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Suffolk County Police arrested a 15-year-old boy after he allegedly stabbed his mother and fatally stabbed his grandmother in Selden on April 7.

After being stabbed by her son, Vanessa Chendemi ran out of her residence, located on Old Town
Road, at approximately 9:45 p.m. A passing motorist stopped to offer assistance and Chendemi got into
the vehicle where she called 911 to report the incident.

When officers arrived at the scene they found Concetta Chendemi, 56, inside the residence with stab
wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk
County Medical Examiner. Vanessa Chendemi, 36, was transported to an area hospital in stable
condition.

The 15-year-old fled the scene after the stabbing. Officers canvassing the area arrested the boy at Dare
Road and Buckskin Lane in Selden at 11:22 p.m. Homicide Squad detectives charged the boy, whose
name is being withheld due to his age, with Murder 2nd Degree and Attempted Murder. He is scheduled
to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on April 8.

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Update:

Suffolk County Police on April 1 arrested a man for killing another man in East Patchogue on March 30.

Homicide Squad detectives arrested Antwane Lee at Suffolk County Police Headquarters for stabbing and killing Justin Evans at a residence on Pondview Drive, East Patchogue, on March 30 at approximately 8 p.m.

Lee, 31, Bay Shore, was charged with Murder 2nd Degree. He was to be held overnight at the Third Precinct and scheduled for arraignment at First District Court in Central Islip on April 2.

Below is the original press release:

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the stabbing death of a man that
occurred in East Patchogue on March 30.

Police responded to a report of a fight in an apartment complex on Pondview Drive at approximately 8 p.m.

Prior to police arrival, Justin Evans, who was stabbed in the neck during the fight, was transported in a private vehicle to NYU Langone Hospital – Suffolk in Patchogue. Evans, 22, of Bay Shore, was pronounced dead a short time later.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on the stabbing to contact the Homicide Squad at 631-
852-6392 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.

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Philip Walker
Philip Walker Faces 20 Years in Prison

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Feb. 18 that Philip Walker, 58, of Mastic, pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree, for stabbing his housemate, 63-year-old Jimmy Vaughn, three times with a knife. During the attack, Walker fatally pierced the victim’s heart.

“This conviction ensures accountability for a senseless act of violence that claimed a life,” said District Attorney Tierney. “While no sentence can bring the victim back to his friends and family, I hope that they can find some solace knowing that his killer was held criminally responsible for his actions.”

According to court documents and the defendant’s admissions during his guilty plea allocution, on

June 30, 2023, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Walker fatally stabbed the victim inside a room at the Shirley Motel on Montauk Highway. When paramedics arrived, Vaughn was found outside of room, bleeding from the left side of his chest and abdomen. Vaughn was taken to Long Island Community Hospital, where doctors tried but failed to repair the hole in his heart. He was pronounced dead at approximately 6:20 p.m.

Walker fled from the motel after the incident, but Suffolk County Police officers arrested him on July 2, 2023, at a family member’s home in North Amityville.

On February 14,  Walker pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree, a Class B violent felony, before Acting Supreme Court Justice Karen M. Wilutis. Walker is expected to be sentenced to 20 years in prison. He is due back in court on March 25, 2025, and is being represented by Eric Besso, Esq.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Dena Rizopoulos of the Homicide Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective David Gelsomino of Suffolk County Police Department’s Homicide Squad.

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Update: Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives on Dec. 30 arrested a 15-year-old male for stabbing a
16-year-old male at Smith Haven Mall last month. The 15-year-old, of Lake Ronkonkoma, whose identity is being withheld due to his age, was charged with Assault 1st Degree, a felony, and Assault 3rd Degree, a misdemeanor. He is scheduled to appear in the Youth Part at First District Court in Central Islip on Dec. 31.

Below is the original press release:

Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are investigating a stabbing that injured a teenager on Nov. 23 in Lake Grove.

A 16-year-old male was stabbed when he attempted to intervene in a dispute between a small group of
people on the sidewalk outside of the food court at the Smith Haven Mall, located at 1 Smith Haven Mall, at approximately 7:55 p.m.

The stabbing victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Another 16-year-old male was transported to a local hospital for minor injuries sustained during the altercation.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on the incident to contact the Fourth Squad at 631-854-8452 or Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS.

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

Paul Albinagorta Allegedly Stabbed his Co-Worker Multiple Times

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Paul Albinagorta, 34, of Central Islip, was indicted for Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, for allegedly stabbing his co-worker on the job.

“This defendant allegedly committed a shocking act of workplace violence, attacking an unsuspecting worker from behind during a routine moment of food preparation,” said District Attorney Tierney. “My office will work diligently to ensure that the victim and public are protected from further violence.”

According to the investigation, on November 24,  at about 11 a.m., Albinagorta, an employee of Gino’s of Nesconset, allegedly stabbed a co-worker with a hunting knife as the employee was preparing a pizza. Albinagorta allegedly approached the co-worker from behind and without warning stabbed him in his side multiple times. The defendant then allegedly chased the victim and several other co-workers out of the store while threatening them.

Albinagorta was arrested at the scene. Suffolk Police officers recovered the knife allegedly used in the attack along with a sheath for the knife. The victim was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital and underwent emergency surgery for his injuries. An investigation revealed that the night prior to the attack, Albinagorta went to the Walmart in Islandia and purchased the knife allegedly used for the attack.

On December 5, Albinagorta was arraigned on the indictment before Supreme Court Justice Timothy P. Mazzei for the following charges:

  •   One count of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, a Class B violent felony;
  •   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; and
  •   One count of Menacing in the Second Degree, a Class A misdemeanor.

    Justice Mazzei ordered Albinagorta be held on $250,000 cash, $500,000 bond, or $2,500,000 partially secured bond, during the pendency of the case. Albinagorta is due back in court on January 7, 2025, and faces 25 years in prison if convicted on the top count. He is being represented by Ira Weissman, Esq.

    This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Kieran R. Rogers of the Major Crime Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective Marissa Demeo of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Fourth Squad.

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Suffolk County Police arrested a man for stabbing his co-worker at a Nesconset business on Nov. 24.

Paul Albinagorta was involved in a dispute with his 60-year-old co-worker at Gino’s of Nesconset,
located at 248 Smithtown Blvd., when he stabbed the man with a knife at approximately 11:10 a.m.

The victim left the store on foot and was aided outside before being transported via ambulance to Stony
Brook University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Albinagorta, 34, of Central Islip, was not injured. He was charged with Assault 1st Degree, a felony, and
Menacing 2nd Degree, a misdemeanor. He is being held overnight and will be arraigned at First District
Court in Central Islip on November 25.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Fourth Squad detectives at 631-854-
8452.

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Have you seen Matthew Zoll? Photo from SCPD
Matthew Zoll

Second update:

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives released a statement on Nov. 18 that said they believe Matthew Zoll crashed a black GMC Yukon SUV at the intersection of 25A and the William Floyd Parkway on November 9 at approximately 1:35 a.m. Detectives believe Zoll suffered injuries from the crash.

The GMC Yukon was impounded.

Anyone with information on Zoll’s location is asked to call 911, the Homicide Squad at 631-852- 6392 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.

Below is the original release and first update.

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to locate Matthew Zoll, who is wanted for the murder of his father, Joseph Zoll.

Matthew Zoll, 23, is white, 6 feet 1 inch tall, 150 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Zoll, who has a small scar under his left eye, is not believed to have a vehicle.

Matthew Zoll was last in the news in April of 2024 when the Suffolk County Police announced that he was missing from a Sound Beach residence and issued a Silver Alert. At the time, police said that Matthew Zoll suffered from schizophrenia and needed his medication. He was found the next day.

Anyone with information on Matthew Zoll’s location is asked to call 911, the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.

Below is the original release.
Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating a stabbing that killed a man in Rocky Point on Nov. 9.

Seventh Precinct officers responded to a residence on Quail Road at approximately 1:25 a.m. after a 911 caller reported a stabbing at the location.

When officers arrived, they located a man stabbed. Joseph Zoll, 61, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on this incident, to call the Homicide Squad at 631-852-
6392 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.

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Eduardo Vega
Tanya Denis

Eduardo Vega Faces Up to 25 Years to Life in Prison at Sentencing; Co-Defendant Tanya Denis Previously Pleaded Guilty to Hindering Prosecution

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Sept. 13 that Eduardo Vega, 58, of Islip Terrace, pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree, for fatally stabbing Roshane McLaren, his 34-year-old son-in-law, in the driveway of their Islip Terrace home. Vega’s wife and co-defendant, Tanya Denis, 48, of Islip Terrace, pleaded guilty to Hindering Prosecution in the Third Degree, for her role in the commission of the murder.

“This defendant killed Roshane McLaren, his own son-in-law, leaving his infant grandchild without a father,” said District Attorney Tierney. “I thank the Suffolk County Police Department’s Homicide Squad for their thorough investigation which led to this plea. Notwithstanding this result, our thoughts and prayers remain with the family and friends of Roshane McLaren.”

According to court documents and the defendant’s admissions during his guilty plea allocution, on September 27, 2022, Vega and Denis lived together with Denis’ two daughters, their husbands, and children. During the early morning hours of that day, Vega engaged in a verbal altercation with one of Denis’ daughter’s husbands in the backyard. The altercation escalated when Vega threw a lawn chair at him and threatened to hit him with a baseball bat. When the daughters tried to intervene, Vega punched one of them in the face.

The victim eventually deescalated the situation, and Vega then left the home on foot. While Vega was gone, the victim learned that Vega had struck the victim’s wife during the altercation.

A short time later, Vega returned to the home with Denis. In the driveway, the victim confronted Vega for hitting his wife. Vega then stabbed the victim in the chest twice, piercing his left lung, heart, diaphragm, and stomach. Vega immediately fled the scene. Minutes later, Denis left the home in her vehicle and located Vega. She then provided Vega with money and drove him to the Brentwood train station at which point he fled to Brooklyn. He turned himself into the Suffolk County Police Department’s Third Precinct on October 2, 2022.

The victim was transported to South Shore University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

On September 13, 2024, Vega pleaded guilty Manslaughter in the First Degree, a Class B violent felony, before Acting County Court Judge Richard T. Dunne. Vega is expected to be sentenced to 25 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.

Vega is due back in court for sentencing on October 16, 2024, and he is being represented by Christopher Gioe, Esq.

Denis previously pleaded guilty on September 4, 2024, to Hindering Prosecution in the Third Degree, a Class A misdemeanor. She was represented by Ian Fitzgerald, Esq.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Elena Tomaro of the Homicide Bureau and Assistant District Attorney Veronica McMahon of the Major Crime Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective Michael Palumbo of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Homicide 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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Jose Martinez-Vazquez and Tiffany Diaz-Cabrera

Jose Martinez-Vazquez Fatally Stabbed Benjamin Flores-Mendez While Tiffany Diaz-Cabrera, Served as a Lookout

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on July 25 that Jose Martinez-Vazquez, 25, and Tiffany Diaz-Cabrera, 21, both of Port Jefferson Station, pleaded guilty to their respective roles in the fatal stabbing of Benjamin Flores-Mendez, 39, also from Port Jefferson Station. Martinez-Vazquez pleaded guilty to Murder in the Second Degree, for fatally stabbing Flores-Mendez. Diaz-Cabrera pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree, for acting as a look out while the stabbing took place.

“These defendants conspired to brutally take the life of Benjamin Flores-Mendez, and then did so in a place where Suffolk County residents should feel safe to walk, hike, or bike,” said District Attorney Tierney. “Violence is never the answer, and we will not rest until anyone committing such wanton acts are brought to justice.”

According to court documents and the defendants’ admissions during their guilty plea allocutions,

on June 17, 2021, Martinez-Vasquez followed the victim into the Port Jefferson Station entrance of the Setauket-Port Jefferson Station Greenway Trail. Martinez-Vazquez admitted to fatally stabbing the victim multiple times while Diaz-Cabrera, Martinez-Vazquez’s girlfriend, served as his lookout. The victim was later discovered lying in the entrance of the trail by Good Samaritans.

On March 5, 2023, Suffolk County homicide detectives arrested both defendants.

On April 22, 2024, Diaz-Cabrera pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree, a Class B violent felony, before Acting Supreme Court Justice Karen M. Wilutis. Diaz-Cabrera is due back in court for sentencing on August 29, 2024. She is being represented by Luigi Belcastro, Esq.

On July 25, 2024, Martinez-Vazquez pleaded guilty to Murder in the Second Degree, a Class A violent felony, before Justice Wilutis. Martinez-Vazquez is due back in court for sentencing on August 28, 2024. He is being represented by John Halverson, Esq.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Elena Tomaro of the Homicide Bureau and Assistant District Attorney Tara Laterza of the Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective James Hughes of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Homicide Squad.

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