Florida Man Uses Lit Cigar As Weapon During Long Island Bar Assault, Police Say Florida Man Uses Lit Cigar As Weapon During Long Island Bar Assault, Police Say
Florida Man Uses Lit Cigar As Weapon During Long Island Bar Assault, Police Say A Florida man was arrested for allegedly attacking a customer at a popular Long Island restaurant and bar with a lit cigar and a glass bottle.  The incident occurred in Nassau County at The Cuban at 987 Stewart Ave., at 1:45 a.m., Saturday, April 22 in East Garden City. According to Nassau County Police detectives, a 47-year-old man was sitting at the bar of The Cuban when Bruno Esteves, age 47, of Loxahatchee, Florida, located near West Palm Beach, began to nudge the victim who was seated next to him.  An argument ensued and Esteves put a lit cigar to the victim’s…
Late-Night Armed Robber Steals $1,300 Cash From Long Island Business, Flees: Police Late-Night Armed Robber Steals $1,300 Cash From Long Island Business, Flees: Police
Late-Night Armed Robber Steals $1,300 Cash From Long Island Business, Flees: Police Police are searching for a man who ran off with over $1,300 in a late-night armed robbery on Long Island. The incident took place at 12:36 a.m. on Sunday, April 16 in North Massapequa, according to the Nassau County Police Department. An unidentified man walked into a gas station located at 975 Hicksville Road, displayed a handgun at the counter, and demanded money from the cashier. He allegedly took $1,315 total before fleeing on foot, heading southbound on Hicksville Road, police said. The robber was said to have been wearing a black knit hat, a black mask, sunglasses, a black sweat…
Teen Kidnaps, Assaults Victim Using Pipe On Long Island, Police Say Teen Kidnaps, Assaults Victim Using Pipe On Long Island, Police Say
Teen Kidnaps, Assaults Victim Using Pipe On Long Island, Police Say A teenager was arrested on Long Island after he kidnapped, threatened, and assaulted a woman, police report. The victim, who remains unidentified at this time, contacted officers at 4 a.m. on Monday, April 17 in Lawrence, according to the Nassau County Police Department. She told officers that she was kidnapped by 19-year-old Christian Leiva-Aguilar of Inwood. Further investigation revealed that the teen had picked up the victim earlier in the morning, but that they had gotten into an argument. As the argument escalated, authorities said, Leiva-Aguilar refused to let the victim exit t…
Missing: Long Island Teen May Need Medical Attention, Police Say Missing: Long Island Teen May Need Medical Attention, Police Say
Missing: Long Island Teen May Need Medical Attention, Police Say Officials have released an alert for a missing Long Island teen who may need medical attention. Maurice Hannah, a 13-year-old autistic child from Farmingdale, was last seen at 11 p.m. on Sunday, April 16, according to the alert released by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. Hannah may be in need of medical attention, according to the alert, and was on Secatogue Avenue when he disappeared. Hannah is described as a Black male, standing five feet tall and about 100 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. The boy was last seen wearing black jeans, a black sweatshir…
Punches, Pepper Spray: Long Island Fight Ends In 3 Arrests, Police Say Punches, Pepper Spray: Long Island Fight Ends In 3 Arrests, Police Say
Punches, Pepper Spray: Long Island Fight Ends In 3 Arrests, Police Say At least seven people were involved in a Long Island disturbance that ended with three arrested, police said. The incident occurred late on the night of Wednesday, April 12 in Inwood, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Police say the disturbance started when 21-year-old Ashanti Eskarge, of Westbury, punched a 19-year-old girl in the mouth, lacerating her lower lip. After that punch, three additional women (ages 37, 19, and 16) and 19-year-old Destiny Rodriquez began to argue. Authorities allege that at some point, Rodriquez and an unknown male approached the house of th…
Long Island Woman Wires Over $1,000 In 'Support' Scam, Police Say Long Island Woman Wires Over $1,000 In 'Support' Scam, Police Say
Long Island Woman Wires Over $1,000 In 'Support' Scam, Police Say A scam involving the app AnyDesk has resulted in a Long Island woman losing over a thousand dollars, authorities said. On Friday, April 7 at around 4 p.m., a Seaford woman was trying to access Amazon Prime on her television when an error message popped up on the screen, according to Nassau County police. The message read that the woman’s Amazon Prime account had been locked, and instructed her to call 1-848-246-1786. After calling the number, she was instructed that she needed to download the AnyDesk app in order to unlock her Amazon account.  Police said the victim was also instruc…
Seen Her? 13-Year-Old Long Island Teen Reported Missing Seen Her? 13-Year-Old Long Island Teen Reported Missing
Seen Her? 13-Year-Old Long Island Teen Reported Missing Officials have reported a Long Island teen missing and are asking for the public’s assistance in locating her. Selene Persaud, age 13, of Hempstead, was last seen on Brown Avenue on Thursday, April 6 shortly after 9:30 a.m., Nassau County police announced. Persaud is described as being 5-foot-3, 140 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black sweater, black pants, and black and white sneakers, police said. Anyone who may have information on Persaud’s location is being urged to call the Nassau County Police Department Missing Person Squad at 516-573-7347 or…
New Update: Missing Long Island 12-Year-Old Found New Update: Missing Long Island 12-Year-Old Found
New Update: Missing Long Island 12-Year-Old Found Update: A Long Island girl who went missing has been found. Valeria Chavez, age 12, had last been seen leaving her residence in Hempstead at around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, Nassau County Police said. Her disappearance was reported at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday. Late Thursday afternoon, April 6, police reported has been located. Original report: A Long Island girl has gone missing and authorities are asking for the public's help in locating her. Valeria Chavez, age 12, was last seen leaving her residence in Hempstead at around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, Nassau County Police said. H…
Woman Stabs Man In Front Of Child At Long Island Home Woman Stabs Man In Front Of Child At Long Island Home
Woman Stabs Man In Front Of Child At Long Island Home A Long Island woman was charged with assault after allegedly stabbing a man in the leg during an altercation in front of their 11-month-old child. Diana Alcivar Torres, age 27, of Manorhaven, was arrested on Wednesday, March 29 following the incident on Dunwood Road. According to Nassau County Police Department detectives, around 2:40 p.m., Torres was involved in a verbal argument with a 28-year-old man in the presence of their 11-month-old child.  Torres escalated the argument by grabbing a kitchen knife and stabbing the victim in the right leg, according to polic…
MS-13 Member Gets Prison For Fatally Shooting Man From Taxi Window On Long Island MS-13 Member Gets Prison For Fatally Shooting Man From Taxi Window On Long Island
MS-13 Member Gets Prison For Fatally Shooting Man From Taxi Window On Long Island An alleged MS-13 member will spend decades behind bars for fatally shooting a man from a taxi window during a dispute on Long Island. Denis Gutierrez-Marcos, age 20, was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison in Nassau County Court on Thursday, March 23. It followed his guilty plea to second-degree murder and other charges in the death of Edwin Guerrero Hernandez. Earlier Report: Shot Through Taxi Window: Alleged MS-13 Member Admits Killing Man During Dispute In Hempstead Prosecutors said Gutierrez-Marcos was riding in a taxi minivan with two other passengers near High Street in Hemp…
Rescue: 9 Residents Overcome By Carbon Monoxide On Long Island Saved Rescue: 9 Residents Overcome By Carbon Monoxide On Long Island Saved
Rescue: 9 Residents Overcome By Carbon Monoxide On Long Island Saved Nine Long Island residents suffering from high levels of carbon monoxide were saved by police and firefighters. The incident took place around 9:20 p.m., Monday, March 13 at a home on Buchanan Road in East Meadow. According to police, officers responded to a home on Buchanan Road to assist the East Meadow Fire Department with nine residents suffering from high levels of carbon monoxide inside the home.  The residents were transported by East Meadow Fire Department to an area hospital for treatment and observation.  The Nassau County Fire Marshall was at the scene …
Alert Issued For Missing 13-Year-Old From Long Island Alert Issued For Missing 13-Year-Old From Long Island
Alert Issued For Missing 13-Year-Old From Long Island Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a Long Island teenager who was reported missing. Braulio Minueza, age 13, was last seen at around noon on Saturday, March 4, at his home in Hempstead, according to Nassau County Police. He was officially reported missing on Tuesday, March 7. Minueza is described as a Hispanic male standing 5 feet tall and weighing 130 pounds, with short black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a red jacket, dark jeans, and gray sneakers. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347 or call 911.…