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Homeless Woman Tased During Long Island Walmart Robbery With Accomplice: Police Homeless Woman Tased During Long Island Walmart Robbery With Accomplice: Police
Homeless Woman Tased During Long Island Walmart Robbery With Accomplice: Police A homeless woman was tased and her accomplice arrested after a robbery and physical altercation at a Walmart in Uniondale, police announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. Anya Slater, 20, and Thomas Belajonas, 21, of North Merrick, are facing multiple charges after allegedly robbing the Walmart at 1123 Jerusalem Avenue on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 7:00 p.m., according to detectives from the First Squad. Slater was reportedly caught stealing merchandise and became physically combative with three store employees, officers said. Responding police attempted to arrest Slater, but she resisted, leading off…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Trio Sought Following Robbery At Long Island Convenience Store Trio Sought Following Robbery At Long Island Convenience Store
Trio Sought Following Robbery At Long Island Convenience Store If you recognize these young men, police want to hear from you. Detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating three suspects following a robbery at a Long Island convenience store. The incident happened in Uniondale, at the Pump & Stuff gas station on Jerusalem Avenue, at around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20. Nassau County Police said one suspect concealed various items in his pockets while another distracted the employee. A third culprit held the door open. When the clerk confronted the one who was stealing, the suspect pushed past them and ran out of the store without paying.…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Vehicular Manslaughter: Man Indicted For Long Island Crash That Killed 'Gentle' Victim Vehicular Manslaughter: Man Indicted For Long Island Crash That Killed 'Gentle' Victim
Vehicular Manslaughter: Man Indicted For Long Island Crash That Killed 'Gentle' Victim A Long Island man was allegedly driving drunk when he hit a pole, killing one person who was remembered as a devoted father and injuring another. Elvin Maradiaga Ortiz, age 33 of Hempstead, was indicted on Tuesday, June 25 on charges including vehicular manslaughter, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Original Story: Man Arrested For Fatal Uniondale Crash, Victim Remembered As 'Gentle, Nurturing' At approximately 5:10 a.m. on the morning of February 24, Maradiaga Ortiz was driving his Jeep Grand Cherokee westbound on Jerusalem Avenue in Uniondale. The DA’s Office said…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Man Arrested For Fatal Long Island Crash, Victim Remembered As 'Gentle, Nurturing' Man Arrested For Fatal Long Island Crash, Victim Remembered As 'Gentle, Nurturing'
Man Arrested For Fatal Long Island Crash, Victim Remembered As 'Gentle, Nurturing' A month after a serious crash on Long Island, police announced the death of one victim and the arrest of the person who they said was the cause of the wreck. Elvin J. Maradiaga, age 33 of Hempstead, was arrested in connection to the February crime, Nassau County Police announced on Thursday, March 41. The crash occurred at about 5:15 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24 in Uniondale. When police arrived at the scene of the crash — which was near the intersection of Jerusalem Avenue and Liberty Street — they saw a blue 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which had hit a pole and flipped over. One passenger…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Man Injures Long Island Employee During Robbery: Police Man Injures Long Island Employee During Robbery: Police
Man Injures Long Island Employee During Robbery: Police A 42-year-old man has been arrested after he injured an employee while robbing a Long Island store, police said. The Uniondale incident occurred on Monday, Jan. 22, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 2 a.m., 42-year-old William Alston of Hempstead walked into a 7-Eleven located at 644 Jerusalem Avenue. He allegedly walked behind the counter, snagging a cigarette lighter before trying to leave the store. A 49-year-old employee tried to stop Alston but was shoved to the ground, injuring the employee’s face. Alston was nonetheless nabbed at the store and charged with rob…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Dollar Store Employee Selling Hundreds Of Fireworks Nabbed On Long Island: Police Dollar Store Employee Selling Hundreds Of Fireworks Nabbed On Long Island: Police
Dollar Store Employee Selling Hundreds Of Fireworks Nabbed On Long Island: Police A worker at a 99-cent store on Long Island was arrested after police allegedly caught him trying to sell hundreds of illegal fireworks. At approximately 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 27, Nassau County Police conducted their investigation into the Uniondale 99 Cents Dollar Discount Store located at 1054 Jerusalem Avenue. Near the cashier, police reportedly noticed several boxes full of fireworks for sale. In total, authorities recovered 486 fireworks from the store. Mohammad Yousuf, a 65-year-old Uniondale resident and employee, was arrested at the scene. He is charged with unlawfully sellin…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Burglars Smash Windows, Grab Cash From Long Island Deli Burglars Smash Windows, Grab Cash From Long Island Deli
Burglars Smash Windows, Grab Cash From Long Island Deli Police are on the lookout for one or more thieves who smashed their way into a small business on Long Island and stole cash. It occurred on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 2 in Uniondale, according to Nassau County Police Department. The owner of El Rinconcito Deli, a Salvadorean store located at 624 Jerusalem Avenue, arrived at the store just before 8:30 a.m. to find that the glass front door had been shattered while the store was closed. During the burglary, the suspects broke into the register and stole cash. There is no available description of the thieves. Police said the investi…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Robbery: Woman Stabs 7-Eleven Employee On Long Island, Flees, Police Say Robbery: Woman Stabs 7-Eleven Employee On Long Island, Flees, Police Say
Robbery: Woman Stabs 7-Eleven Employee On Long Island, Flees, Police Say Police are searching for a woman who, when confronted by a Long Island 7-Eleven employee for stealing, stabbed the man and fled the scene. It happened on Sunday, Oct. 22 in Uniondale, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 2:50 p.m., an unknown woman walked into the 7-Eleven located at 644 Jerusalem Avenue and began to steal from the store, grabbing items from the shelves. Police said a 38-year-old male employee went up to the woman and asked if she needed any assistance. She stabbed the man several times and ran out of the store with her merchandise in hand. The robbe…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Woman Struck By SUV In Hit-Run Long Island Crash Woman Struck By SUV In Hit-Run Long Island Crash
Woman Struck By SUV In Hit-Run Long Island Crash Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who detectives say struck a woman crossing a Long Island roadway overnight. While crossing Jerusalem Avenue in Uniondale, the 54-year-old woman was struck by a westbound, dark-colored SUV at around 10:50 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, Nassau County Police say. The vehicle left the scene of the crash and made a left turn, continuing southbound on Clinton Avenue, police said.  The vehicle has damage to the driver’s side rearview mirror due to the crash, said police.  The woman was transported to an area hospital and is listed in stable conditi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Killed After Being Struck By Pickup Truck On Long Island Roadway Man Killed After Being Struck By Pickup Truck On Long Island Roadway
Man Killed After Being Struck By Pickup Truck On Long Island Roadway A man was killed after being struck by a pickup truck near a Long Island intersection overnight. The incident happened just before 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4 in Uniondale. An 83-year-old man was operating a 2010 GMC westbound on Jerusalem Avenue when the man, age 72, was struck in the vicinity of Edgemere Avenue, Nassau County Police said. The pedestrian suffered severe trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. No other injuries were reported. A vehicle brake and safety check were conducted and the driver remained at the scene. The victim’s identity has not…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Forcibly Touched Women At Three Long Island Walmarts, Police Say Man Forcibly Touched Women At Three Long Island Walmarts, Police Say
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…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Two Women Charged After Altercation, Stabbing At Long Island Bar Two Women Charged After Altercation, Stabbing At Long Island Bar
Two Women Charged After Altercation, Stabbing At Long Island Bar A knife fight broke out at a Long Island bar, leading to the arrest of two women, police said. Nassau County Police officers responded to a reported disturbance near the intersection of Jerusalem Avenue and Leonard Avenue in Uniondale at 9:40 p.m. on Sunday, May 2, where they found two women fighting. Police said that the investigation determined that Hempstead resident Sabrina Cummings, age 37, and Roosevelt resident Tanya James, age 46 were involved in an altercation at Classico Bar that spilled out into the street. It is alleged that while inside the bar, James stabbed Cummings in her …

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by Zak Failla
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Long Island Man Nabbed Following High-Speed Chase, Attack On Officers, Police Say Long Island Man Nabbed Following High-Speed Chase, Attack On Officers, Police Say
Long Island Man Nabbed Following High-Speed Chase, Attack On Officers, Police Say A Long Island man has been arrested for allegedly taking police on a high-speed chase and then attempted to assault them during his arrest. Bradley Bull, age 37, of Uniondale, was arrested around 12:40 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 13, following the incident in Uniondale, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, officers spotted a 2007 Chevrolet SUV driving westbound on Jerusalem Avenue in the eastbound lanes. As officers initiated a traffic stop, the SUV fled at a high rate of speed.  Officers began searching for the vehicle and found it near the vicinity of Jer…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Long Island Teen Apprehended After Threatening Officers With Knife, Police Say Long Island Teen Apprehended After Threatening Officers With Knife, Police Say
Long Island Teen Apprehended After Threatening Officers With Knife, Police Say A Long Island teen was apprehended after threatening officers with a knife, police say. Nassau County Police First Precinct Officers responded to a call for a disturbance in Uniondale at 604 Jerusalem Avenue on Wednesday, Oct. 21 just before 8 p.m.  Upon arrival, officers were told that the defendant, Selvin Hernandez-Lopez, 18, of Uniondale, had fled on foot southbound on Amsterdam Avenue.  Officers were able to locate Hernandez-Lopez in the driveway of 612 Amsterdam Ave. where he was involved in a disturbance with two male victims, police said.  Hernandez-Lopez …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Long Island Teen Apprehended After Threatening Officers With Knife, Police Say Long Island Teen Apprehended After Threatening Officers With Knife, Police Say
Long Island Teen Apprehended After Threatening Officers With Knife, Police Say A Long Island teen was apprehended after threatening officers with a knife, police say. Nassau County Police First Precinct Officers responded to a call for a disturbance in Uniondale at 604 Jerusalem Avenue on Wednesday, Oct. 21 just before 8 p.m.  Upon arrival, officers were told that the defendant, Selvin Hernandez-Lopez, 18, of Uniondale, had fled on foot southbound on Amsterdam Avenue.  Officers were able to locate Hernandez-Lopez in the driveway of 612 Amsterdam Ave. where he was involved in a disturbance with two male victims, police said.  Hernandez-Lopez …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Long Island Man Found Asleep In Car Had Loaded Handgun, Police Say Long Island Man Found Asleep In Car Had Loaded Handgun, Police Say
Long Island Man Found Asleep In Car Had Loaded Handgun, Police Say A Long Island man found asleep in a car was carrying a loaded handgun, police said. It happened on Saturday, May 30 at 5:45 a.m. in Uniondale. That's when Nassau County Police officers responded to the vicinity of Uniondale Avenue and Jerusalem Avenue to check on the well being of a man who appeared unconscious in the driver’s seat while stopped in the road.  As officers awoke the man, he began making suspicious movements towards his waistband, according to police. Officers removed the man from the vehicle for safety reasons and noticed a bulge in his waist area, police said. Office…

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by Joe Lombardi