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Hammer-Wielding Man Robs Long Island Apple Store: Police Hammer-Wielding Man Robs Long Island Apple Store: Police
Hammer-Wielding Man Robs Long Island Apple Store: Police A man was arrested after robbing an Apple Store and threatening an employee with a hammer at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove, Suffolk County Police announced on Sunday, Sept. 7. Joseph Zavesky, 32, of Eastport, entered the Apple Store at 516 Smith Haven Mall at approximately 12 noon on Friday, Sept. 5, police said. He allegedly used a snipping tool to cut security cables and steal two iPhone 15s. When confronted by an employee, Zavesky raised a hammer and threatened the worker before fleeing on foot, according to the release. Following an investigation by Fourth Squad detectives and Fou…
Robber Pulls Hammer On Apple Store Employee At Long Island Mall, Police Say Robber Pulls Hammer On Apple Store Employee At Long Island Mall, Police Say
Robber Pulls Hammer On Apple Store Employee At Long Island Mall, Police Say Police are investigating after a man stole several iPhones and threatened an employee during a robbery at an Apple store on Long Island. The incident happened around noon Friday, Sept. 5, at the Apple store inside Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove, a Suffolk County Police spokesperson told Daily Voice. A man cut security wires and took two iPhones, police said. When an employee confronted him, the suspect displayed a small hammer and threatened the worker before running out of the mall. No employees or customers were injured. A suspect description was not immediately available. Anyone with…
Rap Videos Bragged Of Teen Shootings, Robberies: 22 Mak Balla Gang Members Indicted Rap Videos Bragged Of Teen Shootings, Robberies: 22 Mak Balla Gang Members Indicted
Rap Videos Bragged Of Teen Shootings, Robberies: 22 Mak Balla Gang Members Indicted Gang members filmed rap videos bragging about real violence—including 17 shootings, 22 illegal firearms, and over 40 narcotics deals—leading to a 168-count indictment of 22 alleged Mak Balla Family members, Suffolk County prosecutors announced Thursday, May 1. 'MBF 'Til The Death' The MBF is a subset of the New York Blood Brim Army and operates primarily in the Long Island communities of Mastic, Mastic Beach, Shirley, and Coram. Prosecutors say its members took oaths, followed written gang “paperwork,” and pledged loyalty “MBF ‘til the death,” all while waging violent campaigns to gain terri…
Multimillion-Dollar Makeover With New Stores, Dining, Outdoor Plaza At Long Island Mall Multimillion-Dollar Makeover With New Stores, Dining, Outdoor Plaza At Long Island Mall
Multimillion-Dollar Makeover With New Stores, Dining, Outdoor Plaza At Long Island Mall A Long Island mall will undergo a multimillion-dollar redevelopment with new retailers, restaurants, and a redesigned outdoor plaza. Smith Haven Mall is set for a major transformation, Simon Property Group said in a news release on Monday, Feb. 10. Work will begin at the Lake Grove shopping center in the summer. The project is expected to finish in 2026. "Whether you're one of our long-time shoppers or stopping by on your way out east, we eagerly await welcoming everyone to discover what's new at Smith Haven Mall," said mall general manager Mathew Boals. The redevelopment will i…
15-Year-Old Stabbed Teen Who Tried To Break Up Fight At LI Mall, Police Say 15-Year-Old Stabbed Teen Who Tried To Break Up Fight At LI Mall, Police Say
15-Year-Old Stabbed Teen Who Tried To Break Up Fight At LI Mall, Police Say Nearly a month after a teenager was stabbed during a fight at a Long Island mall, a suspect is behind bars. The incident happened in Lake Grove, outside the food court at Smith Haven Mall, just before 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, as Daily Voice reported. Suffolk County Police said a small group of people got into a fight and a 16-year-old boy who tried to break it up was stabbed. The victim was taken to the hospital in stable condition with what police described as non-life-threatening injuries. Another 16-year-old boy was hospitalized with minor injuries. On Monday, Dec. 30, detectives arr…
Black Friday Brawl, Loaded Gun At Long Island Mall Net 18-Year-Old Felony Charges Black Friday Brawl, Loaded Gun At Long Island Mall Net 18-Year-Old Felony Charges
Black Friday Brawl, Loaded Gun At Long Island Mall Net 18-Year-Old Felony Charges An 18-year-old man is facing weapons charges in connection with a brawl at a Long Island mall on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Tavion Elting, of East Patchogue, was indicted for criminal possession of a weapon and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, Dec. 20. Prosecutors said Elting was involved in a fight in the food court at Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove just after 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29. As the teen was struggling with another individual, a loaded 9mm pistol fell out of his pocket and onto the mall floor, according to investigators. A bystander kicked …
Teen Stabbed Breaking Up Fight Outside Long Island Mall Teen Stabbed Breaking Up Fight Outside Long Island Mall
Teen Stabbed Breaking Up Fight Outside Long Island Mall A teenager was injured in a stabbing during a fight outside a Long Island mall. Suffolk County Police said the incident occurred just before 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, on the sidewalk outside the food court at Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove.  A 16-year-old boy was stabbed while trying to break up a dispute involving a small group of people. The victim was taken to a local hospital in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.  Another 16-year-old boy sustained minor injuries during the altercation and was also transported to a hospital for treatment. Police are asking …