According to Suffolk County Police, the man entered a Mastic Beach home through an unlocked window on Tuesday, Oct. 10, and assaulted a 78-year-old woman at approximately 4 a.m.
On Tuesday, Oct. 17, the man broke a window and entered another Mastic Beach home, assaulting a 75-year-old woman at approximately 12:40 a.m.
Both victims were transported to area hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Following an investigation by Suffolk County PD Seventh Squad detectives, at around 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 on Carleton Avenue in Central Islip, police took the suspect, identified as 42-year-old Derrick Clancy, into custody.
Clancy, who police say is undomiciled, has been charged with two counts of first-degree burglary, a felony.
He was held overnight for arraignment at First District Court in Central Islip.
This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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