Hempstead

Man Receives Prison Term for Harrowing Abduction and Assault of Estranged Wife in Hempstead

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Hempstead, NY – A New York man was sentenced on Thursday for the brutal kidnapping and assault of his estranged wife, an incident that stirred local and national attention. The assault, which occurred last year in the town of Hempstead, involved a harrowing series of events that concluded with an hours-long standoff with law enforcement. … Read more

Hempstead Man Convicted of Aggravated Animal Cruelty After Kicking Yorkie to Death

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HEMPSTEAD, New York – A 62-year-old man from Hempstead, New York, was found guilty of aggravated animal cruelty for fatally kicking a 4-pound Yorkie during a confrontation with the dog’s owners. The incident occurred after the man failed to control his goldendoodle during an argument with the dog’s owners. The jury deliberated for two days … Read more