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Long Island Man Wanted For Possession Of Loaded Firearm Long Island Man Wanted For Possession Of Loaded Firearm
Long Island Man Wanted For Possession Of Loaded Firearm An alert has been issued for a man wanted on Long Island after being arrested on a weapons charge. The Nassau County Police Department is attempting to locate 25-year-old Jevaughn Smart aka Watson Vergares, who is wanted by the Nassau County Court on a charge of second-degree criminal possession of a loaded firearm outside of his home or business. Police investigators described Smart as a 6-foot-3 African American man weighing approximately 245 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Police said that anyone who spots Smart should not attempt to confront him. Anyone with information regardin…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Suspect Charged In Long Island Robbery Spree Suspect Charged In Long Island Robbery Spree
Suspect Charged In Long Island Robbery Spree A suspect has been charged after a spree of robberies on Long Island, according to police. Officers with the Nassau County Police Department arrested Jonathan Barrientos, 28, of the village of Thomaston in eastern Great Neck on Thursday, Oct. 24 around 12:30 p.m. after an investigation determined that he was allegedly involved in numerous robberies throughout Nassau County. Detectives say Barrientos was involved in the following incidents: Sunday, Aug. 25 around 8 p.m.: Barrientos allegedly entered a Shell gas station (220 Northern Blvd. in Great Neck) and removed various items from the s…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Pair Of Teens In Stolen Car Caught After Fleeing Scene Of Nassau County Crash Pair Of Teens In Stolen Car Caught After Fleeing Scene Of Nassau County Crash
Pair Of Teens In Stolen Car Caught After Fleeing Scene Of Nassau County Crash A pair of teenage boys in a stolen car are facing grand larceny charges after being apprehended in Franklin Square after fleeing the scene of a crash in Oceanside, Nassau County Police said. It happened at around 2:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 23. According to detectives, defendant Eros Almonte, 17, of Baldwin was operating a stolen 2013 Dodge Avenger with a 16-year-old boy in the passenger seat when they were involved in a crash with another vehicle that occurred in front of 3149 Lawson Boulevard in Oceanside, Nassau County Police said. No injuries were reported. The two fled the scene in the …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Nassau County Man Wanted For Drug Possession Charge Nassau County Man Wanted For Drug Possession Charge
Nassau County Man Wanted For Drug Possession Charge Have you seen him? Police investigators in Nassau County are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a wanted man who was busted on a drug charge last year. An alert has been issued for 26-year-old Oscar Portillo, who is wanted by the Nassau County Police Department after being arrested and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Portillo was later released, failed to show up for court proceedings and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Investigators described Portillo as a 5-foot-9 Hispanic man weighing approximately 150 pounds with bl…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Nassau County Man Wanted On Drug Charge Nassau County Man Wanted On Drug Charge
Nassau County Man Wanted On Drug Charge Police investigators in Nassau County are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a wanted man who was busted on a drug charge last year. An alert has been issued for 24-year-old Kevin Lydon, who is wanted by the Nassau County Police Department after being arrested and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance last year. Lydon was later released, failed to show up for court proceedings and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Investigators described Lydon as 5-foot-10 weighing approximately 165 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. Police no…

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by Zak Failla
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Three Charged After Inspection Results In Closure Of North Amityville Deli Three Charged After Inspection Results In Closure Of North Amityville Deli
Three Charged After Inspection Results In Closure Of North Amityville Deli Three people are facing charges after a late-night inspection by the New York State Liquor Authority and other agencies resulted in the closure of a deli in North Amityville. Suffolk County Police First Precinct Crime Section along with Community Support Unit, Gang Unit, Patrol officers, New York State Liquor Authority Investigators, Town of Babylon Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety, Town of Babylon Fire Marshall, Town of Babylon Building Inspector and the Town of Babylon Code Enforcement conducted the SLA Inspection at Esau Grocery & Deli located at 577 Broadway at 11:35 p.m. Saturda…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Accused Serial Burglar Charged In Lindenhurst Accused Serial Burglar Charged In Lindenhurst
Accused Serial Burglar Charged In Lindenhurst A serial burglar from Lindenhurst has been arrested and accused of breaking into nine local homes, police said. Keith Makowsky, 29, allegedly committed seven burglaries in Lindenhurst, one in Amityville and one on Fire Island between April 22 last year and April 15 this year, police said. Makowsky was arrested on West Sunrise Highway at approximately 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23 in Lindenhurst. According to police, burglaries were committed at residences on Wellwood Avenue, South Place, Lane Street, Surf Street, Pacific Street, Putnam Avenue and Brown Place in Lindenhurst. Makowsky also alle…

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by Zak Failla