Central Islip man arrested for allegedly robbing two banks
Suffolk County Police have reported that a Central Islip man was arrested on Sept. 6 for allegedly robbing two banks in August.
Following an investigation, Andre Desvignes, 56, of Central Islip, was arrested following a traffic stop at 1:36 p.m. on Lowell Ave and Clayton Street in Central Islip.
He was charged with Robbery 1st Degree for robbing Bank of America, located at 185 Wheeler Road in Central Islip on August 13 and Robbery 3rd Degree for Robbing TD Bank, located at 479 Montauk Highway in Bay Shore on August 22.
He was also charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 2nd Degree for driving with a suspended license.