Light Rain Fog/Mist 47°
Tag:

Merrick Road, Merrick, NY

Police & Fire
Sephora Smugglers Nabbed After 6 Nassau County Burglaries: Police Sephora Smugglers Nabbed After 6 Nassau County Burglaries: Police
Sephora Smugglers Nabbed After 6 Nassau County Burglaries: Police A trio of men involved in a string of burglaries targeting Long Island makeup stores have been caught, police announced. The suspected thieves were caught on Friday, Dec. 15 in Oceanside, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 3:30 p.m. that day, the three men — Rickardo Wallace, age 22 of Queens, Devon Findlay, age 30 of Brooklyn, and Shakair Moncrieffe, age 25, also a Brooklyn resident — were seen entering the Sephora located at 3715 Long Beach Road with backpacks. Once inside, they scooped merchandise off the shelves into their backpacks and fled the scene in a white 2…

SHARE

by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Man Grabs Teen While She Walks Home From School In Merrick: Police Man Grabs Teen While She Walks Home From School In Merrick: Police
Man Grabs Teen While She Walks Home From School In Merrick: Police A homeless man was arrested after he harassed a young Long Island girl trying to walk home from school, authorities said. It happened on Tuesday, Sept. 12 in Merrick, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 2:50 p.m., a 14-year-old girl was walking on Merrick Road, on her way home from John F. Kennedy High School when she noticed 44-year-old Christopher Christopheren walking toward her. He grabbed her tightly by the arm and screamed obscenities at her, police said. The girl was able to break free and run home. A few hours later, the girl and her parents saw Christophere…

SHARE

by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
After Breaking Into 18 Nassau County Businesses, Duo Finally Nabbed At Bagel Shop, Police Say After Breaking Into 18 Nassau County Businesses, Duo Finally Nabbed At Bagel Shop, Police Say
After Breaking Into 18 Nassau County Businesses, Duo Finally Nabbed At Bagel Shop, Police Say Two men are behind bars in connection with a string of burglaries at Long Island businesses. Diego Ercoli, age 50, and Hector Portilla, age 60, both of Queens, were arrested Thursday, Aug. 3, after they were caught breaking into Merrick’s Bagel Chalet on Merrick Road, according to Nassau County Police. Detectives said the men were behind 18 other burglaries that have occurred throughout Nassau County since April 2023, including in Hicksville, New Hyde Park, and Oceanside. Nowhere was safe from their sights, with the duo targeting all types of businesses, including a deli, laundromat, pharm…

SHARE

by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Mother Charged After Baby Rescued From Parked Car In Merrick Mother Charged After Baby Rescued From Parked Car In Merrick
Mother Charged After Baby Rescued From Parked Car In Merrick A Long Island woman is facing charges after a baby had to be rescued from a parked car. The 5-month-old boy was found alone by a good Samaritan just after 10 a.m. Monday, May 16 in Merrick, near the HomeGoods store on Merrick Road, according to Nassau County Police. The witness told a 911 operator they removed the child from the car after finding all the windows up and the doors unlocked. The child was also crying. After waiting a short time for a parent to appear, the witness called 911. There was still no sign of a caregiver by the time officers arrived, police said. Medics were called…

SHARE

by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Suspects Nabbed For String Of Nassau County Bank Robberies Suspects Nabbed For String Of Nassau County Bank Robberies
Suspects Nabbed For String Of Nassau County Bank Robberies Two men are facing charges for their roles in a rash of armed bank robberies on Long Island following a months-long investigation, police announced. In Nassau County, Freeport resident Curtis Williams, age 35, and Uniondale resident Demetri Miller, age 58, were both charged following an investigation into multiple armed robberies at three bank branches earlier this month. The investigation began in November 2021 after an armed suspect - later identified as Miller - entered the Sterling National Bank on Merrick Road in Merrick and approached a teller demanding money before fleeing with an un…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Business
COVID-19: Trader Joe's Closes Nassau Stores Due To Workers Testing Positive COVID-19: Trader Joe's Closes Nassau Stores Due To Workers Testing Positive
Covid-19: Trader Joe's Closes Nassau Stores Due To Workers Testing Positive Trader Joe's has temporarily closed several more stores for cleaning after workers were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The closures include two stores on Long Island and one in Fairfield County. The Long Island stores are: Hewlett, 1280 West Broadway: A crew member reporting symptoms consistent with COVID-19 was last present in the store on Wednesday, April 1, the company said. Merrick, 1714 Merrick Road: Crew members have tested positive for COVID-19; the latest date on which one of these workers was in the store was Friday, March 27. The Fairfield County closure is: …

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Vehicle In Merrick Man Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Vehicle In Merrick
Man Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Vehicle In Merrick A 46-year-old man crossing a Long Island roadway suffered serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle. The incident took place around 8:20 p.m., Thursday, March 12 in Merrick, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, the man was crossing Merrick Road when he was struck by a 2007 Mercury Milan that was traveling eastbound on Merrick Road near the intersection of Central Parkway.  The victim was transported by the Merrick Fire Department to an area hospital with serious injuries.  The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

SHARE

by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Suffers Severe Head Trauma After Being Struck By Car In Nassau Pedestrian Suffers Severe Head Trauma After Being Struck By Car In Nassau
Pedestrian Suffers Severe Head Trauma After Being Struck By Car In Nassau A pedestrian was critically injured after being hit by a car on Long Island. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9 in Merrick, Nassau County Police said. According to police, a 2012 Mazda operated by a 43-year-old woman struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian in the vicinity of 2129 Merrick Road as he stepped into the right westbound traffic lane.  The male victim suffered severe head trauma and was transported in a Nassau County Police Ambulance to a local nearby hospital for treatment. The victim is listed in critical condition. The investigation is ongoing.

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Long Island Woman Arrested Under Leandra's Law For Drunk Driving With Infant In Car, Police Say Long Island Woman Arrested Under Leandra's Law For Drunk Driving With Infant In Car, Police Say
Long Island Woman Arrested Under Leandra's Law For Drunk Driving With Infant In Car, Police Say A Long Island woman faces multiple charges under Leandra's Law for reportedly driving drunk with a toddler in the car, according to Nassau County Police. The woman of Melville was arrested in Merrick on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 6:41 p.m. after officers responded to the vicinity of Merrick Road and Clubhouse Road for a reported unresponsive female in the driver’s seat of her 2016 Nissan Altima, said police. Stephanie Quinones, 29, was reportedly observed by officers having slurred speech, glassy bloodshot eyes and a strong odor of alcohol on her breath, according to Nassau County Police. He…

SHARE

by Donna Christopher