Suffolk County Police, New York State Police and New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police said they arrested 13 people during an overnight sobriety checkpoint on Long Island.
The three agencies conducted a sobriety checkpoint on southbound Route 110 in Huntington Station. The operation was conducted to prevent injuries and fatalities that come with driving while intoxicated.
Officials said 662 vehicles went through the checkpoint that began on Friday night at 11:10 p.m. to Saturday at 3 a.m.
The following people were charged with Driving While Intoxicated:
David Knesich, 35, of 15 Goldfield St., Melville
Timothy Deegan, 43, of 10 Warrenton Court, Huntington
Juan Crespin, 35, of 63 Tower St., Huntington Station
Cecelia Symes, 41, of 23 Elgin Road, Amity Harbor
Justina Kabala, 20, of 3125 Tibbett Ave., Apt. 2B, Bronx
George LaFlare, 30, of 215 South 14th St., Lindenhurst
Patricia Cahill, 67, of 75 Boulevard Ave., Greenlawn
Carlos Miranda, 31, of 118 East 3rd St., Huntington Station
Marc Brenner, 55, of 10 Wood Ave., Greenlawn
Kyle Seliger, 21, of 26 Village Way, Smithtown
David Guardado, 28, of 18 East 19th St., Huntington Station
Anthony Long, 24, of 12 Homewood Lane, Dix Hills
Barry Tuma, 48, of 723 Keith Lane, West Islip, was arrested for Driving While Ability Impaired by the Combined Influence of Drugs and Alcohol.
Tuma was also charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana after he was checked by a Suffolk County Drug Detection dog.
All of those charged will be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on July 14.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo and St. Regis Mohawk tribal leaders have signed an agreement to ensure the Mohawks keep their exclusive casino territory in northern New York while paying the state $30 million in gambling
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An NYPD detective is accused of hacking into department computers and obtaining information about dozens of people including co-workers. Edwin Vargas was arrested Tuesday outside his home in Bronxville.
An NYPD detective is accused of hacking into department computers and obtaining information about dozens of people including co-workers.
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The Connecticut Department of Transportation and Metro-North Railroad released the following information regarding service on the New Haven commuter rail line
The Connecticut Department of Transportation and Metro-North Railroad released the following information regarding service on the New Haven commuter rail line
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Amtrak announced Sunday night that service remains suspended between New York and New Haven, with limited Amtrak service available between Boston and New Haven.
Amtrak announced Sunday night that service remains suspended between New York and New Haven, with limited Amtrak service available between Boston and New Haven.
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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced a new legislation to reduce debt on federal loans. Gillibrand is proposing the "Federal Student Loan Refinancing Act"
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced a new legislation to reduce debt on federal loans. Gillibrand is proposing the "Federal Student Loan Refinancing Act"
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Democratic Assemblyman Vito Lopez, who represents New York City, said he will resign June 20 amid a sexual harassment scandal and run for a City Council seat.
Democratic Assemblyman Vito Lopez, who represents New York City, said he will resign June 20 amid a sexual harassment scandal and run for a City Council seat.
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As a family prepared for the funeral of a Hofstra junior killed by a cop's bullet during a standoff with an armed intruder, questions remain about how police handled the situation.
As a family prepared for the funeral of a Hofstra junior killed by a cop's bullet during a standoff with an armed intruder, questions remain about how police handled the situation.
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Authorities say one person is dead and another was injured when the vehicle they were in ran off the road and crashed into Huntington harbor on Long Island Saturday evening.
Authorities say one person is dead and another was injured when the vehicle they were in ran off the road and crashed into Huntington harbor on Long Island Saturday evening.
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A proposal to build a major Long Island casino with video slot machines is part of closed-door negotiations to expand casino gambling in New York.
A proposal to build a major Long Island casino with video slot machines is part of closed-door negotiations to expand casino gambling in New York, according to the head of the Nassau County Off-Track Betting Corp. and a legislative bill.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to freeze Long Islanders' energy rates for three years as part of a proposal to end operating control of the Long Island Power Authority.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to freeze Long Islanders' energy rates for three years as part of a proposal to end operating control of the Long Island Power Authority.
