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Roosevelt Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Botched Burglary
A Long Island man is facing a host of charges, including attempted murder, after a domestic dispute turned physical and his plan to fire a gun at two men backfired, police said.
In Nassau County, police officers responded to a Roosevelt residence shortly before 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, March 20, where there was a report of a disturbance involving a 56-year-old man living in the building.
Police said that during dispute, Roosevelt resident Calvin Badger, age 52, became physical with the 56-year-old resident, ultimately taking out a black handgun, pointing it at his victim, and pulling the trig…
Man Nabbed For Assault At Long Island Walmart After Attacking Officer, Police Say
A Long Island man has been arrested for allegedly attacking a police officer while being detained for shoplifting.
James Armstrong, age 47, of Roosevelt, was arrested around 4 p.m., Monday, Dec. 13 at the East Meadow Walmart.
According to detectives, officers responded to Walmart located at 2465 Hempstead Turnpike, for a reported larceny.
When they arrived on the scene, Armstrong resisted arrest and fled. He was apprehended after a short foot pursuit, police said.
One officer received abrasions and swelling to his right hand and was taken to a local area hospital for …
