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Man Who Stole Pro-Israel Flags On Long Island Arraigned For Hate Crimes: DA Man Who Stole Pro-Israel Flags On Long Island Arraigned For Hate Crimes: DA
Man Who Stole Pro-Israel Flags On Long Island Arraigned For Hate Crimes: DA A  man is facing multiple hate crime charges after he allegedly stole two pro-Israel flags and assaulted a Long Island homeowner. Bechir Lehbeib, age 26 of Jamaica, Queens, was indicted by a jury on Wednesday, March 6, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Original Report - Man Accused Of Hate Crime After Stealing Pro-Israel Flag, Punching Hewlett Homeowner: Police On Sunday, February 4, Lehbeib allegedly walked up to a Hewlett home just after 1 p.m. The Steven Drive house was displaying two flags — one of which depicted a blend of the American and Israeli flags and…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Man Busted For Hiding Snacks In Pants During Long Island Robbery: Police Man Busted For Hiding Snacks In Pants During Long Island Robbery: Police
Man Busted For Hiding Snacks In Pants During Long Island Robbery: Police An alleged robber was caught attempting to smuggle snacks out of a Long Island store by stuffing them in his pants, police said. It happened on Friday, March 1 in Massapequa, according to Nassau County Police. Just after 12 a.m., 33-year-old Kevin McKenna walked into the 7-Eleven located at 422 Sunrise Highway. The Levittown man reportedly took food from the shelves, shoving it into his pants pockets before an employee confronted him. McKenna and the employee got into a physical altercation before the alleged robber ran out of the store. He was located by police a short time later, wh…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Long Island Man Admits To Attempted Murder Of Police Officer Long Island Man Admits To Attempted Murder Of Police Officer
Long Island Man Admits To Attempted Murder Of Police Officer A Long Island man pleaded guilty in court to attempted first-degree murder for allegedly shooting a police officer last year. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney said that Jayvon Bell, age 21, of Amityville, admitted shooting at an officer who was attempting to arrest him. “Jayvon Bell showed complete disregard for human life when he shot at Suffolk County police officers,” said Tierney.  According to court documents and the defendant’s statements during his guilty plea, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, a taxi driver responded to the North Amityville area to …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Violent Carjacking: Trio Robs, Stabs Man On Long Island, Police Say Violent Carjacking: Trio Robs, Stabs Man On Long Island, Police Say
Violent Carjacking: Trio Robs, Stabs Man On Long Island, Police Say Three young women were arrested after they allegedly robbed a man on Long Island, stabbing him before taking off in his car. The incident occurred on Tuesday, Feb. 13 in Valley Stream, according to Nassau County Police. It was about 10 p.m. when a trio of girls — one of which was underage — approached a 37-year-old man at the Shell Station located at 100 West Merrick Road. Police said the group demanded the man get out of his white 2017 Kia Sportage. He refused, and a scuffle ensued. During the struggle, the man was stabbed in the middle of his back. The trio got into his car and dr…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Machete-Wielding Pair Rob Man On Long Island, Search Ensues, Police Say Machete-Wielding Pair Rob Man On Long Island, Search Ensues, Police Say
Machete-Wielding Pair Rob Man On Long Island, Search Ensues, Police Say Police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating two men who they say robbed a 23-year-old victim, using a machete to threaten him. The incident occurred on Monday, Feb. 12 in Riverhead, according to police. Just before 7:30 p.m. that evening, a 23-year-old Riverhead man was walking north on Doctors Path near the PSE&G building when he noticed the two suspects sitting in a car on the side of the road. The two robbers then jumped out of the vehicle and came up behind the victim, grabbing the man and menacing him with a machete. According to officials, the duo fled the s…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Recognize Him? Robber Punches Long Island Victim, Flees, Police Say Recognize Him? Robber Punches Long Island Victim, Flees, Police Say
Recognize Him? Robber Punches Long Island Victim, Flees, Police Say Police are searching for a man who they say punched a teen with brass knuckles before making off with the victim’s belongings. It happened on Wednesday, Jan. 24 in Hicksville, according to Nassau County Police. At around 8 p.m. on that day, the 18-year-old victim was at his home on Lee Avenue with the suspect when the pair got into a verbal argument. However, the alleged robber escalated, punching the teen in the face with brass knuckles before demanding his belongings and running off with them in an unknown direction. Among his belongings, the victim’s phone and an unknown amount of …

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by Sophie Grieser
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Man Accused Of Hate Crime After Stealing Pro-Israel Flag, Punching LI Homeowner: Police Man Accused Of Hate Crime After Stealing Pro-Israel Flag, Punching LI Homeowner: Police
Man Accused Of Hate Crime After Stealing Pro-Israel Flag, Punching LI Homeowner: Police A man was arrested after he reportedly stole a pro-Israel flag from a Long Island home and attacked the homeowner, police said. The incident occurred on Sunday, Feb. 4 in Hewlett, according to Nassau County Police. Read the new, updated story - Man Who Stole Pro-Israel Flags In Hewlett Arraigned For Hate Crimes: DA Just after 1 p.m. that day, a man who lives on Steven Drive reported seeing 26-year-old Bechir Lehbeib walk onto his property and tear down a flag and banner that he had displaying outside his home. The man, who was not named by police, confronted Lehbeib about the fl…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Seen 'Em? Search On For Pair Of Long Island Thieves Seen 'Em? Search On For Pair Of Long Island Thieves
Seen 'Em? Search On For Pair Of Long Island Thieves Police are on the lookout for two people who robbed both a Long Island department store and a restaurant. The back-to-back robberies occurred on Wednesday, Jan. 31 in East Garden City, according to Nassau County Police. Just before 5:30 p.m., a man and woman walked into the Macy’s located at 630 Old Country Road, at the Roosevelt Field Mall. As they began to grab items, concealing them, two of the store’s loss prevention officers confronted the pair. A struggle followed, with the woman allegedly becoming combative, pushing and kicking the officer before the two suspects ran, fleeing we…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Woman Robbed In Parking Lot Near Long Island Mall: Police Woman Robbed In Parking Lot Near Long Island Mall: Police
Woman Robbed In Parking Lot Near Long Island Mall: Police Police are searching for a robber who robbed a woman in broad daylight near a busy mall on Long Island, making off with her purse and more, police said. It happened on Monday, Jan. 29 in East Garden City, according to Nassau County Police. Just before 4 p.m. on that day, a 53-year-old woman was in the parking lot of 600 Old Country Road, near the Roosevelt Field Mall. She had just gotten out of her car when the robber struck, grabbing the purse off of her shoulder and breaking the strap before fleeing the scene. Police said the suspect drove off in an older model gray BMW, driving sou…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Man Injures Long Island Employee During Robbery: Police Man Injures Long Island Employee During Robbery: Police
Man Injures Long Island Employee During Robbery: Police A 42-year-old man has been arrested after he injured an employee while robbing a Long Island store, police said. The Uniondale incident occurred on Monday, Jan. 22, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 2 a.m., 42-year-old William Alston of Hempstead walked into a 7-Eleven located at 644 Jerusalem Avenue. He allegedly walked behind the counter, snagging a cigarette lighter before trying to leave the store. A 49-year-old employee tried to stop Alston but was shoved to the ground, injuring the employee’s face. Alston was nonetheless nabbed at the store and charged with rob…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Robber Pulls Gun On Long Island Employee For $3 Gas: Police Robber Pulls Gun On Long Island Employee For $3 Gas: Police
Robber Pulls Gun On Long Island Employee For $3 Gas: Police A man was arrested on Long Island weeks after he allegedly threatened a gas station employee with a gun – for only a few dollars' worth of gas, police said. Roy Braithwaite, age 34 of Uniondale, was arrested on Monday, Jan. 15 for the Dec. 2023 incident, Nassau County Police said. Just after 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21, Braithwaite walked into the Carle Place Lukoil gas Station, located at 500 Westbury Avenue, and tried to pay for gas using his debit card. However, when his card was denied, he allegedly began to yell at the 18-year-old employee, throwing a chair against a display…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Men Punch, Choke Couple During Long Island Motel Robbery: Police Men Punch, Choke Couple During Long Island Motel Robbery: Police
Men Punch, Choke Couple During Long Island Motel Robbery: Police Two Long Island men were arrested after they robbed a couple in their motel room, threatening to kill a woman if the other victim didn’t give them money. It happened on Thursday, Jan. 11 in North Long Beach, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 5:30 a.m., 32-year-old Ishmel Owens and 28-year-old Kylil Freeman, both of Freeport, were allegedly invited into the motel room of a couple in North Long Beach, the address of which was not released by authorities. Once inside, Owens began to punch the male victim in the chest multiple times as he lay in the motel room bed. At th…

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by Sophie Grieser