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Michael Mashburn

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mmashburn@dailyvoice.com

Michael joined the Daily Voice team in April 2022 covering news throughout New York, including the Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and Long Island. He previously worked as a reporter for ABC Radio affiliates KTAR in Phoenix and KOMO in Seattle. Michael graduated from Arizona State University with a BA in journalism in May 2014. 

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Handshake Turned Deadly: Man Admits Killing Smoking Buddy Outside Copiague Deli Handshake Turned Deadly: Man Admits Killing Smoking Buddy Outside Copiague Deli
Handshake Turned Deadly: Man Admits Killing Smoking Buddy Outside Copiague Deli A man admitted to fatally stabbing another man outside a Long Island deli just moments after the two appeared to squash a heated argument. Gherson Lopez, 29, a Salvadoran national, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, June 11, for fatally stabbing 34-year-old Jose Argueta-Canalaes outside a Copiague deli in 2023. The attack happened on May 15, 2023, outside a neighborhood deli. Lopez and Argueta-Canales were smoking together when a verbal dispute escalated into a physical altercation, according to the Suffolk County DA’s office. When Lopez injured his hand, t…

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$30K 'Chase Courier' Scammer Duped Merrick Woman, Police Say — Here's How To Protect Yourself $30K 'Chase Courier' Scammer Duped Merrick Woman, Police Say — Here's How To Protect Yourself
$30K 'Chase Courier' Scammer Duped Merrick Woman, Police Say — Here's How To Protect Yourself A 71-year-old Long Island woman was conned out of $30,000 by a man allegedly posing as a bank courier, and police believe he may have scammed others too. The North Merrick victim received a text message on Thursday, May 22, warning of “fraudulent activity” on her Apple account. That was followed by a call from a man claiming to be a Chase bank representative, who told her to immediately withdraw $30,000 in cash, Nassau County Police said. She was then instructed to meet a courier near Old Mill Road and Sandra Lane, where she turned over the money to a man she had never seen before. The next…

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WATCH: Bodycam Shows Fatal Officer Shooting Of Malta Man Armed With Pellet Gun WATCH: Bodycam Shows Fatal Officer Shooting Of Malta Man Armed With Pellet Gun
Watch: Bodycam Shows Fatal Officer Shooting Of Malta Man Armed With Pellet Gun Dramatic bodycam footage shows the moment police shot and killed a man who allegedly pointed a pellet gun at them following a standoff in upstate New York. Brandon Moore, 34, was killed following a standoff with New York State Police and Saratoga County Sheriff’s deputies at the Ellsworth Apartments on Route 9 in Malta on Thursday, April 10, as Daily Voice reported. Authorities alleged that Moore aimed a gun at police. The weapon was later determined to be a pellet gun, police said. Footage of the incident, released by the New York Attorney General’s Office Wednesday, June 11, shows at le…

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Alert Issued For 14-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Elmont Alert Issued For 14-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Elmont
Alert Issued For 14-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Elmont Authorities are seeking tips after a Long Island teenager was reported missing. Avani Cobourne, 14, was last seen near Elmont High School at around 7:30 a.m. Monday, June 9, according to Nassau County Police. Relatives reported her missing to police on the following day. Cobourne is 5-foot-2 and 230 pounds, with brown eyes and long black braided hair. She was last seen wearing gray pants and a long sleeve black shirt. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347 or call 911. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check …

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Sauced At KFC: Repeat Drunk Driver 3X Limit Crashes In Malta Drive-Thru, Cops Say Sauced At KFC: Repeat Drunk Driver 3X Limit Crashes In Malta Drive-Thru, Cops Say
Sauced At KFC: Repeat Drunk Driver 3X Limit Crashes In Malta Drive-Thru, Cops Say A routine fast-food run ended in drunk driving charges for a 24-year-old Saratoga County woman who police say crashed into a KFC drive-thru. The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 9, at the Kentucky Fried Chicken on Kendall Way in the town of Malta, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Emily Shields, of Malta, was more than three times the legal alcohol limit when she crashed in the restaurant’s drive-thru line, deputies said. An investigation allegedly found that her blood alcohol content (BAC) was 0.28%. Nobody was injured in the ordeal. Authorities did not el…

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Body Found In East Shoreham Pool Is Fugitive Who Murdered Dad Months Earlier, Police Say Body Found In East Shoreham Pool Is Fugitive Who Murdered Dad Months Earlier, Police Say
Body Found In East Shoreham Pool Is Fugitive Who Murdered Dad Months Earlier, Police Say A months-long manhunt tied to a brutal Long Island murder ended in a backyard swimming pool. Weeks after a man was found deceased in an East Shoreham backyard pool, investigators confirmed his identity as 23-year-old Matthew Zoll, a fugitive who had been sought for months after allegedly stabbing his father to death in Rocky Point, Suffolk County Police revealed Tuesday, June 10. A homeowner on Lower Cross Road made the disturbing discovery on Saturday, May 25, after uncovering his pool for the summer and spotting a body floating in the water, as Daily Voice previously reported. Investigat…

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‘Orgasmic Meditation’ Gurus Forced Women Into Sex Work, NY Jury finds ‘Orgasmic Meditation’ Gurus Forced Women Into Sex Work, NY Jury finds
‘Orgasmic Meditation’ Gurus Forced Women Into Sex Work, NY Jury finds A sexual wellness empire built on promises of “orgasmic meditation” has collapsed under the weight of a damning federal jury verdict. Nicole Daedone, founder and former CEO of the controversial company OneTaste, and her former head of sales Rachel Cherwitz were convicted in Brooklyn federal court Monday, June 9, of forced labor conspiracy after a five-week trial exposing a dark web of manipulation, exploitation, and abuse. The pair used promises of sexual empowerment to lure vulnerable women into what ultimately became a high-control environment rife with psychological, financial, and sexua…

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Great Neck Doctor Pocketed $100K In Disability While Raking In $700K From Medicare, DA Says Great Neck Doctor Pocketed $100K In Disability While Raking In $700K From Medicare, DA Says
Great Neck Doctor Pocketed $100K In Disability While Raking In $700K From Medicare, DA Says A Long Island doctor is accused of collecting $100,000 in disability while secretly billing Medicare for $700,000. Joseph Golyan, 64, a former gastroenterologist from Great Neck, was arraigned on multiple grand larceny charges in Nassau County Court on Monday, June 9, with prosecutors alleging he maintained a thriving medical practice while falsely claiming to be too injured to work. The alleged scheme began in 2021, when Golyan first applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), followed by early retirement benefits in 2022. He received monthly payments ranging from $2,900 to o…

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Daughter Of Accused Gilgo Beach Killer Rex Heuermann Believes He May Be Guilty: Docuseries Daughter Of Accused Gilgo Beach Killer Rex Heuermann Believes He May Be Guilty: Docuseries
Daughter Of Accused Gilgo Beach Killer Rex Heuermann Believes He May Be Guilty: Docuseries The daughter of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann has broken her silence — and revealed a heartbreaking shift in belief: she now thinks her father may be guilty. For the first time since her dad’s arrest, Victoria Heuermann is speaking out publicly about the man she once looked up to — and how she’s grappling with the possibility that he lived a terrifying double life. In Peacock’s new three-part docuseries “The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets,” which premiered Tuesday, June 10, the 27-year-old opens up about her internal turmoil, detailing her emotional journey from unce…

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Ruh Rotor: FAA Probing Police Chopper's Low Sweep Over Skip-Day Crowd At Jones Beach Ruh Rotor: FAA Probing Police Chopper's Low Sweep Over Skip-Day Crowd At Jones Beach
Ruh Rotor: FAA Probing Police Chopper's Low Sweep Over Skip-Day Crowd At Jones Beach A Long Island police helicopter’s low-level maneuver over a crowd of partying teens has triggered a high-level government probe. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the Nassau County Police Department’s use of a low-flying helicopter to disperse a crowd of teenagers gathered at Jones Beach State Park last week, a police spokesperson confirmed to Daily Voice. "We are fully cooperating with the FAA inquiry," the spokesperson said. It follows public scrutiny and viral video footage showing the chopper hovering shockingly low above a large group of teen…

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