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Thursday, March 6, 2025 ~ Volume 70 ~ Issue Number 20 ~ $1.00
Tierney Announces Indictments in Carjacking Gang By Matt Meduri
D.A. Tierney (right) and SCPD Commissioner Catalina (left) announce indictments in the carjacking crime spree at the SCCC Police Academy in Brentwood (Credit - Matt Meduri)
Tuesday morning brought an announcement of indictments in a gang who have perpetrated dozens of carjackings, credit card theft, and theft of other valuables. The string of crimes swept Suffolk and Nassau counties, as well as portions of New York City and Westchester County from February 2023 to August 2024. Thirteen defendants of the Hempstead/Freeport-based “5-L” gang - or “CC Boyz” gang - have been charged for their alleged roles in fiftytwo vehicle break-ins, fifteen vehicle thefts, and the theft of seventyfive credit cards used to make more than $40,000 in fraudulent purchases at retail stores. Continued on page 4
Sachem East Varsity Cheerleading: A Pyramid of Success
Credit - Sachem Central School District
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Carpenter’s Corner Page 3
Women of Distinction East Islip Honorees St. Patrick’s Day Parade Page 15
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