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$77K Scam: Man Arrested For Fake Check Scheme On Long Island, Police Say
A New Jersey man was nabbed after he scammed a Long Island law firm out of over $70,000 by using a fraudulent check, police said.
Nassau County Police announced that Osokam Ekufia, 44, of Newark, was arrested for the larceny, which happened in October 2022 in Massapequa.
On Oct. 5, 2022, a Massapequa law firm received a check from Ekufia worth $84,620.00.
The check was meant to be placed into an escrow account, and once it cleared, $77,500 was to be deposited into a TD Bank account.
However, on Oct. 7, the firm got a call from TD Bank confirming that the $84,620 check was fake.
In t…
New Update: Helmet-Wearing Wife, Husband Charged In Bank Robbery Spree In Suffolk County
A married couple has been formally charged for their alleged roles in a string of bank robberies on Long Island.
Joseph Hill, age 40, and Stephanie Demola, age 34, both of Moriches, were indicted on robbery and other charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, July 28, and Monday, July 31, respectively.
Earlier Report: Man, Helmet-Wearing Woman Nabbed For String Of Suffolk County Bank Robberies, Police Say
According to the Suffolk County DA’s office, the duo robbed three banks between Monday, July 10 and Thursday, July 13 - a Chase Bank in Yaphank, a TD Bank in Lake Ronkonkoma, and a…
Man, Helmet-Wearing Woman Nabbed For String Of Suffolk County Bank Robberies, Police Say
Two suspects are behind bars in connection with a string of bank robberies on Long Island.
Joseph Hill, age 40, and Stephanie Demola, age 34, both of Moriches, were arrested on robbery charges Monday, July 17.
According to Suffolk County Police, the duo first attempted to rob a Chase Bank in Yaphank on Monday, July 10, but left without any cash after the teller refused their demands.
Earlier Report: Helmet-Wearing Woman Strikes Again In New Robbery At Bank In Patchogue
Hours later, the pair successfully held up a TD Bank in Lake Ronkonkoma, police said.
They’re also accused of robbi…
Bank Robbery Spree: Suspect Nabbed After String Of Long Island Incidents
A suspect has been apprehended after a string of bank robberies and attempted robberies on Long Island that started in early January.
At about 1:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, the suspect, identified as Willian Andrade Jordan, age 31, entered the Bank of America in Baldwin, at 2300 Grand Ave., approached a teller, passed a note threatening a gun and a knife and demanded three thousand dollars, Nassau County Police said.
The 29-year-old female victim walked away from her station and Jordan fled the scene on foot without receiving any proceeds, according to police. No injuries were reported. …
Man Accused Of Robbing TD Bank On Long Island
A 54-year-old man was charged after police reported that he robbed a bank on Long Island.
The robbery happened at TD Bank, located at 500 Old Country Road in Plainview, at about 2:45 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 28, the Nassau County Police Department said.
NCPD said Dean Marneris, of Wantagh, approached a teller and demanded money.
When the teller questioned him, Marneris motioned as though he had a gun in his waistband, police reported.
Fearing for his safety, the teller surrendered an undisclosed amount of money, and Marneris ran away with the money, traveling east on Old Country Roa…
Suspect Nabbed After Bank Robbery In Farmingdale
A suspect has been apprehended after a bank robbery on Long Island.
The man entered TD Bank in Farmingdale, located at 90 Broadhollow Road, at around noontime Wednesday, Nov. 23, and handed a teller a note demanding cash, Suffolk County Police said.
The teller complied and the robber fled on foot, according to police.
On Friday, Nov. 25, a man was arrested in connection with the case.
Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives apprehended Alexander Almonte Cabrera, a resident of Farmingdale, in Levittown at 3:40 p.m. Friday.
Almonte Cabrera, age 21, of 79…
Suspect On Loose After Bank Robbery In Farmingdale
A suspect is at large after a bank robbery on Long Island.
The man entered TD Bank in Farmingdale, located at 90 Broadhollow Road, at around noontime Wednesday, Nov. 23, and handed a teller a note demanding cash, Suffolk County Police said.
The teller complied and the robber fled on foot, according to police.
The man is described as light-skinned Hispanic, approximately 5-foot-10 with a thin build, police said.
He wore sunglasses, a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt with "Wild Cats" written across the chest, and gray sweatpants, said police.
Detectives ask anyone …
Long Island Man Nabbed For TD Bank Robbery, Police Say
A Long Island man was nabbed for an alleged bank robbery just hours after the incident.
The robbery took place in Oceanside at the TD Bank around 11:50 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 9.
According to Robbery Squad detectives, Joseph C. Dahmen, age 38, of Long Beach, entered the TD Bank at 247 Long Beach Road, approached a teller, and produced a demand note for cash.
The teller complied and Dahmen fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of proceeds, police said.
An investigation led police to Dahmen who was located with assistance from the Long Beach Police Department and placed under ar…
Suspect At Large After Suffolk County Bank Robbery
Police are searching for a suspect after a Long Island bank robbery.
A man entered the TD Bank branch in Elwood, located at 1941 Jericho Turnpike, at approximately 3:55 p.m., Friday, Feb. 4, and verbally demanded money from the teller, Suffolk County Police said.
The teller complied and the man fled the bank on foot, according to police.
The man is described as being White, wearing a knit cap, dark jacket, light pants and a face covering.
Anyone with information on the robbery is asked to call the Suffolk County PD Major Case Unit at 631-852-6553 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers a…
Man Charged With Attempting To Rob Long Island TD Bank Branch, Police Say
A man has been arrested for allegedly robbing a Long Island TD Bank.
Tyrell Guthrie, 33, of Hempstead, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 7, in Hempstead, said the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, Guthrie entered the TD Bank, at 252 Peninsula Blvd., approached a teller, and demanded money before fleeing the bank on foot without any proceeds.
No injuries were reported.
Guthrie was apprehended by police a short distance away from the bank.
He was charged with robbery and issued an appearance ticket returnable to appear in court on Wednesday, Jan. 27.
Bank Robber Nabbed Shortly After Heist At Long Island Chase Branch
A Long Island man has been arrested for an alleged bank robbery, the fourth in the span of a week.
Darren Lindo, 36, of Roslyn Heights, was arrested following the robbery around 9:25 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the Chase Bank, located at 425 Glen Cove Road in Roslyn Heights, said the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, Lindo allegedly entered the Chase Bank, approached the teller, and passed a note demanding money.
The teller complied and Lindo fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.
There were four employees and two customers inside the bank at the time of the robbery.…
Police Searching For Suspect After A Long Island TD Bank Is Robbed For Second Straight Day
Police are searching for a suspect after a Long Island TD bank was robbed for the second day in a row.
The latest robbery took place around 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 23, at the bank located at 6060 Brush Hollow Road in Westbury, Nassau County Police said.
According to detectives, the suspect entered the TD Bank, approached a teller, and handed a note demanding money.
The teller surrendered an undisclosed amount of cash and the man fled on foot in an unknown direction.
The man is described as being Black, 6-foot tall, with a stocky build, and wearing dark clothing.
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