Lyft Driver Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Customer In Westchester, State Police Say Lyft Driver Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Customer In Westchester, State Police Say
Lyft Driver Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Customer In Westchester, State Police Say A Lyft driver in Westchester allegedly sexually assaulted a customer at knifepoint after watching porn in front of a minor during a ride, New York State Police said. On Thursday, Dec. 2, state police troopers in Westchester received a complaint out of Greenburgh of a driver who sexually assaulted a caller. It is alleged that the driver, Manuel Nunez, age 27, of Mount Vernon, was on duty as a Lyft driver when he picked up a party of four people on Thursday. Police said that during the ride, Nunez began displaying pornographic material on his cellphone in view of a child under the age of 17…
Long Island Woman Accused Of Assaulting Victim With Knife, Fleeing Scene Long Island Woman Accused Of Assaulting Victim With Knife, Fleeing Scene
Long Island Woman Accused Of Assaulting Victim With Knife, Fleeing Scene A Long Island woman is in custody after police say she assaulted a victim with a knife before fleeing the scene. Nassau County Police Fourth Precinct Officers responded to a disturbance in Inwood on the 200 block of 285 Bayview Avenue at around 5:40 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26.  Upon further investigation, it was determined that Andrea Autry, age 24, who police say resides nearby, also on Bayview Avenue, assaulted the victim with a knife and then fled the scene, according to Nassau County PD detectives.  The victim suffered multiple lacerations and was transported to a local area hospit…
Six Nabbed On Long Island For Drugs, Gun, Police Say Six Nabbed On Long Island For Drugs, Gun, Police Say
Six Nabbed On Long Island For Drugs, Gun, Police Say Six people were arrested on Long Island after police conducted a search and allegedly found an assault rifle, drugs, and drug paraphernalia. The arrest took place around midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 27 in New Cassel, said the Nassau County Police. According to Narcotics/Vice Squad detectives, members conducted a search warrant at 52 4th Avenue.  During the investigation, detectives recovered an assault rifle, crack, cocaine, sedatives, opioids, ecstasy, cash, and numerous articles of drug paraphernalia.  Three pit bulls were found in the backyard living in inhumane conditions.&nb…
Stolen Golf Cart Leads To Discovery Of Teen With Loaded Gun On Long Island, Police Say Stolen Golf Cart Leads To Discovery Of Teen With Loaded Gun On Long Island, Police Say
Stolen Golf Cart Leads To Discovery Of Teen With Loaded Gun On Long Island, Police Say A 17-year-old who was stopped for possessing a stolen golf cart on Long Island was later found to be in possession of a loaded handgun, police said. Police stopped the teenager in the Suffolk County Town of Islip at about 3:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29, because they were found in possession of a stolen utility golf cart, according to New York State Police. Investigation revealed that the 17-year-old was also in possession of a loaded handgun without a state pistol permit, along with Diazepam pills, which were not prescribed to the teen. State Police said the teen was charged as an a…
Man Sentenced For Murdering Co-Worker At Long Island Shop Man Sentenced For Murdering Co-Worker At Long Island Shop
Man Sentenced For Murdering Co-Worker At Long Island Shop A 74-year-old man was sentenced for murdering his co-worker at a Long Island shop where they worked. Lawrence Grammer, of Glen Cove, was sentenced on Thursday, Sept. 23, to 25 years to life in prison in the August 2018 shooting death of 35-year-old Bashir "Bobby" Ward, Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith said. On June 3, Grammer was convicted of second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, the DA's Office said.  An indictment reported that Grammer shot and killed Ward at about 11:20 a.m. on Aug. 4 of 2018 at the Citgo Gas Station/D&R …
Man Apprehended After Waving Pipe With Knife At Long Island Fair, Police Say Man Apprehended After Waving Pipe With Knife At Long Island Fair, Police Say
Man Apprehended After Waving Pipe With Knife At Long Island Fair, Police Say A man has been apprehended after police say he waved a plastic pipe with a knife attached to it at a Long Island fair. The incident happened on Friday, Sept. 10 at about 8:30 p.m. in Hicksville. While supervising intensified patrols around houses of worship, a Nassau County Deputy Inspector observed the man waving the PVC pipe with the attached knife at the Holy Trinity Greek Fair located at the intersection of Field Avenue and New South Road, Nassau County Police said.  The Deputy Inspector gave verbal commands to drop the weapon and Nassau County Police Eighth Precinct officers…
Long Island Duo Nabbed With Multiple Weapons After Parking In Front Of Fire Hydrant, Police Say Long Island Duo Nabbed With Multiple Weapons After Parking In Front Of Fire Hydrant, Police Say
Long Island Duo Nabbed With Multiple Weapons After Parking In Front Of Fire Hydrant, Police Say A Long Island duo was arrested for alleged possession of multiple weapons and drugs after being stopped for parking in front of a fire hydrant. Nassau County Police said the man and a woman were arrested around 10:45 p.m., Wednesday, June 23, when officers from the Criminal Intelligence Rapid Response Team spotted a 2020 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck parked illegally in front of a fire hydrant on Franklin Street in Franklin Square.  Officers stopped the vehicle on the Hempstead Turnpike and while speaking with the couple noticed what appeared to be a firearm on the driver's side floo…
Duo Charged In Connection With Long Island Shooting Duo Charged In Connection With Long Island Shooting
Duo Charged In Connection With Long Island Shooting Police have released the identities of two men charged in connection with a Long Island shooting. John Argueta, age 29, was arrested on Tuesday, June 8, and Junior Argueta, age 18, both of Brentwood, was arrested on Friday, June 10, by Suffolk County Police in connection with the shooting which took place in Mastic Beach on Thursday, June 3. On the night of the shooting, a man was hit in the leg by a gunshot outside of a home on Parkwood Drive at about 7:42 p.m., police said. The victim was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. John…
Surgeon Busted With Weapons Cache In Westchester Pleads Guilty Surgeon Busted With Weapons Cache In Westchester Pleads Guilty
Surgeon Busted With Weapons Cache In Westchester Pleads Guilty A Long Island surgeon who was busted with a cache of weapons in his BMW in Westchester will avoid prison time after reaching a plea agreement. Great Neck resident Matthew Bonanno, 49, pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and will be sentenced to five years of probation following a delayed court appearance on Monday, June 7. Bonanno was initially charged with 11 counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon related to assault rifles found in his possession; 38 counts of third-degree grand larceny related to illegal high-capacity magazines and ammunition t…
Man Convicted Of Murdering Coworker At Long Island Shop Man Convicted Of Murdering Coworker At Long Island Shop
Man Convicted Of Murdering Coworker At Long Island Shop A Long Island man will face life in prison when he is sentenced following his conviction for murdering his coworker during a dispute in 2018 at an auto repair shop. Glen Cove resident Lawrence Grammer, age 74, was convicted by a jury of second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon following a fatal shooting at a Glen Head repair shop in August 2018. According to the indictment, Grammer shot and killed his co-worker, Bashir ‘Bobby’ Ward, 35, at approximately 11:20 a.m. on Aug. 4, 2018, at the Citgo Gas Station/D&R Auto Services in Glen Head. Nassau County District Attorney …
Local Man Threatens Employee With Knife After Stealing From Long Island Store, Police Say Local Man Threatens Employee With Knife After Stealing From Long Island Store, Police Say
Local Man Threatens Employee With Knife After Stealing From Long Island Store, Police Say A man has been accused of threatening an employee at a Long Island 7-Eleven after being confronted for stealing from the store, according to police. At around 10:45 a.m. Saturday, May 29, Christopher Meyer, age 50,  walked into a 7/11 store in Levittown, located at 151 Jerusalem Ave., where he picked up two large boxes of beer and walked out of the store without attempting to pay for them, Nassau County Police said.  A male employee followed Meyer, a resident of Levittown, outside the store and attempted to stop him, according to police. Meyer then pulled out a knife and held it …
Long Island Duo Nabbed With Guns, Cash After Warrant Search Long Island Duo Nabbed With Guns, Cash After Warrant Search
Long Island Duo Nabbed With Guns, Cash After Warrant Search Investigators executed multiple search warrants that led to the arrest of two men on Long Island, police said. Suffolk County Police Officers and detectives from the Second Precinct Gang Unit, Second Precinct Crime Section, Narcotics Section, Firearms Suppression Team, and Criminal Intelligence Unit executed five search warrants at approximately 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 26 in Huntington Station, during which two handguns and $100,000 was seized. Police said that warrants were executed at: 123 First Ave., Two separate apartments 76 East 9th St.; 211 East 17th St.; 66A East 8th&n…