5 Alleged Theft Group Members Nabbed For Attempted Burglary On Long Island 5 Alleged Theft Group Members Nabbed For Attempted Burglary On Long Island
5 Alleged Theft Group Members Nabbed For Attempted Burglary On Long Island A group of people, thought to be part of a South American theft group, were arrested after they were discovered on Long Island with a Wi-Fi signal scrambler, crowbars, and more, officials said. It happened on Monday, Jan. 29 in Elmont, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 9:45 a.m., the group was discovered near South Kings Street in two cars – a black Nissan Rogue and a Mitsubishi Lancer, both with Ohio plates – one of which was recognized by officers as the vehicles involved in multiple burglaries across different jurisdictions. Police said that an investigation located …
Shots Fired In Residential Area Of Long Island Spark Investigation Shots Fired In Residential Area Of Long Island Spark Investigation
Shots Fired In Residential Area Of Long Island Spark Investigation Police are investigating an early-morning shooting that occurred in a residential area of Long Island. It happened on Friday, Jan. 5 in Elmont, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 4:20 a.m., a witness near the Baylis Avenue and Parkway Drive area reported hearing five loud shots. Police at the scene recovered four 9mm shell casings from the road. No injuries were reported during the shooting, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All calls will rema…
6 Busted Selling Alcohol, Tobacco To Minors At Long Island Stores: Police 6 Busted Selling Alcohol, Tobacco To Minors At Long Island Stores: Police
6 Busted Selling Alcohol, Tobacco To Minors At Long Island Stores: Police With the help of undercover agents, police on Long Island reportedly found six people from a handful of stores to be selling alcohol and tobacco products to minors. The bust started on Monday, Dec. 11 at approximately 5:30 p.m., according to Nassau County Police. Using underage agents working with the Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Unit, officers went to stores in Franklin Square and West Hempstead as part of “Project 21,” meant to target the sale of illicit products to minors. At the Smoke Shop located at 727 Franklin Avenue, Akil Hossain, age 21 of Elmont, was arrested for allegedly s…
Man Performs Lewd Act In Front Of Teen On Long Island, Remains At Large: Police Man Performs Lewd Act In Front Of Teen On Long Island, Remains At Large: Police
Man Performs Lewd Act In Front Of Teen On Long Island, Remains At Large: Police Police are searching for a man who performed a sexual act in front of a teenager on Long Island while she tried to get to school. It happened on the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 5 in Elmont. According to Nassau County Police, a 15-year-old girl was on her way to Elmont High School just before 8 a.m. She was walking north on 240th Street when, near the intersection of 117th Road, the man in question began to walk in front of her. Suddenly, the man turned around to face the girl and began to perform a lewd act, police said. The victim fled in the opposite direction and called the police. …
USPS Robbery: Trio Stole Keys From Long Island Worker, Sold On Instagram, DA Claims USPS Robbery: Trio Stole Keys From Long Island Worker, Sold On Instagram, DA Claims
USPS Robbery: Trio Stole Keys From Long Island Worker, Sold On Instagram, DA Claims Three people are facing felony charges after they allegedly threatened postal workers with a gun, stole their keys, and attempted to sell them online. The Nassau County District Attorney announced the trio’s indictment on Wednesday, Nov. 29, for the two alleged robberies, which occurred in early 2023. Kimora Dupree, age 20 of Elmont, Melajah Taffe, age 22 of Valley Stream, and a third person, first struck on February 26, 2023, the DA’s Office claimed. Just after 3:30 p.m., an unsuspecting USPS worker was walking up to the front of a Hempstead home when the third person, who has not been…
'Violent' Man Breaks Long Island Woman's Belongings During Fight, Resists Arrest: Police 'Violent' Man Breaks Long Island Woman's Belongings During Fight, Resists Arrest: Police
'Violent' Man Breaks Long Island Woman's Belongings During Fight, Resists Arrest: Police A Queens man had been taken into custody after he got into a fight with a Long Island woman and her two teen daughters that allegedly turned violent. At approximately 8:45 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30, a 45-year-old Elmont woman had just returned to her Heathcote Road home with her two teen daughters, ages 14 and 17. When they arrived, the mother got into a verbal argument with Tristan Jobity, a 38-year-old from Queens, according to Nassau County Police. Though it is currently unclear what, if any, Jobity’s relationship is with the family, the fight soon turned physical, as he began to pick up…
29-Year-Old Nabbed For Selling Drugs On Long Island After Overdose Investigation: Police 29-Year-Old Nabbed For Selling Drugs On Long Island After Overdose Investigation: Police
29-Year-Old Nabbed For Selling Drugs On Long Island After Overdose Investigation: Police A Long Island man was arrested after an unrelated investigation led police to discover that he was selling heroin and more, police said. On Wednesday, Sept. 6, 29-year-old Steven M. Ayala was arrested for allegedly possessing and selling drugs, according to Nassau County Police. The Elmont resident’s arrest came during an investigation into an unrelated fatal overdose. Ayala was allegedly in possession of and sold substances that police believe to be heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine. He was arrested outside of the Belmont Deli and Grill, located at 139 Hempstead Turnpike, without in…
Dead Dogs Discovered In Car On Long Island Dead Dogs Discovered In Car On Long Island
Dead Dogs Discovered In Car On Long Island A call to the police on Long Island regarding a bad odor led to the shocking discovery of deceased animals. It happened on Tuesday, Aug. 15 at approximately 7 p.m. in Elmont, according to Nassau County Police. Officers received a call to 911 reporting that a car parked on Diellen Lane had a stench coming from it. When police arrived at the scene, they saw that the 2016 black Explorer had two large dead dogs in the backseat. The investigation remains ongoing, and no further details were released about the breed of dogs or their potential cause of death. Detectives encourage anyone wi…
Man Steals Passenger Trolley, Crashes On Long Island, Flees Man Steals Passenger Trolley, Crashes On Long Island, Flees
Man Steals Passenger Trolley, Crashes On Long Island, Flees Officials are searching for an unknown man who they say commandeered a Long Island passenger trolley, crashed it, and fled the scene, leaving police to find a fiery scene. The incident on Saturday, July 15 at approximately 9 a.m. in Elmont, according to Nassau County Police. Near Gate 5 of the UBS Arena, located at 2150 Hempstead Turnpike, an unknown man was discovered to have gotten into a green UBS passenger trolley. Once in the vehicle, he drove it around the parking lot, where he hit a parked car. After the collision, the man continued to drive the trolley onto Hempstead Turnpike.…
Update:  Missing Long Island Teen Found Update:  Missing Long Island Teen Found
Update: Missing Long Island Teen Found Update:  A teenager last seen on Long Island has been found a week later, police announced.  Nassau County Police announced on Thursday, July 6 that they have located Joaquin Knight, aged 15. The announcement came just over a week after he went missing on June 27 in Elmont.  Further information about where Knight was found and his condition were not released by police.  Original story:  Police are imploring the community to aid in finding a missing Long Island teenager. According to Nassau County Police, 15-year-old Joaquin Knight was last seen on Tuesday, Jun…
Racetrack Murderer Will Spend 25 To Life In Prison For Killing Ex-Girlfriend On Long Island Racetrack Murderer Will Spend 25 To Life In Prison For Killing Ex-Girlfriend On Long Island
Racetrack Murderer Will Spend 25 To Life In Prison For Killing Ex-Girlfriend On Long Island Officials announced that a Long Island man who traveled 1,000 miles to kill his former coworker (also his ex-girlfriend) will now spend at least two decades behind bars. Jose Franco-Martinez, aged 58, of Elmont, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the murder of his ex-girlfriend at her place of work, the Nassau County DA announced on Wednesday, June 28.  Franco-Martinez was convicted by a jury of the crime nearly five years after the incident itself.  Earlier Report: Racetrack Murder: Man Drove 1K Miles To Stab Elmont Employee To Death, Jurors Agree Maria Larin…
Violent Carjacking: Long Island Man Pulled From Car, Kicked, Punched, Police Say Violent Carjacking: Long Island Man Pulled From Car, Kicked, Punched, Police Say
Violent Carjacking: Long Island Man Pulled From Car, Kicked, Punched, Police Say Police are searching for a trio who were involved in a violent, early-morning Long Island carjacking. The incident occurred in Elmont on Wednesday, June 7 at approximately 5:40 a.m., according to Nassau County police. A 60-year-old man was entering his vehicle in front of his Fieldmere Street home when a group of three appeared and pulled him out of his car. Police said that the carjackers threw the victim onto the ground, kicking and punching him. One of the carjackers got into the victim’s gray 2022 Honda CRV and fled the scene, heading southbound on Fieldmere Street towards 106th Av…