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Suffolk County Police arrested a Lake Grove man on June 24 for allegedly burglarizing several businesses since May.

Following an investigation by Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Squad detectives, Fourth Squad detectives arrested Joseph Foresto for six commercial burglaries and an attempted burglary that took place between May 18 and June 22. During the burglaries, Foresto allegedly forced entry by throwing objects through a glass door or window to enter the closed businesses.

Foresto, 67, was arrested at his home in Lake Grove at 12:25 p.m. and charged with six counts of Burglary 3rd Degree, one count of Attempted Burglary, and one count of Criminal Mischief for the following incidents:

  • Broke the front door and stole cash from Tates Restaurant, located at 292 Smithtown Blvd. in Nesconset, at 1:22 a.m. on May 18.
  • Broke a door and stole cash from Alberts Pizza, located at 601 Portion Road in Ronkonkoma, sometime overnight on May 18.
  • Broke a window and stole cash from Lake Grove Delicatessen, located at 1003 Hawkins Ave. in Lake Grove, at 3:15 a.m. on May 20.
  • Broke the front door and stole cash from Escape the Room Game Long Island, located at 718 Portion Road in Ronkonkoma, at 1:45 a.m. on June 8.
  • Broke a window and stole cash from Lorenzo’s Pizza, located at 600 Middle Country Road in St. James, at 2:15 a.m. on June 14.
  • Broke the front door and stole cash from Rocco’s Pizza, located at 255 Medford Ave. in East Patchogue, sometime overnight on June 18.
  • Broke a window but was unsuccessful at entering Royal Pizza, located at 299 Hawkins Ave. in Lake Ronkonkoma, at 1:35 a.m. on June 22.

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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the woman who allegedly stole merchandise from an East Setauket store in May.

A woman allegedly stole groceries from BJ’s, located at 4000 Nesconset Highway, on May 29 at 2:46 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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Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct officers responded to a motor vehicle crash after three good Samaritans pulled a woman to safety from a burning vehicle on June 23.

Tempestt Harris-Buckner was driving a 2021 Hyundai Elantra northbound on Bread and Cheese Hollow Road when she swerved to avoid an animal in the street just north of Pulaski Street at 5:57 p.m. The Hyundai struck a utility pole and both the pole and vehicle caught fire, trapping Harris-Buckner.

Michael Susinno of Northport and John McPartland were in the area at the time of the crash and pulled Harris-Buckner from the vehicle and across the street as the vehicle became fully engulfed. They were joined by a third good Samaritan, Shane McCoy of Northport, who used one of the men’s belt to create a tourniquet on the woman’s leg.

Harris-Buckner, 33, of Northport, was transported via ambulance to Stony Brook University Hospital where she was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

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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 men who allegedly stole merchandise from a Lake Grove store.

Two men allegedly stole $200 worth of clothing from JD Sports, located at the Smith Haven Mall, on June 11 at approximately 4:45 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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Suffolk County Police Sixth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash involving an ambulance that seriously injured a man in Miller Place on June 22.

An ambulance with its lights and sirens activated was traveling westbound on Route 25A when an eastbound 2008 Subaru Forester, driven by Mathew Goff, attempted to make a left turn onto Parkside Avenue and collided with the ambulance at approximately 6:30 p.m.

Goff, 41, of Port Jefferson Station, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital in serious condition. The two employees in the ambulance were transported to St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The patient in the ambulance was transported to the same hospital.

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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the women who allegedly stole from a South Setauket store in May.

Two women allegedly stole assorted beauty products from Target, located at 265 Pond Path, on May 28 at approximately 9:05 a.m. They fled in a dark vehicle. 

  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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Seventh Precinct Crime Section officers in conjunction with Seventh Squad detectives and the Town of Brookhaven, conducted an investigation at Sunshine Wellness Center located at 1569 Rocky Point Road in Middle Island on June 21.

Juhau Gao, 38 of Flushing, and Qeng Yen, 34, of Flushing, were charged with alleged Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, a Class E felony, and Prostitution, a misdemeanor.

The Town of Brookhaven Building Inspector & Fire Marshal issued several violations and condemned the location. Both women were issued a Desk Appearance Ticket and are scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on a later date.

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Suffolk County Police Officers rescued two paddleboarders after they could not return to shore in Mount Sinai on June 19.

Gabriella Carleo and Selena Miranda were aboard paddleboards on the Long Island Sound, approximately one and a half miles north of Cedar Beach, when they could not return to shore due to strong tides and called 911 at 5:51 p.m.

A Suffolk County Police Aviation helicopter spotted the females, who had tied their paddleboards together, and gave their location to Police Officers Chris Defeo and Timothy Dillon aboard Marine Delta, who pulled the women to safety. In addition to the Marine Bureau and Aviation Section officers, the Miller Place Fire Department also responded.

Carleo, 31, of Selden and Miranda, 26 of Farmingville, were not injured.

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Suffolk County Police arrested two men on June 18 for allegedly burglarizing multiple businesses and stealing ATM’s earlier this year.

Following an investigation by Major Case Unit detectives, John Mahoney and Jamie Volini were arrested for a series of commercial burglaries and an attempted burglary between March 5 and March 11 of this year. During the burglaries, the men forced entry through broken doors and windows into closed gas stations and businesses and damaged or stole the ATMs.

Volini of East Patchogue was located by police at the intersection of Sills Road and Montauk Highway and placed into custody at approximately 4:50 p.m. Mahoney was arrested without incident at approximately 7:10 p.m. in front of his Mastic Beach home.

Volini and Mahoney were arrested for the following incidents:

  • Mobil Gas, located at 1194 Portion Road, Holtsville, on March 6 at 2:56 a.m. they attempted toopen the ATM and were unsuccessful.
  • 7-Eleven, located at 550 Portion Road, Ronkonkoma, on March 6 at 3:24 a.m. they gained entryto the business and removed the ATM.
  • Ronkonkoma Deli, located at 3311 Veterans Memorial Highway, on March 11, sometimeovernight they damaged the back door of the business but were unable to gain entry.Additionally, Mahoney was charged with Burglary 3rd Degree for the following incidents:
  • Blue Moon Beer and Smoke Shop, located at 999 Main St., Holbrook, on March 5 at 12:42 a.m.,he removed the ATM from the business.
  • Abdi Card and Smoke Shop, located at 655 Montauk Highway, East Patchogue on March 8 atapproximately 3:50 a.m. he attempted to take an ATM from the business.
  • Pupuseria Y Taqueria Grocery and Deli, located at 1025 Montauk Highway, Shirley on March 8,sometime overnight he cut into the ATM and stole the money.

Mahoney, 41, was charged with five counts of Burglary 3rd Degree and one count of Attempted Burglary 3rd Degree. Volini, 46,  was charged with two counts of Burglary 3rd Degree, Attempted Burglary 3rd Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 4th Degree for cocaine found in his possession while under arrest.

Anyone with information on these burglaries is asked to contact Major Case Unit detectives at 631- 852-5555.

 

 

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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a man who allegedly stole from a Coram garage in June.

A man allegedly entered a garage through an open door on Avalon Pines Drive and stole assorted tools and a security camera. The items were valued at approximately $760.

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.