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Long Island Man Intercepts, Swipes $79K Gov. Aid Check From Mail: Police
A man was arrested after he allegedly managed to intercept a nearly $80,000 check mailed from the US Treasury Department to a woman in Virginia.
Justin Meneses, age 25, was arrested on Wednesday, June 5, according to Nassau County Police.
Nearly three months before in Hicksville, on March 29, Meneses allegedly intercepted a check that was sent from the government’s Hardship Loan Program to a 57-year-old woman in the state of Virginia.
Meneses, who is from Hauppauge, altered and deposited the $79,876.52 check into his personal account, police said.
He was arrested following an investiga…
Alleged Thief Caught After Multi-Car Crash On Long Island
A man who allegedly stole a car, a necklace, and more was caught after he caused a three-car collision that injured two.
The chain of events happened on Friday, May 31, and began in Freeport, according to the Nassau County Police.
Near Broadway and North Columbus Avenue in Freeport, 30-year-old Jarred Sowers allegedly walked up to a 27-year-old woman, grabbed the necklace from her neck, and drove off in a white sedan.
A short time later, at the intersection of Nassau Road and Woods Avenue in Roosevelt, Sowers reportedly hit two other cars, injuring a 45-year-old woman and a 28-year-ol…
Cricket Cup Arrest: Man Jumps Fence, Runs Onto Long Island Field, Police Say
A Maryland man was arrested during a World Cricket Cup game on Long Island after he allegedly attempted to run onto the field.
It happened on Saturday, June 1, in East Meadow, according to Nassau County Police.
At approximately 1 p.m. that day, during the India versus Bangladesh match, police said that 31-year-old Ashwin Godker jumped over the fence at Eisenhower Stadium, located at 1899 Park Boulevard.
Godker, who is from Gaithersburg, Maryland, then ran out onto the field and toward the players.
Police were able to arrest Godker on the field and no injuries were reported.
Godker wa…
18-Year-Old Duo Rob Long Island Macy's, Police Say
Two teens were nabbed after they allegedly stole items from a Long Island mall, with one resisting arrest, police said.
It happened on Thursday, May 30 in Garden City.
The pair — Kayshawn King and Jeremy Higgins, both 18 — were at the Macy’s in the Roosevelt Field Mall when, just after 6 p.m., they reportedly attempted to steal hidden merchandise.
According to Nassau County Police, a 23-year-old employee tried to stop the teens; as he escorted them back into the store, Higgins attempted to flee.
Police said Higgins “physically resisted” the employee and after a brief struggle, both te…
Westchester Postal Carrier Took Credit Cards, Checks From Mail, Stole Identities: Feds
A Westchester County postal carrier from Long Island faces federal charges after taking credit cards, checks, and identities from the mail to steal money from those along her route, officials announced.
Nassau County resident Tameka Babulal of Hempstead, age 36, was arrested in connection with the alleged identity theft scheme on Wednesday, May 22, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced.
Babulal, a mail carrier who worked in the Westchester County city of Mount Vernon, was arrested along with her husband, Hempstead resident 36-year-old Joel Babul…
Eatery Dubbed 'Absolute Sunshine' Opens New Spot On Long Island
A swanky restaurant known for its brunch has opened its fifth spot on Long Island – and has already received rave reviews.
The newest spot of The Shed, located at 685 Merrick Avenue in Westbury, celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday, May 22, marking the restaurant’s fifth official spot.
With over 40,000 followers on Instagram, The Shed offers up brunch, lunch, and dinner dishes that are as tasty as they are aesthetically pleasing – and the newest addition, which is located in the Selby luxury apartment building, seems to be no different.
Melissa M, a Hempstead resident who visited T…
