Plainview Area's Biggest Crime Stories of 2013

Crime doesn't take a holiday. We're often stunned by some of the criminal acts Patch reports on.

Here's a look back at some of the biggest crime stories of the past year in and near Plainview: (click on the headline to see the original story.)

1. Cops: Plainview Bank Robber Nabbed: Hicksville Man charged with 2 bank jobs 3 months apart; Plainview banks are next to each other.

2. Marine Unit Left High and Dry Awaiting Backup:
Patch investigation reveals miscommunication among rescue workers on Long Island Sound.

3. Two Nassau Sheriffs Charged with Perjury Rice: Pair accused of lying about fight with an inmate.

4. Woman, 23, Acccused in $10K Heist in Hicksville: Cops: Woman was employed as telemarketer at private home; stole money, jewelry from bedroom.

5. Dina Lohan Arrested for DWI on Northern State: Police said her alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit.

6. D.A. Announces Prostitution Sting Aimed at Johns: More than 100 nabbed in undercover sting using website ads.

7. Police: Shooting Near Roosevelt Field Mall: Several roads near the mall were shut down; mall evacuated.

8. Hit-and-Run Suspect was Involved in High School Sex Scandal: Ex-football coach Matthew Johnstone is accused of leaving the scene of a crash.

9. Cops: $3K Worth of Booze Stolen with Bogus Credit Card: Queens man charged with two big thefts at Old Bethpage liquor store.

10. Suspect Beats Bethpage Man with Table Leg: Cops: Levittown man goes on rampage, steals car, crashes on Southern State ramp.