Crime & Safety

Crimes Nearby: Baby's Remains Found at Town Facility

Crimes and arrests making headlines this week.

Homicide Squad detectives are searching for answers after the remains of a deceased fetus were discovered at a Town of Hempstead facility in North Lawrence Tuesday, Nassau County Police confirmed. Read more here.

Baldwin Woman Accuses Cop of Molestation

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Jenny Hannigan, 27, of Baldwin,said she had been arrested in Island Park under suspicion of drunk driving, was handcuffed, and placed in the backseat of a squad car, said the report. Fourth Precinct Officer Gary Zima allegedly sat next to her in the car and assaulted her as another officer drove, said the report. Read more here.

Driver Pleads Guilty in Death of Mineola Woman

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A Mineola man was sentenced to one year probation relating to a2012 charge of selling cocaine to undercover officers in Potsdam, NY.

According to Potsdam Village Police, the St. Lawrence County Drug Task Force, including members of the village police department, conducted several undercover purchases from Charles A. Attard and seized $1,600 in cash. Read more here.

Cops: Medford Man Charged in Lynbrook Bank Robbery

A Medford man faces robbery charges after he allegedly robbed a Lynbrook bank, according to Nassau County Police. Gaetano Delia, 53, of Medford, went to Bank of America in Lynbrook at 2:50 p.m. Monday and demanded cash, reported robbery squad detectives. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of money, Delia fled the bank in an unknown direction, cops said. Read more here.


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