Criminal Couple: LI Duo Fraudulently Claim $112K In Benefits, Lie On Paperwork, DA Says
A husband and wife from Long Island are facing more than half a dozen charges after fraudulently collecting $112,000 in public assistance, authorities said.
Levittown residents Terry Ann Powell-Bajwa, age 45, and Khurram Bajwa, age 40, were arraigned in Nassau County Court on Thursday, April 6.
According to prosecutors, between 2017 and 2021, Powell-Bajway allegedly lied on applications that she submitted to the Nassau County Department of Social Services (NCDSS) and the New York State Health Benefits Exchange (NYSHBE).
Among these, authorities report that she falsely listed herself as a s…
Attempted Robbery: Long Island Teen Punches Victim In Face, Police Say
A Long Island teen was arrested after allegedly punching a victim in the face and demanding all of the person's money.
The incident took place in Levittown around 5:40 p.m., Tuesday, March 28 on Drake Lane.
According to Nassau County Police detectives, Ryan Romano, age 18, of Levittown, saw another teen, also 18, drive past his home and began to follow him.
The victim drove to a friend’s home on Drake Lane in Levittown. When he arrived, Romano ran over to the victim's driver's side window and yelled at him to hand over all of his money, police said.
Police said when the victim refused, Ro…
Busy Duo Stole $15k Worth Of Merch From 14 Long Island Stores, Police Say
Two men are behind bars after allegedly going on a shoplifting spree that netted them thousands of dollars in merchandise from numerous Long Island stores.
Oreall Thomas, age 47, and Shaun Williams, age 52, both of Freeport, were arrested Monday, Dec. 12, on charges of grand larceny, Nassau County Police said.
Officers had been called to the TJ MAXX store in Carle Place, located on Glen Cove Road, with reports of a theft.
Both men were gone by the time officers arrived, but police spotted them a short time later near Glen Cove and Old Country roads and arrested them, police said.
Thomas a…
18 Alleged Suffolk County Gang Members Charged After Investigation Into Murder, Robberies
Eighteen people are facing charges in a 148-count indictment following a long-term investigation into gang-related robberies, thefts, and a murder committed on Long Island.
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced the indictment of alleged members of the "No Fake Love" gang, also known as "NFL," on Monday, Dec. 12.
Tierney said the investigation involved 31 separate incidents, including the murder of Jorge Mauricio Sevilla Barrera in December of 2021.
Authorities also investigated six shootings, six armed robberies, the recovery of eight loaded handguns, and the grand lar…
Missing Levittown Man Found
Update:
A Long Island man who went missing has been found.
John “Lenny” Kenny, age 85, of Levittown, has last been seen around 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Nassau County Police said.
At midday Sunday, Dec. 11, police announced he has been located.
Original report:
A Long Island man has gone missing and authorities are asking for the public's help in locating him.
John “Lenny” Kenny, age 85, of Levittown, went missing at around 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Nassau County Police said.
Kenny was last heard from while in the East Meadow area, police said.
He's described as 5-foot-11…
