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News Nearby: Cops Say Port Jefferson Man Stole Copper Wire, Tools

A roundup of nearby headlines from central and northern Suffolk County.

A man and woman were arrested early Friday morning after they allegedly removed tools and copper wire from several electrical trucks parked in East Garden City. According to detectives, while on patrol detectives observed Morgan Miller, 20, of North Massapequa, and James Yates, 32, of Port Jefferson, in a 2013 Hyundai acting suspiciously in the rear of the Red Roof Inn at 699 Dibblee Drive. The defendants allegedly forced entry into a construction parking lot where multiple electrical repair trucks were stored. Miller and Yates exited their vehicle, removed tools and copper wire from the trucks and placed the items into the trunk of the Hyundai. As they attempted to leave they were stopped by detectives. Yates fled the scene on foot and was apprehended on Skylark Lane in Levittown at 3:30 a.m.

Fitzpatrick Will Celebrate Victory After Locals Get Power Back

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While fresh off being re-elected and with clear goals to relieve mandates on local government and help eliminate the tax burden from his constituents, Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick, R-St. James, believes now is not the time to celebrate his victory. "I'm not really savoring the victory today because it's just been very busy trying to help people with the storm situation," he said. "When this calms down I'll take a little time and celebrate, take my wife out to dinner and we'll have a nice evening, but right now I'm focused on helping people get their lights back on."

Homeless Woman Killed by Falling Tree in Commack

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A homeless woman living in Commack woods was killed by a falling tree, according to Suffolk County police. Anne Marie Dolan, 57, was killed when a tree fell on her tent in the woods off Veterans Memorial Highway, near the King Kullen Plaza, according to police. Police said one of Dolan's friends who knew she was living in a tent, was searching for her during Hurricane Sandy and its aftermath. She had a rough idea of where Dolan was living, but did not know the exact location. Upon finding the collapsed tent on Monday, the searcher called her husband to look inside the tent that was set up in woods adjacent to 124 Veterans Memorial Highway, according to police. The couple then called police at approximately 3 p.m. Monday. Dolan was pronounced dead by a physician from Suffolk County's Office of the Medical Examiner.

Scout Car Wash Aims to Raise Funds to Replace Stolen Flag

A car wash fundraiser is being held this weekend to raise money to replace the American flag that was stolen from the front of Kings Park High School last month. The boys from Cub Scout Pack 75 will be washing cars on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the high school. “We are trying to right a wrong,” said Jim Brauer, pack leader. “We are trying to teach the boys that people do wrong things, but it is important to try to make it right again.” The total purchase price of the flag is $675, and Brauer said anything raised above that will go to the high school’s food pantry.


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