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Duo Charged After Altercation In East Rockaway Starts With Dog Attacking Officer: Police Duo Charged After Altercation In East Rockaway Starts With Dog Attacking Officer: Police
Duo Charged After Altercation In East Rockaway Starts With Dog Attacking Officer: Police Two men are facing a host of charges after an altercation with police that began when a dog attacked an officer in an overnight incident on Long Island, according to authorities. Officers responded to a disturbance call on Maxwell Street in East Rockaway at around 7 p.m. Friday, April 19. After speaking to Robert Battaglia, age 25, outside of his residence, Nassau County Police said he went back inside the home and failed to secure his pit bull while entering.  The dog ran out of the residence and attacked the responding officer, biting his right leg.  To protect himself, the of…
Burglar Nabbed For $2K Theft In Glen Head: Police Burglar Nabbed For $2K Theft In Glen Head: Police
Burglar Nabbed For $2K Theft In Glen Head: Police A homeless man has been arrested nearly a month after he stole over $2,000 worth of goods from work trailers parked on the grounds of a Long Island high school. Police announced the arrest of 35-year-old Kyle Simpson on Tuesday, April 16 for his alleged role in the Glen Head burglary, which took place nearly a month before on Thursday, March 21. At approximately 1:30 a.m. that morning, Simpson is thought to have broken into two parked work trailers, which were located on the grounds of North Shore High School at 450 Glen Cove Road. He used a metal rod to pick the locks and took a backpac…
Freeport Man Caught Stealing Cash From Co-Worker, Leading To Arrest For Other Crimes: Police Freeport Man Caught Stealing Cash From Co-Worker, Leading To Arrest For Other Crimes: Police
Freeport Man Caught Stealing Cash From Co-Worker, Leading To Arrest For Other Crimes: Police Police arrested a Long Island man for a string of crimes after he was caught swiping money from his coworker’s purse. The incident occurred in Wantagh on Monday, April 8, according to Nassau County Police. Just after noon on that day, 21-year-old Jaquore Blaylock had allegedly taken cash from his coworker’s purse, which was inside her desk at the Merrick Jeep Chrysler Dodge, located at 3614 Sunrise Highway, where both worked. When police arrived at the dealership to arrest him, Blaylock fled the scene on foot. He was later nabbed near the intersection of Oakland Avenue and Locust Avenue,…
Woman Leaves 2 Young Children In Car In Valley Stream: Police Woman Leaves 2 Young Children In Car In Valley Stream: Police
Woman Leaves 2 Young Children In Car In Valley Stream: Police A Queens woman was arrested after she allegedly left her two children, both under the age of 4, in a car in a Long Island parking lot. The incident happened in Valley Stream on Wednesday, April 10, according to Nassau County Police. Just before noon on that day, Sandra McLamb, age 33 of Queens Village, parked in the HomeGoods parking lot, located at 750 West Sunrise Highway. She left her 1-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter behind while she went inside the store, police said. A witness called the authorities after reportedly seeing McLamb’s children crying in the car alone. Once the…
Man Impersonates Officer To Search Victim's Pants Pockets, More In Elmont: Police Man Impersonates Officer To Search Victim's Pants Pockets, More In Elmont: Police
Man Impersonates Officer To Search Victim's Pants Pockets, More In Elmont: Police A Queens resident was arrested after he pretended to be a police officer so that he could search a man’s pants pockets and car on Long Island, authorities said. It happened on Sunday, March 17 in Elmont, according to Nassau County Police. At about 10:30 p.m. that evening, 32-year-old Mitchell Robi of Queens walked up to a man at the Mobile Gas Station, located at 101 Hempstead Turnpike, identifying himself as an undercover, off-duty police officer. Robi then allegedly began to search the 25-year-old man’s sweatshirt and pants pockets before moving on to the man’s car. As he opened the…
Alleged Serial Robber Caught Following Chase In North Lawrence, Police Say Alleged Serial Robber Caught Following Chase In North Lawrence, Police Say
Alleged Serial Robber Caught Following Chase In North Lawrence, Police Say A homeless man accused of stealing from multiple Long Island stores was arrested after a foot chase during which authorities say he injured an officer. It happened on Tuesday, March 12 in North Lawrence, according to Nassau County Police. Just before 6 p.m., 44-year-old William B. Foster walked into the Marshalls located at 345 Rockaway Turnpike. The loss prevention officer at the store reportedly recognized Foster from a previous theft at the store and contacted the police. By the time police arrived at the scene, Foster was in front of the nearby DSW and ran from the incoming office…
Woman Accused Of Biting Responding Police Officer In Westbury Woman Accused Of Biting Responding Police Officer In Westbury
Woman Accused Of Biting Responding Police Officer In Westbury A woman from Northern Westchester County has been accused of biting a responding police officer on Long Island. The incident happened around 2 a.m. Saturday, March 9 in Westbury. According to Nassau County Police, officers responded to a residence on the 400 block of Old Country Road for a disturbance.  Upon arrival, the officers located an extremely intoxicated woman, Kathleen Walsh, age 59, of Cortlandt Manor, police said. Officers requested an ambulance to the location and while placing her on the stretcher she bit an officer on the right elbow, according to police. Walsh wa…
Teen Charged For Hempstead Man's Murder, Police Say Teen Charged For Hempstead Man's Murder, Police Say
Teen Charged For Hempstead Man's Murder, Police Say One week after a Long Island man was found dead in his home, police have arrested the teenager who they said did it. Nassau County Police announced on Monday, March 4 the arrest of the teenager in connection to the death of 61-year-old Adiel Umanzor-Martinez of Hempstead. Original Story: Man Found Dead Inside Hempstead Home Umanzor-Martinez was found in his Maryland Avenue home a week before the arrest, on Monday, Feb. 26. He was in the upstairs bedroom with blunt force trauma to his head and pronounced dead at the scene, launching a weeklong investigation into his apparent homi…
New Hyde Park Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Attacking His Sleeping Parents: Police New Hyde Park Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Attacking His Sleeping Parents: Police
New Hyde Park Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Attacking His Sleeping Parents: Police A Long Island man is facing a host of charges, including attempted murder, after police say he violently attacked his parents as they slept in their home. The incident happened around 11:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 in New Hyde Park. A 60-year-old man and 64-year-old woman were sleeping in the bedroom of their residence located on Cherrywood Drive when their son, Joshua Wilck, age 24, entered their bedroom and began to assault both with a knife, according to Nassau County Police. Wilck continued to assault both victims as they proceeded out of their residence. While outside, he plac…
Man Records 19-Year-Old Changing In Mineola: Police Man Records 19-Year-Old Changing In Mineola: Police
Man Records 19-Year-Old Changing In Mineola: Police An exterminator on Long Island was arrested after he allegedly sprayed his 19-year-old victim with chemicals, encouraged her to change clothes, and then recorded her doing so. It happened on Thursday, Feb. 22  just before 3 p.m. in Mineola, according to Nassau County Police. Walter Rivas, age 45, showed up at the apartment of a 19-year-old woman who had hired a technician from Joroba Pest Control to exterminate her apartment. While he was spraying the woman’s home, Rivas got chemicals on the victim’s clothes. He allegedly advised her that she would need to change her clothes quic…
Child Injured After Father Drove Drunk, Crashed In Lakeview: Police Child Injured After Father Drove Drunk, Crashed In Lakeview: Police
Child Injured After Father Drove Drunk, Crashed In Lakeview: Police A man has been arrested for endangering his 7-year-old child after he allegedly drove drunk and overturned his car on Long Island, police said. The crash happened on Monday, Dec. 11 in Lakeview, according to Nassau County Police. Just before 4 p.m., 37-year-old West Hempstead resident David Isaacs was driving east on Eagle Avenue when his 2017 BMW hit a parked car and flipped over. Isaacs was driving with his 7-year-old son in the car at the time of the accident, police said. Though the two were able to get out of the car before the authorities arrived, Isaacs’ son was injured. He was…
Man Nabbed For Lighting House, Cars Ablaze In Rockville Centre: Police Man Nabbed For Lighting House, Cars Ablaze In Rockville Centre: Police
Man Nabbed For Lighting House, Cars Ablaze In Rockville Centre: Police A Long Island man was arrested after he allegedly set a couple’s cars and home on fire while they slept, police said. It happened on Tuesday, Dec. 5 in Rockville Centre, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 5 a.m., a North Forest Avenue couple was sleeping in their second-floor bedroom when they were awoken by a loud noise. The pair, a 45-year-old woman and a 56-year-old man, looked out their window to find their two cars, a 2018 Porsche and a 2014 Dodge, were up in flames. When the two left the house, they saw that someone had also lit their front door on fire. John …
Thief Drives Off In Luxury Car From Bethpage Auto Shop, Police Say Thief Drives Off In Luxury Car From Bethpage Auto Shop, Police Say
Thief Drives Off In Luxury Car From Bethpage Auto Shop, Police Say A Long Island man recently released from custody has been re-arrested after he allegedly stole a car from an auto shop, according to authorities. It happened on Thursday, Nov. 16 in Bethpage. At approximately 8:25 a.m., 34-year-old Craig Bilozur of Lindenhurst got into a gray Mercedes Benz car sitting at Andy’s Auto Shop, located at 400 Hicksville Road, and drove off, Nassau County Police said. However, he didn’t make it too far – an employee from Andy’s later searched for the car and found it 0.1 miles away, parked on the side of Hicksville Road near the intersection of Edward Street. …
Man Accused Of Attempting To Rape Woman Walking On Inwood Street Man Accused Of Attempting To Rape Woman Walking On Inwood Street
Man Accused Of Attempting To Rape Woman Walking On Inwood Street A man was arrested after authorities say he attempted to rape a woman while she walked down the street on Long Island. It happened on Friday, Aug. 4 in Inwood, according to Nassau County Police. A 50-year-old woman was walking on Nassau Avenue at approximately 5:30 a.m. when the suspect, Freddie Keitt, allegedly came up behind her and grabbed her by the waist. Keitt, age 44, forcefully dragged her to a hidden area between two parked vehicles next to the sidewalk, where a struggle ensued. Police reported that Keitt got on top of the woman and attempted to take off her pants. He is al…
Road Rage: Roosevelt Man Arrested  For Attempted Murder Following Uniondale Incident Road Rage: Roosevelt Man Arrested  For Attempted Murder Following Uniondale Incident
Road Rage: Roosevelt Man Arrested For Attempted Murder Following Uniondale Incident A Long Island man faces attempted murder charges after a Long Island road rage incident, authorities announced. On Monday, Aug. 21, 22-year-old Marcquise Porter was arrested for his involvement in the Uniondale disturbance, which happened two days prior, Nassau County Police said. The victim, a 24-year-old man contacted the police on Saturday, Aug. 19 at approximately 5:30 p.m. to report that he had been the subject of a road rage incident. Porter, a Roosevelt resident, reportedly shot multiple rounds at the victim, striking his car twice. Police did not provide additional information r…
Man ID'd In Hit-Run That Left Teen Seriously Injured In North Bellmore: Police Man ID'd In Hit-Run That Left Teen Seriously Injured In North Bellmore: Police
Man ID'd In Hit-Run That Left Teen Seriously Injured In North Bellmore: Police The driver involved in a Long Island hit-and-run that injured a teenager has been identified, police said. On Thursday, Aug. 3, Nassau County Police announced that they had arrested 60-year-old Bellmore resident Edward Drexel in connection to a North Bellmore hit-and-run incident. Original Story: Hit-Run Injures Teen: Seach On For Man, Van Responsible In North Bellmore Accident At approximately 10 a.m., on Tuesday, Aug. 1, a 14-year-old was crossing westbound at the intersection of Saw Mill Road and Jerusalem Avenue on his bicycle when a white van hit him. The van lost two black p…
New Update - Starbucks Robbery: Suspect Nabbed After Victim Thrown Off Mercedes In Seaford New Update - Starbucks Robbery: Suspect Nabbed After Victim Thrown Off Mercedes In Seaford
New Update - Starbucks Robbery: Suspect Nabbed After Victim Thrown Off Mercedes In Seaford A suspect has been apprehended after a Long Island resident trying to sell his Rolex watch through the Facebook marketplace was injured during a robbery at a Starbucks location. The incident happened on Monday, May 1 at 9:40 p.m. in Seaford. The male victim, age 29, agreed to sell the Rolex watch, valued at $8,500, to an unknown potential purchaser through Facebook, Nassau County Police said. Both parties agreed to meet in the parking lot of Starbucks located at 3870 Sunrise Highway.  The victim was met by two Hispanic men and while the victim was presenting the Rolex watch…
Road Rage: New Hyde Park Man Hits Victim After Following Him Into Manhasset Eatery, Police Say Road Rage: New Hyde Park Man Hits Victim After Following Him Into Manhasset Eatery, Police Say
Road Rage: New Hyde Park Man Hits Victim After Following Him Into Manhasset Eatery, Police Say A man is facing multiple charges after a road-rage incident at a Long Island restaurant. The incident began in Manhasset at around 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, near TGI Friday's located at 1445 Northern Blvd., when Antonio Condello, age 48, of New Hyde Park, had a verbal argument with a 39-year-old man, Nassau County Police said.   "During this altercation, Condello stepped out of his vehicle and retrieved a firearm from the trunk while yelling at the victim, placing him in fear for his safety," according to a statement by police. Condello then followed the victim …
Long Island Man Driving Drunk Crashes Into Cruiser In Massapequa, Police Say Long Island Man Driving Drunk Crashes Into Cruiser In Massapequa, Police Say
Long Island Man Driving Drunk Crashes Into Cruiser In Massapequa, Police Say A man allegedly driving drunk crashed into a police vehicle on a Long Island roadway, according to authorities. The incident happened around 4:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29 in Massapequa. Suffolk County resident Rene Velasquez Guevara, age 52, of Medford, was operating a 2013 Jeep Wrangler heading southbound on Hicksville Road when he collided with the cruiser that was traveling northbound on Hicksville Road in the vicinity of Sunrise Highway.  Guevara was not injured, Nassau County Police said.  One officer sustained injuries to his head and neck due to the crash, according to pol…
McDonald's Killing: Suspect Nabbed In Teen's Shooting Death In Broad Daylight In Hempstead McDonald's Killing: Suspect Nabbed In Teen's Shooting Death In Broad Daylight In Hempstead
McDonald's Killing: Suspect Nabbed In Teen's Shooting Death In Broad Daylight In Hempstead Months after a teenager was shot and killed in broad daylight at a Long Island McDonald’s, a suspect is behind bars. Gerson Hernandez, age 20, of Hempstead, was arrested Monday, March 13, in connection with the death of 19-year-old Hector Manuel Valencia Gomez, according to Nassau County Police. Earlier Report: ID Released For Teen Shot, Killed In Broad Daylight At Long Island McDonald's Gomez was found shot to death Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 14, at the McDonald’s on Peninsula Boulevard in Hempstead. Police were called shortly before 4 p.m. with reports of multiple shots fired at t…
Repeat Thieves Busted Prowling Cars In Wantagh Neighborhood, Police Say Repeat Thieves Busted Prowling Cars In Wantagh Neighborhood, Police Say
Repeat Thieves Busted Prowling Cars In Wantagh Neighborhood, Police Say Four suspected thieves are behind bars after they were allegedly busted prowling parked cars in a neighborhood on Long Island, authorities said. Officers were called at around 5:20 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 with reports that several people were seen going through parked cars in Wantagh, on Lawrence Drive, according to Nassau County Police. When officers arrived, they found a stolen Jaguar that matched the suspects’ vehicle description. It had been involved in an earlier crash on Oakfield Avenue in North Bellmore, police said. Three men fled the vehicle on foot and were later arrested following…
Trespasser Punches, Injures Officers During Arrest In Elmont, Police Say Trespasser Punches, Injures Officers During Arrest In Elmont, Police Say
Trespasser Punches, Injures Officers During Arrest In Elmont, Police Say A call about a suspected trespasser ended with a 31-year-old man behind bars for assaulting two police officers, authorities said. Police were initially called at around 10:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, with reports of a suspicious person at a commercial building in Valley Stream, located on Franklin Avenue near Sunrise Highway, according to Nassau County Police. Following an investigation, officers arrested David Owusu, of Valley Stream, on a charge of third-degree criminal trespass. While in custody at the Fifth Precinct in Elmont, police allege that Owusu punched an officer in the head befo…
Wanted 19-Year-Old Flashed Gun At Another Car In Bethpage, Police Say Wanted 19-Year-Old Flashed Gun At Another Car In Bethpage, Police Say
Wanted 19-Year-Old Flashed Gun At Another Car In Bethpage, Police Say A 19-year-old man wanted by police is accused of brandishing a gun at another car while driving on Long Island, authorities said. Kyle Gritser, of Hicksville, was arrested at around 12:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, in connection with an incident that occurred roughly an hour before in Bethpage, according to Nassau County Police. Detectives said Gritser was driving eastbound on Old Country Road near South Oyster Bay Road at around 11:30 p.m. when he flashed a gun at four people in another car. The victims ranged in age from 18 to 21, police said. Grister did not fire the weapon and there were no…
4 Nabbed After Attempted Home Burglary In Great Neck, Police Say 4 Nabbed After Attempted Home Burglary In Great Neck, Police Say
4 Nabbed After Attempted Home Burglary In Great Neck, Police Say Four men are facing charges following an attempted break-in at a home located in an affluent neighborhood on Long Island. The incident occurred at around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, in Great Neck on Oxford Avenue, according to Nassau County Police. Investigators said four men, ranging in age from 19 to 56, tried to break into the home through a rear window, but were unsuccessful. They then fled, but were spotted a short time later by detectives with the agency’s Burglary Pattern Team. All four were arrested without incident. Police identified the suspects, who are each charged with seco…
After Probation Meeting, Man Steals Delivery Driver's Car Outside Mineola Restaurant, Cops Say After Probation Meeting, Man Steals Delivery Driver's Car Outside Mineola Restaurant, Cops Say
After Probation Meeting, Man Steals Delivery Driver's Car Outside Mineola Restaurant, Cops Say A man on probation and three juveniles are facing charges after allegedly stealing a delivery driver’s car outside a Long Island restaurant. The theft occurred at around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, in Mineola, outside of Riko’s Pizza on Old Country Road, according to Nassau County Police. Investigators said the delivery driver left his 2019 Toyota Camry unlocked with the keys inside. At around the same time, 19-year-old Alix Dupre, of Elmont, was leaving a scheduled probation appointment near the Nassau County Supreme Court building, roughly a block away. Police said after spotting the ve…
Prolific Burglar Nabbed For Break-Ins At Nassau County Businesses, DA Says Prolific Burglar Nabbed For Break-Ins At Nassau County Businesses, DA Says
Prolific Burglar Nabbed For Break-Ins At Nassau County Businesses, DA Says A man with a history of arrests is facing more charges after allegedly breaking into several Long Island businesses. Lameek Dean, age 38, of Hempstead, was arrested following a nine-month investigation into numerous burglaries and larcenies around Nassau County, according to police. Investigators said the break-ins occurred at the following locations, beginning in early 2022: Bob's Photo at 405 Plandome Road in Manhasset, on March 28; Paris Cleaners at 355 Merrick Avenue in East Meadow, on Aug. 11; Apartment building at 11 South Middle Neck Road in Great Neck, on Sept. 17; and Beacon Elec…
Duo Busted With Loaded Gun During Traffic Stop In Uniondale, Police Say Duo Busted With Loaded Gun During Traffic Stop In Uniondale, Police Say
Duo Busted With Loaded Gun During Traffic Stop In Uniondale, Police Say A traffic stop on Long Island ended with a man and woman in handcuffs for weapons charges, authorities said. Officers stopped the suspects’ Mercedes C320 just before 11 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, in Uniondale after observing a traffic infraction on Smith Street, Nassau County Police said. While searching the vehicle, police reportedly found a loaded 9mm handgun inside. The car’s registration and insurance had been suspended, police said. Officers arrested 21-year-old Kyle Matthews and 20-year-old Crystal Caraballo, both of Far Rockaway, Queens, for criminal possession of a firearm and crimi…
Duo Jailed On Weapons Charges Following Traffic Stop In Hewlett Duo Jailed On Weapons Charges Following Traffic Stop In Hewlett
Duo Jailed On Weapons Charges Following Traffic Stop In Hewlett Two men are facing weapons charges following a traffic stop on Long Island. Nassau County Police stopped the pair’s Nissan Altima just before 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, in Hewlett after allegedly observing the driver commit multiple vehicle and traffic law violations near Mill Road and West Broadway. A search of the vehicle turned up a loaded 9mm Taurus semi-automatic firearm, a loaded magazine, and additional loose ammunition, according to police. Alfred Thomas and Nakeem Delisle, both of Rosedale, Queens, were arrested without incident, police said. They're facing charges of criminal posse…
19-Year-Old Stabbed During Fight In New Cassel, Police Say 19-Year-Old Stabbed During Fight In New Cassel, Police Say
19-Year-Old Stabbed During Fight In New Cassel, Police Say A 19-year-old man is recovering after he was stabbed during a dispute on Long Island, authorities said. Nassau County Police were called at around 3:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, with reports of an assault in New Cassel, near Broadway and Swalm Street. Investigators said two men got into an argument that escalated when 67-year-old Samuel Charles, of New Cassel, pulled a knife from his pocket and stabbed the victim in his left forearm. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment. Police did not elaborate on his condition. Charles was arrested without incident on charges of first-degree …
Officers Injured After 18-Year-Old Hicksville Woman Becomes Combative, Police Say Officers Injured After 18-Year-Old Hicksville Woman Becomes Combative, Police Say
Officers Injured After 18-Year-Old Hicksville Woman Becomes Combative, Police Say An 18-year-old Long Island woman has been accused of injuring two police officers as they attempted to arrest her, authorities said.  On Monday, Nov. 7 at around 8:30 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance at a Nassau County residence in Hicksville on Harding Avenue, where a woman told them that she was having an argument with a family member, according to Nassau County Police.  After this, 18-year-old Rosa Sanchez then approached the responding officers and became "physically combative" and violent while resisting arrest, police said.  The two injured officers and S…
Mineola 18-Year-Old Accused Of Forcibly Touching Minor For Nearly 3 Weeks Mineola 18-Year-Old Accused Of Forcibly Touching Minor For Nearly 3 Weeks
Mineola 18-Year-Old Accused Of Forcibly Touching Minor For Nearly 3 Weeks An 18-year-old Long Island resident has been accused of forcibly touching a minor. Nassau County Police say Isaias Granados Bonilla, age 18, of Mineola, inappropriately grabbed and forcibly touched a 13-year-old girl between Monday, Oct. 17, and Friday, Nov. 4, when officers located Bonilla and he was placed under arrest without incident. Bonilla has been charged with two counts each of: Forcible touching,  Endangering the welfare of a child,  Sexual abuse. He was released on an appearance ticket returnable on Wednesday, Nov. 9 to First District Court in Hempstead.