Crimes Nearby: Alleged Fire Starter Arrested

The following information was supplied by the Lynbrook, Malverne and Nassau County Police Departments. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate guilt.

Police: Man Set Dumpsters on Fire in West Hempstead

Nassau County Police arrested a man for allegedly setting fire to four separate dumpsters in West Hempstead late last week.

Four Precinct officers said they responded to the fires on July 4 at the following time and locations: 525 Hempstead Turnpike at 5 a.m., 346 Hempstead Turnpike at 5:15 a.m., 543A Hempstead Turnpike at 5:30 a.m. and 621 Hempstead Turnpike at 5:50 a.m.

Police said 24-year-old Emmanuel Borg started the fires.

Click here to read more about the arrest.

Arrests

• On July 4 at 1:20 a.m., Devin L. O’Connor, 23, of Merrick, was arrested and charged with DWI, unregistered motor vehicle, uninspected motor vehicle, uninsured motor vehicle and equipment violation on Broadway in Lynbrook.

• On July 4 at 1 p.m., Aracelis Y. Torres, 36, of Reading, Pa., was arrested and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation on Sunrise Highway in Lynbrook.

Case Reports

• Identity Theft: At 1:35 p.m. on July 1, a complainant reported that an unknown person(s) opened a US Cellular account in their name in December 2012. The account currently has a balance in the amount of $814.87.

• Burglary: At 11:15 p.m. on July 1, a complainant reported that an unknown person(s) entered their apartment, located at 528 Merrick Road, and removed a Rolex watch valued at $4,000, a Dell laptop computer valued at $300 and $2,000 cash. The total amount of the loss is $6,300.00. The loss occurred between 10:15 p.m. and 10:57 p.m. on July 1.  

• Leaving the Scene of an Incident: At 8:30 p.m. on July 2, a complainant reported that while walking southbound on Nieman Avenue and attempting to cross Merrick Road in the crosswalk, the complainant was struck by a unknown vehicle, black in color. The car was operating northbound on Nieman Avenue and making a left turn to go westbound on Merrick Road. The operator of the vehicle failed to stop and make known their identity. The Lynbrook Police Detective Division is currently investigating the accident and anyone with information is asked to call 516-599-3300. Click here to read more about the hit-and-run accident.

• Petit Larceny: At 1:55 p.m. on July 2, an employee of Crown Ford, located at 420 Merrick Road, reported that an unknown person(s) took a New York State dealer license plate from the business. The plate was removed between June 24 and July 2.