Uniondale Man Accused Of Fatally Shooting 19-Year-Old In Hempstead Uniondale Man Accused Of Fatally Shooting 19-Year-Old In Hempstead
Uniondale Man Accused Of Fatally Shooting 19-Year-Old In Hempstead A 22-year-old man is accused of fatally shooting a 19-year-old on Long Island. Laron Watts, of Uniondale, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the death of Jaden Omaree Johnson, of Hempstead, the Nassau County Police Department reported. Police said Watts is scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday, Aug. 17. NCPD previously reported that the shooting happened in the area of 77 Terrace Ave. in Hempstead at about 10:10 p.m. on Saturday, June 4. Officers found multiple people suffering from gunshot wounds at the scene, including Johnson, who was pronounced dead at the hos…
Trio Fires Shots At Man, Woman In Uniondale, Police Say Trio Fires Shots At Man, Woman In Uniondale, Police Say
Trio Fires Shots At Man, Woman In Uniondale, Police Say Police are searching for three suspects who fired shots at a man and a woman on Long Island. The incident happened at 5:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, in Uniondale, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Police said a 24-year-old man was sitting in a parked 2009 BMW, and a 24-year-old woman was standing outside of the driver's side door when a black 2021 Jaguar drove north on Northgate Drive, and three suspects fired shots toward the victims. No injuries were reported, police said.  Police said the BMW, parked vehicles, and two homes were struck during the incident. The t…
Alert Issued For Missing Uniondale 15-Year-Old Alert Issued For Missing Uniondale 15-Year-Old
Alert Issued For Missing Uniondale 15-Year-Old Police on Long Island are asking the public for help locating a missing 15-year-old. Genesis Martinez, of Uniondale, was last seen on Saturday, Aug. 6, and was reported missing on Monday, Aug. 8, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, Martinez was last seen leaving her Uniondale home.  She is described as being 5-foot-3, 140 pounds with red hair and brown eyes. Her clothing description and destination are unknown, police said. Detectives request anyone with information regarding her whereabouts to contact the Nassau County Police Department Missing Pe…
MS-13 Duo Sentenced For Killing Victim With Machetes In Uniondale Woods MS-13 Duo Sentenced For Killing Victim With Machetes In Uniondale Woods
MS-13 Duo Sentenced For Killing Victim With Machetes In Uniondale Woods Two MS-13 members were sentenced for murdering a 22-year-old man with machetes in a wooded area on Long Island. Luis Alejandro Varela, age 24, of Mineola, was sentenced to 21 years to life in prison and 27-year-old William Reyes-Fuentes, of Uniondale, was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the murder of Carlos Rivas-Majano, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced on Tuesday, Aug. 9. Varela and Reyes-Fuentes pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and second-degree conspiracy on Friday, June 24, the DA's Office said.  “MS-13 members Luis Alejandro Varela an…
Trio Charged After Handguns Found During Traffic Stop In Roosevelt, Police Report Trio Charged After Handguns Found During Traffic Stop In Roosevelt, Police Report
Trio Charged After Handguns Found During Traffic Stop In Roosevelt, Police Report Three men are facing weapons charges after police reported finding multiple handguns during a traffic stop on Long Island. The incident happened at about 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 3, in Roosevelt, the Nassau County Police Department said. Officers saw a 2016 Honda Accord travel south on Wagner Avenue and fail to obey a stop sign at the intersection of East Clinton Avenue, NCPD said. Police pulled the Honda over and recovered three handguns from the car during an investigation, authorities said.  NCPD said the following individuals were arrested without incident: Kaevon Edwards, …
ID Released For 21-Year-Old Found Fatally Shot In Uniondale Park ID Released For 21-Year-Old Found Fatally Shot In Uniondale Park
ID Released For 21-Year-Old Found Fatally Shot In Uniondale Park The identity has been released of a 21-year-old man who was found fatally shot in a park on Long Island. Officers in Uniondale responded to a report of a victim with a gunshot wound at Uniondale Avenue Park at about 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, the Nassau County Police Department reported. On Thursday, July 21, police identified the victim as Walter Ochoa Jr., age 21, of Uniondale. Earlier report: 21-Year-Old Found Fatally Shot In Uniondale Park, Police Say Detectives asked anyone with information about the incident to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.
Duo Nabbed For Selling Fake Jewelry On Long Island, Police Say Duo Nabbed For Selling Fake Jewelry On Long Island, Police Say
Duo Nabbed For Selling Fake Jewelry On Long Island, Police Say Two people were charged with larceny for allegedly selling fake jewelry to a woman on Long Island. The incident took place in Uniondale around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, July 18. According to detectives, officers responded to a 911 call for two people in a white Mercedes selling fake jewelry at Nassau Road and Stanton Boulevard. An investigation led officers to locate Ionel Ghicoel, age 37, and Elvira Stan, age 36, both of Seattle, Washington, as the individuals responsible, Nassau County Police said. Both were arrested and charged with petit larceny and released on an appea…
Two Long Island Men Nabbed For Firing Shots, Police Say Two Long Island Men Nabbed For Firing Shots, Police Say
Two Long Island Men Nabbed For Firing Shots, Police Say This story has been updated. Two Long Island men have been charged with reckless endangerment for allegedly firing shots.  The incident occurred in Uniondale around 11:45 p.m. on Monday, July 18 in the area of Stanton Boulevard. According to detectives, First Precinct officers responded to a Shotspotter call in the 100 block of Stanton Blvd. Upon arrival, officers saw two men fleeing the location on foot northbound on Leonard Avenue that fit the description that witnesses provided, said the Nassau County Police. Officers stopped the men identified as Tyshaan James, age…
Two MS-13 Members Admit To Uniondale Machete Murder Two MS-13 Members Admit To Uniondale Machete Murder
Two MS-13 Members Admit To Uniondale Machete Murder Two MS-13 members from Long Island have pleaded guilty to the 2017 machete murder of a man whose body was found in a wooded area a year later. Luis Alejandro Varela, age 24, of Mineola, and William Reyes-Fuentes, age 27, from Uniondale, pleaded guilty Friday, June 24, for the August 2017 machete murder of Carlos Rivas-Majano, said Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly on Monday, June 27. Both were charged with murder and conspiracy and face 20 years to life in prison, the DA's Office said. “For more than a year, Carlos Rivas-Majano’s family was left to speculate what h…
Missing Uniondale Girl Found Missing Uniondale Girl Found
Missing Uniondale Girl Found Update: A Long Island teen who went missing has been located. Genesis Martinez-Claros, age 15, of Uniondale, has been missing since 5 p.m., Monday, June 13, said the Nassau County Police. On Wednesday night, June 16, police announced she has been located. Original report: Police are asking the public for help locating a missing Long Island teen who hasn't been seen in two days. Genesis Martinez-Claros, age 15, of Uniondale, has been missing since 5 p.m., Monday, June 13, said the Nassau County Police. She is described as being 5-foot-3, 140 pounds, with red hair and brown eyes.&nb…
Information Wanted After Man Fatally Shot In Uniondale Information Wanted After Man Fatally Shot In Uniondale
Information Wanted After Man Fatally Shot In Uniondale Police have asked the public for information after a man was fatally shot on Long Island. Corey James Bolding was shot in Uniondale in the area of Dale Place and Martin Drive at about 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that helps identify the suspect or suspects in the homicide case and leads to an arrest.  Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-244-TIPS.
ID Released For Man Found Shot, Killed Inside Vehicle In Residential Uniondale Neighborhood ID Released For Man Found Shot, Killed Inside Vehicle In Residential Uniondale Neighborhood
ID Released For Man Found Shot, Killed Inside Vehicle In Residential Uniondale Neighborhood The identity has been released of a man who was found shot dead inside a vehicle on Long Island. Nassau County Police say 911 dispatchers received a call for shots fired in Uniondale on the 700 block of Dale Place just after 11:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2.  Officers arrived and located a 32-year-old man sitting in a vehicle with gunshot injuries, said police.  The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.  "The investigation has revealed that a second vehicle pulled alongside the victim's vehicle and fired numerous gun shots into it," said Nassau County Police. On Tuesday, J…