Crimes Nearby: Shot NYPD Officer, Burglary Arrest and Vice Squad
A look at crimes in the towns surrounding Mineola.
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 motor vehicle accident reportedly resulted in a pinned victim at about 8:04 a.m. on February 3. The Floral Park Fire Department, emergency services unit and Nassau County Police responded to the scene on Jericho Turnpike and Plainfield Avenue for the extraction.
Westbury
A fire broke out on February 2 at 623 Powells Lane at about 8:05 p.m. The fire was in a private dwelling. Extra coverage was provided by the Jericho, Carle Place and Hicksville Fire Departments. One firefighter was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
Garden City Park
A NYPD officer from Garden City Park is listed in critical but stable condition after sustaining a gunshot wound to the head. Police have the shooter in custody.
Two Hempstead men, one 22 and the other 25, were arrested on January 29 after reports they were shining flashlights The 25-year-old was wanted for larcenies that occurred on Jan. 26 and Jan. 28 at Lord & Taylor where he stole more than $500 in merchandise on each date. It was also determined that the subject was wanted for an assault and criminal mischief that occurred in Hempstead on Dec. 17, 2011. The 22-year-old was arrested for an outstanding Hempstead village traffic warrant.
Nassau County Police's Vice Squad conducted an investigation of Acupuncture Oriental Body Work located on Hempstead Turnpike in West Hempstead. It led to the arrests of Shuli Sun, of Hicksville, and Meiqin Shen, of Flushing, on Jan. 25, and four summonses were issued by the Town of Hempstead Building Department.
Nassau County Police's POP Unit conducted investigations at two businesses on January 25, arresting two individuals whom police say sold alcoholic beverages to underage patrons.
