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Trio Recruits Own Kids To Steal From Nassau County Macy's, Police Say
Three people are accused of recruiting their own children to help them steal from a Macy’s store on Long Island.
The incident happened in East Garden City, at Roosevelt Field Mall, shortly before 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17.
According to Nassau County Police, a security guard stopped two women and a man who left the store while concealing dozens of items that weren't paid for. The trio were accompanied by three children, ages 3, 10, and 13.
Together, the group stole 67 pieces of merchandise by concealing items inside bags and a stroller, police said.
The following suspects were arrested with…
'Irate' Passenger Exposes Himself To Girls, Man Aboard Nassau County Bus, Police Say
A man is facing multiple charges after allegedly exposing himself to two minors on a Long Island bus.
The incident happened in Cedarhurst, on an MTA bus that was traveling near Rockaway Turnpike and Rugby Road, at around 9:15 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19.
Nassau County Police said a 30-year-old man and two girls, ages 17 and 7, were riding on the bus when another passenger “became irate,” pulled his pants down, and exposed himself to the victims.
The suspect, 61-year-old Dwight Poorman, of Far Rockaway, Queens, then threatened them with a stick, police said. Nobody was injured.
Poorman was arres…
15-Year-Old Sexually Abused Inside Long Island Church Basement, Police Say
A Long Island church member is accused of sexually abusing a teenage girl inside his place of worship.
Clinton Bucknor, age 71, of Huntington, was arrested Thursday, May 9, following an investigation by Suffolk County Police detectives.
According to police, the victim’s sister called 911 on Wednesday, May 8, saying her 15-year-old sister had been sexually abused by an employee at the Huntington Seventh-Day Adventist Church, located on West 9th Street.
An investigation found that Clinton sent an inappropriate photo and text to the girl and had sexual contact with her in the church’s basemen…
Man Threatens Woman's Family Members With Shotgun At Old Bethpage Home: Police
Two people are facing charges after an incident in which a man threatened a woman's family with a shotgun at a Long Island home, leading to the discovery of firearms and other weapons, according to police.
Officers responded to a call for a disturbance at a residence in Old Bethpage at around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20.
Upon arrival, officers were notified of an argument between Patrick J. Jackson, age 54, Dorothy Scotto, age 42, both of Old Bethpage, and her immediate family members, Nassau County Police said.
The argument escalated, and Jackson picked up a loaded shotgun, which p…
Long Island Man Nabbed During Fatal Overdose Investigation, Police Say
Police on Long Island have arrested a man in connection with a fatal overdose.
Holtsville resident Nicholas Mayfield, age 40, was nabbed in Uniondale at about 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, Nassau County Police said.
According to police, Mayfield was taken into custody after authorities began investigating the fatal overdose death of a Nassau County resident.
Further details, including the victim’s name, were not released.
Mayfield is charged with:
Criminal possession of a controlled substance, two counts of varying degrees;
Criminal sale of a controlled substance, two counts of…
Man Breaks Into Former Boss's Long Island Home, Beats Family Members: Police
A recently fired man was arrested on Long Island after he went to his former employer’s home on Christmas Day and assaulted two people, police said.
It happened on Monday, Dec. 25 in North New Hyde Park, according to Nassau County Police.
At approximately 4:15 p.m., 37-year-old Kar Toong arrived at a home on Robby Lane to confront his former employer about being fired, yelling and swearing.
The homeowner’s son and grandson, ages 48 and 7, opened up the front door to question Toong, a Brooklyn resident, about why he was yelling.
That’s when Toong kicked the door and shoved his way insi…
Woman Injures 3 Officers With Shower Rod, More During Long Island Arrest: Police
A 25-year-old Long Island woman allegedly exposed herself and used a shower rod against officers during her arrest, police claimed.
The woman, Lourdje Elien, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 21 at approximately 3 a.m. in Uniondale, according to Nassau County Police.
After what was reported to be a disturbance, police found Elien, a 25-year-old Uniondale resident, outside of her Park Place home, screaming and exposing herself.
When going to make an arrest, Elien reportedly picked up a shower rod and started swinging, injuring three officers until she was eventually taken into custody.
In …
3 Charged During Long Island Massage Parlor Raid, Police Say
Three women were arrested on various charges, including prostitution, after an undercover investigation on Long Island, according to police.
The raid took place on Thursday, Nov. 30 in Franklin Square after Nassau County Police conducted an undercover investigation at Zen Retreat Spa, located at 346 Franklin Avenue.
A 30-year-old Hicksville woman was taken into custody and charged with unauthorized practice of a profession.
A 31-year-old woman from Jamaica, Queens was also arrested and charged with prostitution.
Additionally, police arrested another Queens woman, age 30, who allegedly h…
