| December |
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| 12-15-2006 - |
DA Charges Three Gas Stations - Rice and Bogsted say stations were selling "regular" gas at "premium" prices, bilking consumers out of as much as 20 cents per gallon |
| 12-12-2006 - |
DA's Office Arrests 3 For Insurance Scams - Insurance brokers pocketed thousands in premiums, says Rice |
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| November |
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| 11-28-2006 - |
Indictments Handed Up In Coney Killing - Grand jury returns indictments of Cason and Corse, arraignment scheduled for Friday |
| 11-20-2006 - |
Verdict in Sands Point Murder - Sanchez convicted of killing girlfriend after years of abuse |
| 11-15-2006 - |
Uniondale Man Convicted of Murdering Friend - After murdering friend, Pegues used his home, car and cell phone |
| 11-15-2006 - |
DA, NCPD Snuff Out Illegal Cigarette Ring - Eight arrested, scam cost Nassau County more than $1M in October |
| 11-02-2006 - |
DA's "Operation Teensaver" Catches Yonkers Man - Testa charged with felony after explicit conversations with undercover detective posing as 14-year-old girl |
| 11-01-2006 - |
Deer Park Man Sentenced for Island Park Murder - Found guilty of Murder 1°, Judge gives Jeannot life in prison |
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| October |
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| 10-31-2006 - |
Jury Convicts Uniondale Man of Manslaughter - DeJean faces up to 15 years for 2005 "road rage" killing |
| 10-18-2006 - |
District Attorney and EOC Host Job Fair - Rice: "Invest in kids, neighborhoods" |
| 10-17-2006 - |
Heidgen Convicted of Murder - DA to seek life in prison for Valley Stream man convicted in double-fatality DWI crash |
| 10-16-2006 - |
Former Garden City Park Official Arrested - DA Rice: Sweeney charged with theft, defrauding government, official misconduct |
| 10-10-2006 - |
Tassone Sentenced to Prison - Judge gives former Superintendent 4-12 years in prison |
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| September |
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| 09-26-2006 - |
Rigano Sentenced to Prison - Former account clerk gets 2-6 years in prison |
| 09-21-2006 - |
Roosevelt Man Pleads Guilty in Animal Cruelty Case - Rice urges residents to report animal cruelty to her office |
| 09-20-2006 - |
Indictment in Five Towns Community Center Probe - Rice, Weitzman encourage residents to report suspicious activity to authorities |
| 09-19-2006 - |
Gluckin Sentenced to Prison - Defendant, still paying restitution, is sentenced to 3-9 years |
| 09-14-2006 - |
Glen Cove Man Indicted on Murder Charge - Rice announces indictment of Evan Marshall |
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| August |
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| 08-23-2006 - |
Ex-Priest Files Motion to Vacate Guilty Plea - Bender pleaded guilty in July to disseminating indecent material, now moves to vacate felony pleas based on appellate decision |
| 08-19-2006 - |
Glen Cove Man Arraigned on Murder Charge - Judge denies bail, holds Marshall on murder charges |
| 08-14-2006 - |
Port Washington Teacher Arrested - Math Teacher accused of stealing more than $2,500 in overtime pay |
| 08-11-2006 - |
Herve Jeannot Convicted of Murder - 3rd trial convicts man of '04 murder in Island Park |
| 08-09-2006 - |
DA and DSS Uncover Welfare Fraud - 8 defendants accused of stealing more than $150k in public assistance benefits |
| 08-03-2006 - |
NCPD Inspector Arrested for DWI - DA, IAU investigation into car crash continues |
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| July |
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| 07-27-2006 - |
DA and SSA Work Together to Arrest 2 for Fraud - Over $90k stolen from Social Security and pension benefits |
| 07-25-2006 - |
Mineola Man Caught by "Operation Teensaver" - DA's Investigators Catch Another Online Predator |
| 07-24-2006 - |
DA Rice Issues Senior Scam Warning - Rice, Israel hold forum to educate seniors on scams |
| 07-18-2006 - |
Indictment Handed Up in Glen Cove Attack - Grand Jury indicts El-Waraky for assault, DWI after last month's attack on a crowd outside bar |
| 07-17-2006 - |
Insurance Agent Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny - Locust Valley man stole $668k from employer |
| 07-17-2006 - |
Ex-Priest Pleads Guilty in Internet Sting - Pennsylvania man who came to Nassau County to meet 14-year-old boy pleads guilty, will be sentenced in August |
| 07-10-2006 - |
Rice Partners with Heineken to Curb Underage Drinking - Heineken supplies district attorney with devices to detect fake IDs |
| 07-06-2006 - |
Hempstead School Board Member Indicted - 40-count indictment against Grant accuses dentist of theft, insurance fraud, falsifying records |
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| June |
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| 06-27-2006 - |
DA Rice: Notorious Travel Agent Stole Thousands, Stranded Hundreds - Hempstead man dodges authority for years while swindling hundreds of vacationers |
| 06-23-2006 - |
DA Rice Works with HUD to Arrest 16 - Defendants accused of receiving over $200k in fraudulent housing assistance |
| 06-12-2006 - |
DA Rice Calls for Expansion of DNA Databank - Joined by state and local leaders, Rice urges legislature to pass "All Crimes DNA Bill", to help prosecute guilty and exonerate innocent |
| 06-08-2006 - |
Home Invader Sentenced - Brooklyn man receives 18-year sentence for June home invasion |
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| May |
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| 05-25-2006 - |
DA Announces Plan to Protect Nassau's Elderly - Rice to offer training program for nursing facilities to help identify abuse and prevent the neglect of elderly patients |
| 05-24-2006 - |
Two Police Officers Arrested in Payroll Fraud - Charges brought against Highway Patrol officers |
| 05-18-2006 - |
DA Announces Vehicle Auction - 62 forfeited vehicles to be auctioned off May 24 |
| 05-18-2006 - |
DA Charges 28 Home Contractors - Contractors cheated home owners out of thousands |
| 05-11-2006 - |
Nassau Judiciary Creates DWI Court - Rice praises judicial leadership as Nassau takes another giant step in fighting drunk driving |
| 05-10-2006 - |
Kazigo Sentenced for Killing His Father - Judge gives defendant 20-year sentence |
| 05-04-2006 - |
NYC Man Indicted on Grand Larceny Charge - D.A. refuses to plea bargain with Shamapande, grand jury indicts ex-county employee |
| 05-02-2006 - |
CD Store Owner Arrested for Counterfeiting C.D.s - 1,100 Counterfeit CD's found in Westbury store |
| 05-02-2006 - |
Indictments Handed Up in $14M Mortgage Lending and Money Laundering Scam - Defendants led lavish lifestyles while ripping off homeowners, mortgage companies |
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| April |
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| 04-27-2006 - |
Charges Filed Against PTA Treasurer - $20k stolen from Rockville Centre PTA by former treasurer |
| 04-24-2006 - |
Hicksville Woman Sentenced Today for Green Card Scam - McDermott gets 1-3 years for scheme to defraud immigrants, deportation possiblePenn. |
| 04-19-2006 - |
Zoning Officer Caught in Internet Sting - Dietrich arraigned and remanded on felony charges |
| 04-19-2006 - |
Gousse Sentenced - Found guilty of Murder 1°, Judge gives Gousse life sentence |
| 04-13-2006 - |
Fired Employee of Major L.I. Real Estate Firm Arrested - Defendant arraigned on tampering charges |
| 04-12-2006 - |
NYPD Internal Affairs Detective Arrested - Rice says Nelson falsified bankruptcy documents and tax filings for '02 & '03, cheating NYS out of thousands |
| 04-11-2006 - |
Community College Worker Arrested - Rice says Singleton ditched one name, assumed another and has driven a vehicle for the county for more than 10 years, evading tickets and a violent felony conviction |
| 04-10-2006 - |
Rice Charges Three in Mortgage Company Scam - Former employees steal more than $1M worth of information |
| 04-05-2006 - |
Reuven Meirovitch has been arrested Great Neck Man Charged With Theft from Employer |
| 04-03-2006 - |
Kazigo Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter D.A. Agrees to charge in exchange for a 20-year sentence for son accused of killing father after years of abuse |
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| March |
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| 03-31-2006 - |
Press conference to announce Senator Schumer’s Witness Security and Protection Act 2006 |
| 03-29-2006 - |
Defendant Extradited from Canada to Nassau County - “America's Most Wanted” Exposes Nassau Fugitive |
| 03-29-2006 - |
Fann Sentenced to 23-life - Defendant pleaded guilty to killing former girlfriend |
| 03-28-2006 - |
Dean Convicted on All Counts - Defendant found guilty of sexually abusing kids |
| 03-28-2006 - |
Unemployment Fraud Sweep Catches 9 Bilking State for more than $67k - Sweep puts DA’s new bureau in spotlight |
| 03-22-2006 - |
Gousse Convicted of Murder 1° Defendant found guilty of Murder 1°, Attempted Robbery 1°, and Criminal Impersonation 1° |
| 03-22-2006 - |
Ex-Priest Charged in On-line Sting - Thomas Bender arraigned today |
| 03-21-2006 - |
NYC Sanitation Worker Arrested in Online Sting - DA’s ‘Operation Teensaver’ nets another |
| 03-20-2006 - |
Rice Creates Bureaus to Handle Economic Crime and Government, Consumer Fraud -Created to save county money lost to waste and fraud, DA says |
| 03-16-2006 - |
Signorelli Sentenced - Judge gives Signorelli One-to-Three Years |
| 03-13-2006 - |
Rice Calls Drunk Driving An “Epidemic”- D.A. announces sweeping changes to drunk driving prosecutions, pushes for tougher punishments and more treatment |
| 03-10-2006 - |
ADVISORY - Press conference to announce the District Attorney’s comprehensive changes in DWI policy and her legislative efforts to make Nassau County’s roads safer. |
| 03-10-2006 - |
McCormick Pleads Guilty to Indictment - Son of former Roslyn Deputy Superintendent admits to Grand Larceny charge |
| 03-09-2006 - |
Former NYPD Detective Arrested - Defendant accused of possessing child pornography |
| 03-08-2006 - |
Hicksville Woman Pleads Guilty in Connection With Green Card Scam - Clementina McDermott admits to defrauding immigrants |
| 03-07-2006 - |
Reginald Gousse Trial Begins Today - Defendant on trial for January 2005 murder |
| 03-03-2006 - |
Ex-Attorney Sentenced for Stealing over $500k from Employer |
| 03-03-2006 - |
Kadio Sentenced For Role in Death of NYPD Retiree |
| 03-01-2006 - |
Verdict in Hempstead School Board Bribery Case - John Finn found guilty on 5 counts of Tampering with Physical Evidence, not guilty on 2 counts of Bribery 2° |
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| February |
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| 02-28-2006 - |
Welfare Fraud Roundup by DA's Office - Defendants accused of stealing more than $35k |
| 02-24-2006 - |
D.A. Rice Creates Special Victims Bureau - Created to increase specialization of services to system's most vulnerable victims and to improve prosecution of sensitive crimes |
| 02-22-2006 - |
Sciabica Charged in Heating Oil Theft - Defendant accused of stealing 500 gallons of oil from senior citizens |
| 02-17-2006 - |
Town of Hempstead Worker Charged with Theft - Defendant allegedly scammed Workers' Comp to the tune of $70k |
| 02-15-2006 - |
Charges Upgraded in DWI Fatality - Sean Roberts re-charged for role in 2004 crash |
| 02-09-2006 - |
Charges Filed Against Home Improvement Contractor |
| 02-08-2006 - |
Stuart Hartmeyer Arraigned - Defendant is accused of stealing more than $675k |
| 02-01-2006 - |
Candiano Sentenced - Convicted of stealing more than $270,000 from Adelphi University, defendant sentenced today by Judge Peck |
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| January |
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| 01-25-2006 - |
Raffio Pleads Guilty - Ends trial and pleads guilty to Vehicular Manslaughter in the Second Degree and Driving While Intoxicated |
| 01-25-2006 - |
Miller Sentenced for Role in Roslyn Heist - D.A. recommends 2-6 years, defendant gets 4 months in jail |
| 01-24-2006 - |
Herve Jeannot Trial Begins - Defendant to be re-tried after hung jury in September |
| 01-24-2006 - |
Charges for Home Health Care Aide Upgraded |
| 01-20-2006 - |
D.A. Rice Announces Conviction in Motorcycle Crash Fatality - Derek Holley found guilty of Criminally Negligent Homicide |
| 01-18-2006 - |
Signorelli Pleads Guilty to Top Count - Rice reiterates stance on public corruption, recommends 1-3 years |
