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Ronald Schroeder, 41, pleaded not guilty to concealment of a human corpse in connection with the death of 31-year-old Seikeya Jones and felony drug charges at his arraignment on Wednesday.

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Investigators said they arrested Ryan Schroeder earlier this month after a search of his apartment revealed "a strong odor of human remains."

Grand jury indictment for man accused of hiding body in suitcase

According to sources Wednesday, entertainer Justin Timberlake is expected to plead guilty Friday to a lesser charge in his drunken driving case in Sag Harbor Justice Court. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Timberlake to plead guilty in Sag Harbor DWI case

Convicted killer John Bittrolff seeks DNA comparison of alleged Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'We believe that there is exculpatory information' 

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The man fled a traffic stop in Queens and later struck or almost struck civilian and police vehicles, injuring several people, officials said.

Police fatally shoot man in Massapequa after chase, commissioner says

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The governor said the judge was fatally shot in his chambers, and police said the sheriff opened fire following an argument. State police say District Judge Kevin Mullins was hit multiple times in the shooting. The judge was pronounced dead at the scene.

Kentucky sheriff charged in killing of judge at courthouse

A settlement hearing in the lengthy court battle has been postponed but lawyers for both sides said a deal is near.

Lawyers: Deal soon between diocese, sex abuse survivors

Overall, crime incidents dipped 12% in Suffolk and 18% in Nassau, though there have been fluctuations by category.

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Daniel Coppola allegedly shot his way into the house of his ex-wife, then "ambushed and executed" her and her boyfriend, prosecutors said.

Estate of slain St. James man sues accused killer

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said an Aquebogue man accused of making antisemitic threats has pleaded guilty to a weapons charge.

Man accused of antisemitic threats pleads guilty to gun charge

Officials said he held the knife to one man's throat while demanding money from him and two others as they sat inside a parked vehicle.

East Hampton man charged with kidnapping 3 men at knifepoint during robbery

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Police searched Kellenberg H.S. in Uniondale Thursday after an anonymous threat, the third at the school that officials said came through a suicide hotline.

Tensions high at school

Noah Green, of Shirley, pleaded guilty Thursday in the drive-by shooting outside the home of then-Rep. Lee Zeldin in October 2022. 

Guilty plea in 2022 drive-by shooting 

Suffolk district attorney Ray Tierney formed the county's first cold case unit to solve homicides and review death investigations. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday courts reporter Grant Parpan report.

'An offshoot of the Gilgo investigation'

Babylon cardiologist Frank Pollaro had avoided prison time and a suspended license in 2009 for possessing child sex abuse images. On Monday, a judge handed him both following his second arrest.

Cops: Thousands of pictures of children found on doctor's laptop

The 44-year-old man will be sentenced in November, according to the Suffolk district attorney.

Ex-president of Dix Hills Soccer Club pleads guilty to stealing $77,000

Daniel Coppola, accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife and her boyfriend, pleaded not guilty from a hospital bed. Coppola, who injured himself while under suicide watch, had surgery this week for a spinal cord injury, attorneys say.

Man accused in St. James double homicide pleads not guilty

Police said a Lindenhurst teen was arrested after threatening in an online chat to shoot people at the school.

Tensions high at West Babylon's Brennan H.S.

Police say the victim is 31-year-old Seikeya Jones. There is no cause of death yet, but the investigation is ongoing. NewdayTV's Ken Buffa reports. 

Police ID victim found dead in suitcase 

Police are asking anyone with information about the cause of death or the 31-year-old victim to call 1-800-220-TIPS (8477).

Police ID victim stuffed in suitcase in Huntington

A Centerport mother faces murder charge in wrong-way crash that killed her son. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Mother indicted on murder charge in wrong-way crash that killed her 9-year-old son

Police say a body was found on Nassau Road in Huntington inside a suitcase just before noon on Tuesday. Additional information about the body was not immediately available.

Police: Body found in Huntington inside suitcase

Linda Sun, former deputy chief of staff to Gov. Kathy Hochul, and her husband were both arrested and charged with acting as agents of the Chinese government. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Assisted law enforcement throughout this process' 

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