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Long Island Man Accused Of Pointing Shotgun At Officers Long Island Man Accused Of Pointing Shotgun At Officers
Long Island Man Accused Of Pointing Shotgun At Officers A 73-year-old man is facing charges after police said he pointed a shotgun at officers on Long Island.  Jose Rodriguez, of Elmont, was arrested in the incident that happened at about 5:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 17, according to the Nassau County Police Department. NCPD said officers responded to a report of a disturbance on Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont and located Rodriguez involved in a disturbance in a second-floor apartment.  Rodriguez pointed a shotgun at the officers from an open window, and the officers were able to convince him to come outside unarmed, police said. …

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by Nicole Valinote
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Long Island Man Tased After Threatening Officers With Knife, Police Say Long Island Man Tased After Threatening Officers With Knife, Police Say
Long Island Man Tased After Threatening Officers With Knife, Police Say A Long Island man was arrested with the help of a taser after he threatened to harm police officers who responded to a call for an intoxicated man who needed medical attention. Michael Battah, 69, of Wantagh, was arrested around 4:10 p.m., Thursday, March 25, after he threatened officers with a knife, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, officers responded to a residence on Scott Road for reports of an intoxicated male in need of medical assistance.  When they arrived on the scene, officers were told Battah, was making threats to harm the officers, police said. Off…

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by Kathy Reakes