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Teen’s Wallet Stolen From Taco Bell Counter On Long Island: Police
A teen’s wallet containing identification, bank cards, and cash was stolen from a Taco Bell on Long Island, police announced on Saturday, Sept. 5.
The 16-year-old girl was inside the Taco Bell at 3076 Long Beach Road around 11:40 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, when she put her wallet on the counter, according to Nassau County Police Fourth Squad detectives.
An unknown man then took it, police said.
The wallet contained a New York learner’s permit, debit card, credit card, and an undisclosed amount of cash, authorities said.
Police are investigating the theft as grand larceny.
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Man Arrested After Couple’s $7K Long Island Home Rental Turned Out To Be A Scam: Police
What appeared to be a $7,000 deal to rent a Long Island home turned into a nightmare when the real owner showed up — and now police say they have arrested the man who was part of the alleged scheme.
William Fickbohm, 71, of Lakeview, was arrested in connection with the Meadowbrook Road rental scam that previously led to charges against Aurelia Soogea, 39, of West Hempstead, Nassau County Police said Sunday, Sept. 6.
A 49-year-old woman said she coordinated a rental agreement for the home with a man and woman, then gave them $7,000 for the first month’s rent and security deposit on Friday, J…
Gun Range Owner Duct-Tapes Passenger To Seat On Newark-Bound Flight
NEW UPDATE: Duct-Taped Realtor Fired, FBI Reportedly Eyes Charges Following Midair Meltdown
Richard O'Lenick hates flying. So when an unruly passenger aboard his Newark-bound flight looked him in the eye and said the plane was going to crash on Thursday, Sept. 3, it didn't exactly help. Especially considering 53-year-old O'Lenick, of Sparta, was practically sitting on the man's lap, helping restrain him (scroll down for video).
O'Lenick, who owns Gun for Hire in Woodland Park, and his employee, Juan Mejia, a retired Weehawken police officer, were heading home from a gun expo in Reno, NV, wh…
Burglar Steals PS5, Clothes From Long Island Home: Police
A PlayStation 5, controllers, and clothing were taken from a Long Island home while its occupants were away, police said.
The burglary happened at a June Place home in West Hempstead around 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, Nassau County Police said.
A 62-year-old woman and 28-year-old man returned to find someone had entered the residence without permission and taken a PS5 console, two controllers, and assorted clothing, according to detectives.
Following an investigation, police arrested Valley Stream resident Juan Trejo Lopez, 25, on Friday, Sept. 4.
Trejo Lopez was charged with second-degree b…
21-Year-Old Suffolk Woman Hit With Four Child Porn Charges, State Police Say
A young Long Island woman was arrested for possessing child porn on Thursday, Sept. 3, police said.
Taylor Hope Culkin, 21, of Lake Ronkonkoma, was arrested following an investigation, according to New York State Police, who did not provide additional information in the case.
Culkin was hit with four counts of possessing a sexual performance by a child under age 16, state police said. She was released ahead of her arraignment, which is set for Thursday, Sept. 24, according to authorities.
The case was first reported back on May 29, according to a state police report.
