Westbury Animal Hospital Break-In Lands Juvenile Charges; More Suspects Sought: Police
A break-in at a Long Island animal hospital led to a juvenile’s arrest, Nassau County police announced on Thursday, March 19.
A juvenile was taken into custody on Wednesday, March 18, in connection with the incident at Westbury Animal Hospital, 319 Union Avenue, in Westbury, according to detectives.
A property manager called 911 after arriving at the business and finding the rear door open with broken wood scattered inside at 10 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, police said. Surveillance video showed two males forcibly entering the building, while a third suspect was also involved.
The group rema…
Washington Twp Cops Bust DoorDash Driver, Then Make Delivery
Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County, do more than just arrest bad guys.
At noon on Sunday, March 1, officers stopped a vehicle in front Washington Township High School and discovered the driver was a wanted person with warrants, Washington Township police said. While being placed under arrest, the driver told offices he was making a DoorDash delivery right up the block, police said.
Sgt. Matt Barnett and Officer Mike Scheer helped make sure the delivery was completed, police said.
"And to the resident who answered the door, we are sorry for the surprise and for startling…
Car Slams Into Utility Pole, Sparks Fire In Berlin Woods; K-9 Tracks Down Driver: Police
Police in Connecticut say a car crashed into a utility pole Thursday night, Feb. 19, sparking a fire and triggering a brief manhunt after the driver ran from the wreck.
Jayden Elijah Cruz, 23, of Manchester, faces multiple charges following the crash on Elton Road in Berlin around 11:40 p.m., authorities said. Cruz was not hurt in the wreck.
Berlin police said Cruz's car went off the road, struck a utility pole, and came to rest against a tree between Old Farms Place and Mallard Lane. The downed lines sparked a fire in nearby woods. Eversource crews cut power to the line, and firefighters e…