Brookhaven
Coverage of Brookhaven in the Nexus archive.
- Georgia woman arrested after kittens thrown from vehicle, police say
Valentina Tobon Henao, a 25-year-old woman, was arrested after allegedly throwing multiple kittens out of a vehicle. The alleged incident occurred in Brookhaven.
- Wannabe influencer crashes car with kids inside hours after posting martini pic
A wannabe influencer crashed her car with children inside hours after posting a martini picture. The accident occurred when she lost control of the vehicle, crashing into a wooded area off Montauk Highway in Brookhaven, according to police.
- 'Destructive' thunderstorm moves into Suffolk County
A 'destructive' thunderstorm with 80 mph wind gusts moved into central Suffolk County, threatening areas including Middle Island, Brookhaven, and Mastic Beach. The National Weather Service warned of dangerous conditions and potential debris.
- Troubled by Spreading Landfill Pollution, a Long Island Community Demands Action
Residents of Brookhaven, N.Y., are demanding action over groundwater contamination from a decades-old landfill that has spread beneath their community. A plume of pollution has affected nearby properties, prompting unrest during a town hall meeting.
- Man accused of killing DHS employee, two others in Atlanta-area shooting spree dies in jail
A man accused of a deadly Atlanta-area shooting spree, including the killing of a DHS employee, died in jail before authorities could determine a motive. Olaolukitan Adon Abel, 26, was found unresponsive at DeKalb County Jail, and prosecutors had charged him in connection with three deaths and a fatal shooting that later claimed a fourth victim.
- Homeland Security worker and another woman are killed in a series of Atlanta-area attacks
A series of Atlanta-area attacks killed two women, including a Homeland Security employee, and critically injured a man. The suspect, Olaolukitan Adon Abel, a U.K.-native granted U.S. citizenship in 2022, is charged with multiple counts. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin expressed concerns about Abel's criminal history.
- Suspect in string of random attacks in Georgia is naturalized citizen from UK, DHS says
A naturalized U.S. citizen from the UK, Olaolukitan Adon Abel, is accused of multiple random attacks in Georgia, killing a DHS employee and others. The suspect, with a prior criminal record, faces murder and assault charges after a series of violent incidents in DeKalb County.
- Avid runner stabbed and shot in string of random attacks allegedly carried out by repeat offender
A 40-year-old avid runner, Lauren Bullis, was stabbed and shot during a series of random attacks in Georgia, which resulted in her death. The suspect, Olaolukitan Adon Abel, was arrested after a police investigation linked him to multiple violent incidents across DeKalb County and Brookhaven.