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Terroristic Threats: Deer Park Man Nabbed For Assault, More On Long Island, Police Say
A Long Island man was arrested for harassment, assault, and more after police said he made threats at two different places, including one church.
On Tuesday, Aug. 15 at approximately 1:05 p.m. in South Farmingdale, Nassau County Police reported that Deer Park resident Besart Astafa entered the Medwell Spa located at 34 Hempstead Turnpike.
Once there, Astafa, age 28, allegedly began to make terroristic threats, the specifics of which were not released by officials.
Customers were able to intervene, restraining Astafa until police arrived and placed him into custody.
An investigation re…
Robbery Spree: Long Island Woman Assaulted, Kidnapped Victims, Police Say
A Long Island woman is being accused of becoming violent, assaulting, and kidnapping victims during a string of robberies.
The reports were made by multiple victims in Nassau County, in the fifth, sixth, and eighth police precincts, according to authorities, who said the incidents came after soliciting a person they met through an online escort advertisement.
The victims stated that April Summers, age 35, of Farmingdale, would demand additional money, and if the victims did not comply, she would steal from them, assault them, threaten them, and often kidnap them while driving the…
Long Island Man Goes On Wild Tirade At Restaurant, Injures Officer, Police Say
A Long Island man was arrested after he allegedly caused a scene at a restaurant by breaking a martini glass, slapping an employee, and attacking officers, attempting to grab one's gun.
The incident took place in Nassau County around 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 16 in Carle Place at the Fogo De Chao Brazilian Steakhouse.
According to Nassau County Police detectives, when officers responded to the restaurant they found David A. Meikle, 30, of Uniondale attempting to escape by running on the Meadowbrook State Parkway.
Officers caught up to Meikle and when they attempted to p…
Long Island Man Nabbed Exposing Himself To Woman, Child At Walmart, Police Say
A Long Island man has been charged with public lewdness after he was caught on video surveillance at a Walmart exposing his genitals to a woman and child.
The incident took place in Nassau County on Thursday, April 13, at the Walmart in East Meadow.
According to detectives, while reviewing surveillance video during an unrelated larceny investigation at Walmart, located at 2465 Hempstead Turnpike, officers spotted a man follow and approach a 10-year-old victim and her mother.
The man, identified as Rory K. Anderson, age 28, of Freeport, was observed by the victim f…
Long Island Woman Accused Of Hitting, Spitting On Officers, Police Say
A Long Island woman was charged after allegedly hitting and spitting on police officers when her son was pulled over for a traffic stop.
The incident took place around 2 p.m., Monday, July 4 in Levittown.
Melinda Medina, age 47, of Levittown, was arrested after police pulled over her 20-year-old son for having an expired tag and inspection sticker, said the Nassau County Police.
During the stop, Median arrived on the scene and became aggressive toward the officers, police said.
Medina then used the crutch she was walking with to strike an officer and spit at the police, officers said…
Woman Kicked, Injured Officers During Arrest On Long Island, Police Say
A woman is accused of assaulting police officers during an arrest on Long Island.
Angel Alexander-Adolphe, age 23, was arrested Saturday, June 11, in West Hempstead, according to Nassau County Police.
Officers were responding to a disturbance on Hempstead Turnpike near Oakland Avenue at around 1 a.m. when they found Alexander-Adolphe and a 25-year-old man in a physical altercation, police said.
When they attempted to arrest her, she began resisting, injuring an officer on his knee and leg, according to police.
Alexander-Adolphe and the officer were both taken to a hospital for treatment a…
Duo Accused Of Assaulting Long Island Homeowner, Police Say
Two were arrested on Long Island after allegedly assaulting a homeowner during a trespassing incident, police said.
In Nassau County, police said that officers responded to a reported disturbance on Kent Road in Valley Stream at approximately 3:20 p.m. on Thursday, June 2 involving an altercation with a 47-year-old man.
According to a Nassau County Police Department spokesperson, the investigation into the alleged disturbance determined that Errol Stewart, age 37, of Springfield Gardens (Queens), and Camille Hyppolite, age 35, of North Valley Stream, were involved in the incident, which res…
Two Suspects In Custody For Assaulting Long Island Homeowner, Police Say
Two suspects were apprehended after allegedly assaulting a Long Island homeowner, police said.
In Nassau County, police said that officers responded to a reported disturbance on Kent Road in Valley Stream at approximately 3:20 p.m. on Thursday, June 2 involving an altercation with a 47-year-old man.
According to a Nassau County Police Department spokesperson, the investigation into the alleged disturbance determined that Errol Stewart, age 37, of Springfield Gardens (Queens), and Camille Hyppolite, age 35, of North Valley Stream, were involved in the incident, which resulted in a police of…
Man Released Without Bail On Long Island Arrested Again For Breaking Into Cars
A machete-wielding man with a previous arrest for harassment was busted on Long Island after being caught rummaging through cars and stealing items, police said.
The Nassau County Police Department received multiple calls on Saturday, April 16, regarding a man going through cars with the weapon in Levittown.
Police said that the incidents happened on Jupiter Lane, Hickory Lane, and Mallard Road.
According to a Nassau County Police Department spokesperson, upon arrival, officers located the suspect, Bethpage resident Vincent Derosa, age 40, on Farm Ranch Road South at approximately 7:40 a.…
Man Carrying Machete Nabbed Stealing From Cars On Long Island
A Long Island man was arrested after allegedly being caught going through vehicles carrying a machete.
The incident took place around 7:40 a.m, Saturday, April 16, in Levittown.
According to detectives, officers received several 911 calls for a man going through cars and carrying a machete on Jupiter Lane, Hickory Lane, and Mallard Road, the Nassau County Police said.
Police Officers responded and located Vincent Derosa, age 40, of Bethpage, during a search of 539 Central Avenue on Farm Ranch Road South.
During a search of Derosa and his property, items were reco…
Man Nabbed For Two Robberies, Violating Stay-Away Order In Riverhead, Police Say
A Long Island man was arrested for allegedly violating a protective stay-away order, in addition to two robbery crimes.
Stanley Battle, age 37, undomiciled, was arrested in Suffolk County by the Riverhead Police after they responded to a 911 call for help in Peconic Crossing.
Battle fled the area before police arrived. Riverhead town police began an investigation, and around 8:20 a.m. spotted him on foot in the area of Grangebel Park, police said.
Battle was stopped, then violently resisted arrest. He was taken into custody without injury to Battle or the officers involved, polic…
Long Island Teen Charged After Injuring Cop With Traffic Cone, Police Say
A Long Island teenager is facing a host of charges after allegedly using a traffic cone as a weapon and attacking a police officer, officials announced.
Nassau County Police detectives in Freeport were conducting an investigation on Queen Street at approximately 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10, when they were approached by 19-year-old Daysi Sanchez Martinez.
According to police, Martinez, a Freeport resident, approached the detectives with an orange traffic cone, swung it at one, striking him in the arm and causing a minor injury.
After a brief struggle, detectives were able to apprehend Martine…
Long Island Man Suffering Chest Pains Attacks Responding Officers, Medic, Police Say
A man who was reportedly suffering chest pains and having difficulty breathing became combative with responding officers and a medic overnight at a Long Island home, according to police.
Officers arrived at the home in Bellmore at around 2:10 a.m. Sunday, July 11, at which time, the man became verbally and physically combative, according to Nassau County Police.
The man, Anthony Martone, age 59, pushed an officer downstairs causing pain to his neck and back before spitting in the face of a responding medic, Nassau County Police said.
Martone also caused two more officers to have…
Long Island Man Kicked, Spit On Cops, Leading To Hospitalizations Of Two Officers, Police Say
A Long Island man became irate with police officers attempting to apprehend him, spitting on them, kicking them, and sending two to the hospital, officials said.
Officers from the Nassau County Police Department were dispatched near the intersection of Mineola Boulevard and Grant Avenue in Mineola at approximately 10:10 p.m. on Monday, June 21, where there was a report of a disturbance.
According to police, upon arrival, officers found Great Neck resident Gerzon Maudial Hernandez, 27, acting irate.
During the investigation into the disturbance, police said that Hernandez began to shout at …
Long Island Man Accused Of Threatening Police, Pretending To Be Abused Child, Authorities Say
A man accused of threatening several members of law enforcement and the Jewish community on Long Island pretended to be an abused 11-year-old as part of another relentless harassment campaign against police in Fort Lee, New Jersey, authorities said.
Bradley Goldberg, age 47, of Cedarhurst, used a voice modifier and untraceable “spoof” numbers as part of the assault, a police complaint charges.
Goldberg made several false reports of child abuse, neglect, and attempted murder of the youngster to Fort Lee police over a three-week period in March, the complaint obtained by Daily Voice says.
Ev…
Long Island Man Accused Of Threatening Woman, Then Her Boyfriend, Police Say
A spat over social media led to the arrest of a Long Island man who is now facing charges for harassment and hate crimes, police said.
According to police, a 26-year-old woman was contacted through social media by New Hyde Park resident Jon Christ, though she advised him that she didn’t want him to reach out to her anymore.
Police said that the situation escalated, and the woman’s boyfriend responded to Christ on social media, and an exchange ensued.
During the back-and-forth online, it is alleged that Christ, age 30, made threatening and inappropriate posts that were directed toward…
Roommate Breaks Front Door During Dispute, Injures Officer On Long Island, Police Say
A Long Island man was arrested after allegedly fighting with his two roommates, breaking a door, and then resisted arrest.
Joseph Vicale, age 20, of Seaford, was arrested following the incident around 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 21, in Seaford, said the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, police responded to a 911 call for a disturbance. Vicale had a verbal dispute with two other occupants in the residence. He then broke the glass in the front door causing lacerations to his arms and debris on his body, police said.d
The arriving officer encountered Vicale who ha…
LI Crash Yields Two Arrests, One For DWI, One For Spitting In Officer's Face, Police Say
Two people were arrested following a single-vehicle crash on Long Island -- one for DWI and the other for spitting in a police officer's face during their arrest.
Stephanie Caicedo, 25, of Orient, and Jesus Mendoza, 21, of Greenport, were arrested around 12:29 a.m., Monday, Jan. 4, after Southold Police responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on route 25, in the area of Tuckers Lane, police said.
When officers arrived on the scene they found that vehicle involved in the crash had fled the scene but was located at a gas station on Main Bayview Road, police said.
After an investigati…
