Crime at MIDDLE COUNTRY RD on 10/29/2026 12:00 AM
Type: Other
Date: 10/29/2026 12:00 AM
Description: Operator Leaves Scene Of Property Damage Accident
Address: MIDDLE COUNTRY RD, RIDGE, NY
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Area Missing Persons
Name
Matthew FinaMissing Age
33Est. Current Age
35Last Seen
East Islip, NY on 09/15/2024Physical Description
Race: White Ethnicity: Caucasian Gender: Male Hair: Black Eyes: Blue Height: 6'1" Weight: 240 lbsCase Number
MP129764Area Cold Cases
Name
Gary PotakAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On may 6, 1992, gary potak and charles “chick” gombrewicz (now deceased) drove to father panik village in bridgeport to purchase marijuana. As they circled the housing project two males crossed the street in front of their vehicle. Gary potak was driving and stopped to let these two individuals cross. One of these males walked over to driver's side of the car and asked gary potak what he was looking at. Gary answered that he wanted to buy “pot." this male pulled out a gun and told the two to get out of the car. The passenger (gombrewicz) exited the vehicle and heard gun shots and ran off. The passenger later learned that potak had been fatally shot.Agency
CT State Division of Criminal Justice