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Man Nabbed With Gun During Long Island Traffic Stop, Police Say Man Nabbed With Gun During Long Island Traffic Stop, Police Say
Man Nabbed With Gun During Long Island Traffic Stop, Police Say A Long Island man is facing multiple gun possession charges after police allegedly found a weapon in his car during a traffic stop. The Bethpage incident occurred on Tuesday, June 4, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 10:40 a.m. that morning, police pulled over 27-year-old Shyheim Smith near the intersection of Union Avenue and Hicksville Road for a traffic stop. However, officers reportedly found a black handgun in the car. Smith, who is from Massapequa, was arrested and charged with the following: Criminal possession of a weapon, two counts in the second degree a…
Shot Spotter Alert Leads To Trio's Long Island Arrest Shot Spotter Alert Leads To Trio's Long Island Arrest
Shot Spotter Alert Leads To Trio's Long Island Arrest Police announced that three people were arrested after they were allegedly seen fleeing from the scene of a shooting. It happened on Sunday, May 12 in Freeport, according to Nassau County Police. Just after 2:30 a.m. that morning, authorities were alerted by Shot Spotter of a shooting that had occurred in the area of Main Street and Leonard Avenue. Shortly after, a nearby officer noticed a grey 2008 Honda CRV with dark-tinted windows racing away from the scene of the shooting. The car, which had three passengers, was pulled over and investigated, according to authorities. The rear p…
Family Affair: Brothers Nabbed During Long Island Shooting Incident, Police Say Family Affair: Brothers Nabbed During Long Island Shooting Incident, Police Say
Family Affair: Brothers Nabbed During Long Island Shooting Incident, Police Say A pair of brothers and a third apparent relative were all arrested after two firearms were pulled during a Long Island incident, police said. It happened in Rockville Centre on Saturday, April 27, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 4:40 p.m. on that day, three men got into a physical fight outside of a housing complex at 30 Old Mill Court. During the fight, 56-year-old Kevin Cooper accidentally discharged a loaded 9-millimeter Taurus handgun that was inside his sweatshirt pocket. The shot caused injuries in his abdomen, police said. The shot also caused those involved…
Teen Accused Of Bringing Gun, Ammo Into West Islip High School Teen Accused Of Bringing Gun, Ammo Into West Islip High School
Teen Accused Of Bringing Gun, Ammo Into West Islip High School A teenager has been accused of bringing a gun and ammunition to a Long Island school. The incident happened on Monday, April 15. Just before 11:30 a.m. Suffolk County Police Third Precinct officers responded to West Islip High School, located at 1 Lions Path after school officials reported a gun had been seized by staff from a student in the building.  A 17-year-old West Islip HS student who had a revolver and ammunition was arrested, said police. The student, who is not being identified due to his age, was charged by Third Squad detectives with three felonies: Crimi…
Long Island Man Shoots Friend To Death Through Car Window, DA Says Long Island Man Shoots Friend To Death Through Car Window, DA Says
Long Island Man Shoots Friend To Death Through Car Window, DA Says A Long Island man is behind bars accused of shooting his longtime friend to death outside his home. James Brown, age 43, of Mastic, was arraigned on murder and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Nov. 28, in the death of Umar Elquhir. Several people called 911 on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 7, after Elquhir was found unresponsive lying on the ground outside Brown’s home in the Poospatuck Reservation in Mastic. He had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he was pronounced dead. According to the Suffolk Co…
Woman Caught With Loaded Gun During Long Island Traffic Stop Woman Caught With Loaded Gun During Long Island Traffic Stop
Woman Caught With Loaded Gun During Long Island Traffic Stop A 26-year-old woman originally pulled over for driving without headlights soon found herself in custody when police say they found a loaded Glock in her car. It happened on Thursday, Oct. 5 in Roosevelt, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 9:20 p.m., 26-year-old Danielle Barnett was driving a 2018 Hyundai south on St. Francis Street, near the intersection of Gormley Avenue, with no head or tail lights. When she was pulled over, police reported that the Roosevelt resident also had a loaded Glock inside of the car. Barnett was arrested and charged with criminal possessio…
15-Year-Old From Huntington Station Facing Host Of Charges After Shooting Himself, Police Say 15-Year-Old From Huntington Station Facing Host Of Charges After Shooting Himself, Police Say
15-Year-Old From Huntington Station Facing Host Of Charges After Shooting Himself, Police Say A teenage Long Island boy is facing a host of charges after police say he shot himself. A staff member at Huntington Hospital notified police that a 15-year-old boy was being treated in the emergency room for a gunshot wound to his left hand at around 3:15 p.m. Saturday, July 8. Following an investigation by Suffolk County PD Second Squad detectives, a .22 caliber ghost gun was recovered at the teen’s Huntington Station residence, on Foxwood Drive Eas,t and he was placed under arrest about three hours late. The 15-year-old was charged with: Criminal possession of…
Man Threatens Officer With Assault Rifle on Long Island, Police Say Man Threatens Officer With Assault Rifle on Long Island, Police Say
Man Threatens Officer With Assault Rifle on Long Island, Police Say A Long Island man is accused of threatening to harm a police officer with an assault rifle, authorities said. A Nassau County Police sergeant phoned Donald Schreiner, aged 34, of Oceanside, at 8:35 p.m. on Thursday, March 30 to follow up on a complaint Schreiner had submitted, according to police. Over the phone, Schreiner allegedly threatened to harm the officer with an assault rifle he owned. Officers then responded to Schreiner’s home and arrested him without incident.  His rifle was confiscated and there were no reported injuries. Schreiner is charged with: Criminal Possessio…
16-Year-Old Caught With Fully-Loaded Gun, Driving Unlawfully On Long Island, Police Say 16-Year-Old Caught With Fully-Loaded Gun, Driving Unlawfully On Long Island, Police Say
16-Year-Old Caught With Fully-Loaded Gun, Driving Unlawfully On Long Island, Police Say A Long Island teen was arrested for possessing a fully-loaded firearm, as well as multiple traffic violations. The Williston Park teenager, age 16, was pulled over shortly before 2 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, for numerous traffic infractions while driving west on Hillside Avenue near Willis Avenue, Nassau County Police said. When prompted to exit the vehicle, officers reportedly noticed a bulge in the teen's jacket pocket, which led to further investigation. Officers recovered a fully-loaded, defaced, 9-millimeter firearm. The teen was also found to be driving without a license and using…
Pistol Loaded With 21 Rounds Found During Traffic Stop On Long Island, Police Say Pistol Loaded With 21 Rounds Found During Traffic Stop On Long Island, Police Say
Pistol Loaded With 21 Rounds Found During Traffic Stop On Long Island, Police Say A traffic stop on Long Island turned up a pistol loaded with nearly two dozen rounds of ammunition, authorities said. Nassau County Police stopped Derrick Seidler, age 34, of Greensboro, North Carolina, at around 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, as he drove through Westbury. Officers allege that he changed lanes without signaling on Corporate Drive. During their conversation, Seidler began acting suspiciously, according to police, and officers ordered him and a 38-year-old female passenger out of the vehicle. Inside, they allegedly found a 9mm pistol loaded with 21 rounds of ammunition. Derri…
Report Of Man Running In Lake Ronkonkoma Park With Gun Leads To Seizure Of Firearms, Police Say Report Of Man Running In Lake Ronkonkoma Park With Gun Leads To Seizure Of Firearms, Police Say
Report Of Man Running In Lake Ronkonkoma Park With Gun Leads To Seizure Of Firearms, Police Say Police seized an AR-15 rifle and a .32 caliber revolver after responding to a report of a man running around a Long Island park with a gun. Officers responded to Raynor Park, located at 174 Ronkonkoma Ave. in Lake Ronkonkoma, at about 4:20 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, after a 911 caller reported that a man with a gun was running around the lake, the Suffolk County Police Department said. SCPD reported that officers found a man on Lake Terrace Road who fit the description of the individual the caller had reported. The man, identified as 20-year-old Kyle Cronin, was found in possessio…
Duo Jailed On Weapons Charges Following Traffic Stop On Long Island Duo Jailed On Weapons Charges Following Traffic Stop On Long Island
Duo Jailed On Weapons Charges Following Traffic Stop On Long Island Two men are facing weapons charges following a traffic stop on Long Island. Nassau County Police stopped the pair’s Nissan Altima just before 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, in Hewlett after allegedly observing the driver commit multiple vehicle and traffic law violations near Mill Road and West Broadway. A search of the vehicle turned up a loaded 9mm Taurus semi-automatic firearm, a loaded magazine, and additional loose ammunition, according to police. Alfred Thomas and Nakeem Delisle, both of Rosedale, Queens, were arrested without incident, police said. They're facing charges of criminal posse…
Trio Charged After Officers Find Handgun In Vehicle In Bethpage, Police Say Trio Charged After Officers Find Handgun In Vehicle In Bethpage, Police Say
Trio Charged After Officers Find Handgun In Vehicle In Bethpage, Police Say Three men are facing weapons charges after police reported they were found in possession of a handgun on Long Island. The incident happened in Bethpage at about 9:10 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, the Nassau County Police Department reported.  Officers were conducting an investigation in the parking lot of 432 North Wantagh Ave. and saw three men inside a parked 2010 Ford Focus, NCPD said. When they approached the car, they saw an expandable baton in the Ford, police said. Authorities said the three men were removed from the Ford, and police found a 9mm handgun inside the vehicle. …
CA Man Brandished Gun During Disturbance At Long Island Motel, Police Say CA Man Brandished Gun During Disturbance At Long Island Motel, Police Say
CA Man Brandished Gun During Disturbance At Long Island Motel, Police Say An out-of-state man is facing charges after allegedly brandishing a gun during a disturbance at a Long Island motel. Nassau County Police were called to East Meadow’s Coliseum Motor Inn, located on Hempstead Parkway, just before 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, after getting reports that a man had displayed a firearm in the hallway. When officers arrived, they determined that Miguel Lara, age 31, of California, was the man who had prompted the call. During a subsequent investigation, officers found a loaded Sig-Sauer pistol inside Lara’s motel room, police said. He was arrested without incident …
Man Faces Weapons Charges After Found In Possession Of Handgun In Inwood, NCPD Reports Man Faces Weapons Charges After Found In Possession Of Handgun In Inwood, NCPD Reports
Man Faces Weapons Charges After Found In Possession Of Handgun In Inwood, Ncpd Reports A 39-year-old man is facing charges after police said he was found in possession of a handgun on Long Island. Dellon Gilford, of Brooklyn, was arrested in Inwood at about 11:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9, according to the Nassau County Police Department. NCPD said officers were driving west on Bayview Avenue when they saw Gilford walking in the same direction in the area of Gates Avenue, holding a firearm case. Police reported discovering that the case contained a 9mm handgun. NCPD said Gilford was charged with: Two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon Criminal possessi…
Freeport Man Charged After Handgun Found In Garbage Can In Uniondale, Police Say Freeport Man Charged After Handgun Found In Garbage Can In Uniondale, Police Say
Freeport Man Charged After Handgun Found In Garbage Can In Uniondale, Police Say A 20-year-old man is facing charges after police said a handgun was found in a trash can on Long Island. Mark Shan, of Freeport, was arrested for an incident that happened in Uniondale at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Officers responded to a home on Jaffa Avenue for a report of a found gun, NCPD said. A witness told police that an unknown man had left a backpack in a garbage can, and a Jimenez Arms handgun was found inside the bag, authorities said. Investigators determined that Shand was responsible for the firearm, and he was charged …
19-Year-Old Found In Possession Of Handgun During North Lawrence Traffic Stop, Police Say 19-Year-Old Found In Possession Of Handgun During North Lawrence Traffic Stop, Police Say
19-Year-Old Found In Possession Of Handgun During North Lawrence Traffic Stop, Police Say A traffic stop on Long Island led to the arrest of a 19-year-old woman who was found in possession of a handgun, police said. Tashayla Ayres, of Brooklyn, was arrested in North Lawrence at about 8:10 p.m. on Monday, July 18, according to the Nassau County Police Department. An officer saw a 2009 Mitsubishi traveling north on Nassau Expressway with a defective tail light and a cracked windshield, NCPD said. Police said the officer pulled the Mitsubishi over and found that the front passenger, identified as Ayres, was in possession of a handgun. She was charged with criminal possession of a…
Burglar Alarm At Long Island Business Leads To 16-Year-Old With Gun, Police Say Burglar Alarm At Long Island Business Leads To 16-Year-Old With Gun, Police Say
Burglar Alarm At Long Island Business Leads To 16-Year-Old With Gun, Police Say A tripped burglar alarm at a Long Island business led police to a teenager with a gun, authorities said. Riverhead Police were called at around 4:40 p.m. Sunday, July 17, with reports of a commercial burglar alarm on Old Country Road near Osprey Avenue. During a search of the property, police found four people near the rear of the building, police said. One of them, a 16-year-old, was acting in a “suspicious manner” and was not compliant with officers, according to police. Officers eventually determined that the teen had a 9mm handgun and arrested them on charges of criminal possession of…
Embattled Former NYPD Officer From Long Island Sentenced For Firing Gun In Nassau County Embattled Former NYPD Officer From Long Island Sentenced For Firing Gun In Nassau County
Embattled Former Nypd Officer From Long Island Sentenced For Firing Gun In Nassau County An embattled former NYPD officer is heading to prison for firing several gunshots into the ocean in Long Beach. David Afanador, age 41, of Long Beach, was sentenced to 16 months to four years behind bars Thursday, June 9, according to the Nassau County DA’s office. It followed his guilty plea in March to a single charge of criminal possession of a firearm, a felony. Prosecutors said Afanador was at Ocean Beach Park on March 21, 2021, when he fired multiple shots into the water. When police arrived, they found Afanador holding an open can of spiked seltzer with a 9mm Beretta pistol in his …
Traffic Stop On Long Island Leads To Gun Arrest, Police Say Traffic Stop On Long Island Leads To Gun Arrest, Police Say
Traffic Stop On Long Island Leads To Gun Arrest, Police Say Police have arrested a man from the region for alleged possession of a loaded gun during a routine traffic stop on Long Island. The incident took place in Inwood around 9:40 p.m., Monday, June 6. According to detectives, officers spotted a black 2010 Nissan Maxima traveling eastbound on Bayview Avenue with dark tinted windows, said the Nassau County Police. Following an investigation, a loaded firearm was recovered from inside the vehicle, police said. Joshua E. Vasquez, age 20, of Arverne in Queens, was placed under arrest without incident, police said. Vasquez was charg…
Long Island Gang Member Sentenced For Violent Shooting Long Island Gang Member Sentenced For Violent Shooting
Long Island Gang Member Sentenced For Violent Shooting A member of the Bloods street gang on Long Island with a lengthy criminal history will spend two decades behind bars after being convicted of shooting a man and attempting to flee from justice, the DA announced. In March, Trevor Ford, age 30, of Hempstead, was convicted on multiple assault and weapon possession charges for a May 2020 shooting in his home town. Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said that the trial began on Tuesday, March 8 and the jury deliberated for two days before returning the guilty verdicts. Donnelly said that at approximately 7:15 p.m. on May 15, 2020, Fo…
14-Year-Old Caught With Loaded Handgun On Long Island 14-Year-Old Caught With Loaded Handgun On Long Island
14-Year-Old Caught With Loaded Handgun On Long Island A 14-year-old boy was busted by police with a loaded semi-automatic handgun on Long Island after being called to investigate a group of unruly teens who were possibly armed, authorities announced. Officers from the Suffolk County Police Department received a 911 call shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Friday, April 15, where there was a report of a group of teens, possibly armed with guns in Huntington Station. The teens were reportedly in the area of Oakwood Road when the resident called, police said. According to a police spokesperson, responding officers canvassed the area and located the group…
Woman Who Made $70K In Unauthorized Charges Nabbed With Illegal Handgun, Suffolk Police Say Woman Who Made $70K In Unauthorized Charges Nabbed With Illegal Handgun, Suffolk Police Say
Woman Who Made $70K In Unauthorized Charges Nabbed With Illegal Handgun, Suffolk Police Say A woman on Long Island who allegedly made more than $70,000 worth of unauthorized charges on her company’s credit card was busted with an illegal handgun in her truck during an investigation into her misdeeds, police said. In Suffolk County, officers responded to Cassone Leasing on Lakeland Avenue in Ronkonkoma shortly before 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17, where there was a report of an employee making charges on the company credit card without proper authority. It is alleged that Nikki Naylor, age 58, made charges in excess of $70,000 on the company card, which prompted an investigation by …
Suffolk County Man Charged After Search Warrant Uncovers 'Ghost Guns,' Police Say Suffolk County Man Charged After Search Warrant Uncovers 'Ghost Guns,' Police Say
Suffolk County Man Charged After Search Warrant Uncovers 'Ghost Guns,' Police Say A 34-year-old Long Island man was charged after police said a search warrant uncovered multiple loaded "ghost guns" in his home. Samuel Schindler, of Central Islip, was arrested on Saturday, Feb. 5, after a search warrant was executed at his home on Tamarack Street, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Police searched the residence and found two loaded handguns, a 9mm and a 40 caliber, authorities said. The two handguns were what are commonly known as "ghost guns," which are built from a kit and don't have serial numbers or traceable features, SCPD said.  Investigators …
Suffolk County Man Accused Of Dealing Fentanyl Suffolk County Man Accused Of Dealing Fentanyl
Suffolk County Man Accused Of Dealing Fentanyl A Long Island man has been arrested for allegedly dealing fentanyl throughout the area. Following a four-month-long investigation, detectives from Suffolk County arrested Leury Rodriguez, aka "Primo," age 27, of Brentwood, after he conducted a drug deal in Islandia on Monday, Feb. 7, and was found in possession of more than a quarter kilo of fentanyl, said the Suffolk County Police. Later that day, detectives executed a search warrant at Rodriguez’s residence and seized: Approximately two kilograms of fentanyl, which has an estimated street value of $220,000 A loaded 9mm handgun without …
Man, Woman Charged After Dispute With Employees At Nassau Hotel Turns Violent Man, Woman Charged After Dispute With Employees At Nassau Hotel Turns Violent
Man, Woman Charged After Dispute With Employees At Nassau Hotel Turns Violent A man and a woman were arrested after allegedly having a violent dispute with employees at a Long Island hotel and then with police officers. According to Nassau County detectives, the incident took place around 1:15 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 23, in Baldwin when officers responded to a 911 call for a disturbance at the Ramada Inn hotel located at 1000 Sunrise Highway.  An investigation found that Jacqueline Wilson, age 31, of Queens, had a dispute with an employee before striking the worker in the face, police said. Wilson returned to her room and threatened violence against multip…
Suffolk Man, 24, Driving Drunk Nabbed With Ghost Gun At Correctional Facility, Sheriff Says Suffolk Man, 24, Driving Drunk Nabbed With Ghost Gun At Correctional Facility, Sheriff Says
Suffolk Man, 24, Driving Drunk Nabbed With Ghost Gun At Correctional Facility, Sheriff Says A Long Island man was charged after authorities said he drove to a correctional facility while intoxicated and was found in possession of a "ghost gun." Daniel Apolinario, age 24, of Bay Shore, entered the Riverhead Correctional Facility parking lot through the employee entrance at about 10:45 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 21, and he tried to exit jail grounds the wrong way through the visiting entrance, the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office said. The deputy sheriff who was working in the security booth at the entrance stopped the vehicle and spoke with Apolinario, who seemed to be intoxicated, author…
Trio Nabbed For Nassau County Gas Station Robbery Trio Nabbed For Nassau County Gas Station Robbery
Trio Nabbed For Nassau County Gas Station Robbery Three Long Island men have been charged with the armed robbery of a BP gas station where they allegedly made off with cash and lottery tickets. The incident took place on Friday, Dec. 31 around 11 p.m. at the gas station in East Meadow, said Nassau County Police. According to detectives, Oscar Marcia, age 27, of Levittown, Jose Antonis, age 33, of Hempstead, and Victor Almandades-Zavala, age 28, of Hempstead, entered through the front door of the BP Gas Station located at 1878 Hempstead Turnpike.  Zavala approached the 25-year-old male employee located at the front…
Long Island Robbery Suspect Nabbed At Airport Fleeing Country, Police Say Long Island Robbery Suspect Nabbed At Airport Fleeing Country, Police Say
Long Island Robbery Suspect Nabbed At Airport Fleeing Country, Police Say Police apprehended a Long Island man wanted for an alleged attempted robbery as he was boarding a plane to leave the country. According to Nassau County detectives, Bernardo Dezil, age 22, of Freeport, entered Clientele, located at 630 Old Country Road in East Garden City, on Tuesday, Dec. 7, and began selecting clothing items.  Employees observed Dezil acting suspiciously and began to monitor him. When he attempted to exit the store without paying for the items, store employees attempted to stop him, police said. A struggle ensued and Dezil pulled out a black and …
Man Nabbed On Long Island With Stolen Gun, Drugs, Police Say Man Nabbed On Long Island With Stolen Gun, Drugs, Police Say
Man Nabbed On Long Island With Stolen Gun, Drugs, Police Say A man was arrested on Long Island after he was allegedly nabbed with several bags of marijuana and a stolen handgun. Tevon Montgomery Crooks, of Jamaica, Queens, was arrested a little after midnight on Friday, Dec.10 when he was stopped for a defective rear plate light in Woodmere, Nassau County Police said. According to detectives, officers from the Bureau of Special Operations spotted a black 2011 Nissan Maxima with a defective rear plate light stopped at a traffic light while exiting the parking lot of 253-01 Rockaway Boulevard.  Officers conducted a stop on Rockaway Boulevard at B…
Nassau County Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Knife, Handgun, Police Say Nassau County Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Knife, Handgun, Police Say
Nassau County Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Knife, Handgun, Police Say A 19-year-old is facing charges after police said he was found in possession of a knife and a handgun during a traffic stop on Long Island. The Nassau County Police Department reported that Iyel Adams Banton, of Central Islip, was arrested for the incident that happened in West Hempstead at about midnight on Sunday, Nov. 28. NCPD said officers saw a gray 2007 Toyota Camry driving west on Hempstead Turnpike with no headlights. The car was pulled over in the parking lot of 458 Hempstead Turnpike, NCPD said. During the traffic stop, officers saw a knife in the center cupholder, pol…