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Trio Steals Merchandise With Security Tags Still On, Caught During LI Traffic Stop: Police Trio Steals Merchandise With Security Tags Still On, Caught During LI Traffic Stop: Police
Trio Steals Merchandise With Security Tags Still On, Caught During LI Traffic Stop: Police Three men face charges after they were caught with stolen merchandise during a traffic stop on Long Island, police said.  The incident happened on Monday, March 20 around 8:30 p.m. when police in East Garden City saw a grey 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee with three men inside commit a traffic infraction while traveling north on Ring Road West, according to Nassau County Police.  Officers then pulled the Jeep over and allegedly found numerous items of merchandise inside the vehicle that still had tags and security features attached.  After an investigation, the three men, who are a…

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by Ben Crnic
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Duo Busted With Loaded Gun During Traffic Stop On Long Island, Police Say Duo Busted With Loaded Gun During Traffic Stop On Long Island, Police Say
Duo Busted With Loaded Gun During Traffic Stop On Long Island, Police Say A traffic stop on Long Island ended with a man and woman in handcuffs for weapons charges, authorities said. Officers stopped the suspects’ Mercedes C320 just before 11 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, in Uniondale after observing a traffic infraction on Smith Street, Nassau County Police said. While searching the vehicle, police reportedly found a loaded 9mm handgun inside. The car’s registration and insurance had been suspended, police said. Officers arrested 21-year-old Kyle Matthews and 20-year-old Crystal Caraballo, both of Far Rockaway, Queens, for criminal possession of a firearm and crimi…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Long Island Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Knife, Handgun, Police Say Long Island Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Knife, Handgun, Police Say
Long Island Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Knife, Handgun, Police Say A 19-year-old is facing charges after police said he was found in possession of a knife and a handgun during a traffic stop on Long Island. The Nassau County Police Department reported that Iyel Adams Banton, of Central Islip, was arrested for the incident that happened in West Hempstead at about midnight on Sunday, Nov. 28. NCPD said officers saw a gray 2007 Toyota Camry driving west on Hempstead Turnpike with no headlights. The car was pulled over in the parking lot of 458 Hempstead Turnpike, NCPD said. During the traffic stop, officers saw a knife in the center cupholder, pol…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Long Island Duo Nabbed With Multiple Weapons After Parking In Front Of Fire Hydrant, Police Say Long Island Duo Nabbed With Multiple Weapons After Parking In Front Of Fire Hydrant, Police Say
Long Island Duo Nabbed With Multiple Weapons After Parking In Front Of Fire Hydrant, Police Say A Long Island duo was arrested for alleged possession of multiple weapons and drugs after being stopped for parking in front of a fire hydrant. Nassau County Police said the man and a woman were arrested around 10:45 p.m., Wednesday, June 23, when officers from the Criminal Intelligence Rapid Response Team spotted a 2020 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck parked illegally in front of a fire hydrant on Franklin Street in Franklin Square.  Officers stopped the vehicle on the Hempstead Turnpike and while speaking with the couple noticed what appeared to be a firearm on the driver's side floo…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Long Island Man Drove Drunk With Three Kids In SUV, Police Say Long Island Man Drove Drunk With Three Kids In SUV, Police Say
Long Island Man Drove Drunk With Three Kids In SUV, Police Say A Long Island man is facing a host of charges after police say he drove drunk with three children in his SUV. A blue 2018 Honda Pilot traveling southbound on Peninsula Boulevard was observed by officers impeding traffic and failing to maintain their lane on Friday, Sept. 25 at 11:10 p.m. in Lynbrook, Nassau County Police said. Officers activated their emergency lights and conducted a vehicle and traffic law stop, according to police. Henry Orozco Lechado, 46, Cedarhurst, was found to be operating the vehicle and after a police investigation was conducted he was placed under arres…

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by Joe Lombardi