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Man Nabbed After Violent Robbery Of Long Island Jewelry Store, Police Say
A Long Island man has been arrested for allegedly walking into a Kay Jewelers store and smashing cases with a bat and grabbing jewels before fleeing the store, according to police.
The incident took place around 1:40 p.m. on Monday, March 8, in Hicksville, said the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, John Hernandez, age 22, unknown address, entered Kay Jewelers, at 600 Broadway Mall withdrew a small bat, and began smashing the glass display cases.
After removing numerous pieces of jewelry and putting them into his backpack, he then fled the store, police said…
Roommate Breaks Front Door During Dispute, Injures Officer On Long Island, Police Say
A Long Island man was arrested after allegedly fighting with his two roommates, breaking a door, and then resisted arrest.
Joseph Vicale, age 20, of Seaford, was arrested following the incident around 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 21, in Seaford, said the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, police responded to a 911 call for a disturbance. Vicale had a verbal dispute with two other occupants in the residence. He then broke the glass in the front door causing lacerations to his arms and debris on his body, police said.d
The arriving officer encountered Vicale who ha…
Suffolk Teen Arrested For Spray Painting Large Swastika On Stop Sign, Police Say
A Long Island teen has been charged with aggravated harassment for allegedly spray-painting a large swastika on a stop sign.
Ivan Martinez, age 19, of Islip, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 10, for the incident that took place on Sunday, Jan. 31, in Centre Island, according to the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, the Town of Oyster Bay Constables discovered what appeared to be a large swastika spray-painted on a stop sign. The Bay Constables responded to the Centre Island Police Department and reported the blue marking.
Centre Island Police responded to investigate …
LI Teen Attempts To Strike Girl During Hotel Party, Fights With Officers, Police Say
A Long Island teen was arrested for allegedly attempting to strike a 17-year-old girl and then fought with police at a Long Island hotel.
Cameron Wezkiewicz, age 18, of Franklin Square, was arrested at 12:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 25, for the assault that took place at the Homeward Suites in Carle Place, said the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, officers responded to a disturbance at the hotel, located at 40 Westbury Ave. Upon arrival, officers were notified of an unauthorized party in a guest suite.
As officers arrived at the suite they found multiple people having a party…
Long Island Man Indicted For Alleged Rape, Burglary During Home Invasion After Car Burglaries
A Long Island man has been indicted for allegedly breaking into a woman's home and raping her before burglarizing her home and then returning two days later, this time wearing clown makeup.
Joseph T. Johnson, age 33, of Wyandanch, was indicted for the crimes on Wednesday, Feb. 10, as well for a string of car break-ins in the area, said Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini.
“This is an extremely disturbing case,” Sini said. “As alleged in the indictment, this defendant went on a crime spree that escalated from breaking car windows to breaking into the victim’s home twice in …
