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Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney

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Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on June 18 that Thomas Gaylor, 70, of Lake Ronkonkoma, was found guilty of felony Driving While Intoxicated and Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, for driving his vehicle while intoxicated on Ronkonkoma Avenue in Ronkonkoma in 2023.

“In 2025, there is no excuse for driving drunk,” said District Attorney Tierney. “Car Services, taxis and rideshares are everywhere. Unfortunately, we see too often how drunk or drugged driving can lead to a tragic result. Repeating that same offense shows a complete and utter disregard for human life.”

The evidence at trial established that, on November 9, 2023, at approximately 5:40 p.m., Gaylor was observed operating a 2018 White Chevrolet Cruze in a northbound direction on Ronkonkoma Avenue in Ronkonkoma. Gaylor was driving the car erratically by driving significantly below the speed limit, breaking at odd points in the road, and even veering into oncoming traffic. A witness driving behind him called 911 to report the dangerous and erratic driving to police. Gaylor was eventually located by Suffolk County police a short time later, parked outside his home and slumped over the steering wheel. After being transported to the hospital due to his high level of intoxication, he consented to a blood draw, revealing that his blood alcohol level was .33, over four times the legal limit of .08.

On June 18, 2025, Gaylor was convicted after a jury trial heard before Acting County Court Judge James A. McDonaugh for Driving While Intoxicated, a Class E felony, and Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, a Class E felony. Gaylor was previously convicted of Driving While Intoxicated on August 27, 2018.

He is due back in court on August 13, 2025, and faces up to 1 and 1/3 to 4 years’ incarceration. Gaylor is being represented by the Suffolk County Legal Aid Society.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Syl-Don O’Gilvie and Sean Lorthioir of the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office Major Crime Bureau.

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Suffolk County D.A. Raymond Tierney

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on June 18 that James Quininchetta, 40, of Ridge, was indicted for Murder in the Second Degree, and related charges, in connection with the fatal shooting of his former girlfriend Rebecca Roth, 33, of Moriches.

“What was, at most, a minor financial dispute escalated to a senseless act of violence,” said District Attorney Tierney. “Our office will seek justice for Rebecca Roth and her family.”

According to the investigation, on June 6, 2025, at around 12:30 a.m., Quininchetta allegedly traveled by rideshare service to Roth’s residence located in the Heatherwood Apartment Complex in Moriches to try to collect money the victim allegedly owed him. When he approached, she allegedly refused to pay him back. Quininchetta then allegedly fired a .45 caliber semi-automatic handgun at Roth seven times while she was inside her parked vehicle and fled the scene. A forensic examination would later reveal that she had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to her torso. After the shooting, the defendant is alleged to have discarded the weapon and ammunition before returning to his residence via rideshare service.

When Suffolk County Police responded to the scene, they recovered the alleged murder weapon, which was found abandoned near a pickup truck in an adjacent parking lot.

The department’s K-9 unit also located a gray fanny pack containing ammunition in a wooded area near the complex exit. Further scene investigation recovered ammunition packaging and spent shell casings.

On June 7, 2025, shortly after midnight, Quininchetta voluntarily surrendered at the Suffolk County Police Seventh Precinct in Shirley.

Justice Mazzei has ordered that Quininchetta be remanded during the pendency of the case. Quininchetta is due back in court on July 30, 2025, and faces 40 years to life in prison if convicted on the top count. He is being represented by George Duncan, Esq.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Eric S. Aboulafia of the Homicide Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detectives Matthew Sagistano, James Hughes, and Michael Ronca of the Suffolk County Homicide Squad.

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James Brown

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on June 16 that James Brown, 45, of Mastic, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of Murder in the Second Degree and other related charges, for fatally shooting his longtime friend, Umar Elquhir, 45, of Mastic, in November 2023.

“Violent rage has been met with severe consequence,” said District Attorney Tierney. “A life sentence is the only appropriate sentence for a criminal with a prior violent conviction, who has once again used a gun and has now killed. The public must be protected from such danger.”

The evidence at trial established that on November 7, 2023, at approximately 9:27 p.m., Suffolk County Police received multiple 911 calls reporting that a male was on the ground and possibly shot in the Poospatuck Reservation in Mastic. Once police arrived at the scene, they saw the victim unresponsive and with multiple gunshot wounds laying on the ground next to a home where Brown resided. The victim was transported to Long Island Community Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

During their investigation, law enforcement obtained video surveillance from a smoke shop across the street from Brown’s home which revealed that Brown and the victim had a physical altercation earlier in the evening.

The victim left the area but returned approximately two hours later and parked outside of Brown’s home. When Brown came out of the home, he walked toward the victim’s car while repeatedly yelling, “You wanna die?” before firing approximately nine shots into the vehicle. Multiple bullets hit the victim, who was seated in the driver’s seat. Brown then walked away and went inside his home, and the victim got out of his vehicle and collapsed onto the ground. The jury rejected Brown’s claim at the trial that he was acting in self-defense when he shot the unarmed Elquhir.

On May 9, 2025, Brown was convicted of one count of 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, after a jury trial heard before Supreme Court Justice John B. Collins.

Brown was previously convicted in February 2012 of Assault in the First Degree (Loaded Weapon) for which he served five years imprisonment.

On June 16, 2025, James Brown was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. He was represented by Jason Russo, Esq.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Eric S. Aboulafia of the Homicide Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective T. Michael Palumbo and retired Detective Brendan O’Hara of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Homicide Squad.

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Suffolk County D.A. Raymond Tierney

John Murphy Allegedly Attacked a Cellphone Company Employee While Using a Racial Slur

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on June 3 that John Murphy, 41, of Manorville, was indicted on hate crime-related charges, for allegedly attacking a cellphone company employee while using a racial slur and damaging his work vehicle. The defendant is employed as a Detective with the Village of Rockville Centre Police Department.

“The victim in this case was just doing his job, working to improve cellphone service for Suffolk County residents, when the defendant allegedly attacked him and damaged his vehicle,” said District Attorney Tierney. “Even more troubling is that the defendant is a sworn police officer, responsible for protecting the rights of all citizens. The conduct alleged in this indictment will not be tolerated, regardless of what position a defendant holds.”

According to the investigation, on November 3, 2024, the cellphone company employee was driving around the Manorville area inspecting the nearby cellphone towers to ensure the networks were properly transmitting service. At approximately 7:00p.m., while still working, the cellphone company employee drove through the defendant’s neighborhood in his work-issued vehicle, which had a blinking amber light on the roof.

The employee drove around the neighborhood to test the cellphone tower located behind the residential cul-de-sac, and when finished, parked his vehicle at the corner of the street to complete paperwork.

The defendant was alerted by a neighbor of the cellphone company employee’s vehicle and, in response, left his home and approached the employee who was seated in his vehicle. The defendant allegedly questioned the cellphone company employee about his presence on the block, and when the employee tried to show the defendant his identification, the defendant began to yell at the employee. The defendant allegedly put his arm inside the employee’s vehicle through the open window, opened the vehicle door and grabbed the employee’s laptop.

The employee then grabbed the laptop back and the defendant allegedly slammed the vehicle door shut while telling the employee, in sum and substance, “get out of here, we don’t want you or your like in the neighborhood,” and used a racial slur towards the employee. The defendant then allegedly ripped the amber light off of the top of the vehicle and threw it at the employee’s vehicle, breaking the light into pieces. The defendant then allegedly kicked the driver-side door of the vehicle, causing damage. The employee was finally able to drive to safety, and the defendant allegedly picked up the broken amber light and threw it at the vehicle again. The employee drove around the corner and called 9-1-1.

Following the investigation led by the Suffolk County Police Department’s Hate Crime Unit, Murphy was arrested on November 13, 2024.

On June 3, 2025, Murphy was arraigned on an indictment before Supreme Court Justice John B. Collins for the following charges:

  •   One count of Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree, as a Hate Crime, a Class D felony;
  •   One count of Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree, as a Hate Crime, a Class E felony;and
  •   One count of Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree, a Class A misdemeanor.If convicted of the top count, the defendant faces up to 2 & 1/3 to 7 years in prison.

These offenses are considered non-bail eligible under New York State law, and therefore the defendant was released on his own recognizance. He is being represented by William Petrillo, Esq. and is due back in court on July 23, 2025.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Alyssa Costantino and Tara O’Donnell of the Public Corruption Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective Delfina Rivera of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Hate Crime Unit.

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

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on May 21 that George Trimigliozzi, 56, of Islip, was indicted for Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, and related charges, for allegedly sexually assaulting two women following dates arranged through on-line dating applications.

“Police officers swear an oath to protect us,” said District Attorney Tierney. “These allegations are truly disturbing. I will use my office to protect everyone equally, without fear or favor.”

According to the investigation, in May 2021, Trimigliozzi met Jane Doe #1 on a dating website. On May 14, 2021, they went on a date in the Patchogue area. Following the date, Trimigliozzi asked Jane Doe #1 to sit in his car to talk. Knowing he was a police officer and thus believing herself safe, Jane Doe #1 agreed. Once inside his car, Trimigliozzi moved into the passenger seat of the vehicle, where Jane Doe #1 was seated, and allegedly forcibly subjected her to sexual contact to which she did not consent. At one point during the sexual assault, Jane Doe #1 opened the passenger side car door. Trimigliozzi allegedly leaned over, grabbed the door, and closed it, placing himself in between Jane Doe #1 and the door, preventing her escape.

In June 2022, Trimigliozzi met Jane Doe #2 on a dating website. On June 10, 2022, they went on a date in the Hampton Bays area. Trimigliozzi rode his motorcycle to pick up Jane Doe #2 at her home. Jane Doe #2, knowing Trimigliozzi was a police officer, felt he could be trusted with her address and to pick her up at home. Following the date, Jane Doe #2, worried Trimigliozzi had consumed too much alcohol, invited him into her home to “sober up” by having some water and using the restroom before he headed home. Trimigliozzi allegedly agreed and asked Jane Doe #2 for a tour of her apartment. Once the two arrived at Jane Doe #2’s bedroom, Trimigliozzi allegedly pushed her onto the bed and had non-consensual intercourse with her.

On May 21, 2025, Trimigliozzi was arraigned on the indictment before Supreme Court Justice Timothy P. Mazzei on the charges of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, a Class D felony, Rape in the Third Degree, a Class E felony, and Unlawful Imprisonment in the Second Degree, a Class A misdemeanor.

Justice Mazzei ordered Trimigliozzi held on $50,000 cash, $100,000 bond, or $1 million partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. Trimigliozzi is due back in court on May 22, 2025, and faces seven years in prison if convicted on the top count. He is being represented by William Keahon, Esq.

Trimigliozzi was previously indicted in October 2024 on several charges including enterprise corruption, promoting prostitution, falsifying business records, filing a false instrument, and official misconduct for his alleged involvement in running brothels and managing sex workers. He is currently suspended without pay. That case is currently pending.

If you believe you have been victimized by George Trimigliozzi, please call the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office at (631) 853-4626.

This case is being prosecuted by Deputy Bureau Chief Laura de Oliveira and Bureau Chief Kevin Ward, of the Public Corruption Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by investigators assigned to the District Attorney’s Public Corruption Squad.

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James Brown

Previously Convicted Felon James Brown Faces Up to 40 Years to Life in Prison at Sentencing

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that James Brown, 45, of Mastic, was found guilty after a jury trial of Murder in the Second Degree and other related charges, for fatally shooting his longtime friend, Umar Elquhir, 45, of Mastic, in November 2023.

“This previously convicted felon killed his longtime friend by shooting him multiple times,” said District Attorney Tierney. “I thank the jury for the attention they paid to this case. We will seek a sentence that ensures defendant Brown can no longer hurt other Suffolk County residents.”

The evidence at trial established that on November 7, 2023, at approximately 9:27 p.m., Suffolk County Police received multiple 911 calls reporting that a male was on the ground and possibly shot in the Poospatuck Reservation in Mastic. Once police arrived at the scene, they saw the victim unresponsive and with multiple gunshot wounds lying on the ground next to a home where Brown resided. The victim was transported to Long Island Community Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

During their investigation, law enforcement obtained video surveillance from a smoke shop across the street from Brown’s home which revealed that Brown and the victim had a physical altercation earlier in the evening.

The victim left but returned approximately two hours later and parked outside of Brown’s home. When Brown came out of the home, he walked toward the victim’s car while repeatedly yelling, “You wanna die?” before firing approximately nine shots into the vehicle. Multiple bullets hit the victim, who was seated in the driver’s seat. Brown then walked away and went inside his home, and the victim got out of his vehicle and collapsed onto the ground. Brown testified at the trial that he was acting in self-defense and scared for his life.

Police lifted a palm print from an area where Brown was seen to be touching when he was firing the shots in the video surveillance. The palm print was compared to Brown’s palms, and it was determined to be a match.

On May 9, 2025, Brown was convicted of one count of 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, after a jury trial heard before Supreme Court Justice John B. Collins.

Brown was previously convicted in February 2012 of Assault in the First Degree (Loaded Weapon) for which he was sentenced to five years imprisonment.

Brown is due back in court for sentencing on June 16, 2025, and potentially faces up to 40 years to life in prison. He is being represented by Jason Russo, Esq.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Eric S. Aboulafia of the Homicide Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective T. Michael Palumbo and retired Detective Brendan O’Hara of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Homicide Squad.

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Jonathan Redar

Jonathan Redar Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison at Sentencing

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on May 8 that Jonathan Redar, 33, of Miller Place, was found guilty after a jury trial of Assault in the First Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, for shooting a relative during an argument outside of a billiards bar.

“This defendant, a previously convicted felon, and who was prohibited from possessing a firearm, shot a member of his family outside a crowded establishment,” said District Attorney Tierney. “Despite the challenges posed in this case, the phenomenal work of SCPD detectives allowed my prosecutors to present a compelling case. I thank the jury for their work.”

The evidence at the trial established that on May 7, 2024, at approximately 2:03 a.m., Redar and the victim began to argue in the parking lot of a billiards bar in Mount Sinai. Redar then pulled out a firearm and fired a single shot at the victim while unsuspecting bystanders were nearby. The bullet penetrated the victim’s left forearm and abdominal area. Redar then fled the scene. The victim was transported to Mather Hospital and later transported to Stony Brook Hospital for emergency surgery in their trauma unit, where he was treated for numerous injuries including shattered bones and damage to his organs. A bullet fragment was also removed from the victim.

On May 15, 2024, while conducting surveillance, Suffolk County detectives located Redar and subsequently placed him under arrest at a Walmart in Yaphank.

Prior to this case, Redar had been convicted of multiple felonies including but not limited to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a Class B felony, in 2016, Attempted Assault in the Second Degree, a Class E felony, in 2012.

On May 7, 2025, Redar was convicted of Assault in the First Degree, a Class B violent felony, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a Class C felony, after a jury trial heard before Acting Supreme Court Justice Richard I. Horowitz.

Redar is due back in court for sentencing on June 10, 2025, and faces up to 25 years in prison. He is being represented by David Besso, Esq.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Sean E. Buckley and Jeremy Waite of the Major Crime Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective Gregory Marino of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Sixth Squad, and District Attorney Investigator Daniel Gallagher of the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office as well as research analyst, Brooke Baade of the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.

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

Stacey Hirsch Allegedly Stole Approximately $80,000 from Selden Church to Use for Personal Expenses

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on May 2 that Stacey Hirsch, 48, of Saint Lucie, Florida, was indicted for Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, for allegedly embezzling funds from a Selden church.

“Financial crimes against community institutions not only damage their operations but undermine the trust that binds our community together,” said District Attorney Tierney. “We intend to pursue this case vigorously to send a clear message that those who exploit positions of trust for personal gain will face the appropriate consequences under the law.”

According to the investigation, between June 2022 to May 2023, Hirsch, formerly of Centereach and a former bookkeeper at the Selden church, allegedly stole about $80,000 from the church’s bank account. Hirsch allegedly did this by writing checks to herself and her husband without authority or for any legitimate church related reason or expense. She allegedly used the money to pay her credit card bills, which included charges for food, numerous restaurants, shopping, and other everyday expenses. She also allegedly used the money to pay for utilities and other household expenses.

The alleged theft was discovered after the church board learned that the church’s bills were not being paid.

page1image25687872The treasurer reviewed the finances for the previous years and discovered that, as a result of her alleged theft, there were insufficient funds to pay the church’s legitimate expenses. Hirsch was fired after the discovery and moved to Florida shortly afterwards.

On April 10 Hirsch was arrested in Florida and was thereafter extradited to Suffolk County.

On May 2 Hirsch was arraigned on the indictment before Supreme Court Justice Timothy P. Mazzei for Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a Class C felony.

Justice Mazzei ordered Hirsch released from jail without bail because her charge is considered non-bail eligible under current New York State law, meaning prosecutors cannot ask for, and judges cannot set bail.

Hirsch is due back in court on June 5 and faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted on the top count. She is being represented by the Legal Aid Society.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth Miller of the Financial Crimes Bureau and the investigation was conducted by Detective Thomas Speciale of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Financial Crimes Section.

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

The Defendant Left the Toddler in Critical Condition that Required Emergency Surgery

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on May 1 that a Huntington Station man, 33, was sentenced to 23 years in prison followed by 5 years of post-release supervision after a jury found him guilty of Assault in the First Degree and related charges for beating his girlfriend’s two-year-old daughter, causing life-threatening injuries.

“Suffolk will not tolerate violence against children,” said District Attorney Tierney. “I thank the jury for holding the defendant accountable for this vicious beating of a toddler.”

The evidence at trial established that, between February 17, 2024, and February 19, 2024, the defendant was babysitting his girlfriend’s two-year-old daughter while she went to work and ran errands. Upon returning home on February 18, 2024, the child’s mother noticed significant bruises on the child’s body, and on February 19, 2024, she noticed that her child had a new, significant bruise on her face, that her child was vomiting profusely, and that her child was unable to stand or respond to her. The mother brought her child to the emergency room at Huntington Hospital, where it was determined that the child was in critical condition.

The District Attorney’s Office is not naming the defendant in order to avoid identifying the child victim.

page1image23330816The child was then transferred to Cohen Children’s Medical Center, where she received emergency surgery to repair a life-threatening injury to her small intestine, which was caused by significant blunt force trauma.

On February 28, 2025, the defendant was convicted after a jury trial heard before Supreme Court Justice Timothy P. Mazzei for Assault in the First Degree, a Class B violent felony; two counts of Assault in the Second Degree, Class D violent felonies; and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class A misdemeanor.

On May 1, the defendant was sentenced to 23 years in prison followed by 5 years of post- release supervision. He was represented by Matthew Tuohy, Esq.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Katherine Flinchum and Kirsten Reilly of the Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective Christopher Albanese of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Special Victims Section.

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Steven Musgrove

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on May 1that Steven Musgrove, 29, of Selden, was sentenced to 16 years to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree for possessing a loaded and defaced firearm.

“We will not tolerate felons illegally carrying firearms in our community,” said District Attorney Tierney. “This repeat offender’s history of violent criminality mandates his removal from our streets. We commend the alert bartender and responding officers whose quick actions led to this conviction.”

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 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 on 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.

On April 29, 2025, Musgrove was sentenced to 16 years to life in prison. He was represented by Pierre Bazile, Esq.

This case was 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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