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Long Island Man Facing Charges For Drug Possession, Resisting Arrest, Police Say
A Long Island man is facing charges after police said he was found in possession of drugs and resisted arrest, injuring two officers.
Gregory Booker, age 57, was arrested at about 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 22 in Roosevelt, according to the Nassau County Police Department.
NCPD said officers "conducted an investigation at the corner of Woods Avenue and Gilbert Place," and arrested Booker.
Police said Booker, who is from Roosevelt, resisted arrest, and two officers sustained injuries and were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Authorities said Booker was found in possession of…
Long Island Duo Nabbed for Drug Possession, Attacking Officers, Police Say
Two Long Island residents were charged with drug possession as part of a countywide operation against the use of opioids.
Nassau County residents Joseph Betz, age 31, of Franklin Square, and Nicolette Cicchetti, age 30, of North Valley Stream, were arrested on Sunday, Sept. 5, following a traffic stop.
According to detectives conducting an investigation in Franklin Square, information obtained led to the home of the Betz.
Detectives spotted Betz exit his home and enter his black 2021 Chevy Camaro. Detectives conducted a traffic stop, and as they approached the Camaro, Betz accel…