Driver Tampered With Evidence After Hit-Run That Killed Freeport Man: Cops
A 40-year-old homeless man has been arrested in a hit-and-run crash that left a 66-year-old man dead, authorities said.
Narciso Guerra Lopez, 66, was crossing Merrick Road in Freeport when he was hit by an a vehicle traveling east around 8:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, Nassau County police said.
Lopez suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital, where he was listed in critical condition, and later died from his injuries, police said.
Detectives have since arrested Michael Bonner, 40, an undomiciled man, in connection with the crash, police said Saturday, April 4. B…
Teen Newark Trio Arrested In Closter Burglary Spree: Cops
Three suspects from Newark have been arrested in connection with a series of occupied home burglaries and car thefts in Closter’s East Hill section, authorities said.
Hakim White, 18, and two 17-year-old juveniles were charged with burglary, theft of moveable property, and criminal mischief, Closter Police Capt. Vincent Aiello said in a release on Friday, April 3.
Two homes were targeted in one incident, where three suspects attempted to pry open a rear first-floor window to steal a high-end vehicle, police said. The attempt was interrupted by a homeowner, and the suspects fled. The sa…
Driver Had Ecstasy, Coke, Passenger Wanted On Warrant In Hawthorne Stop: Cops
A Paterson man was arrested after police found ecstasy and cocaine during a traffic stop in Hawthorne, and his passenger was wanted on a warrant, authorities said.
Officers conducted a motor vehicle stop at approximately 2 p.m. on March 17, for several violations, according to Hawthorne Police Detective Lt. Matthew Hoogmoed.
The driver, later identified as Jose Rivera, 51, appeared nervous and was found to be driving while suspended, police said. Officers also discovered that his passenger, Marissa Smith, 44, of River Vale, had an active warrant for her arrest, Hoogmoed said.
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