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Powerball Ticket Worth $50K Sold At West Long Branch Gas Station
A winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Monmouth County, officials said.
The New Jersey Lottery said the ticket was purchased at the BP gas station on Route 36 in West Long Branch. The ticket matched four numbers and the Powerball in the drawing on Monday, Jan. 29
The winning numbers were 39, 41, 43, 49, and 64. The Powerball was 4.
No one matched all six numbers to win the estimated jackpot of $175 million. Tickets worth $1 million were sold in California, South Carolina, and Texas.
There was another $50,000 winner in New Jersey. A winning ticket was also sold at a Shop…
Holbrook Man Accused Of Hitting Officer With Car, Robbing Gas Stations
A Long Island man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer after committing an armed robbery.
The incident took place in Islandia and Bohemia on Thursday, Sept. 29.
According to Suffolk County Police, Joshua Basile entered Quick Chek Gas Station, located at 3540 Veterans Memorial Highway in Bohemia, and stole assorted food, then fled in a 2022 Ford Explorer, at 1:35 a.m.
A few minutes later, Basile entered a BP Gas Station, located at 1460 Veterans Memorial Highway in Islandia, pointed a handgun at the clerk, and demanded money and cigarettes. He then fle…
New Details, Video Released Of ATM Burglars Terrorizing Fairfax County
Fairfax County police believe the same burglars have struck in the area, at least four times in the past few months, officials said.
Most recently, early on Sept. 22, a few men went to the BP gas station, located at 6540 Edsall Road, and tried to use a crowbar to force their way into the station, according to Fairfax County Police Department.
They then ventured to Dollar Power located at 7012 Commerce Street, to steal the ATM machine there, but were unable to move it, police said.
The suspects were described as two black men, wearing face coverings, gloves, black hoodies, who drove off …
18-Year-Old, 16-Year-Old Charged With Robbery In Incidents At Nassau County Gas Stations
Two teens are accused of attempting to rob a Long Island gas station and then robbing another gas station on the same morning.Rahquan Brooks, age 18, of the Bronx, and a 16-year-old boy, who was not identified because he is a minor, were arrested on Monday, Aug. 29, for incidents that happened earlier that day, the Nassau County Police Department reported.
Police said three suspects entered a Shell gas station, located at 650 Hillside Ave. in North New Hyde Park, at about 5 a.m. and tried to get behind the register area, which was locked.
They then pulled down the plexiglass barrier, a…
North Woodmere Duo Nabbed For Merrick Gas Station Robbery, Police Say
A Long Island duo has been nabbed for allegedly robbing a BP gas station at gunpoint.
The incident took place around in Merrick around 7:10 p.m., Tuesday, July 5 at the station located at 1185 Merrick Ave.
According to detectives, Jerald Gadsden, age 31, and Heleena Velazquez-Krupp, age 28, both of North Woodmere, entered the gas station and approached a 62-year-old male employee and displayed a pistol demanding money.
The victim, in fear of his life, complied and opened the store register and gave Gadsden an unknown amount of cash, Nassau County Police said.
The two …
Man Charged In String Of Gunpoint Robberies At Nassau County Businesses
A 40-year-old man is facing charges in a string of robberies at Long Island businesses.
Juan Hidalgo, of Freeport, was arrested at 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, at his home, according to the Nassau County Police Department.
Police said the robberies happened at the following locations:
Seasons Express Convenience Store 700 W Broadway, Cedarhurst, on Monday, March 28
BP Gas Station 265 Sunrise Highway, Lynbrook, on Sunday, April 10
BP Gas Station 292 Long Beach Road, Oceanside, on Monday, April 11
NCPD said Hidalgo entered each business and approached an employee while displayin…
Four Suffolk County Store Clerks Accused Of Selling E-Liquid Nicotine To Minors
Four Long Island store clerks have been accused of selling e-liquid nicotine to minors.
In response to community complaints, Suffolk County Police Fifth Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation Monday, June 6 between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. into the sale of e-liquid nicotine to minors during which numerous businesses were checked for compliance.
Those charged with endangering the welfare of a child are:
Kenny Rubio, age 26, of Brentwood, employed at Island Hookah, located at 291West Main St., Sayville.
Silvia Landaverve, age 37, of Uniondale, employed at Pop Smoke S…
Police Searching For Man Who Robbed Valley Stream Gas Station At Gunpoint
Police are searching for a man who allegedly robbed a Long Island BP gas station at gunpoint.
The incident took place in Valley Stream around 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 5, at 85 N. Central Ave.
According to detectives, an unknown man entered the BP gas station, approached the clerk with a handgun, went behind the counter, and demanded money.
The clerk complied and the man left the scene southbound on foot with an undetermined amount of cash, Nassau County Police said.
The man is described as being Black, 5-foot-8, with a thin build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, red …
