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Nurses Aid Accused Of Stealing Jewelry From Patients: Nassau County Police
A Hempstead woman employed as a nurse’s aide has been charged with multiple counts of grand larceny after allegedly stealing jewelry from patients at an assisted living facility in Bethpage, police announced on Saturday, Dec. 28.
Kumarie Nazir, 55, of Sunnyside Avenue, worked at The Bristol Assisted Living on Stewart Avenue, where police say she removed several pieces of jewelry from patients in her care on four separate occasions in October: Oct. 8, Oct. 20, Oct. 21, and Oct. 23.
Following an investigation, Nazir was arrested without incident early Saturday morning, according to Nassau Cou…
Man Bites Officers During Roosevelt Field Mall Fight: Nassau County Police
A Rockville Centre man is accused of assaulting officers after a fight at Roosevelt Field Mall, East Garden City, police announced on Saturday, Dec. 28.
Christopher Santana, 22, of Milford Place, was arrested following a disturbance in the food court on Friday, Dec. 27 at 6:20 p.m., according to Nassau County police. The altercation caused mall patrons to flee the area.
Santana attempted to reenter the mall while carrying several bricks and became combative when officers tried to arrest him, spitting and biting at officers, detectives said. One officer suffered an injury to his left hand an…
Crash Leaves Pedestrian Critically Injured, Fleeing Driver Charged: Nassau County Police
An Elmont man was arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash that left a pedestrian critically injured, Nassau County police announced on Saturday, Dec. 28.
Oscar Guzman, 49, of Biltmore Avenue, was driving a 2010 Nissan Pathfinder westbound on Hempstead Turnpike when he struck a 57-year-old man crossing near Locustwood Boulevard at 6:52 a.m., according to police.
The victim sustained serious injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital, where he remains in critical condition, authorities said.
After an investigation, detectives determined Guzman was the driver and arrested him w…
Pedestrian Killed On Sunrise Highway: Police
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on Sunrise Highway in Oakdale, Suffolk County Police announced on Friday, Dec. 27.
The man, whose identity has not yet been confirmed, was in the roadway of eastbound Sunrise Highway, between exits 48 and 49, when he was hit by a 2011 BMW 550 at 9:25 p.m., police said.
The driver of the BMW, identified as Wayne Griffith, 60, of Medford, was not injured, authorities detailed in the release.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner, police said.
The BMW was imp…
14-Year-Old LI Girl Who Went Missing After Sneaking Out For 7-Eleven Run Located Hours Later
Update:
Medford resident Ashley Schreiber, 14, was located unharmed on Friday night, Dec. 27, hours after going missing. No other details were given.
Her mother, Jessica Brooks, described the ordeal as "the scariest day of my life," in an update on Facebook.
"So many emotions, but most of all, pure helplessness. Words can’t describe how it feels to know that your child is out there somewhere, but you don’t know where they are, if they are safe, if they are cold or hungry or scared, or who they are with," Brooks said. "Ash has been home for an hour and a half, and I’m still crying…
Recall Issued For Popular Frozen Vegetable Product Sold In NY
A popular frozen vegetable product is being recalled due to undeclared milk allergens, posing a risk to individuals with milk allergies.
Key Details:
Company: Lidl
Product Name: “Taste of Deutschland Buttered Vegetables”
Product Details: 10.5 oz box, UPC 4 056489 122876
Distribution Period: Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 to Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024
States Affected: Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia
Consumer Action: Do not consume the product. Return it to any Lidl store for a full refund; no rece…
