Bank Robbery Spree: Suspect Nabbed After String Of Incidents In Nassau County Bank Robbery Spree: Suspect Nabbed After String Of Incidents In Nassau County
Bank Robbery Spree: Suspect Nabbed After String Of Incidents In Nassau County A suspect has been apprehended after a string of bank robberies and attempted robberies on Long Island that started in early January. At about 1:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, the suspect, identified as Willian Andrade Jordan, age 31, entered the Bank of America in Baldwin, at 2300 Grand Ave., approached a teller, passed a note threatening a gun and a knife and demanded three thousand dollars, Nassau County Police said. The 29-year-old female victim walked away from her station and Jordan fled the scene on foot without receiving any proceeds, according to police. No injuries were reported. …
Man Assaults, Injures Officer During Westbury Stop, Police Say Man Assaults, Injures Officer During Westbury Stop, Police Say
Man Assaults, Injures Officer During Westbury Stop, Police Say A Levittown man is behind bars after allegedly assaulting several officers attempting to stop him for traffic violations. The incident took place in Westbury around 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1. According to Nassau County Police detectives, officers spotted a 2012 Honda Civic traveling northbound on Merrick Avenue with dark tinted windows and a cover over the rear license plate.  The Honda began to travel at a high rate of speed when the driver spotted police and make an abrupt left turn into a parking lot at 715 Merrick Ave, police said. Police said the driver, identifie…
5 Nabbed In String Of Home Burglaries On Long Island 5 Nabbed In String Of Home Burglaries On Long Island
5 Nabbed In String Of Home Burglaries On Long Island Five people are facing charges in connection with a string of home burglaries on Long Island. The break-ins occurred at homes throughout Nassau County between November 2022 and January 2023, according to Nassau County Police. They were reported at the following locations: Nov. 15 - Mead Lane in Westbury Nov. 24 - Georgia Drive in Syosset Dec. 11 - Southwood Circle in Syosset Dec. 21 - Scott Street in Herricks Dec. 23 - Horizon Road in Lake Success Dec. 23 - Links Drive in Lake Success Jan. 4 - Old Field Lane in Lake Success Jan. 5 - Candy Lane in Syosset Jan. 27 - Holly Drive in Syosset…
Suspect On Loose After Stealing Mercedes While Owner Pumps Gas On Long Island Suspect On Loose After Stealing Mercedes While Owner Pumps Gas On Long Island
Suspect On Loose After Stealing Mercedes While Owner Pumps Gas On Long Island Police on Long Island are searching for a man who allegedly stole a 2022 Mercedes-Benz while the owner was pumping gas. The incident occurred in Westbury around 8:50 a.m., Sunday,  Jan. 8 at the Shell Station at 865 Carman Ave. According to Nassau County Police detectives, a 43-year-old man was fueling up his Mercedes when a  Black man who got out of a nearby Audi, jumped in the driver's seat and stole the car, ripping off the gas pump nozzle as he drove away. The suspect, described as being 5-foot-8 and having a thin build, wearing gray sweatpants, gray sweatshirt, bla…
Long Island Attempted Bank Robbery Suspect On Run Long Island Attempted Bank Robbery Suspect On Run
Long Island Attempted Bank Robbery Suspect On Run Police are searching for a bank robber who allegedly attempted to rob a Long Island bank while threatening a weapon and demanding cash. Earlier report: Teller Refuses Nassau Bank Robber's Demands; Suspect Sought In Second Heist Minutes Later The incident took place in Westbury around 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the Bank of America at 248 Post Ave., in Westbury. According to Robbery Squad detectives, an unknown man entered the Bank of America and approached the teller. The man threatened a weapon and produced a hand-written note demanding cash from the employee. After reading th…
Man Charged After Victim's Legs Amputated In Alleged Drunk Driving Crash In Brentwood, DA Says Man Charged After Victim's Legs Amputated In Alleged Drunk Driving Crash In Brentwood, DA Says
Man Charged After Victim's Legs Amputated In Alleged Drunk Driving Crash In Brentwood, DA Says A 25-year-old man is facing felony charges after he allegedly drove on Long Island while drunk at more than twice the legal limit and crashed into a victim, causing her legs to be amputated. Kevin Rosas Daqui, of Brooklyn, was indicted for the crash that happened in Brentwood in November, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Wednesday, Jan. 4. “The victim was tending to her disabled vehicle when this defendant, while allegedly intoxicated and driving recklessly, crashed into the victim and her car, causing injuries so severe that both of her legs had to be amputat…
Busy Duo Stole $15k Worth Of Merch From 14 Long Island Stores, Police Say Busy Duo Stole $15k Worth Of Merch From 14 Long Island Stores, Police Say
Busy Duo Stole $15k Worth Of Merch From 14 Long Island Stores, Police Say Two men are behind bars after allegedly going on a shoplifting spree that netted them thousands of dollars in merchandise from numerous Long Island stores. Oreall Thomas, age 47, and Shaun Williams, age 52, both of Freeport, were arrested Monday, Dec. 12, on charges of grand larceny, Nassau County Police said. Officers had been called to the TJ MAXX store in Carle Place, located on Glen Cove Road, with reports of a theft. Both men were gone by the time officers arrived, but police spotted them a short time later near Glen Cove and Old Country roads and arrested them, police said. Thomas a…
Baby On Board: 1-Year-Old Found In Car After Cops Interrupt LI Drug Deal, Police Say Baby On Board: 1-Year-Old Found In Car After Cops Interrupt LI Drug Deal, Police Say
Baby On Board: 1-Year-Old Found In Car After Cops Interrupt LI Drug Deal, Police Say Two men are facing charges after police allegedly interrupted a drug deal on Long Island and discovered a toddler in one suspect’s car, authorities said. Officers with Nassau County’s Bureau of Special Operations (BSO) were patrolling in New Cassel at around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, when they spotted an alleged drug deal taking place in a car outside an apartment building on Prospect Street. When police approached the pair, they found 28-year-old Matthew Kovsh, of Hicksville, with what appeared to be alprazolam pills in his hand, police said. He was arrested without incident. When…
Man Nabbed With Drugs After Stealing Vehicle On Long Island, Police Say Man Nabbed With Drugs After Stealing Vehicle On Long Island, Police Say
Man Nabbed With Drugs After Stealing Vehicle On Long Island, Police Say A man was arrested on Long Island for possession of drugs and criminal possession of stolen property after allegedly stealing a car and then being caught with drugs. The incident took. place in Westbury around 1:40 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 11. According to Nassau County detectives, officers responded to a call for a man going through a vehicle that was parked on Lennox Avenue.  Officers checking the area spotted Elijah Augustin, age 28, of Brooklyn, enter a 2009 white Toyota Matrix and leave the scene in the car,  police said. Officers located the car a short time later…
Repeat Burglar Nabbed At Long Island Business Under Construction, Police Say Repeat Burglar Nabbed At Long Island Business Under Construction, Police Say
Repeat Burglar Nabbed At Long Island Business Under Construction, Police Say A suspected repeat burglar is behind bars after allegedly breaking into a Long Island business currently under construction, authorities said. Elidieu Cadet, age 38, of Uniondale, was arrested by Nassau County Police at around 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, following a break-in at a Westbury business on Post Avenue.  The building’s 44-year-old owner told investigators he had gone inside after noticing a side window was broken and found Cadet holding a saw blade, police said. The owner then left and called the police. When officers arrived, they found Cadet still inside and arrested him…
Meet & Greet: 'Outlander' Star Sam Heughan To Appear At NY Store Meet & Greet: 'Outlander' Star Sam Heughan To Appear At NY Store
Meet & Greet: 'Outlander' Star Sam Heughan To Appear At NY Store Fans of the hit series “Outlander” will have a chance to see one of its biggest stars up close and personal at a meet-and-greet planned in New York. Sam Heughan is set to appear at a Long Island Total Wine & Spirits, located in Westbury on Old Country Road, on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., according to a post on his Twitter account.  The event will serve as a promotion for the 42-year-old Scottish actor's new whiskey brand, The Sassenach Spirit of Home, named after his Outlander character’s nickname for his wife, Claire. “Hey Sassenach, I’d love for you to join me this week…
Spa Owner From Westbury Busted For Prostitution Operation, Police Say Spa Owner From Westbury Busted For Prostitution Operation, Police Say
Spa Owner From Westbury Busted For Prostitution Operation, Police Say A Long Island woman who owns a massage parlor was charged with using her business to run a prostitution operation, authorities said. In July, local, state and federal authorities in Central Massachusetts launched an investigation into Missy Body Spa in Sturbridge after police got information suggesting that an employee was involved in prostitution, Sturbridge Police said on Facebook.  Investigators learned the business was not properly licensed through the state and that the owner, Nassau County resident YongMei Mo, of Westbury, was initially fined by the Division of Occupation Licensi…