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Homeless Duo Robs Man At Knifepoint Outside Riverhead Business, Police Say
Two people are behind bars after allegedly robbing a man at knifepoint outside a Long Island business.
The incident was reported just after 11 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, in Riverhead, outside the Morenitas Deli on Griffin Avenue near Main Street, according to Riverhead Town Police.
When officers arrived, the victim told them that a man and woman had forcibly removed his cellphone and cash at knifepoint. There were no reports of injuries.
Police eventually located and arrested the suspects, identified as Kari Reid, age 42, and Nicholas Berg, age 37. Detectives said both are homeless in the Riv…
Long Island Man Charged With Robbery Of Supermarket With Knife, Police Say
A Long Island man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to steal items from a supermarket and then confronting an employee with a knife.
Nicholas Berg, age 36, undomiciled, was arrested around noon on Wednesday, Feb. 2, by Riverhead Police after the incident at the Gala Fresh Supermarket, located at 795 Old Country Road.
According to police, Berg was seen inside the store removing items from the market without paying for them.
When confronted in front of the store, Berg displayed a knife, police said.
Berg was arrested and charged with robbery and remanded to the Suffolk County…
