Riverhead Patch: 'Justice For Andrew': Appeal Denied For DWI Driver Who Killed LI Scout
It was an emotional day Wednesday for a family shattered by grief as they saw victory in their fight for justice in their son's name: An appeal was denied Wednesday for the driver who was convicted by a jury of driving drunk and killing Boy Scout Andrew McMorris, 12, in a 2018 crash.
Newsday: Conviction upheld in death of Boy Scout Andrew McMorris
A state appeals court has denied a new trial for the Holbrook man convicted of killing Wading River Boy Scout Andrew McMorris and injuring two other teens in a drunken driving crash in Manorville in 2018.
The Andrew McMorris Foundation Announces Its 2023 Gala Honorees and MC
The Andrew McMorris Foundation is excited to announce its 2023 Gala Honorees and MC.
Conviction Upheld in Drunk Driving Death of Boy Scout Andrew McMorris
It is with great relief that we announce that the NYS Supreme Court District 2 Appellate Division in Brooklyn, upheld the conviction of the defendant in Andrew’s death. The four-judge panel were unanimous in their decision on Wednesday, July 26th, 2023, and ruled that each of the claims is "without merit." Appeal has been denied. There will be no new trial or any reduction in the defendant’s sentence
The Andrew McMorris Foundation Awards its 2023 Grants, Scholarships and Spirit Awards
The Andrew McMorris Foundation is thrilled again to announce another record-breaking year for our scholarships, grants, and spirit awards.
Long Island Patch: Sheriff, Parents Of Boy Killed By Drunk Driver Urge: 'Take The Keys'
Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon teamed up this week with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the parents of a 12-year-old Boy Scout killed by a drunk driver in 2018 to prevent tragedy during one of the deadliest times of year for motorists.
Riverhead News Review: Suffolk sheriff announces summerlong crackdown on drunk driving
This summer, Andrew McMorris would have been 17 years old.
But the bright-eyed child from Wading River was killed when he was 12 in 2018 after a drunk driver in an SUV plowed into his Boy Scout troop, which was hiking the Greenbelt Trail in Manorville.
“We don’t want what happened to us to happen to anyone else,” his father John McMorris said on Thursday, at a press conference with Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. and Mothers Against Drunk Driving to spotlight significantly increased, countywide DWI enforcement this summer.
News 12: 3 DWI arrests made along Montauk Highway in Southampton in 2-hour span
A family who knows the pain of drinking and driving stood alongside officials as they made their announcement about patrols on Wednesday.
Alisa McMorris lost her 12-year-old son to a drunk driver in Manorville in 2018.
"Andrew was taken from this Earth too soon, and this is how we move forward, by trying to prevent someone else from going through something so horrible," McMorris says.
LongIsland.com: Suffolk Sheriff Announces Enhanced Summer DWI Enforcement Campaign: Operation Heat
Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. was recently joined by the McMorris Family and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Regional Director Paige Carbone to announce a summer STOP DWI campaign, Operation HEAT, which aims to ramp up already increased efforts that include the highest number of DWI patrols and arrests in recent Sheriff’s Office history.
Riverhead Patch: Suffolk Sheriff Set To Kick Off Enhanced DWI Enforcement This Summer
A Wading River family shattered by grief after their son, Andrew, 12, was killed by a drunk driver in 2018 while out on a hike with his Boy Scout troop, has worked tirelessly to create change so that no other family has to endure that agony. And now, they've teamed up with law enforcement and Mothers Against Drunk Driving to keep Long Island roadways safe this summer.
Newsday: Suffolk Sheriff Announces Increased DWI Patrol
The family of Andrew McMorris, who was killed by a drunken driver, joined with Suffolk Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. as he announced stepped up DWI patrol. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.
Fox 5 NY: Turning Pain Into Purpose
FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has more on how one Long Island family hopes their heartbreaking story will save lives.
CBS News: Family of late Boy Scout Andrew McMorris partners with Suffolk County Sheriff to crack down on DWI
CBS News: Drunk and drugged driving is 100% preventable, say the parents of Boy Scout Andrew McMorris. Their son was killed by a driver who refused a sober ride home.Now, the family is partnering with a Long Island holiday summer drunk driving campaign that will begin with increased DWI patrols and checkpoints next Wednesday, July 4.
TBR News Media: DWI crackdown: Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office announces Operation H.E.A.T.
Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon recently joined roadway safety advocates, including the Andrew McMorris Foundation, to announce a summer campaign targeting drunk driving.
Newsday: Thomas Murphy's conviction upheld in death of Boy Scout Andrew McMorris
A state appeals court has denied a new trial for the Holbrook man convicted of killing Wading River Boy Scout Andrew McMorris and injuring two other teens in a drunken driving crash in Manorville in 2018.
Thanks for Joining AMF at Wading River Duck Pond Day
Thank you for joining AMF at Duck Pond Day in Wading River. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, bought merch and donated. We truly appreciate all your support. Peace & Love to you all!
AMF Attends Walk Like MADD 2023 and Advocates for Legislative Change
AMF attended Walk Like MADD and helped advocate for legislative change in New York State.
All Star Dance Academy Dances for AMF at “The Power of Dance” Competition
The Andrew McMorris Foundation and McMorris Family would like to send a heartfelt thank you to the All Star Dance academy for dancing for Andrew in the Kindness Matter Power of Dance Competition.
Andrew’s Top Gun Run 2023 Is A Success!
Andrew’s 2nd Top Gun Run was an overwhelming success and we have so many people to thank. Please know that each one of you from our sponsors, donors, volunteers and runners helped us put our pain to purpose and have an amazing event in honor of Andrew.
News 12: ‘Kind and generous soul.’ Andrew’s Top Gun Run 5K honors Boy Scout killed by drunk driver
Runners hit the pavement Saturday morning in Calverton in honor of a late Boy Scout from Wading River
Andrew's Top Gun Run 5K honors the life of 12-year-old Andrew McMorris, who was struck and killed by a drunk driver as he was hiking with Boy Scout Troop 161 in Manorville in September 2018.
Saturday marked what would have been Andrew’s 17th birthday.