Police Blotter

Defendant in crash that seriously injured cop headed to trial
Posted: May 29, 2009
Rahiem Griffin will face charges of second-degree vehicular assault and second-degree assault.

DWI arrests on LI over the holiday weekend
Posted: May 25, 2009
Nassau's police commissioner, Lawrence W. Mulvey, said last week that officers would "be out in full force"

Sheriff: Fake Cop Arrested Over LIE Traffic Stop
Posted: May 17, 2009
Call it conduct unbecoming a wannabe officer.

Cops use CPR to revive Uniondale man -- then arrest him
Posted: May 5, 2009
As they tried to revive him they noticed a .357 magnum handgun on his bed and the bags of marijuana.

Nassau police warn of scam solicitations
Posted: Apr. 21, 2009
Beware of scam solicitations. Newsday Coverage.

Cops: Hispanic burglars target Hispanic victims
Posted: Apr. 18, 2009
Detectives believe Hispanic business owners carrying large amounts of cash are being targeted.

Baldwin woman charged under social host law
Posted: Apr. 12, 2009
She was charged after cops pursued a suspect in an unrelated case into the home.

MS-13 eyeing the five boroughs
Posted: Apr. 10, 2009
MS-13, aka La Mara Salvatrucha, is a violent international street gang of mostly immigrants from El Salvador.

Elmont robbery suspect wounded in police chase
Posted: Apr. 4, 2009
The shooting happened about 3:30 a.m. as cops chased a van containing four suspects connected to a home robbery in Elmont.
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Cameras to be installed at 50 LI intersections
Posted: Apr. 1, 2009
Chief Deputy County Executive Marilyn Gottlieb said the camera funds would be used for social programs.

Cops: N. Bellmore man approached kids, seeking sex
Posted: Mar. 26, 2009
Detectives said Andrew Quattrone, 26, first approached a 14-year-old girl who was walking home from school.

Nassau cop rescues E. Rockaway family from fire
Posted: Mar. 23, 2009
Assisted by O'Connor, the family escaped without injury, officials said.

Cops: Men posing as water workers rob homeowners
Posted: Mar. 21, 2009
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-244-TIPS.

Man arrested in gas station clerk slaying
Posted: Feb. 27, 2009
Jose Luis Turcios Banegas, 24, of Myers Avenue, was arrested overnight and is scheduled to be arraigned Friday.
Also: News 12 Media Coverage (Windows)

Photo of suspect released in Hicksville slaying
Posted: Feb. 21, 2009
Anyone with information can call 800-244-TIPS.
Also: News 12 Media Coverage (windows)