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Bellport Man Arrested 46 Times, Nabbed For 10 Larcenies, Police Say Bellport Man Arrested 46 Times, Nabbed For 10 Larcenies, Police Say
Bellport Man Arrested 46 Times, Nabbed For 10 Larcenies A Long Island man who police say has been arrested 46 times has been charged with 10 new larcenies across the region.  Emmitt Smith, age 43, of Bellport, was charged on Wednesday, April 24, with the larcenies that occurred across Nassau County, according to Nassau County Police. According to detectives, an investigation was conducted that led to the arrest of Smith for the following larcenies: August 2023:  Macy's, 1095 Green Acres Mall, Valley Stream Ulta Beauty, 5252 Sunrise Highway, Massapequa July 2023:  Home Depot, 101 Green Acres Road, W., Valley&nbs…
Seen Him? Police Seach For Man Responsible For Multiple Nassau County Crimes Seen Him? Police Seach For Man Responsible For Multiple Nassau County Crimes
Seen Him? Police Seach For Man Responsible For Multiple Nassau County Crimes Police are asking the community to keep a lookout for a 21-year-old who they say is responsible for multiple larcenies on Long Island. Vincent Fredericks, age 21, of Oceanside, is thought to be responsible for multiple crimes across Nassau County, according to a post by the NCPD on Friday, March 1. The department is asking Long Islanders to keep an eye out for the wanted man, who is 5-foot-5, weighs approximately 100 pounds, and has brown hair and eyes. Though it is unclear where he was last seen, Fredericks is said to operate a white 2012 Kia Sportage. Additional details, including t…
'Most Senseless' Man Who Killed North Baldwin Gas Station Employee Over $22 Sentenced 'Most Senseless' Man Who Killed North Baldwin Gas Station Employee Over $22 Sentenced
'Most Senseless' Man Who Killed North Baldwin Gas Station Employee Over $22 Sentenced A Long Island man may spend the rest of his life behind bars over an incident that officials say is “one of the most senseless cases we’ve ever seen.” Joshua Roston, age 38 of Baldwin, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison on Friday, Dec. 8 for the “vicious” killing of a gas station employee in 2019, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. On the morning of January 14, 2019, Roston drove up to the Pit Stop gas station, located at 1210 Grand Avenue in North Baldwin, and asked the attendant to fill up the tank of his GMC SUV. Earlier Report - $22 Murder: Man Ran Over, Kil…
Burglar Ransacks Farmingdale Home, Dog Kills Homeowner's Cat Burglar Ransacks Farmingdale Home, Dog Kills Homeowner's Cat
Burglar Ransacks Farmingdale Home, Dog Kills Homeowner's Cat A Long Island man was arrested after burglarizing or attempting to burglarize two homes, one ending in the death of a homeowner’s cat, police reported. Issac Flores, a 29-year-old Copiague resident, was arrested Monday, April 10 inside a Farmingdale home he had broken into, Nassau County Police announced. The homeowner, a 57-year-old woman, was allegedly notified by her petsitter that the back door of her home had been broken into at around 1:30 p.m. The woman’s two dogs and three cats had been let out of their crates, leading to one of the dogs killing one of the cats, police said. W…
Cooking Oil Thefts: Duo Accused After Incidents At 9 Nassau County Restaurants Cooking Oil Thefts: Duo Accused After Incidents At 9 Nassau County Restaurants
Cooking Oil Thefts: Duo Accused After Incidents At 9 Nassau County Restaurants Two men have been accused of stealing cooking oil from nine different Long Island restaurants. Nassau County Police officers responded to a report of a larceny of used cooking oil in progress on Friday, April 7.  Prior to arrival, officers observed a 2006 Isuzu white Box Truck matching the description.   Officers activated their emergency lights and conducted a vehicle and traffic law stop.  Two suspects were then placed under arrest: Melvin Howell, age 55, of Brooklyn; Rodney Lofton, age 49, of Queens. It was determined from an investigation by Nassau Coun…
Woman Conned Out Of Debit Card At Bank In Westbury: Suspects On Loose Woman Conned Out Of Debit Card At Bank In Westbury: Suspects On Loose
Woman Conned Out Of Debit Card At Bank In Westbury: Suspects On Loose Police are looking for three suspects who conned a woman out of her debit card at a bank on Long Island and used it for several transactions.  The larceny happened in Nassau County on Thursday, March 9 around 10:40 a.m. at the Chase Bank in Westbury located at 201 Post Ave., according to Nassau County Police.  Around that time, a 72-year-old woman was in the vestibule of the bank when she noticed two men and one woman also inside as she was leaving the building.  One of the men then told the victim that she had dropped a twenty-dollar bill on the ground. When the victim then…
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…
57-Year-Old Woman Wanted On Long Island For Burglary, Grand Larceny Nabbed In Connecticut 57-Year-Old Woman Wanted On Long Island For Burglary, Grand Larceny Nabbed In Connecticut
57-Year-Old Woman Wanted On Long Island For Burglary, Grand Larceny Nabbed In Connecticut A woman wanted for larceny she allegedly committed on New York was caught in Connecticut, police said.  On Wednesday, Nov. 30, around 6:30 p.m., police in New York and the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office on Long Island notified Connecticut State Police that they held an active arrest warrant for 57-year-old Middlesex County resident Jacqueline Jewett of Westbrook, police said. Later that day around 7:20 p.m., Jewitt turned herself in to Connecticut State Police and was taken to York Correctional Institute in Niantic, where she is held on a $500,000 bond, according to police.&…
Queens Duo Nabbed For Breaking, Entering Home In New England Queens Duo Nabbed For Breaking, Entering Home In New England
Queens Duo Nabbed For Breaking, Entering Home In New England Two men have been arrested for allegedly breaking into a Western Massachusets home with masks on. The Hampden County incident took place around 7:50 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24 in Longmeadow on Converse Street. According to the Longmeadow police, officers responded to the home for a report of two suspects breaking into the home. The victims contacted 911 after being alerted by security cameras that suspects had entered their home, police said. Two officers located one suspect in the immediate area who attempted to flee. After a brief chase, he was taken into custody, they added. While searc…
Seaford Man Nabbed For Larceny, Police Say Seaford Man Nabbed For Larceny, Police Say
Seaford Man Nabbed For Larceny, Police Say A Long Island man with an arrest history was nabbed for alleged larceny. The incident took place around 5 a.m., in Levittown on Tuesday, Aug. 30. According to detectives, police responded to 301 Newbridge Road for a larceny in progress. Upon confronting the subject, Scott Raba, age 51, of Seaford, he fled northbound on Newbridge Road into a wooded area.  Police set up a perimeter and were able to locate Raba. He was placed under arrest without further incident, police said. Raba was charged with: Auto stripping Possession of burglar tools Grand larceny Criminal …
Shoplifter Attacks Officer At Westbury Target Store, Police Say Shoplifter Attacks Officer At Westbury Target Store, Police Say
Shoplifter Attacks Officer At Westbury Target Store, Police Say A man was charged with assault and larceny after allegedly attacking an officer at a Long Island Target store as he attempted to steal merchandise. The incident took place in Westbury around 2:30 p.m., Sunday, July 24. According to detectives, police responded to the Target located at 999 Corporate Drive for larceny that occurred earlier in the day.  While an employee was reporting the prior incident to the officer, a man entered the store, proceeded to remove various merchandise from the shelves, and passed all points of final purchase, Nassau County Police said. When…
Roosevelt Man Injures Officers Attempting To Arrest Him, Police Say Roosevelt Man Injures Officers Attempting To Arrest Him, Police Say
Roosevelt Man Injures Officers Attempting To Arrest Him, Police Say A Long Island man was nabbed for alleged larceny from Kohl's after assaulting and injuring responding police officers, authorities say. Julius White, age 35, of Roosevelt, was arrested by Nassau County Police on Tuesday, June 21 at the Kohl's in Jericho. According to detectives, officers responded to Kohl's located at 28 Jericho Turnpike for a previously committed larceny.  Upon arrival, officers were notified that White, currently in the store, was responsible for an incident that occurred on Monday, May 16, police said. Officers attempted to conduct an investiga…
Man Nabbed In Vehicle Stolen Out Of JFK Airport, Police Say Man Nabbed In Vehicle Stolen Out Of JFK Airport, Police Say
Man Nabbed In Vehicle Stolen Out Of JFK Airport, Police Say A man was charged with larceny after he was found behind the wheel of an alleged stolen vehicle in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Darien around 1:40 a.m. on Friday, May 13. Troy Bentinck, age 18, of Brooklyn, was arrested after a Darien officer spotted a vehicle secluded behind Fisherman’s Net located on Old Kings Highway, said Sgt. Dan Skoumbros, of the Darien Police. While checking the vehicle the officer found Bentinck reclined in the driver's seat, Skoumbros said. Bentinck told the officer that he was just looking for a place to rest. A check of the vehicl…
Theft Suspect Injures Officer During Arrest At Valley Stream Walmart Theft Suspect Injures Officer During Arrest At Valley Stream Walmart
Theft Suspect Injures Officer During Arrest At Valley Stream Walmart A woman is accused of assaulting a police officer during an arrest at a Long Island Walmart. Officers were called to the store in Valley Stream on Green Acres Road at around 12:15 p.m. Sunday, May 8, with reports that a woman was stealing items, Nassau County Police said. After arriving at the Walmart store, officers determined that the female suspect was likely the same woman wanted for an earlier altercation at a cell phone store at the Green Acres Mall, police said. When officers tried arresting her, she began resisting and kicking officers, police said. One officer was injured on his…
Three Women Arrested In Larceny At Long Island Ralph Lauren Store, Police Say Three Women Arrested In Larceny At Long Island Ralph Lauren Store, Police Say
Three Women Arrested In Larceny At Long Island Ralph Lauren Store, Police Say Three women were arrested following an investigation into a larceny at a Long Island store. The Riverhead Town Police Department reported that officers received a report of a larceny at Polo Ralph Lauren at about 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28. The store is located at the Tanger Mall, at 1770 West Main St. in Riverhead. After an investigation, the three suspects were arrested and charged.  Authorities said 22-year-old Keyanna Hagood, of Bay Shore, was charged with petit larceny, criminal possession of an anti-theft device and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Al…
Man Accused Of Resisting Arrest, Punching Nassau County Police Officer Man Accused Of Resisting Arrest, Punching Nassau County Police Officer
Man Accused Of Resisting Arrest, Punching Nassau County Police Officer A 49-year-old man is facing an assault charge after police said he punched an officer in the face while resisting arrest on Long Island. The Nassau County Police Department said Yance Folk, of Queens, was arrested in North Lawrence at 9:10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 3. NCPD said officers had responded to a report of a larceny at Burlington Coat Factory, located at 345 Rockaway Turnpike in North Lawrence. While the officers were taking a report for the larceny, Folk walked past them with two duffle bags filled with merchandise from the store, police said. NCPD said Folk made no attempt t…
NYC Duo Nabbed Siphon Used Cooking Oil From Deli In Region, Police Say NYC Duo Nabbed Siphon Used Cooking Oil From Deli In Region, Police Say
NYC Duo Nabbed Siphon Used Cooking Oil From Deli In Region, Police Say Two men have been arrested in Fairfield County for allegedly stealing cooking oil after their van was spotted backed into a driveway of a restaurant. The incident took place around 5 a.m., Friday, Sept. 10, when Darien Police officers on patrol observed a Chevy Express van backed into a driveway perpendicular to Uncle’s Deli.  The van was running with its headlights on. Officers were able to determine that the two occupants of the van, identified as New York City residents Jayden Martinez, age 18, and Anthony Urbistondo, age 48, had been using a hose to siphon used …
Nassau County Man Charged For String Of Larcenies From Vehicles, Police Say Nassau County Man Charged For String Of Larcenies From Vehicles, Police Say
Nassau County Man Charged For String Of Larcenies From Vehicles, Police Say A Long Island man has been charged for a string of larcenies from vehicles, police announced. The arrest comes after a male victim called 911 to report that his driver’s side window of his 2014 Toyota Camry was shattered with an object in West Hempstead on Sunday, Feb. 28 at about 10 p.m., Nassau County Police said. The victims’ wallet containing credit cards, a New York state license, and an unknown amount of US currency was removed, police said.  The victim's credit card had an unauthorized purchase on March 1, at 7-Eleven located on Hempstead Turnpike in West Hempstead, police said…
Police Asking For Help IDing Man Wanted For Nassau Package Theft Police Asking For Help IDing Man Wanted For Nassau Package Theft
Police Asking For Help IDing Man Wanted For Nassau Package Theft Police are asking the public for help identifying a man wanted in connection with larceny at a Long Island apartment house. Nassau County Police said the incident took place on Wednesday, Dec. 30, in Mineola. According to detectives, a resident, who rents an apartment above an Old Country Road storefront, between Geranium Avenue and Juniper Avenue, received an email regarding a package that was delivered to his address.  The resident, who never received the package, reviewed the building video that showed an unknown man wearing a dark-colored jacket, hooded sweatshirt, red pants, blac…
Man Nabbed For Stealing $3K In Drugs From Nassau Target Stores, Police Say Man Nabbed For Stealing $3K In Drugs From Nassau Target Stores, Police Say
Man Nabbed For Stealing $3K In Drugs From Nassau Target Stores, Police Say Police report the arrest of a Long Island man for numerous incidents of larceny. Dean Leipsner, age 57, was located on Sunday, Jan. 24, at his last known address in Elmont and placed under arrest for thefts of over the counter medication that totaled in excess of $3,500, said the Nassau County police.  According to detectives, Leipsner was identified as the person responsible for numerous larcenies that occurred between Monday, Oct. 19, and Tuesday, Jan. 12, in Target stores located in Westbury, Valley Stream, Levittown, and Port Washington. Leipsner was charged wi…
Man, Woman Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Walmart Man, Woman Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Walmart
Man, Woman Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Walmart Police are searching for a man and woman who allegedly stole miscellaneous home goods from a Long Island Walmart location.  The larceny took place at the location at the Centereach Mall on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at approximately 11:10 a.m., according to Suffolk County Police. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers will match information that leads to the arrest of the two subjects, and can be contacted online, via the P3Tips mobile app or by calling 800-220-TIPS.
Nassau County Man Charged In Connection To Burglary, Pair Of Larcenies Nassau County Man Charged In Connection To Burglary, Pair Of Larcenies
Nassau County Man Charged In Connection To Burglary, Pair Of Larcenies A Long Island man has been charged in connection to a burglary and two larcenies. An 18-year-old woman heard a car door slam on Friday, Nov. 6 at around 1:20 a.m. in Sea Cliff, and saw a man flee northbound on Carpenter Avenue, Nassau County Police said.  The woman discovered she was missing an undisclosed amount of money from her vehicle, according to police. Officers responded to the area and began to conduct a canvass.  Taylor Steed, 24, of 29 Glen Cove, was in the vicinity and it was determined he was responsible for the incident, police said.  Steed was…
Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Macy's Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Macy's
Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Macy's Police are searching for a man who stole clothing from a Long Island Macy's. The larceny took place at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29, according to Suffolk County Police.  Those who know the man's identity or whereabouts are urged to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers online, via the P3Tips mobile app or by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.
Woman Wanted For Stealing $265 Worth Of Items From Long Island Walmart, Police Say Woman Wanted For Stealing $265 Worth Of Items From Long Island Walmart, Police Say
Woman Wanted For Stealing $265 Worth Of Items From Long Island Walmart, Police Say Know her? Police investigators on Long Island are attempting to identify and locate a woman who allegedly stole hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from Walmart. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers released surveillance photos of a woman who allegedly stole an assortment of merchandise from Walmart on Crooked Hill Road in Commack earlier this summer. According to investigators, the woman entered Walmart at approximately 7:45 a.m. on Friday, July 24 and walked out with stolen items that had an estimated value of approximately $265.  No other descriptive information on the suspect has b…
Nassau County Couple Charged With Stealing Dog Nassau County Couple Charged With Stealing Dog
Nassau County Couple Charged With Stealing Dog Two people who were allegedly responsible for the theft of a dog from a Long Island neighborhood late last year have been arrested. Roy Gross, Chief of the Suffolk SPCA said that the dog “Bella” had gone missing from her yard on Elm Avenue in Ronkonkoma on Dec. 18, 2019.  An initial anonymous tip was given that an unknown jogger had picked up Bella but this was found to be untrue, Gross said. After an investigation, an SPCA Detective located "Bella" and returned her to her family just minutes before midnight on Christmas Eve, 2019.   Gross said that the SCSPCA continued to …
Man Found With Stolen Laptop, Heroin Charged For String Of Thefts From Vehicles On Long Island Man Found With Stolen Laptop, Heroin Charged For String Of Thefts From Vehicles On Long Island
Man Found With Stolen Laptop, Heroin Charged For String Of Thefts From Vehicles On Long Island Police officers on patrol on Long Island busted a person of interest in multiple vehicle larcenies who was found in possession of a stolen laptop and drugs. Far Rockaway resident Darion Torres, who was wanted for questioning in connection to several larcenies from autos in Nassau County was stopped by police at approximately 4:20 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8 on Westwood Road. According to police, at the time of the stop, Torres was in possession of a stolen laptop computer and a green-colored vaporizing device containing a substance believed to be THC, 26 wax paper envelopes containing a tannis…
Women Wanted For Stealing Hundreds Of Dollars Worth Of Items At Long Island Walmart Women Wanted For Stealing Hundreds Of Dollars Worth Of Items At Long Island Walmart
Women Wanted For Stealing Hundreds Of Dollars Worth Of Items At Long Island Walmart Know them? Police investigators on Long Island are attempting to identify and locate four women who allegedly stole hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from Walmart. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers released surveillance photos of four women who allegedly stole an assortment of merchandise from Walmart on Crooked Hill Road in Commack earlier this month. According to investigators, the four women entered Walmart at approximately 7:45 p.m. on Monday, July 6. The stolen items had a value of approximately $300. No other descriptive information on the suspects has been provided by investiga…
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Stop & Shop Know Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Stop & Shop
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Stop & Shop Two men are wanted on Long Island after stealing beer and fleeing in an allegedly stolen vehicle, police said. Suffolk County Police investigators released photos of two men who allegedly stole a pair of 12-packs of beer from Stop & Shop on North Ocean Avenue in Farmingville earlier this month. Police said the alleged theft happened at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Monday, July 13 before the two men fled the store in a stolen vehicle. Anyone with information regarding the men or larceny incident has been asked to contact Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section detectives by ca…
Woman Wanted For Stealing 65-Inch TV At Long Island Walmart Woman Wanted For Stealing 65-Inch TV At Long Island Walmart
Woman Wanted For Stealing 65-Inch TV At Long Island Walmart Know her? Police investigators on Long Island are attempting to locate and identify a woman who was caught on camera stealing a big-screen television from Walmart. An alert was issued by Suffolk County Crime Stoppers for a woman who walked into Walmart on Vets Highway in Islandia at approximately 10:55 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, and walked out with a 65-inch TV without making an attempt to pay. The television had an estimated value of approximately $480. Anyone who has information regarding the woman, her whereabouts, or the larceny incident has been asked to contact Suffolk County Police …
Police Search For Suspect Who Stole Cash, Wallet From Vehicles On Long Island Police Search For Suspect Who Stole Cash, Wallet From Vehicles On Long Island
Police Search For Suspect Who Stole Cash, Wallet From Vehicles On Long Island Know them? Police investigators on Long Island are attempting to identify and locate several suspects who stole cash and wallets from several vehicles earlier this month. An alert has been issued by Suffolk County Crime Stoppers after people stole items from multiple parked vehicles on Greenlawn Road and Sunrise Drive in Sound Beach. The alleged larcenies took place overnight on Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday, July 2. Investigators said that two of the men were caught on surveillance video in the area. Anyone with information regarding the suspects identities or whereabouts has been as…
Suspects At Large After Knifepoint Robbery At Nassau County Best Buy Suspects At Large After Knifepoint Robbery At Nassau County Best Buy
Suspects At Large After Knifepoint Robbery At Nassau County Best Buy A man and woman are on the loose after stealing electronics from a Long Island Best Buy location and brandishing a knife at a security guard, police said. It is alleged that the pair took a laptop and camera from Best Buy on Old Country Road in Westbury without making an attempt to pay before walking out of the store. When they were approached by a security officer, the male suspect swung a black knife in his direction before the two suspects fled in a blue and gray GMC Yukon that took off west on Old Country Road. The stolen electronics had an estimated value of more than $1,700. No injur…