The Homicide Squad reports the arrest of a Freeport man for an incident that occurred on Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10:40 AM in Merrick. According to Detectives, Officers responded to an auto accident on Merrick Road in the vicinity of Merrick Avenue. Upon arrival it was determined that Defendant Jeffrey Butt, 45, of 55 Hampton Place was operating a 2025 black Chevrolet eastbound on Merrick Road when he struck a 50-year-old male victim as well as a parked United States Postal Service vehicle. The victim suffered serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital in stable condition. The defendant was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries. An investigation indicated that the defendant was operating his vehicle while impaired by drugs. He was placed under ar

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