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Nassau County Department of Social Services

Terrorism Charge: Dad Tried Bombing LI Gov't Building After Losing Visitation Rights, DA Says Terrorism Charge: Dad Tried Bombing LI Gov't Building After Losing Visitation Rights, DA Says
Terrorism Charge: Dad Tried Bombing LI Gov't Building After Losing Visitation Rights, DA Says A father angered over losing visitation rights with his kids tried bombing a Long Island government building, prosecutors said, leading to the county’s first ever terrorism charge. James Luca, age 46, of North Merrick, was arraigned on terrorism and related charges in Nassau County Court on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in connection with an attempted bombing at the Nassau County Department of Social Services building in Uniondale. Prosecutors said Luca and a co-defendant, 25-year-old Jayson Reyes, of North Merrick, arrived at the building on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard at around 2 a.m. Tuesday, Sept…
Duo Accused In Attempted Bombing At Long Island Government Building Duo Accused In Attempted Bombing At Long Island Government Building
Duo Accused In Attempted Bombing At Long Island Government Building An attempted bombing at a Long Island government building has landed two men behind bars. The incident happened in Uniondale, at the Nassau County Department of Social Services building on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, at around 2 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17. Nassau County Police said a man placed propane tanks near the building and then threw lit flares toward them before running away. On Thursday, Oct. 3, detectives arrested 46-year-old James Luca and 25-year-old Jayson Reyes, both of North Merrick, in connection with the incident. Both men are charged with attempted arson, obstruction of …