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Duo Nabbed With Cocaine, Loaded Gun During Westbury Traffic Stop: Police
A traffic stop for speeding soon turned into a frenzy as two men, who were later found to have cocaine and a loaded gun, tried to run, authorities claimed.
The incident happened on Thursday, Nov. 16 in Westbury, according to Nassau County Police.
At around 10 p.m., officers reportedly saw a 2008 Nissan speeding east down Old Country Road.
When the car was pulled over at the intersection of Old Country Road and Kinkel Street, the front seat passenger, 30-year-old Farid Acosta of New Cassel, allegedly fled on foot.
Officers were able to apprehend Acosta, who they say was combative, and f…
Long Island Man Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree, Police Say
A Long Island man was killed after losing control of his vehicle and striking a tree, according to authorities.
The crash happened around 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 15.
Erik Schreiber, age 37, of Islip, was traveling eastbound on the Sunrise Service Road, in Bayport, when his 2008 Nissan the roadway and struck a tree, said the Suffolk County Police
Schreiber was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue where he was pronounced dead.
The vehicle was impounded for a safety check.
Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact Fifth Squad detectives…
