4 Inches of Snow Recorded in Smithtown

(SmithtownRadio.com) - Snow accumulations of an half inch per hour were seen during this time.

From over five inches in Mount Sinai to nearly two-and-a-half inches in Islip variety of snow totals were reportered islandwide:

Town	Snow Accumulation (inches)	Time	Source
MOUNT SINAI	5.2	915 PM	PUBLIC
NORTH BABYLON	5.0	815 PM	PUBLIC
EAST SETAUKET	4.3	800 PM	PUBLIC
CENTEREACH	4.2	905 PM	PUBLIC
CUTCHOGUE	4.0	900 PM	SKYWARN SPOTTER
LINDENHURST	4.0	800 PM	SKYWARN SPOTTER
SAYVILLE	4.0	914 PM	NWS EMPLOYEE
UPTON	3.9	700 PM	NWS OFFICE
SMITHTOWN	3.7	900 PM	SKYWARN SPOTTER
BAITING HOLLOW	3.6	700 PM	PUBLIC
CENTERPORT	3.6	930 PM	SKYWARN SPOTTER
ORIENT	3.5	600 PM	PUBLIC
COPIAGUE	3.4	736 PM	SKYWARN SPOTTER
HOLBROOK	3.4	923 PM	PUBLIC
SOUTHAMPTON	3.2	702 PM	PUBLIC
PATCHOGUE	2.5	918 PM	NWS EMPLOYEE
ISLIP	2.4	700 PM	FAA CONTRACT OBSERVER

Cops Discover Body, Abandoned Car Near Caleb Smith

Suffolk County Police today arrested a Shirley woman after she left the scene of a fatal motor vehicle crash in Smithtown.

At approximately 4:30 a.m., Fourth Precinct officers responded to a motor vehicle crash on Jericho Turnpike in the vicinity of Caleb Smith State Park Preserve. Upon arrival, the officers discovered an abandoned vehicle off the roadway that appeared to have been involved in a collision. While inspecting the side of the roadway, the officers discovered the body of a man who had apparently been struck and killed by the driver of the abandoned car.

Upon further investigation, Fourth Squad Detectives determined that Kim Sandvoss, 44, of 139 Forest Ave., was the driver of the car that struck and killed Mark Telfer, 58, of Stony Brook.

Sandvoss was arrested at approximately 11:30 a.m. and charged with Leaving the Scene of a Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident and will be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on January 25. The investigation is continuing.

This same stretch of road has become infamous for motor vehicle crashes. On Halloween of 2007, two Smithtown High School West students died in an accident, which killed a third teen and left another facing charges.

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Man Suffers Burns after Motor Vehicle Crash

Suffolk County Police Department Fourth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred in Smithtown today.

James Gilleo was driving his 1986 Chevy van northbound on Route 25A when he lost control of the vehicle, traveled across the southbound lanes, and crashed head-on into a tree on the west side of the road. Gilleo’s legs were pinned under the dashboard when a fire ignited.

Fourth Precinct Officer Laura Lopreto was the first officer to arrive at the scene. Officer Lopreto entered the back of the van and used a fire extinguisher to keep the flames from reaching the victim. Lopreto was unable to extinguish the fire completely and called for back-up. Officers Brian Nortillo, Robert Williams and Frank Messana of the Fourth Precinct and Officer Jeanne Riley of the Community Outreach Bureau responded and used several fire extinguishers to keep the fire from fully engulfing Gilleo.

Smithtown Fire Department responded, extinguished the flames, and freed Gilleo from his vehicle. Several civilians assisted in the rescue, including Tony Monterosso of Kings Park, Thomas Baker of Miller Place and Jeffrey Tiu of Smithtown.

Gilleo, 51, of Smithtown, who suffered a broken femur, broken ribs and burns to his legs and face, was airlifted to Stony Brook University Medical Center. Officers Lopreto, Riley, Nortillo, Messana and Williams were taken to St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center where they were treated for smoke inhalation and released.

The investigation into the crash is continuing.

Smithtown Drug Store Robbery

Suffolk County Fourth Squad Detectives and Crime Stoppers are trying to identify a subject who robbed a local drug store earlier this month.

On Sunday, December 7, 2008 at approximately 12:55 PM the suspect entered Maple Pharmacy, 310 Maple Avenue, Smithtown and announced a robbery. The lone male demanded narcotic drugs and threatened violence if his demands were not met. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 20 years of age, 5’10”, medium build wearing a red zip-up sweatshirt with a hood, a dark winter hat which he pulled over his face and dark pants and sneakers. He fled with bottles of oxycotin and alprazalam.

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential and the caller will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $5000.00 for information that leads to an arrest.

Schools Dismissed Early

The Smithtown Central School District dismissed all schools early Friday pending the worst of the approaching snow storm.

The high schools dismissed seniors who drive to school at noon and all other students were dismissed at 12:30 p.m.

The middle schools were dismissed at 1:10 p.m.

Accompsett, Mills Pond, Mt. Pleasant and Tackan Elementary Schools will be dismissed at 1:50 p.m.. Branch Brook, Dogwood, Nesconset, St. James and Smithtown Elementary Schools will be dismissed at 2:30 p.m.

All after school activities have been canceled for Friday.

SmithtownRadio.com's Megan Russ has been tracking the storm from the Weather Center and tells us we could see between 2-3 inches of snow here on the north shore by the end of Friday. SmithtownRadio.com has complete coverage of the storm with updates at the top and bottom of every hour.

Gang of Shoe Thieves

Crime Stoppers and the Fourth Precinct Crime Section are asking the public’s help to identify four subjects who stole shoes from Love My Shoes in Smithtown. On Monday, October 27, 2008 at about 8:20 PM, four people entered Love my Shoes located at 220 West Main St., Smithtown and walked out with $700.00 worth of shoes.

Subject #1 is described as a black female, between 25-32 years old, wearing a black jacket and blue jeans. Subject # 2 is described as a black female, between 5’10”- 6’0”, with a heavy build, wearing a white tee-shirt and blue jeans. Subject # 3 is described as a black female, 40-50 years old, with a heavy build wearing a dark jacket, blue jeans and a white bandanna. Subject #4 is described as a black male, 25-30 years old, 6’1”-6’4”, wearing tan pants, white sneakers and a brown jacket.

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at
1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential and the caller will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $5000.00 for information that leads to an arrest.

10,000 Packets of Heroin Seized in Smithtown Drug Bust

Suffolk County Police have arrested a Smithtown man and seized approximately 10,000 packets of heroin, more than one kilogram of cocaine, more than 100 oxycodone pills and almost one pound of marijuana from his residence.

In response to community complaints of drug activity, Fourth Squad Narcotics Enforcement/Special Operations Team (NE/SOT) detectives initiated surveillances and observed two men acting suspiciously at the Islandia Shopping Center in Islandia on November 18. An investigation revealed that the men were at the location to engage in a drug transaction. Christopher Loeb, 22, and Anthony Salerno, 25, were arrested and transported to the Fourth Precinct.

At approximately 9 p.m., detectives executed a search warrant at Salerno’s home, located at 152 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown, and seized approximately $125,000 in cash in addition to the quantity of drugs. The seized drugs had an approximate street value of $250,000.

Salerno was charged with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree, three counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 4th Degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 5th Degree, Criminal Possession of Marijuana 3rd Degree and Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia 2nd Degree. Salerno was arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on November 19.

Loeb, of 205 Landing Ave., Smithtown, was charged with Loitering 1st Degree and Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument. He was released on a desk appearance ticket.

The investigation is continuing.

Nissequogue River Rescue

Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau units, with assistance from multiple agencies, helped rescue a Centerport couple after their canoe was stuck in the Nissequogue River in Smithtown Monday around 5 p.m.

Dennis Ferrari, 49, and his wife Katherine Ferrari, 47, both of 41 Mariners Court, Centerport, were in a canoe on the Nissequogue River this evening when they got stuck on the mudflats. When they couldn’t reach land, the two called out to a passerby who called 911 at 5:12 p.m.

The Smithtown Bay Constable responded to the scene, along with Suffolk County Police Marine, Aviation and Emergency Service and Fourth Precinct units.

Several members of the Smithtown Fire Department, the Nesconset Fire Department and the Kings Park Fire Department all responded and tried to reach the couple by raft. When the raft hit the mud and was no longer able to move in the water, several firefighters tried to walk through the mud. A Nesconset firefighter was able to reach the couple in the canoe.

The West Islip Fire Department was called to the scene with a hovercraft. With Assistance from the Suffolk County Police Aviation Section, they were able to retrieve the couple, along with the Nesconset firefighter who reached the canoe.

Dennis and Katherine Ferrari were taken to Saint Catherine of Siena Medical Center and treated for Hypothermia. The Nesconset firefighter was taken to Stony Brook University Medial Center for observation for exposure to hypothermia. Another firefighter was checked by Smithtown Fire Ambulance at the scene and released.

Report: Shooting in Smithtown, near West

The WALK newsroom is reporting an apparent shooting on Jericho Turnpike that took place Monday around 3 p.m.

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S'town Woman Goes Shopping with Stolen Credit Cards

Wanted for Grand Larceny:


Crime Stoppers and the Suffolk County Police Sixth Squad Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the woman who used a stolen credit card.

On Sept 3, 2008 a Smithtown woman was at Boomers, 655 Long Island Ave.,
Medford when her wallet was stolen. The wallet contained several credit cards.

On Sept 4, 2008 the suspect who used the credit cards was caught on surveillance
cameras as she shopped at the Stop and Shop in E.Islip.

The suspect is a white female with brown hair, she was wearing black shorts and a
black shirt.

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at
1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential and the caller will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $5000.00 for information that leads to an arrest.