Switchblade Found In Elmont High School Student's Backpack: Police
An 18-year-old Long Island high school student was arrested after a switchblade knife was discovered inside his backpack, police announced on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
The discovery was made at Elmont High School, located at 555 Ridge Road in Nassau County, around 1:50 p.m., according to Nassau County Police.
Fifth Precinct officers responded to the school following a 911 call, detectives said.
A switchblade knife was recovered from inside the student's backpack, and school staff detained him until police arrived, according to investigators.
The student, identified as Dayvion Campbell, 18, of Elm…
Machete, Drugs, Cash Found On Cedar Grove Driver In Clifton: Cops
A Cedar Grove man was arrested after Clifton police found a machete, drugs packaged for sale, and thousands in cash inside his van, authorities said.
The incident happened around 3:47 a.m. on Friday, July 11, near Central Avenue and Russel Street, according to Clifton Police Lt. Robert Anderson.
Officers Benjamin Bressel and Samantha Beazley were on patrol when they pulled over a 2012 Honda Odyssey for multiple non-moving violations.
While speaking with the driver, identified as Zamir Rodriguez, 26, officers noticed a machete between the driver’s seat and center console, police said.
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