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Election 2024: Poll Worker Threatens Voter, Tussles With Cops In Oceanside, Police Say

An election poll worker is accused of threatening a voter and fighting with police at a polling place on Long Island.

Mark Sebesta is accused of threatening a voter a Oceanside School #3 on Fortesque Avenue Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Mark Sebesta is accused of threatening a voter a Oceanside School #3 on Fortesque Avenue Tuesday, Nov. 5.

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Michael Mashburn
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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 with officers before he was arrested.

He was treated at a hospital. The constituent was not injured.

Sebesta is charged with the following:

  • Menacing
  • Harassment
  • Obstructing governmental administration
  • Criminal impersonation

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