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Long Island Man Charged With Robbery Of Supermarket With Knife, Police Say
A Long Island man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to steal items from a supermarket and then confronting an employee with a knife.
Nicholas Berg, age 36, undomiciled, was arrested around noon on Wednesday, Feb. 2, by Riverhead Police after the incident at the Gala Fresh Supermarket, located at 795 Old Country Road.
According to police, Berg was seen inside the store removing items from the market without paying for them.
When confronted in front of the store, Berg displayed a knife, police said.
Berg was arrested and charged with robbery and remanded to the Suffolk County…
Sag Harbor Man Nabbed With Double-Barrel Shotgun, Police Say
A Long Island man has been arrested for allegedly possessing a gun in violation of an active order of protection.
Benjamin Lehmann, age 30, of Sag Harbor, was arrested by Riverhead Police on Friday, Dec. 31 during a traffic stop.
According to Det. Mark Stromski, of the Riverhead Police, during the stop, officers found Lehmann was in possession of a 12-gauge double-barreled shotgun in violation of the court order.
Lehmann was placed under arrest and charged with criminal contempt, criminal possession of a weapon, and various vehicle and traffic infractions, police said.
Lehmann w…
LI Man Attacked, Robbed During Home Burglary, Police Say
Police on Long Island are investigating a burglary in which the homeowner was assaulted and money was stolen.
The crime took place around 7:40 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 4, on Hobson Drive in Aquebogue, police said.
According to Det. Mark Stromski, of the Riverhead Police, when officers arrived at the home they found the resident, who told officers his home was just burglarized by an unknown person who physically assaulted him, then removed money from his bedroom.
It was determined the suspect then fled the scene in a grey pickup eastbound on Hubbard Avenue.
As a resul…
