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Man Accused In String Of Bank Robberies On Long Island Dating Back Years
A Long Island man is accused in a string of bank robberies dating back years.
Nassau County Police arrested Joseph Dumpson, age 32, of Farmingville, early Wednesday, Nov. 27, in connection with three bank robberies that occurred in Nassau County in 2020.
According to police, Dumpson was behind the following robberies:
TD Bank on Peninsula Boulevard in Hempstead – Dec. 22, 2020
TD Bank on Brush Hollow Road in Westbury – Dec. 23, 2020
TD Bank on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow – Dec. 28, 2020
Dumpson was taken into custody at around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday in Yaphank, on suspicion of three co…
Serial Siphoner: Man Steals Cooking Oil Dozens Of Times Across Long Island, Police Say
A Queens man has been arrested after police said he stole cooking oil from multiple businesses on Long Island.
Rabindra Singh, age 47, was nabbed in connection to a series of cooking oil thefts, the Nassau County Police announced on Monday, May 6.
His arrest comes after Singh, who is from Queens, allegedly was caught at Frantoni’s Pizzeria, located at 1928 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, using a power pump and blue hose to siphon cooking oil into his 2012 Ford Econoline van.
Singh was arrested at the scene with no incidents.
Police said that Singh was reportedly behind over a dozen m…
'Project 21': 3 Nabbed Selling Tobacco, More To Minors On Long Island, Police Say
Three people from three different Long Island stores were arrested after authorities claimed they sold alcohol, tobacco, and THC products to minors.
The arrests took place on Monday, March 18 throughout Nassau County with the assistance of underage agents and the department’s Problem Oriented Policing (POP) unit.
In East Meadow, Cindy Granados Vigil, a 21-year-old, was arrested for what authorities said was the second time in four months for selling tobacco products to minors at Hempstead Convenience & Smoke, located at 2125 Hempstead Turnpike.
Not only was Vigil taken into custody, b…
This Spot (Still) Has Long Island's Best Burger, Voters Say
What restaurant offers Long Islanders’ favorite burgers? The results are in, and they look familiar.
Burgery City, located at 1900 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow, was chosen as the “Best Burger” in the 2024 Bethpage’s “Best Of LI” competition.
The spot, which offers a classic, diner-like atmosphere, shares the spotlight with Chubs Burgers, Burritos, and Heroes, an all-around sandwich spot at 625 Horseblock Road in Farmingville.
Founded in 2015, Burger City has made a commitment to customers that it only uses fresh beef, never frozen — which is exactly why the company believes it has …
Long Island Man Nabbed For String Of Burglaries, Police Say
A man has been arrested for allegedly committing at least seven burglaries on Long Island.
Scott Gilmor, age 45, of Hicksville, was arrested by Nassau County Police in Hempstead on Tuesday, Aug. 23.
According to detectives, a thorough investigation determined that Gilmor was responsible for multiple burglaries that occurred in Nassau County on the following dates:
Tuesday, Aug. 23, Raceway Deli, 548 Westbury Ave., Carle Place
Monday, Aug. 22, Road Ready Auto Repair Shop, 2786 N. Jerusalem Road, North Bellmore
Sunday, Aug. 21, Unicorn Graphics, 971 Stewart Ave., East&nb…
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Car On Long Island Roadway
The identity has been released of a man who was killed after being struck by a car on a Long Island roadway.
The incident happened around 10 p.m., Monday, Sept. 13, in East Meadow.
A 34-year-old man was driving a 2000 Honda westbound on Hempstead Turnpike in the vicinity of Merrick Avenue and struck the man walking on the roadway, Nassau County Police said.
The man, now identified as Rolando Lopez, age 35, of East Meadow, suffered severe head trauma and was pronounced dead, police said.
The driver remained at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
Man Forcibly Touched Women At Three Long Island Walmarts, Police Say
A Long Island man forcibly touched three women in separate incidents at area Walmarts, according to police.
Officers responded to a report of a 27-year-old woman being forcibly touched at the Walmart located at 1220 Old Country Road in Westbury, on Friday, July 30, according to the Nassau County Police Department.
NCPD said officers searched the area but couldn't find the suspect. After further investigation, Benjamin Francis, age 32, of Uniondale, was identified as the suspect and arrested at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, police said.
NCPD said investigators determined that Fran…
Long Island Man Nabbed After Attempting To Rob Chase Bank, Police Say
A suspect was nabbed shortly after an attempted bank robbery on Long Island, according to police.
Mathew Matteo, age 28, of Lynbrook, attempted to rob the Chase Bank, located in East Meadow, at 2469 Hempstead Turnpike, around 1:40 p.m. Saturday, May 8, Nassau County Police said.
Matteo entered the bank, presented a demand note, and verbally demanded money from a bank teller, according to police.
Employees of the bank were able to call 911 and managed to pull the silent alarm while Matteo was still inside the bank, police said.
Officers immediately responded to the b…
Suspect Nabbed For Stabbing Victim During Dispute At Long Island Motel, Police Say
A suspect is in police custody after a victim was stabbed during a dispute at a Long Island motel, according to authorities.
The incident happened just before 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19 in East Meadow.
According to detectives, Jose Gonzalez, age 29, of East Meadow, while staying in room 82 with others at the Coliseum Motor Inn, 1650 Hempstead Turnpike, became involved in a verbal dispute with another man, Nassau County Police said.
During the dispute, a 44-year-old man intervened and attempted to stop the fight, police said.
Gonzales then withdrew a knife and stabbed the victim i…
Five Long Island Teens Nabbed For Robbery Using Steak Knife, Hammer, Screwdriver, Police Say
Five teenagers were tracked down by police after using a variety of weapons during an armed robbery of four BMX bicycles on Long Island.
Four teenagers - ages 14, 15, 15, and 16 - were approached by five men wearing masks shortly after 10 p.m. on Monday, July 13 on East Meadow Avenue in East Meadow, Nassau County Police said.
The group threatened the four teens by displaying weapons that included a steak knife, hammer, and screwdriver, demanding their bicycles, to which the four complied and handed over their bikes.
Police said that the five suspects then fled the scene on Prospect Av…
Four Charged After Victim Responding To Online Ad Is Robbed At Long Island Motel, Police Say
Four men on Long Island are facing charges for armed robberies after they lured their victims to a motel with an advertisement, police said.
A 47-year-old man traveled to the Coliseum Motor Inn on the Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow at approximately 2 p.m. on Monday, April 27 to respond to an ad that was posted online, according to Nassau County Police.
When he arrived at the Colosseum Motor Inn, police said that the man was approached by four men, Brandon Blocker, 27, Ryan Cheeks, 20, Angel Behrens, 27, and Ryasia McGuire, 22. One of the men displayed a knife, while another took out a gl…
