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Serial Scammer Cons Long Island 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 …
Election 2024: Poll Worker Threatens Voter, Tussles With Cops On Long Island, Police Say
An election poll worker is accused of threatening a voter and fighting with police at a polling place on Long Island.
The incident happened in Oceanside, at Oaks School #3 on Fortesque Avenue, shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Nassau County Police said Mark Sebesta, age 54, of Baldwin, was serving as a poll worker when he got into an argument with a 25-year-old male voter. He is accused of threatening the man.
When police arrived and attempted to diffuse the situation, Sebesta falsely claimed to be a law enforcement officer, police said. He reportedly became aggressive and struggled wi…
