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Son Steals $80K In Pension Benefits Issued To Deceased Father In Long Beach, DA Says
For more than two years after his Long Island father’s death, a man stole thousands of dollars worth of his pension payments, prosecutors alleged.
Richard Gaines Jr., age 51, of Daytona Beach, Florida, was arraigned on grand larceny and related charges in Nassau County Court on Friday, Nov. 22.
Prosecutors said Gaines’ father, a former Long Beach resident, was the sole account holder of a bank account in which he received his New York State and Local Retirement System pension via direct deposit.
After his father died in November 2019, pension deposits continued to flow into the account, t…
Serial Scammer Cons Port Washington, Hewlett Harbor Women Out Of Combined $25K, Police Say
A man with a history of financial scams successfully conned two Long Island women out of thousands of dollars, police alleged.
Jaime Castillo, age 36, of the Bronx, was arrested on multiple counts of grand larceny on Wednesday, Nov. 20, after carrying out so-called “grandparent scams,” Nassau County Police said.
A 90-year-old Port Washington woman contacted police on June 2, 2023 saying she had received a phone call from someone claiming to be “Raymond Allen,” a lawyer representing her grandchildren.
Earlier Report: Duo Nabbed After Scamming Couple Out Of $9K In Westchester: Police …
Therapist Steals Thousands From Children's Counseling Business In Westbury, Police Say
A licensed therapist is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a children’s counseling business on Long Island.
Kimberly Clarke, age 44, of Valley Stream, was arrested on suspicion of grand larceny and related charges on Thursday, Nov. 14.
Nassau County Police said Clarke, a former special instructions therapist at Family of Kidz in Westbury, billed the business for 52 therapy sessions that were never performed.
In doing so, she forged five parent’s signatures a total of 52 times on official Nassau County documents, causing a loss of $2,886, police said.
Clarke is charged with g…
Teen Crashes Stolen Mercedes, Attempts To Assault Responding Officer In Hicksville: Police
A brazen burglary turned chaotic on Long Island as a man allegedly stole a vintage Mercedes-Benz, crashed through fences, and led police on a chase that ended with an attempted assault on an officer.
Brayan Galiono Hernandez, age 19, was involved in a commercial burglary at Precision Auto Care in Hicksville on Jerusalem Avenue that occurred between Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9, Nassau County Police.
According to officers, the suspect entered the business by breaking down an exterior fence and slipping through an unlocked garage door, where he took the red 1995 Mercedes and drove…
Long Island Woman Cleans Out Bank Account To Fraudster Posing As Federal Agent, Police Say
A months-long investigation has led to the arrest of a man who authorities say impersonated a federal agent and used fear and intimidation to convince a Long Island victim to hand over money.
On Friday, Oct. 25, the suspect, Om Parkash, age 31, of Queens, was charged with second-degree grand larceny (a Class C felony).
In late July of 2023, Parkash contacted the victim in Sag Harbor stating she was involved in a fraud scheme involving large amounts of money, according to New York State Police.
From there, Parkash advised the victim she would have to give money to “federal a…
Suspect Slips Out Of Handcuffs, Flees In Troopers' Cruiser On Southern State: Police
An allegedly drunk suspect who slipped out of handcuffs and fled from troopers in a New York State Police cruiser on the Southern State Parkway was apprehended a short time later.
On Friday, Sept. 27, at about 5:25 a.m., state police responded to a property damage crash on the roadway near Exit 39 in the town of Babylon.
Troopers interviewed the driver, John Gibson, age 37, of Copiague, and suspected he may be under the influence of alcohol and or drugs, according to state police.
Gibson failed Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and was placed under arrest, handcuffed, and seat-belted into …
Hicksville Woman Accused Of Stealing Nearly $340K From Her Employer In Plainview
A Long Island woman has been accused of stealing nearly $340,000 from her employee.
An extensive investigation revealed that Elizabeth Stern, age 52, of Hicksville, was responsible for stealing from her former employer, Superior Air Condition & Heating Systems Inc., in Plainview.
Detectives state that over 18 months, Stern paid off her personal credit cards with checks that were stolen from the victim, totaling approximately $301,958.
During that same period, she also cashed checks totaling approximately $38,000.
She was arrested at her residence without incident late Tue…
Trio Recruits Own Kids To Steal From Nassau County Macy's, Police Say
Three people are accused of recruiting their own children to help them steal from a Macy’s store on Long Island.
The incident happened in East Garden City, at Roosevelt Field Mall, shortly before 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17.
According to Nassau County Police, a security guard stopped two women and a man who left the store while concealing dozens of items that weren't paid for. The trio were accompanied by three children, ages 3, 10, and 13.
Together, the group stole 67 pieces of merchandise by concealing items inside bags and a stroller, police said.
The following suspects were arrested with…
