21-Year-Old From Great Neck Accused Of Impersonating Homeland Security Officer In New Hyde Park

A Long Island man has been apprehended after authorities say he impersonated an officer.

Police say the suspect, Seth Newman, was apprehended in the parking lot of King Kullen on Jericho Turnpike in Garden City Park.
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10/28/2024 10:10 a.m.

According to Nassau County Police detectives, Seth Newman, age 21, of Great Neck, was driving a black 2021 Dodge Charger in New Hyde Park in the vicinity of Marcus Avenue and New Hyde Park Road at around noontime Sunday, Oct. 27.

He then activated amber flashing lights and a siren and was observed with what appeared to be a black handgun located near his hip, said police.

Newman then identified himself as a Homeland Security Officer, according to police.

A short time later, Newman was located in the parking lot of King Kullen in Garden City Park, located at 2305 Jericho Turnpike, and placed under arrest without incident.

Newman has been charged with:

Criminal Impersonation,
Criminal possession of a weapon.

He was released on an appearance ticket returnable on Thursday, Nov. 7, at First District Court in Hempstead.

Detectives request anyone who may have been a victim of a similar incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or to dial 911. All callers will remain anonymous.

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