WEEKLY RECAP: Fed Ex Truck Robbed Near Elementary School, Malverne Woman Arrested

Busy week? No worries. Every Sunday, Patch highlights the top stories of the week so you can catch up on all of the big local news. 

This week, the top stories are:

#3 Malverne Man Indicted in Disability Fraud Scheme: A Malverne man was among 106 people indicted in a social security disability scheme, Manhattan prosecutors said Tuesday. John Minerva, 61, is being charged with first and second-degree grand larceny and second-degree attempted grand larceny, According to Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. 

#2 Police: Malverne Woman Punched Cop in Face During Intoxication Arrest: A Malverne woman was arrested and charged with assault Monday for punching a police officer in the face during an arrest, Nassau County Police said. 

#1 Fed Ex Truck Robbed at Gunpoint in Lynbrook, Near Elementary School: A Fed Ex delivery driver was tied up by two suspects and robbed at gunpoint of his wallet, cell phone and packages Tuesday morning in Lynbrook, just a few blocks from West End Elementary School, police said. Lynbrook School's Superintendent later addressed the district's response to the incident at a school board meeting.

Honorable Mention

Unauthorized Practice Arrests Made in West Hempstead: Two Queens Women were arrested Thursday afternoon for performing illegal massages in West Hempstead, Nassau County Police said.