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LI Crash Yields Two Arrests, One For DWI, One For Spitting In Officer's Face, Police Say
Two people were arrested following a single-vehicle crash on Long Island -- one for DWI and the other for spitting in a police officer's face during their arrest.
Stephanie Caicedo, 25, of Orient, and Jesus Mendoza, 21, of Greenport, were arrested around 12:29 a.m., Monday, Jan. 4, after Southold Police responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on route 25, in the area of Tuckers Lane, police said.
When officers arrived on the scene they found that vehicle involved in the crash had fled the scene but was located at a gas station on Main Bayview Road, police said.
After an investigati…
Long Island Man Becomes Aggressive With Officers, Spits In Their Faces, Police Say
A Long Island man who police were attempting to help ended up under arrest after he became aggressive and began fighting with officers and spitting in their faces.
Elis Fernandez, 23, of Valley Stream, was arrested around 11:43 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 15, after officers responded to his home for a report of an ill person in need in Elmont, said the Nassau County Police.
When they arrived, Fernandez, immediately became aggressive with officers, police said.
He began flailing his arms in an aggressive manner and spit in both officers’ eyes and faces, police said.
Officers were ab…
Group Of Santas Help Restrain Suspect Who Stabbed Victim On Lirr, MTA Says
A group of SantaCon participants helped save a person who was stabbed on an LIRR train by restraining the attacker.
The attack of a 22-year-old victim took place around 5:55 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, near the Woodside station onboard a train bound for Babylon, said a spokesman for the MTA.
MTA Police arrested Robert Marciano, 45, address unknown, and charged him with assault, criminal possession of a weapon, harassment and reckless endangerment, the MTA said.
The injured victim, who was reportedly stabbed in the leg, was taken to Elmhurst Hospital.
MTA officials said a video on…
Inmate From Suffolk Being Held For Assault, Criminal Contempt Arrested For Outstanding Warrant
An inmate from Suffolk County is facing new charges for assault and harassment, officials said.
Christopher Aiello, 49, of North Babylon, a current inmate at the Yaphank Correctional Facility following his arrest for criminal contempt, was transported to Suffolk County First District Court on Friday, Nov. 15, for an unrelated court appearance, the Suffolk County Sheriff announced.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, Aiello was back in court last week, and is currently being held without bail at the Riverhead Correctional Facility for new charges that include second-degree assault, criminal c…
