🌱 Man Arrested For Walmart Theft Spree + Selden Man Indicted

Morning, everybody! It's me, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Sachem Daily. Let's get this Tuesday started off right with a quick review of the most important things going on these days in town, including updates on:

• Hempstead man swipes over $40k worth of products from Long Island Walmart stores.
• Selden man indicted on sexual abuse and sexual conduct charges from over 20 years ago.
• Pets are available for adoption at local shelters.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 44 low: 27.

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Here are the top four stories in Sachem today:

1. Hempstead man swipes over $40k worth of products from Long Island Walmart stores. Jonathan Sunderland, 34, was found and arrested following a joint investigation by 4th, 6h and 7th squad detectives at Morris County Jail in New Jersey where he was held on similar charges brought by the Boonton Township Police Department, according to police. Sunderland stole over $25,000 worth of jewelry from the Walmart in Centereach on Nov. 6. He also stole over $16,000 worth of jewelry from the Walmart in Islandia back in Sept. (Sachem Patch)
2. Selden man indicted on sexual abuse and sexual conduct charges from over 20 years ago. Between 1997 and 2002, Robert Lynch, 66, subjected three children, who were then between the ages of 7 and 13, to ongoing sexual abuse at his home on Hawkins Road, prosecutors said. “These victims, who are now between the ages of 24 and 35, found the courage to come forward and describe the horrific abuse that they endured as children at the hands of a grown man,” said Ray Tierney, the district attorney. “My prosecutors will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that child abusers are held responsible for their actions, no matter when these actions occurred.” (Sachem Patch)
3. Pets are available for adoption at local shelters. Take a look at these adorable animals up for adoption at Sachem area shelters. Meet Sugar, Lily, and others this week. If you see a potential pet that catches your eye, click on its picture to learn more about it and consider adopting today. (Sachem Patch)
4. Check out who's hiring this week in the Sachem area. In our weekly collaboration with ZipRecruiter, you can check out all the companies hiring locally in and around town. If you see a job that interests you, click on it for more information and apply! (Sachem Patch)

Today in Sachem:

• French Conversation & Culture - Sachem Library. (1:30 p.m.)
• Board of Education Meeting - Islip HS Auditorium. (6 p.m.)
• Happy Hour Class - Painting With A Twist. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sachem Library: Sign up is now live for the Winter Reading Club. Click the link to learn more and register now. (Facebook)

That's it for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.

— Andrew Tessler

About me: Hi! I'm Andrew and I have been a Huntington resident for 7 years. I have lived in other countries and states, and my number one love is Huntington. I love health and wellness, traveling, stand-up paddle boarding, and of course going to restaurants and events throughout Huntington!

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