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USA Today
3 days ago
- USA Today
He disappeared in 2010. Divers on Long Island think they may have found his remains.
A dive team on Long Island has found a vehicle and remains that they say may belong to a man who disappeared 14 1⁄2 years ago. The remains were found around 5 p.m. on June 30 inside a vehicle submerged in water at the Mount Sinai Cedar Beach Boat Ramp, the Suffolk County Police Department said in a news release. The divers who found the remains, volunteer organizations Explorers with a Mission and Adventures with Purpose, believe the remains belong to 62-year-old Robert J. Long. Long was last seen the afternoon of Dec. 21, 2010, the organizers said. Here's what we know so far about the discovery. Man left his home and went to wine store, then disappeared Long left his home the afternoon of Dec. 21, 2010, to head to a wine store, Explorers with a Mission and Adventures with Purpose said. 'He did make it to the store and bought a bottle of liquor, but never returned home and has never been heard from again,' the organizations posted on social media on July 1. At the time, Long had little to no cash, his cell phone, and no charger, and since then, authorities have been looking for Long's off-white 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. How did the team find the remains? The distance from the wine store to where the car was found is just over 3 ½ miles, according to the divers. The organizations that found the remains used side-scan sonar devices and found the PT Cruiser submerged in the water around 5 p.m. on June 30, the Suffolk County Police Department said in its news release. The divers then got into the water and found a human bone inside the vehicle. They called the police at 7:43 p.m. that night. According to authorities, Marine Bureau divers conducted an initial search of the vehicle, suspended the search that night due to water conditions, and continued searching on July 1, finding more remains. A company called Murphy's Marine Services let authorities use their crane to take the vehicle out of the water, police said. The Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner will determine who the remains belong to. When USA TODAY contacted the Suffolk County Medical Examiner on July 7 to ask about the identification of the remains, the office referred the paper to a police spokesperson. 'The remains found in the car have not been identified and we have not named who the person could be,' the spokesperson said. 'A private search group spoke about a specific person they were looking for.' The spokesperson added that 'the remains are believed to be from a missing persons case and that person's family has been notified,' but the person's ID has not been confirmed. Vehicle was in 'amazing condition' to have been in water for so long, diver says While police did not name Long, the missing man, the divers said the vehicle they found matches his, and the remains likely belong to him. 'He was sitting there for 14 ½ years, 55 feet from the boat ramp edge,' said Bill McIntosh of Exploring with a Mission. The divers think he entered the water during low tide, adding that the depth of the water changes significantly from high tide to low tide. The spot where the vehicle was found sits at about 18.4 feet at low tide and 12.7 feet at low tide, the team said. 'He literally drove down the boat ramp very, very slowly, because the front end of that PT Cruiser, all of its plastic, all of its fenders were in perfect condition,' McIntosh said. Missing man's wife posts on social media about discovery His wife, Joanne, told the divers she checked the ramp multiple times. 'She had gone to that boat ramp four or five times in the first days that he went missing, saying 'I know he's there,'' McIntosh said. She said on social media that she feels blessed that his remains have been found. "Memories will resurface," she wrote. "It's a sigh of relief, piggybacked by intense sadness. Having to face such a loss twice, isn't easy. This is how I I'm dancing with birds in the darkness." Authorities seeking information Authorities ask that anyone with information about the remains contact Homicide Squad detectives at (631) 852-6392. Tipsters can also report a crime anonymously to 1-800-220-TIPS, or via the P3 Tips mobile app. Information that leads to an arrest could lead to a $5,000 reward. Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@
Global News
16-06-2025
- Global News
Police in Ontario town find car tied to fatal hit and run set ablaze
Police in Hanover, Ont., have released an image of a 'destroyed' vehicle which they say had been set on fire shortly after a fatal hit and run in the small Ontario community last week. On Wednesday at around 5:20 p.m., police said emergency services were dispatched to the entrance to Hanover Park after a hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian had been reported. Police said 66-year-old Hanover resident Sheila Lamont was crossing the street when she was hit by a vehicle, which fled the scene at a high rate of speed. Lamont was transported to an area hospital by paramedics where she later died due to her injuries. 'Shortly before the collision it was determined the suspect vehicle had travelled along Concession 2 SDR in the former Brant Township, also known as Southline,' a release from police read. Story continues below advertisement 'The vehicle went northbound past the Hanover and District Hospital onto 7th Avenue driving in an erratic manner before striking the pedestrian at the Hanover Park. After the collision, the suspect vehicle continued northbound on Bruce County Road 10, turning westbound on Concession 4 in the former Brant Township.' Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Two days later, Hanover police chief posted a picture of a burnt-up 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser on X, saying that further details were to follow. Deputy Chief George Hebblethwaite told Global News on Monday morning that a tip had led them to find the destroyed vehicle in the brush near Morry's Trailer Sales on Sideroad 25. 'We were speaking with someone who we had been given the name of, and that person turned out to have some information which led us to the car,' he said. Police believe the fire occurred within a couple of hours of the initial crash and that the vehicle has been examined by OPP forensic officers. HPS investigators have recovered the 2007 PT Cruiser (pictured below) that was involved in a fatal hit & run collision on Wednesday, June 11th at 5:20 p.m. in the Town of Hanover. The vehicle was destroyed by fire in a bush lot on Sideroad 25 in the former Brant Township just .. — Christopher Knoll (@ChiefKnoll) June 14, 2025 Story continues below advertisement In a release on Sunday police said that 'the registered owner of the PT Cruiser has been interviewed and is cooperating fully with the investigation. Although this person was the registered owner, they never had care or control of the vehicle since it was purchased.' Hebblethwaite also told Global News that police expect to make an arrest on Monday in connection with the case. 'There is a person that we are seeking,' he explained, adding they expect to make an announcement Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning. Hanover is a town of around 8,000 people in Grey County about 100 kilometres north of Kitchener.
CTV News
15-06-2025
- CTV News
Hanover hit-and-run suspect vehicle found burnt: HPS
Hanover police have recovered the vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run earlier in the week. Police recovered a 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. Officers said it was destroyed by fire in a bush lot on Sideroad 25 just north of Morry's Trailer Sales, in the former Brant Township. The Hanover Police Service is asking anyone who saw the smoke, the vehicle, or anyone in the area on Wednesday evening around 5:20 p.m., shortly after the collision. Video surveillance is also wanted. You are asked to look for the PT Cruiser from Concession 4 to Morry's Trailer Sales on Sideroad 25 between 5:25 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. in your footage. The suspect is described as a white man in his early 30s, wearing a dark coloured baseball hat and was picked up by a vehicle on Bruce Road 4 near Davis Hill Nursery in the same timeframe. Anyone who saw the suspect is also asked to contact police. The registered owner of the involved car has been interviewed and is cooperating with the investigation. 'Although this person was the registered owner, they have never had care and control of this PT Cruiser since it was purchased,' police confirmed. Officers are thanking the public for their help with this investigation. The driver is encouraged to surrender to Hanover Police. Police added if anyone is helping the suspect in anyway, could be prosecuted criminally.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Yahoo
One dead, two hospitalized in Decatur crash
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A 68-year-old Decatur man was pronounced deceased following the serious injuries he sustained in a two-vehicle accident Friday afternoon. At approximately 3:11 p.m. on June 13, Decatur Police Officers were called to the intersection of W Rock Springs Road and Westgate Drive in reference to a crash involving two vehicles. The initial investigation revealed a Chrysler PT Cruiser was sitting in the eastbound lane of W Rock Springs Road facing westbound. Decatur man gets 8 years in prison for distributing child pornography The PT Cruiser abruptly turned right, across the westbound lane and toward a driveway on the north side of W Rock Springs Road. A Chevrolet 1500 truck was traveling westbound on W Rock Springs Road and collided with the passenger's side of the PT Cruiser. The driver of the Chevrolet 1500 was an 18-year-old male and Decatur resident, while the passenger was a juvenile male from Decatur. Both occupants of this vehicle were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the PT Cruiser was a 68-year-old male and Decatur resident. He sustained serious injuries in the crash and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased a short time later. Additionally, there were no indications that the driver of the Chevrolet 1500 was under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Members of the Fatal Accident Investigation Team responded to the scene and are actively investigating the crash. There is no further information available at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CTV News
12-06-2025
- CTV News
Fail to remain fatal collision involving pedestrian under investigation
Hanover police are investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian where the driver failed to remain at the scene. The incident happened around 5:20 p.m. Wednesday on 7th Avenue at the entrance to the Hanover Park. According to police, a 66-year-old female was struck as she crossed the street by a vehicle heading north. The vehicle fled the scene at a high rate of speed, continued northbound on Bruce County Road 10, turning westbound on Concession 4 in the former Brant Township, police say. The victim, which police have identified as Sheila Lamont of Hanover, was transported to the Hanover and District Hospital where she was pronounced dead. Police have determined the suspect vehicle is a 2007 red convertible Chrysler - PT Cruiser, with Ontario licence plates CKPR 013 displayed. The PT Cruiser will have damage to the front end and the windshield. Anyone with information on the driver, or the PT Cruiser is asked to contact the police immediately by calling 911.
