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Fake ICE Agent On Long Island Sparks Investigation, Police Say Fake ICE Agent On Long Island Sparks Investigation, Police Say
Fake ICE Agent On Long Island Sparks Investigation, Police Say A man was allegedly caught posing as a Customs and Border Protection Officer on Long Island, prompting police to investigate potential fraud. On Wednesday, Nov. 1, Andy Kwok, age 53, was arrested in a Levittown restaurant for pretending to be a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 11:20 a.m., Kwok, a resident of the hamlet of Delmar in Albany County, was dining at K City Hot Pot and Sushi, located at 3056 Hempstead Turnpike. He was dressed as a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer, complete with a fraudulent ID car…

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by Sophie Grieser
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25-Year-Old Nabbed For Armed Robbery Of Long Island Hotel Guest, Police Say 25-Year-Old Nabbed For Armed Robbery Of Long Island Hotel Guest, Police Say
25-Year-Old Nabbed For Armed Robbery Of Long Island Hotel Guest, Police Say A Long Island 25-year-old has been charged with robbery for allegedly entering a hotel room and demanding money from the victim while threatening them with a knife. The incident took place in Massapequa around 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15 at the Budget Inn located at 400 Carman Mill Road. According to Nassau County detectives, officers responded to the hotel for a report of a man who entered the victim’s room and displayed a knife demanding money.  The victim, age 34, complied and the suspect, identified as Francisco Jacob Soto, of Massapequa, left the hotel, p…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Accused Of Threatening Victim With Rifle Outside Long Island Home Man Accused Of Threatening Victim With Rifle Outside Long Island Home
Man Accused Of Threatening Victim With Rifle Outside Long Island Home A Long Island resident has been accused of threatening another man with a rifle for parking in front of his house legally. The incident took place in Plainview around 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 12 in the area of Amherst Drive and Fordham Drive. According to Nassau County detectives, the victim, age 20, legally parked his vehicle on the street in front of his neighbor’s house.  After parking the vehicle, George Kauer, age 68, of Plainview, had a verbal argument with the victim regarding parking and displayed what appeared to be a rifle or shotgun, police said. The victim…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Wanted By US Marshals Nabbed On Long Island With Gun, Police Say Man Wanted By US Marshals Nabbed On Long Island With Gun, Police Say
Man Wanted By US Marshals Nabbed On Long Island With Gun, Police Say A man wanted by the US Marshals was nabbed on Long Island by gang abatement officers who allegedly located a defaced gun. The incident took place in Roosevelt around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12. According to Nassau County detectives, gang abatement program officers were patrolling an area known for gang and narcotics activity when they spotted a gray 2020 Honda Civic four-door sedan commit multiple traffic violations.  The officers conducted a traffic stop and during the investigation located a defaced silver and black Taurus .22 caliber handgun and five loose bul…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Armed Robbery Suspect Steals Woman's Purse On Long Island, Police Say Armed Robbery Suspect Steals Woman's Purse On Long Island, Police Say
Armed Robbery Suspect Steals Woman's Purse On Long Island, Police Say An alleged robbery suspect is on the run after pulling a handgun on a woman on Long Island and stealing her purse before fleeing in a car. The incident took place in North New Hyde Park around 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 5 on Denton Avenue near Hillside Avenue. According to Nassau County detectives, a 53-year-old woman was walking northbound on Denton Avenue near Hillside Avenue when a man got out of a car and approached her.  The man pulled a black handgun and pointed it at the victim putting her in fear for her safety, police said. Police said the man then grabbed the victim’s pocke…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Long Island Spa Busted For Prostitution, Ilegal Massages, Police Say Long Island Spa Busted For Prostitution, Ilegal Massages, Police Say
Long Island Spa Busted For Prostitution, Ilegal Massages, Police Say Two employees of a Long Island spa have been arrested for allegedly providing illegal massages and prostitution.  The duo was arrested in Seaford on Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Foot Space on Merrick Road. According to Nassau County detectives, an investigation was conducted at the Foot Spa where it was determined illegal massages and prostitution were being conducted.  Queens residents Xiaojing Gao, age 39, of Rego Park, and  Lijuan Zhao, age 37, of Flushing, were arrested without incident, police said. Gao was charged with unauthorized practice of a profession…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Missing Great Neck Man Found Safe Missing Great Neck Man Found Safe
Missing Great Neck Man Found Safe Update: Police on Long Island announced a missing man who hadn't been seen in a day has been found safe. Louis Alibutod, age 75, of Great Neck was reported missing in Great Neck on Sunday, Aug. 14. According to Nassau County detectives, Alibutod was last seen leaving Leonard’s of Great Neck located at 555 Northern Blvd., on Sunday. Police announced on Monday, Aug. 15, that Alibutod was found safe. Original report: Police have issued a missing person alert for a missing Long Island who hadn't been seen in a day. Louis Alibutod, age 75, of Great Neck was reported missing in Great Ne…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man, Woman Charged After Dispute With Employees At Nassau Hotel Turns Violent Man, Woman Charged After Dispute With Employees At Nassau Hotel Turns Violent
Man, Woman Charged After Dispute With Employees At Nassau Hotel Turns Violent A man and a woman were arrested after allegedly having a violent dispute with employees at a Long Island hotel and then with police officers. According to Nassau County detectives, the incident took place around 1:15 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 23, in Baldwin when officers responded to a 911 call for a disturbance at the Ramada Inn hotel located at 1000 Sunrise Highway.  An investigation found that Jacqueline Wilson, age 31, of Queens, had a dispute with an employee before striking the worker in the face, police said. Wilson returned to her room and threatened violence against multip…

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by Kathy Reakes