Suspects plead not guilty to new charges in FIT overdose death case
Maria Gomez
Maria Gomez
Bureau Chief · Garden City, NY
Maria Gomez has over 15 years of experience in local journalism, having previously served as the editor for the Hempstead Herald and a contributor to Newsday. She graduated from Long Island University with a degree in Journalism and has a passion for engaging with the diverse voices of Garden City. Maria believes that community journalism plays a crucial role in shaping local identity.
More from Maria →Bureau Chief · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 9:34 PM · 1 min read
Moises Freire and Brian Peralta Cabrera pleaded not guilty to new charges on Wednesday, including conspiracy to distribute drugs resulting in death and conspiracy to commit rape.