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Masked Trio, Including Pair Of Teens, Nabbed In Nassau County Burglary Attempt
Three masked suspects, including two teenage boys, were arrested after allegedly attempting to break into a home on Long Island.
The incident occurred at 2:55 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, on Ivy Hill Road in Woodsburgh.
According to Nassau County Police investigators, four masked individuals tried multiple times to illegally enter the residence, using a crowbar to pry open a rear entrance.
Although they caused significant damage to the property, the group triggered the home’s alarm system and fled on foot.
Police quickly responded, setting up a perimeter and deploying K9 units.&nbs…
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 …
Man Accused Of Threatening Victim With Knife At Nassau County Gym
A Long Island man was arrested after allegedly threatening another man with a knife at a gym.
The incident occurred around 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the 24-Hour Fitness on West Sunrise Highway in Valley Stream.
Edwin Cortez, age 47, is accused of displaying a knife during an argument with a 40-year-old man, according to Nassau County Police.
Cortez was arrested at the scene without incident, and no injuries were reported.
Cortez is charged with:
Criminal possession of a weapon, third degree,
Menacing, second degree.
He was arraigned on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at First District…
Police Break Up Street Takeover, Issue 31 Summonses, Make Arrest In Nassau County
A large-scale street takeover led to an arrest and multiple summonses on Long Island after police discovered the disturbance.
Nassau County Police said officers on routine patrol around 9:35 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, found what appeared to be an illegal vehicle rally and possible street takeover in Uniondale, near 711 Stewart Ave.
Additional units were called to assist, including the Bureau of Special Operations, Aviation Unit, Criminal Intelligence Rapid Response Team (CIRRT), and Emergency Service Unit.
Authorities issued 31 summonses, impounded two vehicles, and made one arrest.&…
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…
