16-Year-Old Caught With Fully-Loaded Gun, Driving Unlawfully On Long Island, Police Say
A Long Island teen was arrested for possessing a fully-loaded firearm, as well as multiple traffic violations.
The Williston Park teenager, age 16, was pulled over shortly before 2 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, for numerous traffic infractions while driving west on Hillside Avenue near Willis Avenue, Nassau County Police said.
When prompted to exit the vehicle, officers reportedly noticed a bulge in the teen's jacket pocket, which led to further investigation. Officers recovered a fully-loaded, defaced, 9-millimeter firearm.
The teen was also found to be driving without a license and using…
Driver Flees Cops, Crashes Into Second Car During Traffic Stop On Long Island, Police Say
A 26-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly crashing into another car while fleeing a traffic stop on Long Island, authorities said.
Tyshawn Cullum, of Uniondale, was arrested following the crash, which occurred at around 6 :15 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, in Baldwin, according to Nassau County Police.
Officer had initially attempted to stop Cullum’s 2015 Toyota in Hempstead, near West Marshall Street and Virginia Avenue, but he refused to stop and fled the scene, police said.
While police were canvassing the area, they got word of a two-car crash over a mile away in Baldwin, at the i…
Owner, Clerk Busted Selling Drugs At Long Island Business, Police Say
The owner of a Long Island smoke shop and an employee are facing criminal charges after they were allegedly busted selling drugs.
Members of the Nassau County Police Department’s Narcotics/Vice Unit visited Smoke Depot, located in West Hempstead at 177 Hempstead Avenue, on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 14.
Detectives found that the business was selling numerous products containing psilocybin and marijuana, including chocolate bars and gummies. They also reported finding vape cartridges containing THC, along with cash.
The 33-year-old store clerk, Syed Haider, of Bellmore, was arrested on the fol…
Attempted Murder On BBall Court: Suspect Nabbed In Shooting At LI Gym
Months after a shooting sent patrons fleeing a Long Island gym, police have arrested the man who pulled the trigger, authorities said.
Orane Davis, age 25, of Queens, was arrested for attempted murder Thursday, Jan. 26, following an investigation by Nassau County Police.
Detectives were initially called at around 9 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022 with reports of a shooting at the LA Fitness in New Hyde Park, located on Marcus Avenue.
When officers arrived, they saw a large group of bystanders outside along with several people running out of the fitness center, according to police.
Inside, in…
Victim Who Just Exited Popular Woodbury Diner Struck, Killed By Drunk Driver: Police
Updated story: ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Drunk Driver Outside Woodbury Diner
A man driving drunk struck and killed a victim who had just exited a popular Long Island diner, according to authorities.
Officers responded to the parking lot of On Parade Diner in Woodbury, located at 7980 Jericho Turnpike, at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18.
Willem Specht, age 62, of Woodbury, entered his gray 2004 Infiniti sedan before backing up southbound and striking a 61-year-old male pedestrian who just exited the diner, Nassau County Police said.
The victim suffered severe…
