Explosive Device Hurled Onto Freeport Lawn Sparks Arrest: Police
An explosive device was thrown onto the lawn of a Freeport home, Nassau County police announced on Sunday, Oct. 5.
The incident happened at a Broadway residence on Monday, Sept. 8, at 7:10 a.m., when an unknown man damaged the property by tossing the device, according to detectives.
An investigation led police to identify Michael S. Brown, 52, of Liberty Park Drive, as the suspect. He was arrested on Saturday, Oct. 4.
Brown is charged with Criminal Mischief 1st Degree. His preliminary arraignment was scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 5, at First District Court on Main Street in Hempstead, police …
Multiple People Assaulted During Fight At Elizabethtown HS Football Stadium: Police
A woman is accused of attacking multiple people during a fight at the Elizabethtown High School football stadium, police announced on Tuesday, Sept. 30.
Amber Dillinger of Elizabethtown attacked a woman, leaving her with minor injuries, on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 4:30 p.m., according to the Elizabethtown Police Department.
Two additional people were also struck by Dillinger before she left the scene, police detailed in the release.
Dillinger has been charged with Simple Assault, Harassment, Disorderly Conduct, and Criminal Mischief.
Her arrest and charges were formally filed on Tuesday, Sept…
Axe Wielding Man Breaks In Assaulting Victim, Assaults Officers In Lancaster County: Police
A man armed with an axe allegedly broke down a bedroom door and attacked another man before assaulting police officers in East Donegal Township, authorities announced on Wednesday, Sept. 24.
Sean Parke Heitzman, 25, of Marietta, was arrested after officers with Susquehanna Regional Police responded to the 1600 block of Old River Road for a report of a man attempting to break down a door with an axe on Saturday, Sept. 20, according to a release.
When police arrived, they did not immediately see anyone outside, but heard yelling from inside the home. Officers forced entry and found a bleeding…
Chair Set On Fire Inside Elmont Home, Police Say
A chair was set on fire inside a Long Island home, Nassau County police announced on Saturday, Sept. 20.
Supreet Mangat, 30, of Elmont, was arrested after a disturbance at a residence in Elmont on Friday, Sept. 19 at 11:45 p.m., according to the Arson Bomb Squad.
A 26-year-old woman who lives at the location received a text message from her housemate, who heard screaming coming from the victim’s room, detectives explained. The victim, who was not home, then Facetimed Mangat and saw him acting erratically and damaging property, including setting a chair on fire.
Fifth Precinct officers arri…
Sledgehammer Rampage By PFA Violator End With Officers Hospitalized In Bellmore: Police
A Long Island man is accused of swinging a sledgehammer and injuring two police officers during a violent arrest, detectives announced on Friday, Sept. 19.
Jason Franco, 34, of Bellmore, was involved in a domestic disturbance at a North Bellmore home on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 4:40 p.m., according to police.
Franco got into a verbal argument with a 77-year-old man, then used a sledgehammer to smash through the victim’s bedroom door, detectives said. The victim, fearing for his life, dialed 911.
Nassau County Police Officers arrived and tried to take Franco into custody, but he became c…
