Former Bookkeeper From Westbury Accused Of Embezzling $120K
A former Long Island bookkeeper has been charged with allegedly stealing more than $120,000 from a local trade union.
Jennifer Jira, age 40, of Westbury, was arraigned on Thursday, Aug. 18, and charged with grand larceny and falsifying business records, said Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly.
Jira pleaded not guilty and was released on her own recognizance. If convicted on the top charge, she faces. up to 15 years in prison.
“Slowly, over a period of years, the defendant allegedly leveraged her access to Local 713’s financial accounts to siphon more than $120,000 from its co…
Long Island Duo Charged With Robbery After Change Machine 'Ate Their Money,' Police Say
A Long Island duo was charged with robbery after they allegedly stole $20 from a laundromat attendant after the cash change machine ate their money.
The incident took place in Westbury around 8:40 p.m., Monday, July 18.
According to detectives, William Solarzano, age 18, and Jennifer Coreas, age 24, both of Hempstead, entered Olivia’s Laundromat located at 535 Old Country Road to do laundry.
Solarzano told a female employee the change machine did not dispense quarters after he inserted his money, Nassau County Police said.
The employee explained a refund wou…
Missing Westbury Woman Found
Update:
A Long Island woman who went missing has been located.
Rosa Valdez, age 47, had last been seen at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 12 in Westbury, according to Nassau County Police.
On Monday afternoon, June 13, police announce she's been found.
Original report:
Have you seen her?
Police are asking the public for help locating a missing Long Island woman.
Rosa Valdez, age 47, was last seen at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 12 in Westbury, according to Nassau County Police.
She is described as being 5-foot-2, 150 pounds, with blonde hair and green eyes. Her clothing description and desti…
Five Nabbed At Long Island Stores Selling THC, Pot, Police Say
Five people were nabbed for allegedly selling THC and pot at several businesses on Long Island.
The busts took place throughout Nassau County on Tuesday, May 24 as part of multiple investigations.
According to the Nassau County, the investigations found that THC was being sold at the following locations:
Eastwind Exotic Vape Shop, 27 Jackson Avenue, Syosset.
Saleh Mohammed Salem, age 25, New Hyde Park,
Shaafal Nasser Ali Ahmed, age 41, of Brooklyn, were arrested.
In addition to THC, agents seized a large quantity of marijuana.
The two men were charged with two …
