Crime & Safety

Crimes Nearby: Teen Pleads Guilty to Valley Stream Sex Attacks

Crimes and arrests making headlines nearby this week.

A Queens teenager has pleaded guilty to two Valley Stream sexual assaults.

Nashane Peterkin, of Springfield Gardens, pleaded guilty Thursday to first-degree rape, first-degree criminal sexual act, two counts of first-degree sexual abuse, two counts of second-degree strangulation, and two counts of second-degree assault, according to the Nassau County District Attorney. Click here to read the full story.

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Men Charged in Hammer Assault

Nassau County Police have arrested two Mineola men for an alleged assault that occurred in Massapequa on Friday, Dec. 20 at 11:32 p.m.

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According to detectives, Nicolas Russi, 19, and Santiago Orrego, 18, were driving and exited a 1999 Audi at a traffic light located at Louden Street and Sunrise Highway so they could confront two male victims who were 28 and 20 years of age and driving a 2005 Cadillac. Click here to read the full story.

Cops: Woman 'Intentionally' Slams into Car

An East Rockaway woman faces charges after Nassau County Police said she purposely slammed into an acquaintance's car. Click here to read the full story.

Cops: 10 Cars Broken Into in One Hour

Police are searching for information after 10 cars were broken into at a Baldwin gym within an hour.

Nassau Detectives said 10 cars in the parking lot of Synergy Fitness on Atlantic Avenue in Baldwin were burglarized. Pocketbooks,wallets, and other personal items were taken by thieves, officers reported. Click here to read the full story.


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