Firework Fright: Man Arrested For Housing Hundreds Of Explosives On Long Island, Police Say

A Long Island man’s Independence Day plans have been canceled after he was arrested for possessing hundreds of fireworks, including 400 mortars, police said.

Michael Masone, aged 37 of Massapequa, was arrested on Saturday, July 1 after detectives seized 113 cases of fireworks and 400 mortars from his home, police reported.
Photo Credit: *Nassau County Police Department*

Sophie Grieser

07/05/2023 5:30 a.m.

On Saturday, July 1 at approximately 3:30 p.m., Nassau County Police arrested Massapequa resident Michael Masone, aged 37, for unlawfully possessing fireworks.

According to the police department, 113 cases of fireworks and 400 mortars were seized by the Arson Bomb Squad from Masone’s home.

In a statement, Nassau County Police reminded residents that the use of explosives, including fireworks, is illegal and “extremely dangerous.”

It continued, “For the safety and security of all residents and visitors, Nassau County Police will continue their zero-tolerance approach regarding the possession and illegal use of fireworks.”

Masone is charged with:

Explosives — licenses and certificates
Unlawful storage of explosives
Unlawfully possessing fireworks

He is next scheduled to appear at First District Court on Thursday, July 13.

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