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Long Island Trio Nabbed On Weapons Charges Long Island Trio Nabbed On Weapons Charges
Long Island Trio Nabbed On Weapons Charges Police said three men were arrested for illegal gun possession after they fled the scene during a traffic stop on Long Island. Officers initiated a traffic stop after seeing a BMW speeding in North Amityville at about 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.  SCPD said the BMW had been traveling west on Sunrise Highway near 41st Street. The BMW stopped in the driveway of 550 Prospect St., and three men got out of the vehicle and ran away at about 5:25 p.m., police said.  Officers searched the area and were able to arrest the …

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by Nicole Valinote
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Long Island Man Arrested After Accidentally Shooting Himself In Hand Long Island Man Arrested After Accidentally Shooting Himself In Hand
Long Island Man Arrested After Accidentally Shooting Himself In Hand Police arrested a Long Island man for illegally possessing a handgun after he accidentally shot himself in the hand. The unidentified Patchogue man was cleaning his gun at his residence when he accidentally shot himself in the hand on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at approximately 2:50 p.m., said the Suffolk County Police. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment of injuries.  Investigators determined the man did not legally own the gun, police said.  Fifth Squad detectives charged the man with criminal possession of a firearm.

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by Kathy Reakes