Hempstead man pleads guilty to murder in 2021 Uniondale robbery

MINEOLA, NY — A Hempstead man pleaded guilty Monday to murder and other charges in connection with the November 2021 killing of a 24-year-old man during an attempted robbery in Uniondale, the district attorney’s office announced of Nassau County.

Khamari Elie, 20, pleaded guilty before Judge Tammy Robbins to charges of second-degree murder, attempted robbery and criminal possession of a weapon. Elie is expected to be sentenced to 17 years to life in prison at a hearing scheduled for Nov. 6, 2024. Prosecutors had recommended a sentence of 20 years to life.

“Khamari Elie’s plea reflects his undeniable role in this violent crime,” prosecutor Anne T. Donnelly said in a statement. “Although he did not pull the trigger himself, this defendant accepted his guilt for the senseless death of Kyle Midtlyng when he participated in planning the robbery and drove to Alexander Avenue that night where Kyle was fatally shot.”

On the night of November 10, 2021, Elie, accompanied by co-defendants Kyle Colthirst, Tariq Pitaud and Tyrel Cason Jr., went to 1001 Alexander Avenue in Uniondale to rob 24-year-old Kyle Midtlyng. According to prosecutors, Pitaud lured Midtlyng to the location under the guise of purchasing marijuana. Elie led the group to the scene, where Colthirst and Cason confronted Midtlyng.

During the attempted robbery, Colthirst entered the front passenger side of Midtlyng’s vehicle and shot him in the right side, fatally wounding him. Colthirst fled the scene and police later found Midtlyng lying outside his car. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Evidence, including a shell casing and DNA, linked Colthirst to the crime. GPS data from an electronic monitoring device worn by Colthirst also placed him at the scene at the time of the murder.

Colthirst was convicted of second-degree murder and other charges earlier this year and was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in April 2024. Pitaud, 21, of West Babylon, was convicted of attempted theft and criminal possession of a weapon. He is scheduled to be sentenced on November 1, 2024. The case against Cason Jr., 21, of South Farmingdale, remains pending.

The case is being prosecuted by the Nassau County Prosecutor’s Office, led by Senior Litigation Attorney Tracy Keeton and Homicide Bureau Chief Jared Rosenblatt.

Toms River Introduces Compostable Bags for Fall Leaf Collection

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River Township government announced its fall 2024 leaf collection schedule, introducing a pilot program to reduce single-use plastics during curbside leaf collection.

As part of this initiative, residents can now use compostable brown paper bags to collect leaves. Township officials say this change will recycle all materials placed at the curb, improving efficiency and reducing environmental impact.

The new program is designed to eliminate non-compostable items in the collection process, which township officials say will help keep Toms River cleaner and greener.

Residents with questions about the new system can contact the township at 732-255-1000, Ext. 8189, or visit the township website for more information.
Hempstead man pleads guilty to murder in 2021 Uniondale robbery

MINEOLA, NY — A Hempstead man pleaded guilty Monday to murder and other charges in connection with the November 2021 killing of a 24-year-old man during an attempted robbery in Uniondale, the district attorney’s office announced of Nassau County.

Khamari Elie, 20, pleaded guilty before Judge Tammy Robbins to charges of second-degree murder, attempted robbery and criminal possession of a weapon. Elie is expected to be sentenced to 17 years to life in prison at a hearing scheduled for Nov. 6, 2024. Prosecutors had recommended a sentence of 20 years to life.

“Khamari Elie’s plea reflects his undeniable role in this violent crime,” prosecutor Anne T. Donnelly said in a statement. “Although he did not pull the trigger himself, this defendant accepted his guilt for the senseless death of Kyle Midtlyng when he participated in planning the robbery and drove to Alexander Avenue that night where Kyle was fatally shot.”

On the night of November 10, 2021, Elie, accompanied by co-defendants Kyle Colthirst, Tariq Pitaud and Tyrel Cason Jr., went to 1001 Alexander Avenue in Uniondale to rob 24-year-old Kyle Midtlyng. According to prosecutors, Pitaud lured Midtlyng to the location under the guise of purchasing marijuana. Elie led the group to the scene, where Colthirst and Cason confronted Midtlyng.

During the attempted robbery, Colthirst entered the front passenger side of Midtlyng’s vehicle and shot him in the right side, fatally wounding him. Colthirst fled the scene and police later found Midtlyng lying outside his car. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Evidence, including a shell casing and DNA, linked Colthirst to the crime. GPS data from an electronic monitoring device worn by Colthirst also placed him at the scene at the time of the murder.

Colthirst was convicted of second-degree murder and other charges earlier this year and was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in April 2024. Pitaud, 21, of West Babylon, was convicted of attempted theft and criminal possession of a weapon. He is scheduled to be sentenced on November 1, 2024. The case against Cason Jr., 21, of South Farmingdale, remains pending.

The case is being prosecuted by the Nassau County Prosecutor’s Office, led by Senior Litigation Attorney Tracy Keeton and Homicide Bureau Chief Jared Rosenblatt.
Baltimore police ask for help finding missing 35-year-old woman

BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Theresa Bailey, 35, who was reported missing from the Southern District.

Bailey was last seen in the 3900 block of Fairhaven Avenue, but police have no information on what she was wearing at the time of her disappearance.

Anyone with information on Bailey’s whereabouts is encouraged to call 911 or contact Southern District Police at 410-396-2499.