2 Arrested For Fatal Overdose In Woodbury: Police
Two people have been arrested in connection with a fatal overdose in Woodbury, Nassau County police announced on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
The deadly incident unfolded at 6:33 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, prompting a response by the department's Narcotics/Vice Squad.
Detectives say their investigation led them to arrest Terrell Nesbitt, 29, of West Hempstead, and Jamice Lattimore, 21, of Roosevelt. Both were taken into custody without incident.
Nesbitt and Lattimore are each charged with:
Felony Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree.
Felony Criminal Possession of a Contro…
ID Released Of Woman Killed In Head-On Crash On Route 6 In Woodbury (Update)
A woman was killed in a head-on crash involving a pickup truck on Route 6 in Orange County, police confirmed.
The crash happened around 5:12 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, in the town of Woodbury, when a Dodge Ram 1500 crossed over the center line and slammed into an oncoming Honda Civic CRX, New York State Police said on Wednesday, May 7.
Investigators say the Dodge Ram, driven by Noely Rafael Vargas, was traveling eastbound when it veered into the westbound lane and hit the Honda head-on.
The driver of the Honda, Samantha Lezin, was pronounced dead at the scene. She was the only per…
2-Alarm Bedroom Blaze At Woodbury Home Displaces 1, Under Investigation
Firefighters battled a second-alarm blaze that broke out in the middle of the night inside an Orange County home, displacing one resident, fire officials said.
The fire was reported around 3:35 a.m. on Friday, May 2, at a home on Rockridge Drive in the Timber Ridge neighborhood of Woodbury, according to the Woodbury Fire Department.
Upon arrival, firefighters discovered an active bedroom fire, prompting a second alarm to bring in mutual aid from Monroe, Washingtonville, West Point, and Salisbury Mills.
Crews worked through the early morning hours to bring the blaze under control, finally c…
New Update: Armed, Dangerous Man Shot, Killed By Police In Highland Mills
This story has been updated.
An armed and dangerous man wanted for numerous violent felony crimes in New York City has been shot and killed by New York State Police following a confrontation.
The incident began in Orange County on Wednesday, Sept. 18, in Woodbury and ended in Highland Mills.
According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, Ali Ali, age unknown of New York City, refused to stop while driving a stolen vehicle from troopers on I-87. During the pursuit, Ali crashed the car, which caught fire.
He ran from the scene into a wooded area, and multiple police agencie…
Repeat Drunk Driver Admits Hitting, Killing Man Outside Woodbury Restaurant
More than a year after a husband and father was struck and killed by a repeat drunk driver outside a Long Island restaurant, his family is getting closure.
Willem Specht, age 63, of Wantagh, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and related charges in Nassau County Court on Monday, Aug. 26, in the death of Joseph Devito.
Prosecutors said Specht was “highly intoxicated” when he quickly reversed his car from a parking spot, striking the 61-year-old Devito outside the On Parade Diner in Woodbury at around 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 18, 2023.
Earlier Report: ID Released For Man Struck,…
Duo Nabbed After Fleeing Traffic Stop In Mamakating: Police
Two men from Westchester County face charges after fleeing a traffic stop and leading authorities on a pursuit through multiple counties in the region, police said.
Yonkers resident Martin Gjurashaj, age 45, and Tuckahoe resident Daniel Curanovic, age 27, were both arrested on Friday, Aug. 16 in connection with an incident in Sullivan and Orange counties on the same day, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, Aug. 20.
According to authorities, at around noon on Friday, state troopers received a report of a grey convertible sedan driving at a slow speed and failing …
Hudson Valley Man Sentenced To Prison For Sex With Child Under 13
A Hudson Valley man has been sentenced to state prison for sexual conduct against a child under the age of 13.
Orange County resident Eduardo Martinez-Rojas, age 30, of Highland Mills, a hamlet of Woodbury, was sentenced on Monday, April 8 to 15 years in prison and 10 years of post-release supervision, according to Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler.
Martinez-Rojas, who will also be registered as a sexual offender, admitted that he engaged in two or more acts of sexual intercourse, oral sex, and anal sex with a child under the age of 13, Hoovler said.
Hoovler thanked the Orange …
Man Raped, Assaulted Teen For Months On Long Island: DA
A Long Island man has been indicted for his alleged monthslong abuse of a 13-year-old, which ended only when she was able to escape from him, officials said.
Adrees Omar, age 25 of Woodbury, faced his indictment, which included four counts of rape, on Friday, Jan. 19, according to the Nassau County District Attorney.
Earlier Report: Man Barricaded Inside Woodbury House Charged With Rape, Assault
Beginning in February 2023, Omar is alleged to have made contact with a 13-year-old. From then until November 2023, the DA’s Office said he repeatedly physically and sexually abused the te…
