<p>Rex Heuermann&nbsp;is set to stand trial in September for seven killings he&nbsp;allegedly committed between 1993 and 2010.</p>


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Rex Heuermann is set to stand trial in September for seven killings he allegedly committed between 1993 and 2010.

A police chase down Dogwood Avenue in Farmingville led to the arrest of Gerald Matzen, of Mastic Beach, who is charged with drug possession, leaving the scene of an accident and reckless endangerment, officials said.

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Joshua Alvarado, from Queens, pleads not guilty in a Merrick crash that critically injured a crossing guard. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'This is a terrible accident'

Nassau officials on Thursday announced the arrest of Wen-Lone Chou, who is accused of operating a shooting range in his basement near schools. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'All of this activity is extremely dangerous'

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James Burke's attorney said his client is "still at heart a law enforcement individual."

Disgraced ex-Suffolk police chief willing to cooperate in case against accused Gilgo killer, attorney says

More than a year after investigators publicized sketches of facial reconstructions of the man, leads from the public have failed to bring police any closer to identifying the victim.

Investigators in Gilgo Beach case eyeing microbial DNA analysis to help identify Asian victim, DA says

"Mr. Dykes did not cause the death of Ms. Jackson," attorney Joseph Lo Piccolo said.

Attorney: Suspect in killing of Gilgo Beach victim once known as 'Peaches' had 'nothing to do with it'

The 178-page filing also contains a request to dismiss one of the charges in the indictment, and for prosecutors to turn over records regarding two men the defense may seek to introduce as alternate suspects at trial.

Accused Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann's defense filing sheds new light into first 24 hours in custody

Andrew Dykes was extradited from Florida on Wednesday.

Suspect in killing of Gilgo victim 'Peaches' to be arraigned on murder indictment, sources say

Aundrey Dykes, of Orlando, Florida, said his father, Andrew, is a loving dad and retired Army veteran and Tennessee state trooper whose family was aware of his relationship with the woman he is accused of killing and the child they shared.

Son of man charged with murder of Gilgo Beach victim says father is innocent

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A jury found former Bay Shore teacher Thomas Bernagozzi guilty on five of seven felony sex charges. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'I'm glad they got justice'

Terrell Campbell, of Brooklyn, has been arrested in the 2021 Elmont acid attack that left Nafiah Ikram permanently scarred. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's sickening, it's cruel'

Officers responded to an Oakwood Road residence at about 11:07 a.m. where two people were found dead of gunshot wounds, according to Suffolk County police.

Police: Couple found dead in apparent murder-suicide

The 20-year-old Suffolk man accused of kiling NCPD Officer Patricia Espinosa was driving with more than twice the legal blood alcohol content, Suffolk prosecutors say. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'This is a bunch of bad decisions'

Nearly 690 pounds of cocaine were seized in what is being called one of the largest narcotics busts in Nassau County's history. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'This is over $20 million dollars of street value'

The 79-year-old man was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead Monday morning, police said. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Man found outside LI housing complex dies

A man was fatally struck and another injured by a hit-and-run driver Thursday evening as they changed a tire on William Floyd Parkway in Shirley, police said.

Hit-and-run driver strikes and kills man changing tire

According to.court filings, the $9 million settlement reached in the case of Thomas Valva is in jeopardy after an apparent impasse between Thomas Valva's mother and her lawyers.

Impasse between mother and lawyers

A Utah court is expected to soon rule on whether Gabby Petito's parent can bring a $50 million wrongful death lawsuit against the Moab City Police Department. Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky has the story.

Police: 'It was unforeseeable'

Suffolk District Attorney Ray Tierney announced the indictment of nine people, charging them with a series of gang-related crimes in Huntington Station, including orchestrating the killings of two. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'Today was justice'

A West Islip woman has been charged with animal neglect after more than 100 cats were rescued from her home. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

LI woman was breeding Maine Coon cats

A 15-year-old was shot in the hand and a 17-year-old in the leg on Monday evening while sitting in a parked vehicle in Brentwood, according to Suffolk police.

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