Dad Tried Blowing Up Uniondale Gov't Building Over Custody Dispute, Led $600K Fraud Scheme: DA
A Long Island father who tried to blow up a government building in a custody-fueled revenge plot pleaded guilty to a laundry list of charges, including multiple bomb-related crimes, mortgage fraud, and identity theft.
James Luca, age 47, admitted in Nassau County Court Monday, June 2, to trying to ignite explosive devices outside the county’s Department of Social Services building in Uniondale in September 2024.
Upset and aggrieved, he blamed Nassau County Child Protective Services for revoking his visitation rights with his children, as Daily Voice previously reported.
Luca placed two pro…
Two Injured After Explosion At Long Island Business
Two employees of a Long Island gas company were seriously burned during an explosion.
The incident took place around 6:30 p.m., Monday, March 8, at Paraco Gas, located on Corbin Avenue in Bay Shore, said the Suffolk County Police.
The explosion occurred when the two employees were filling propane tanks when a small explosion, police said.
Both employees were transported by ambulance to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of burns.
Members of the Bay Shore, Brentwood, North Babylon, Deer Park, and West Islip Fire Departments responded as well as the Town of Islip Hazmat Tea…
Weekend Explosion Damages Three Middlesex County Homes
An explosion related to an early-morning fire damaged three Central Jersey homes over the weekend.
Helmetta's volunteer firefighters responded to 1 High St. around 3 a.m. Sunday, and put out the fire that broke out.
The subsequent explosion was caused by propane tanks on a trailer, initial reports says.
No injuries were reported, though three homes were damaged, the Helmetta OEM said.
The Helmetta Volunteer Fire Department, Fire Marshal’s Office, DPW, Spotswood police, Spotswood EMS, Spotswood OEM, Middlesex County Hazmat, and Sayreville Building Department all responded.
