Suspected Sayville murderer shot dead by police
The suspected murderer of a Sayville woman who was found dead inside her home two weeks ago has been shot dead by police in Massachusetts, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.
Rachel Frislid, 62, was stabbed to death inside her Sayville home on Sept. 3 by her ex-boyfriend, Brandon Hampson, the police said.
Detectives determined Hampson was staying at French King Restaurant and Motel, in Erving, Mass. Suffolk police requested assistance from the Erving Police Department and Massachusetts State Police.
Officers from those agencies responded to the motel on Sept. 9, and observed Hampson outside the motel. When officers approached at approximately 9:15 p.m., Hampson displayed a knife and charged at officers, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.
Hampson was shot and transported to a hospital where he died a short time later.
Frislid was remembered by friends, including members of the Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce, where she was a “dedicated member” as a hard-working, wonderful woman.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Rachel’s family, her children, her cherished grandchild, friends and everyone who loved her. We pray they find peace, strength and comfort and feel the love surrounding them during this unimaginable time,” the Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce said in a statement following Frislid’s death, before Hampson was shot. “Rachel, you were deeply loved, and you will be missed more than our words can ever express. Your friendship and beautiful soul and the memories we will share about you will remain in our hearts forever.”
Bohemia residents charged for robbery spree
Two Bohemia residents were charged for robbing multiple businesses across the county over the past month, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.
Randy Hill, 48, and Donna Hovanec, 45, both of Bohemia, were each charged for multiple robberies that the Suffolk County Police Department said took place at a Chase Bank in Commack, two Dollar Tree locations, and a Starbucks in Bohemia.
According to the police, Hill and Hovanec were charged with first-degree robbery in connection with a robbery at a Chase Bank in Commack on Aug. 14, in which “a man… handed a teller a note demanding cash,” and after receiving it, fled on foot.
The pair were charged for another robbery that took place two days later at a Dollar Tree at 167 N. Service Road in East Patchogue on Aug. 16, followed by a robbery at a Dollar Tree at 2044 Route 112 in Medford on Aug. 22, and then another robbery at a Starbucks at 4577 Sunrise Highway in Bohemia on Sept. 2.
The two were also charged with an attempted robbery at Sunoco Dix Hills Tire and Auto at 765 Deer Park Road in Dix Hills on Aug. 25, the police said.
Hill is scheduled to appear before Suffolk County First District Court judge James McDonaugh on Sept. 24. Hovanec was scheduled to appear in Suffolk County First District Court on Sept. 14.
Romaine and SCPD commissioner Catalina announce results of stepped-up Move Over Law enforcement
Suffolk County executive Ed Romaine and Suffolk County police commissioner Kevin Catalina announced the results of a recent two-week Move Over Law enforcement initiative. Patrol officers and Highway Patrol Bureau’s Suffolk Intensified Traffic Enforcement (SITE) team enhanced enforcement of the Move Over Law between Aug. 21 and Sept. 4. During the initiative 438 summonses were issued to drivers for violating the Move Over Law.
The Move Over Law mandates motorists slow down and safely move over when approaching vehicles stopped along the side of the road. The law applies to private vehicles as well as those displaying red, white, blue, amber or green lights and includes law enforcement, fire trucks, ambulances, tow trucks, construction, and maintenance vehicles.
“Public safety is our top priority in Suffolk County. Through education and enforcement, the Move Over Campaign not only made our roads safer for motorists, but more importantly raised public awareness to avoid future tragedies and keep our first responders and construction workers safe while on the job,” said Romaine.
“This initiative went far beyond enforcing the law—it was about educating drivers on why the Move Over Law matters,” Catalina said. “Moving over is about safety and saving lives. We implore drivers to focus on the road, eliminate distractions and help us make our roadways safer for everyone.”
