Man, 50, Rapes Long Island Girl: Police Man, 50, Rapes Long Island Girl: Police
Man, 50, Rapes Long Island Girl: Police A man from Queens has been apprehended by police after he allegedly had a sexual relationship with a Long Island child, police said. On Thursday, Sept. 28, Nassau County Police announced the arrest of Giovanny Campos, age 50, of Queens, on multiple charges that include rape. From Thursday, May 4 to Thursday, May 18, Campos allegedly had sexual relations with an underage girl in Nassau County. He is charged with: Rape, two counts; Criminal sexual act, four counts; and Endangering the welfare of a child, two counts. Campos pleaded not guilty at his arraignment and is scheduled to reap…
Necklace Swap: Robber Steals Jewelry Off Long Island Victim, Replaces With Fake, Police Say Necklace Swap: Robber Steals Jewelry Off Long Island Victim, Replaces With Fake, Police Say
Necklace Swap: Robber Steals Jewelry Off Long Island Victim, Replaces With Fake, Police Say In a stunt seemingly straight out of “Ocean’s Eight,” authorities are searching for a Long Island thief who managed to steal a thousand-dollar necklace straight off the victim, swapping it with a fake. It happened on Thursday, Sept. 21 in Mineola, Nassau County Police said. At approximately 11:30 a.m., the victim — an 83-year-old woman — was walking north on Willis Avenue when she was approached by a pair in a white SUV traveling south on the same road. The car pulled up next to the victim, and a woman in the front passenger seat called out to her. She walked up to the car and had a c…
Seen 'Em? Men Rob Long Island Store, Push Employee: Police Seen 'Em? Men Rob Long Island Store, Push Employee: Police
Seen 'Em? Men Rob Long Island Store, Push Employee: Police Police are searching for a pair of men who robbed a Long Island store in broad daylight. It happened in North Lawrence on Thursday, Sept. 21, according to Nassau County Police. Police say that just after 11 a.m., a 21-year-old female employee was working at Snipes Shoe Store, located at 253-01 Rockaway Turnpike, when the two alleged robbers walked in. The duo took several clothing items off the shelves and shoved the employee out of the way as they fled the store on foot in an unknown direction. Police described the first of the two robbers as a Black man, standing approximately six fe…
Robbers Slash Victim's Neck, Flee From Long Island Incident: Police Robbers Slash Victim's Neck, Flee From Long Island Incident: Police
Robbers Slash Victim's Neck, Flee From Long Island Incident: Police Police are on the lookout for a duo of thieves who they say cut a man’s throat during a Long Island robbery. It happened on Tuesday, Sept. 12 in Hempstead, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 3 a.m., the victim, a 57-year-old man, was walking north on North Franklin Street near the intersection of Fulton Avenue when the duo approached. The two robbers allegedly demanded the man give them his money. When he refused, the thieves slashed him across the neck with a sharp object and fled the scene, police said. The victim was taken to a hospital and is currently in stable…
Woman Strikes Firefighters With Car, Flees On Long Island: Police Woman Strikes Firefighters With Car, Flees On Long Island: Police
Woman Strikes Firefighters With Car, Flees On Long Island: Police Authorities are searching for a driver who they say ignored firefighter’s emergency lights, leading to a hit-and-run that left two of the firefighters injured. It happened on Thursday, Aug. 24 in Uniondale, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 2:30 p.m., an unknown woman in a gray 2021 Mercedes-Benz G30 was driving south on Uniondale Avenue. The red traffic lights in front of the Van Ness Fire Station, located at 154 Uniondale Avenue, were flashing as the woman drove, but she allegedly drove through them and also passed a firetruck with emergency lights on. Two firefight…
Mineola Homeowner Confronts Burglars Who Flee Through Second-Story Window Mineola Homeowner Confronts Burglars Who Flee Through Second-Story Window
Mineola Homeowner Confronts Burglars Who Flee Through Second-Story Window A homeowner thwarted an attempted burglary in progress on Long Island.  Nassau County Police Department officers began investigating a residential burglary in Mineola that happened at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20. According to a police report, two unknown subjects entered a residence located on Roosevelt Avenue through an unlocked garage door. The suspects fled out of the home through a second-story window and moved eastbound towards Roslyn Road after being confronted by the homeowner. As of Wednesday, Aug. 23, the investigation is still ongoing according to Nassau County Police De…
Hit-Run: Suspect Left Man Heavily Bleeding On Long Island Street Hit-Run: Suspect Left Man Heavily Bleeding On Long Island Street
Hit-Run: Suspect Left Man Heavily Bleeding On Long Island Street Police are searching for the driver involved in a Long Island hit-and-run that left a man injured and lying in the street. It happened on Tuesday, Aug. 16 just after 6:30 p.m. in Garden City Park, according to Nassau County Police. At that time, a witness saw a black Acura hit the victim in Dyckman Avenue and continued driving. The victim, a 32-year-old man, was left in the street. Police said that, though they found him conscious, he suffered head trauma and was bleeding heavily when officers found him in the street. Have you seen this car? Nassau County Police Department He wa…
Dead Dogs Discovered In Car On Long Island Dead Dogs Discovered In Car On Long Island
Dead Dogs Discovered In Car On Long Island A call to the police on Long Island regarding a bad odor led to the shocking discovery of deceased animals. It happened on Tuesday, Aug. 15 at approximately 7 p.m. in Elmont, according to Nassau County Police. Officers received a call to 911 reporting that a car parked on Diellen Lane had a stench coming from it. When police arrived at the scene, they saw that the 2016 black Explorer had two large dead dogs in the backseat. The investigation remains ongoing, and no further details were released about the breed of dogs or their potential cause of death. Detectives encourage anyone wi…
Long Island Hit-Run Injures Teen: Seach On For Man, Van Responsible Long Island Hit-Run Injures Teen: Seach On For Man, Van Responsible
Long Island Hit-Run Injures Teen: Seach On For Man, Van Responsible Police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating the person responsible for a recent hit-and-run that injured a teenager on Long Island. Read the updated story: Man ID'd In Hit-Run That Left Teen Seriously Injured In North Bellmore: Police On Tuesday, Aug. 1, at approximately 10 a.m., the 14-year-old boy, was at the intersection of Saw Mill Road and Jerusalem Avenue in North Bellmore, the Nassau County Police Department reported. While in the crosswalk, attempting to cross westbound on his bike, the teen was hit by a white van, police said. Have you seen this van?Nass…
Swastikas Found At Playgrounds Across Long Island Swastikas Found At Playgrounds Across Long Island
Swastikas Found At Playgrounds Across Long Island Police on Long Island are searching for the people responsible for leaving antisemitic graffiti on playground equipment at a park and an elementary school.  The first incident occurred on the night of Sunday, July 23 at Andrew J. Parise Park in Cedarhurst, according to the Rockaway Nassau Safety Patrol (RNSP).  Swastikas had been etched into a plastic piece of play equipment, the officers discovered.  Then, on Sunday, July 30 at approximately 9 a.m., it happened again. Nassau County Police detectives arrived at the playground at Chatterton School, located at 108 M…
Laundromat Break-In: Burglar Steals Thousands From Local Long Island Business Laundromat Break-In: Burglar Steals Thousands From Local Long Island Business
Laundromat Break-In: Burglar Steals Thousands From Local Long Island Business An unknown person robbed a local laundromat, making off with thousands of dollars in cash, police said. It happened at 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25 in Mineola, Nassau County Police reported. The burglar went to Mineola Laundry, located at 211 Mineola Boulevard, and broke in through the locked window. Once inside, they took $2,500 cash before fleeing on foot, going eastbound on Lincoln Avenue, police said. The suspect was wearing a dark-colored sweatshirt, dark sweatpants, a baseball cap, and a backpack. Any person with information pertaining to the crime is encouraged to contact t…
Gas Station Gun-Point Robbery: Long Island Thief Takes Victim's Jewelry, Police Say Gas Station Gun-Point Robbery: Long Island Thief Takes Victim's Jewelry, Police Say
Gas Station Gun-Point Robbery: Long Island Thief Takes Victim's Jewelry, Police Say Police on Long Island are searching for a man who they say robbed a victim at what appeared to be gunpoint at a local gas station. It happened on Tuesday, July 25 at approximately 3:15 a.m., according to Nassau County Police. A man, aged 46, stopped to get gas at the Mobil gas station, located at 240-40 Jericho Turnpike in Bellerose Terrace. Before he could get out of his car, he was approached by the robber. The robber pointed what appeared to be a silver gun wrapped in a blue bandana at the victim and demanded his jewelry. The man complied with the robber’s demands and gave him th…