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Duo Nabbed With Cocaine, Loaded Gun During Long Island Traffic Stop: Police
A traffic stop for speeding soon turned into a frenzy as two men, who were later found to have cocaine and a loaded gun, tried to run, authorities claimed.
The incident happened on Thursday, Nov. 16 in Westbury, according to Nassau County Police.
At around 10 p.m., officers reportedly saw a 2008 Nissan speeding east down Old Country Road.
When the car was pulled over at the intersection of Old Country Road and Kinkel Street, the front seat passenger, 30-year-old Farid Acosta of New Cassel, allegedly fled on foot.
Officers were able to apprehend Acosta, who they say was combative, and f…
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…
Five Nabbed At Long Island Stores Selling THC, Pot, Police Say
Five people were nabbed for allegedly selling THC and pot at several businesses on Long Island.
The busts took place throughout Nassau County on Tuesday, May 24 as part of multiple investigations.
According to the Nassau County, the investigations found that THC was being sold at the following locations:
Eastwind Exotic Vape Shop, 27 Jackson Avenue, Syosset.
Saleh Mohammed Salem, age 25, New Hyde Park,
Shaafal Nasser Ali Ahmed, age 41, of Brooklyn, were arrested.
In addition to THC, agents seized a large quantity of marijuana.
The two men were charged with two …
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…
Suspect Nabbed After String Of Four Long Island Business Burglaries
A 22-year-old man was nabbed for an alleged series of business burglaries just hours after police announced they were searching for a suspect.
Nassau County Police arrested Gerard Conway around 4:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 30, for allegedly burglarizing four Westbury businesses on Sunday, Dec. 29, police said.
According to detectives, Conway, of Westbury, allegedly used a flower pot to break the front door’s glass at the Pizza Hut in Westbury at 61 Old Country Road around 2:30 a.m., Sunday.
He then entered and removed a cash register containing an undisclosed amount of cash, Nassau County…
Man Caught Shoplifting Attacks 7-Eleven Worker Who Confronted Him In Westbury, Police Say
A man who allegedly shoplifted items from a 7-Eleven store and then attacked an employee was caught and held by other customers when he attempted to flee.
William Mohan, 53, of Lindenhurst was arrested around 12:15 a.m., Friday, July 5, at the store at 760 Old Country Road in Westbury, said the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, while inside the store, Mohan allegedly took merchandise and concealed it in his clothing.
The victim, an employee of the store, witnessed the theft and approached Mohan and asked him to give the merchandise back, police said.
Instead of turning …
Man, 42, Drove Drunk On Old Country Road With Four Kids In Car, Nassau County Police Say
A 42-year-old man allegedly drove drunk on Old County Road with four kids in the car.
The driver, Tommie Hooks, of North Carolina, was arrested for driving while intoxicated-Leandra's law on Saturday, June 23 at 2:20 a.m. in Westbury, according to the Nassau County Police Department.
An officer while on routine patrol reportedly observed Hooks driving a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox exiting a parking lot at 1504 Old Country Road, said police.
The driver allegedly drove directly through a red light while turning westbound onto Old Country Road, according to police.
The of…
