Crimes Nearby: Counterfeit DVDs, Car Accidents and Black Sludge

The following arrest information was supplied by several local police departments. A criminal charge is only an accusation and does not indicate convictions.

Floral Park

A fire occurred at a home with a deep set-back at 503 Tulip Ave. on February 19 at about 1:42 a.m. The blaze allegedly started in the dryer. Fire companies from New Hyde Park, Elmont, Stewart Manor, Valley Stream and Bellrose Terrace responded to the scene.

Westbury

A car overturned in the eastbound lane of the Northern State Parkway east of exit 31 on February 19 at about 4:13 p.m. No pin was reported and one person with minor injuries was aided after removing themselves from the car.

Malverne-West Hempstead

Six cars had their . According to police, the investigation is still ongoing and there is no word on whether or not this rash of damage is related to a recent in which 20 cars were damaged or a in which six cars were damaged.

Malverne residents report that Thursday. Malverne Police responded to the home and contacted the Port Authority Police, who said that the fluid accidentally discharged from a plane. A further investigation will not be conducted by the Port Authority, according to Malverne Police Chief John Aresta. The discharge could be 'Lavatory Fluid,' according to Major, who described the droplets as being approximately one half to 1 inch in size and visible on his neighbors' clothing, face, porch deck and patio table.

A male and female driver were both rushed to the hospital Friday morning after they were involved in a near the Malverne-Lynbrook border. Northbound traffic was temporarily shut down on Ocean Avenue, while cars travelling southbound were allowed to pass. Rain and slick roads could have contributed to the crash.

Hicksville

have charged a Flushing man with counterfeiting in connection with the illegal distribution of fake DVDs. Detectives with the Second Squad charged Zhan Lin, 45, of 166-15 65 Ave., Flushing, following a sting operation in Hicksville. Lin approached two plainclothes Bureau of Special Operations officers who were inside 265 N. Broadway, Hicksville on Friday. The defendant offered to sell them DVD movies for $5 each, police said. The officers identified themselves and placed Lin under arrest without incident. In addition to numerous counterfeit DVDs he had in his possession, hundreds more were found inside his vehicle, police said. Lin is charged with counterfeiting and two counts of failing to disclose the origin of a recording. He was arraigned on Saturday in First District Court, Hempstead.