mulberry Street Babylon, located at 30 East Main Street in Babylon, reported on April 22 at

    approximately 10:10 a.m.

  • Bagels 101, located at 852 Middle Country Road in Middle Island, reported on June 13 at 8:14

    a.m.

  • Shah’s Halah Food, located at 884 Middle Country Road in Middle Island, reported on June 13

    at 8:31 a.m.

  • Carlo’s Pizza, located at 451 Glen Drive in Shirley, reported on June 18 at 9:21 a.m.
  • La Vespa, located at 264 Moriches Middle Island Road in Manorville, reported on June 18 at

    9:28 a.m.

  • Smoke Shack BBQ, located at 792 Montauk Highway in Center Moriches, reported on June 18

    at 9:40 a.m.

  • Carmelina’s Pizzeria and Ristorante, located at 794 Main Street in Center Moriches, reported on

    June 18 at 9:40 a.m.

  • Meltology Bar & Grilled Cheese, located at 848 Middle Country Road in Middle Island, reported

    on June 19 at 8:09 a.m.

  • Joy Wo Chinese Kitchen, located at 99 Route 25A in Shoreham reported on June 19 at 9:01 a.m.
  • Gourmet Garden, located at 802 Main Street in Center Moriches, reported on June 19 at 9:40 a.m.
  • Miko East Northport Sushi & Hibachi, located at 1932 Jericho Turnpike in East Northport, reported on June 19 at 11:08 a.m.
  • Huntington Square Mall, located at 4000 Jericho Turnpike in East Northport, reported on June 19 at 11:29 a.m.
  • Mama Lisa Restaurant, located at 1226 Montauk Highway, Mastic, reported on June 25 at 6:13 a.m.

    Valdez and Hernandez were both charged with 14 counts of Petit Larceny, two counts of Criminal Mischief and one count of Conspiracy 6th Degree. Both are being held overnight at the Sixth Precinct and are scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on June 26.

    The Ford van was seized. The investigation is ongoing. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact Property Auto Crimes at 631-852-6429

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

A man allegedly stole items from Lowe’s, located at 2796 Route 112 on May 13 at approximately 10 a.m. He fled in a Dodge Ram, with Michigan license plate EQA 6358. 

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

A man allegedly stole DeWalt tools, valued at approximately $825, from Lowes, located at 100 Express Drive North, on May 24 at 5:22 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 person? Photo from SCPD
Do you recognize this person? Photo from SCPD
Do you recognize this person? 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 three people who allegedly stole from an East Setauket store in June.

Three people entered BJ’s Wholesale Club, located at 4000 Nesconset Highway, at approximately 9:40 p.m. on June 18 and allegedly stole four portable speakers valued at approximately $900.

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 arrested two women during a raid at a massage parlor in Huntington Station on June 25.

In response to numerous community complaints, Second Precinct Crime Section officers, in conjunction with the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal and Building Department, conducted an investigation into Well Spa, located at 905 East Jericho Turnpike, and arrested two women at approximately 4:40 p.m.

Sha Zou, 49, of Plainview, was charged with alleged Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, a class E Felony, and Prostitution, a class B Misdemeanor.

Jie Di, 46, of Flushing, was charged with alleged Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, a class E Felony, and Prostitution, a class B Misdemeanor.

The Town of Huntington Fire Marshal and Building Department issued multiple violations to the business. Zou and Di were issued Desk Appearance Tickets and are scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on a later date.

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Anthony Santiesteban

Anthony Santiesteban Faces Up to 25 Years to Life in Prison at Sentencing

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Anthony Santiesteban, 32, of Centereach, was found guilty after a jury trial of Murder in the Second Degree and other related charges for fatally shooting Martina Thompson, 33, of East Patchogue in October 2022.

“This defendant deliberately and selfishly extinguished the life of Martina Thompson, a young mother,” said District Attorney Tierney. “I thank the jury for their time and careful attention to this case, and I thank the investigators and prosecutors for their dedication to getting justice for Martina and her family.”

The evidence at trial established that in the early morning hours of October 29, 2022, surveillance video captured Santiesteban and the victim engaging in a conversation next to Santiesteban’s Jeep Cherokee in a parking lot in Coram. Santiesteban was then seen on video following the victim into a fenced area at the rear of the parking lot. Immediately afterwards, at approximately 1:03 a.m., a gunshot is heard on the video recording, and Santiesteban was captured walking out of the fenced area with a semi-automatic handgun in his hand. Santiesteban then entered his Jeep and left the scene.

At 1:25 a.m., the police found the victim with a gunshot wound to her face, lying in a pool of blood. She was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where she was pronounced dead.

On November 2, 2022, police searched Santiesteban’s bedroom pursuant to a search warrant and recovered a loaded and defaced 9 mm handgun. Ballistics testing confirmed the bullet casing found next to the victim’s body came from the gun found in the bedroom.

On June 24, 2024, Santiesteban was convicted of the following charges after a jury trial heard before County Court Judge Anthony Senft:

  •   One count of Murder in the Second Degree, a Class A felony;
  •   Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, Class C violent

    felonies; and

  •   One count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, a Class D violent

    felony.

    Santiesteban is due back in court for sentencing on August 1, 2024, and he faces up to 25 years to life in prison. He is being represented by Jonathan Manley, Esq. and Peter Mayer, Esq.

    The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Elena Tomaro of the Homicide Bureau and Assistant District Attorney Joseph Mallek of the Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detectives Luis Cabrera and Thomas Henry of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Homicide Squad.

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