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Maryhaven Center of Hope resident Dainell Simmons dies after police struggle in Middle Island

Authorities say a resident of a group home is dead tonight after a violent struggle with police. Police were called to Maryhaven Center of Hope on Wednesday night after Dainell Simmons, 29, had a

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Jul 25, 2013, 4:24 PM

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