Killer Sought To Avenge Girlfriend’s Dad In Bethpage Motel Murder, Gets Decades In Prison: DA
A gunman who shot and killed a man while seeking revenge for his girlfriend’s father was sentenced Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Sgroilin Santana, 23, of Tamaqua, PA, got 23 years to life for gunning down Jorge Vazquez outside a Long Island motel, the Nassau County District Attorney’s office said.
The trouble began on April 2, 2025, when the 35-year-old Vazquez, of Tampa, FL, got into an altercation with Alexander Garcia at a construction site in Nassau County, NY, they were both working on, according to investigators. Garcia, 40, was the father of Santana's girlfriend, authorities said.
Santana the…
Suffolk County Officer And Hicksville Native Dies Suddenly, Department's Second Death In A Week
A second Suffolk County police officer has died suddenly in a week, devastating family and friends and leading to an outpouring of support.
Christopher J. Durham, 32, died Monday, Oct. 19, according to an obituary from Massapequa Funeral Home.
"Chris was a dedicated police officer, a beloved son, fiancé, family member, and friend," organizer Carolyn Infantas wrote in a GoFundMe for Durham's family. "He was deeply loved by so many, and his unexpected passing has left his family, friends, and everyone fortunate enough to know him devastated."
Before joining the Suffolk County Police Departme…
Mass Man Killed In Georgia Car Crash While Driving To Florida Vacation
A Massachusetts man driving to Florida for vacation was killed in a crash in Georgia. Now, his family is asking for help covering his funeral costs.
Igor Barbosa, 29, of Fall River, died in the crash in Sylvester on Friday, Oct. 2, according to authorities.
A GoFundMe campaign had raised $10,000 as of Tuesday, Oct. 20.
The campaign seeks to help his brother, Gustavo, and their family pay for his funeral and farewell.
“Igor's passing has left his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him deeply shaken,” the fundraiser states.
The donations offer help a…
Bridgeport Dad Killed In Road Rage Shooting Remembered For Humor, Dancing, Love
Nelson Batista loved Prince, the Yankees, and making people laugh. Now, his family is asking for help laying the Connecticut father to rest.
Batista, 48, was shot near Park Avenue and Cottage Street in Bridgeport around 9 a.m. on Oct. 12, police said.
Batista's loved ones said his love for family stood out.
His relatives described the Bridgeport father, brother, cousin, and friend as someone who filled their lives with music and laughter. He was known for spontaneous dancing.
“Whether he was cracking jokes, enjoying music, or simply spending time with loved ones, Nelson had a way of creat…
