Crime & Safety

Crimes Nearby: Crash at 'Dangerous' Intersection, Attempted Burglary Arrest

A rundown of the top crime stories that happened near Malverne and West Hempstead.

At least two people were injured when their cars collided at the intersection of Sunrise Highway and Vincent Ave. in Lynbrook Friday afternoon, sending one of the vehicles into a rock and street sign outside the gas station.

A white Toyota and a tan Nissan Altima were involved in the crash, as the Nissan appeared to be going east on Sunrise and crashed head-on at the Gulf gas station, while the Toyota had extensive side damage.

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The Vincent Ave. intersection is known as one of the more as the street does not have a traffic light. Cars may try to make a left turn to head west on Sunrise from Vincent, or may try to turn left or right on Sunrise to Vincent.

The condition of the injured and the cause of the accident were not immediately known.

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Two men were seen allegedly breaking into a Rockville Centre home on Seaman Avenue late Tuesday morning, and after a foot chase ensued with police, one was arrested while the other got away, authorities said.

According to police, a neighbor saw two men trying to break into the home at 212 Seaman Ave., and called the police. Rockville Centre and Nassau County police responded to the burglary call around 11:30 a.m., and after an hour-long foot and helicopter search, one suspect was apprehended.

Nishon Parson, 36, of Hempstead, was arrested and charged with second-degree burglary and third-degree criminal trespass, according to Rockville Centre Police. The other suspect is still at large.

A 23-year-old man walking home on Mott Avenue was approached by two men, punched twice in the face and was knocked unconscious, according to police. His wallet and cell phone were stolen.

On Sunday around 1 a.m., the victim was walking between Lawrence Avenue and Clinton Avenue in Inwood when the two unknown subjects approached him from behind. They then attacked him, causing him to fall to the ground and lose consciousness.

When he awoke, the victim found he was bleeding from his mouth and that his wallet containing $25 and his Blackberry were taken.The 23-year-old sought treatment for a fracture to his jaw at the hospital later in the day. He then reported the robbery at the , but was unable to furnish a description of the assailants.

Detectives request that anyone with information regarding this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.


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