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Couple robbed of $140,000 outside L.I. Bank of America
HICKSVILLE, N.Y. -- A hardworking couple looking to make their weekly bank deposit from their local business were victims of a harrowing robbery, Nassau County police said Monday.They were ambushed outside a Bank of America in Hicksville. CBS News New York learned they were robbed of a staggering $140,000."Five guys, I think. Four guys and one woman," said victim Emily, who did not want to give her last name.Here's what CBS News New York has learnedWitnesses in a nearby laundromat said the suspects were dressed in black. One was held in a headlock by PSEG workers, but maneuvered away. He...
Gun-Packing Trio Accused of Punching, Choking, and Throwing Bowling Balls at Baldwin Security Guard
The First Squad reports the arrest of three individuals for a Robbery that occurred on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:23 a.m. in Baldwin. According to Detectives, Officers responded to a call at Ultra Lanes, located at 2407 Grand Avenue, for an Assault. Upon arrival, Officers discovered that a security guard of the establishment was the victim of an assault. Further investigation revealed that the defendants: Davian Campbell, 26, of 3615 Bertha Drive, Baldwin, Danny Daniels, 26, 1425 E. 94th Street, Brooklyn and Ariel Sariah Gangadeen, 25, of 668 E 85th Street, Brooklyn were being disruptive and refused to leave, they began punching, kicking, choking, and throwing bowling balls at the victim. They also stole the victim’s phone and fled the scene in a white BMW.
Airborne driver is just the latest to crash into battered home on Long Island's 'most dangerous curve'
Another driver lost control and crashed into a Long Island house, marking at least the fifth time a vehicle has barreled onto the property while taking a curve neighbors described as “the most dangerous.”
Target Heist: Suffolk Police Seek Public’s Help to Nab $400 Thief
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the woman who stole merchandise from a Centereach store in July. A woman stole approximately $400 worth of merchandise from Target, located at 265 Pond. Path, on...
Suffolk D.A.: Former adult residential facility manager in St. James pleads guilty to stealing resident’s money
Desiree Etheridge is Expected to be Sentenced to One to Three Years in Prison. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on July 29 that Desiree Etheridge, 50, of North Carolina, and the former facility manager at Eden II in Saint James, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, for stealing funds from the ATM cards of six residents who entrusted her with their cards for petty cash purposes.
Three Men Busted with Illegal Firearm, Brass Knuckles, Crack Cocaine During Roosevelt Traffic Stop, Cops Say
The First Squad reports the arrest of three individuals for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance that occurred on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 1:55 a.m. in Roosevelt. According to Detectives, Officers initiated a lawful Vehicle Traffic stop in the vicinity of Nassau Road and E. Greenwich Avenue for a grey Dodge Durango that was speeding. Subsequent to a further investigation, an illegal loaded firearm, metal knuckles, and a white powdery substance believed to be crack cocaine were recovered. All three occupants of the vehicle were arrested without incident, defendants: Edward Tyler Johnson, 30, of 10 Sutton Place in Deer Park, Paul Scott, 34, of 13 Waterford Drive in Wyandanch, and Andre Yates, 36, of 16 Park Center Drive in Deer Park.
LI man who fired dozens of shots from basement, striking nearby homes, pleads guilty
The Long Island man who was arrested last year after allegedly firing multiple rounds of his semi-automatic rifle from his basement apartment, hitting neighboring homes, pleaded guilty to drug and weapon charges, the Nassau County District Attorney's Office announced Monday. Steven Frigand, 58, pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a...
Alert Issued For Missing 15-Year-Old Hempstead Girl
A teenage Long Island girl has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her.Genesis Alvarez Osorto, age 15, was last seen at her residence in Hempstead on Harvard Street at around 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27, according to Nassau County Police.She is described as being 5-fe…
Woman Bites, Spits At Responding Officers In Elmont: Police
The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28, in Elmont. The officers responded to the Belmont Boulevard residence for a disturbance. Upon arrival, they were informed that Zaire Steele, age 18, of Elmont, was involved in a verbal argument with another female in the residence, Nassau County Police said.
Armed Threat: Huntington Man Arrested After Terrifying Domestic Disturbance in East Norwich
The Second Squad reports the arrest of a Huntington man for an incident that occurred on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 7:30 pm in East Norwich. According to Detectives, officers responded to an East Norwich residence for a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, officers discovered that defendant Jeffery Chatelain, 45, threatened physical harm to a female victim, 21, which placed her in fear for her life. Officers located the defendant nearby and placed him under arrest without incident. He was in possession of a loaded black Ruger 9MM handgun. No injuries were reported.
12 people rescued from sinking boat off of Long Island
Greater Long Beach coverage is funded in part by Toast Coffee + Kitchen, now open in Long Beach. Click here to visit the website. Rescue workers on Long Island saved a dozen people from a sinking boat near Point Lookout over the weekend, police said. Nassau County Police’s Marine Bureau...
Panic at Sea: 58-Foot Vessel with 12 Passengers Takes on Water Near Point Lookout
The Public Information Office reports the details of a Water Emergency that occurred on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 3:24 PM in Point Lookout. According to Police, Marine Bureau 6 responded to a call for a 58-foot vessel with twelve passengers approximately a half mile off shore that was taking on water.
North Merrick Man Charged After Throwing Explosive Device On Woman's Car
The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in North Merrick. According to the Nassau County Arson/Bomb Squad, James Luca, age 46, of North Merrick, ignited an explosive device and threw it onto the hood of a female victim’s car, located in the driveway of her Sherman Avenue home.
Inwood Man in Custody in Attempted Murder Charges After Allegedly Stabbing Man During Verbal Altercation
The Fourth Squad reports the arrest of an Inwood man for an Assault that occurred on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 8:25 p.m. in Inwood. According to detectives, officers responded to an Inwood residence for reports of an assault. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim, 34, lying on the front lawn with a sheet wrapped around his arm which was covered in blood. Officers located defendant Jose Antonio Cruz, 50, of 59 Pearl Street, in the rear yard and placed him under arrest without incident.
GoFundMe Campaigns Supporting Victims of 2 Crashes
GoFundMe campaigns have been set up for people seriously injured in two recent separate car accidents. Tempestt Harris Buckner was hurt on June 23 when her car struck a utility pole on Bread and Cheese Hollow Road. She was pulled from her burning car by Read More ...
Huntington Man Facing Weapons Charges
A Huntington man is facing weapons charges after he was arrested Friday by Nassau County police. They responded Friday night to a report of disturbance at an East Norwich home, Nassau County police said. Upon arrival, officers discovered that Jeffery Chatelain, 45, had threatened physical Read More ...
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