CLOSE
Tags Posts tagged with "Armed Robbery"

Armed Robbery

by -
0 1294
Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney. Photo from Tierney's office

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Feb. 19 that Demario Weston Jr., 22, of Farmingville, was indicted for Robbery in the First Degree in connection with the alleged gun-point robbery of El Queztal Deli in Flanders in September 2024.

Weston and his girlfriend, Tiana MacDonald, 24, of Farmingville, also face several additional charges, including Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child following the execution of a search warrant at the couple’s home.

“The allegations detail a disturbing pattern of criminal conduct that has threatened the safety of our community,” said District Attorney Tierney. “My office remains committed to protecting our local businesses and ridding our streets of both violent offenders and dangerous drugs.”

According to the investigation, on September 23, 2024, shortly before noon, Weston allegedly entered El Quetzal Deli on Flanders Road while masked, wearing a winter coat, and armed with a handgun equipped with a laser sight.

Upon entering the deli, Weston allegedly threatened the clerk and thereafter stole approximately $6,000 from the cash register. He then allegedly pistol-whipped the clerk about her head and body.

On January 8, 2025, after an extensive investigation, authorities executed a search warrant at Weston’s Farmingville apartment. Inside the residence, police found Weston along with MacDonald, and MacDonald’s young child. The search allegedly uncovered a loaded handgun with a blue laser light attached that is believed to have been used in the robbery, as well as additional ammunition, fentanyl, cocaine, digital scales, U.S. currency, and clothing allegedly worn during the robbery.

On Jan. 23, Weston was arraigned on the indictment before Acting Supreme Court Justice Steven A. Pilewski for the following charges contained in the indictment:
  • One count of Robbery in the First Degree, a Class B violent felony;
  • Two counts of Robbery in the Second Degree, Class C violent felonies;
  • One count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a Class C violent felony;
  • One count of Assault in the Second Degree, a Class D violent felony;
  • Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, Class D violent felonies;
  • Three counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in Third Degree, Class B felonies;
  • One count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree, a Class C felony;
  • One count of Criminal Possession of a Firearm, a Class E felony;
  • One count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class A misdemeanor;
  • Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree, a Class A misdemeanor;
  • One count of Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the Second Degree, a Class A misdemeanor.

    On February 18, 2025, MacDonald was arraigned on the indictment before Justice Pilewski for the following charges contained in the indictment:

  • Three counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in Third Degree, Class B felonies;
  • One count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree, a Class C felony;
  • One count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class A misdemeanor; 2
  • Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree, a Class A misdemeanor; and
  • One count of Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the Second Degree, a Class A misdemeanor.

    Justice Pilewski ordered Weston held on $1,000,000 cash, $2,000,000 bond or $10,000,000 partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. Weston is due back in court on February 26, 2025, and faces 25 years in prison if convicted on the top count. He is being represented by The Legal Aid Society.

    Despite the serious nature of her alleged offenses, MacDonald was released without bail because her charges are considered non-bail eligible under current New York State law, meaning prosecutors cannot ask for, and judges cannot set bail. MacDonald is due back in court on March 11, 2025, and faces 9 years in prison if convicted on the top count. She is being represented by Chase Brown, Esq.

    This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Kristen E. L. Yeamans of the Violent Crime Enterprises Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Police Officer Kesi Goree of the Southampton Town Police Department, Investigator Daniel Crerend of the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, and Detective Daniel Hogan of the Riverhead Town Police Department.

by -
0 4777
File photo

Suffolk County Police arrested two men for robbing a Yaphank gas station at gunpoint on Jan. 24.

Marion Maupin and Raiquan Davis robbed an employee of Shell, 482 Sills Road, at approximately 7:30 a.m. The two were located by officers a short time later on Wilson Avenue in Coram. The gun used in the robbery was recovered.

Sixth Squad detectives charged Maupin, 32, of Altoona, PA, and Davis, 27, of Medford, with Robbery 1st Degree, Criminal Possession of a Firearm 2nd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Firearm 3rd Degree. Maupin was additionally charged with Criminal Use of a Firearm 1st Degree.

The pair will be held overnight at the Sixth Precinct for arraignment on January 25 at First District Court in Central Islip.

by -
0 856
Police car. Stock photo
Suffolk County Police have arrested two people in alleged connection with seven armed robberies that occurred during a nine-day span.

Sixth Precinct officers responded to Amoco, located at 5556 Express Drive South in Holtsville, on December 18 at 2:27 a.m. after a 911 caller reported an armed robbery. A description of the suspects’ vehicle was broadcast and a short time later, a police officer pulled over the vehicle and two occupants were arrested.

Following an investigation, it was determined the subjects were allegedly responsible for the below six additional armed or attempted armed robberies between December 9 and 18:

  • Attempted robbery at Bolla Market, located at 3289 Veterans Memorial Highway in Ronkonkoma, on December 18 at 2:06 a.m.
  • Attempted robbery at 7-Eleven, located at 660 Lakeland Ave. in Bohemia, on December 17 at 2:24 a.m.
  • Robbery at BP Gas, located at 294 Smithtown Blvd. in Nesconset, on December 9 at 7:37 a.m.
  • Robbery at Bolla Market, located at 1194 Portion Road in Holtsville, on December 10 at 12:34 a.m.
  • Robbery at Amoco, located at 5556 Express Drive South in Holtsville, on December 10 at 12:57 a.m.
  • Robbery at 7-Eleven, located at 56 Lowell Ave. in Islip Terrace, on December 17 at 2:35 a.m. During each incident, a knife was displayed, and no one was injured.

Danuel Bragaglia 27, of Holbrook, was charged with five counts of Robbery 1st Degree. Alexander Zaccaria, 31, of Nesconset, was charged with seven counts of Robbery 1st Degree.

The two are scheduled to be arraigned on December 19 at First District Court in Central Islip.

by -
0 535
David Trent

David Trent Pleaded Guilty in September 2024

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Oct. 30 that David Trent, 19, of Mastic Beach, was sentenced to 28 years in prison after pleading guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree, and other related charges, for shooting and killing Jorge Mauricio Sevilla Barrera and injuring two others outside of the Minx Nightclub in Farmingville, as well as the armed robbery of a Lyft driver that occurred in Wading River. Trent was one of 18 defendants indicted in December 2022 following a long-term investigation into violence committed by a criminal street organization, “No Fake Love,” also known as the “NFL.”

“We are satisfied that this lengthy sentence will keep this violent offender off the streets of Suffolk County,” said District Attorney Tierney. “This was a violent and brutal act and now this defendant will be held accountable for his indefensible actions.”

As established by the investigation and guilty plea allocution, on December 5, 2021, Trent, a member of the violent street gang No Fake Love, and his associates were gathered in the parking lot of the Minx nightclub in Farmingville. Jorge Mauricio Sevilla Barrera and his friends were walking through the parking lot after exiting the nightclub and an argument ensued. The argument turned physical, then Trent went to the vehicle that he arrived in, retrieved a firearm, and shot Barrera.

Trent and another individual then kicked Barrera while he was on the ground, before Trent stood over Barrera and shot him again, killing him. Trent and his associates then got into their vehicle and Trent leaned out of the window and fired multiple shots while the vehicle was fleeing the scene. Two additional victims suffered non-fatal injuries in the shooting.

Additionally, on April 13, 2022, Trent, along with co-conspirators Shati Roy, Jr. and Corey Foggy, ordered a Lyft rideshare car to an address in Wading River. When the driver arrived, Trent, Roy, and Foggy entered the rear of the vehicle. A short time into the trip, Roy reached over and repeatedly struck the driver about the head and body. Trent and Roy then both pointed guns at the driver’s head and stated to each other and the driver several times, “Shoot him! Get out of the car.” During this time, Foggy exited the vehicle and forcibly pulled the driver out of the vehicle, causing the driver to fall to the ground. Roy then jumped into the driver’s seat and drove off with Trent still in the rear. Roy then ripped out the dashboard camera and threw it onto the road (the camera was later recovered by investigators and captured the entire incident). Both Roy and Foggy have previously pleaded guilty for their roles in this robbery and carjacking.

On September 30, 2024, Trent pleaded guilty to the following charges before Acting Supreme Court Justice Anthony S. Senft, Jr.:

  •   One count of Manslaughter in the First Degree, a Class B violent felony;
  •   Two counts of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Class B violent felonies;
  •   One count of Conspiracy to Commit Murder, a Class B felony;
  •   Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, Class C violent

    felonies;

  •   One count of Robbery in the First Degree, a Class B violent felony; and
  •   One count of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a Class D felony.

    On October 30, 2024, Justice Senft sentenced Trent to 28 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. He was represented by Christopher Gioe, Esq.

    This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Martha Duffy and Donald Barclay of the Violent Criminal Enterprises Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by District Attorney Investigator Jean Graf of the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Gang Task Force.

by -
0 1458
File photo

Suffolk County Police arrested two people on Jan. 19 following an armed robbery of a convenience store in Port Jefferson Station.

A man approached an employee of Speedy Mart and Gas, located at 1034 Route 112, displayed a gun and demanded cash, at 9:21 p.m. The clerk complied, and the robber fled the scene on foot to a vehicle waiting down the street.

Canvasing the area, a patrol unit officer stopped two people, one of whom matched the suspect’s description. During his investigation, the officer recovered a Polymer80 ghost gun on the male subject. The two subjects were taken into custody at the intersection of Joline Road and Newport Drive in Port Jefferson Station, at approximately 9:55 p.m.

Sixth Squad detectives charged Javon Holliday, 21, of Riverhead and Giavanna Pergola, 19, of Port Jefferson Station, with Robbery 1st Degree.

They are being held overnight at the Sixth Precinct and are scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on January 20.

The investigation is continuing. Detectives are asking anyone with information to call the Sixth Squad at 631-854-8652.

by -
0 1864
File photo

Two men have been arrested for allegedly robbing a CVS in Port Jefferson.

On Thursday, Dec. 17, at approximately 5 p.m., Suffolk County Police arrested two men who entered the CVS, located at 464 Main Street.

The two men displayed a gun and demanded cash.

Major Case Unit detectives were surveilling the location when the robbery took place. They arrested Clem Narcisse and his accomplice Lemarvin Rowan, Jr. a short distance away.

Narcisse, 47, of Brentwood, and Rowan Jr, 52, who is un-domiciled, were charged with Robbery 1st Degree. They are scheduled for arraignment at First District Court in Central Islip on Dec. 18.

 

by -
0 273
A man allegedly entered a Port Jefferson Station gas station Oct. 13, displayed what appeared to be a gun and demanded cash. Photos from SCPD

A man wearing a ski mask allegedly entered Speedway gas station in Port Jefferson Station Oct. 13, displayed what appeared to be a hand gun and demanded cash, according to Suffolk County police.

Sixth Squad detectives are investigating the incident, which occurred at the gas station located at 501 Patchogue Road in Port Jefferson Station at about 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning, police said. When the masked man made the request, the gas station employee did not comply, and the robber fled, and there were no injuries, police said.

Detectives believe this robbery is connected to an armed robbery that occurred at Sunoco gas station, located at 1575 Route 112 in Port Jefferson Station, Oct. 7 at 9:45 a.m. During that incident, a man entered the store, displayed what appeared to be a gun and demanded cash. The clerk complied and the man fled. No one was injured.

The suspect, pictured above, is described as light-skinned black, 25 to 30 years old, 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall with a medium build and a goatee.

Detectives are asking anyone with information about these incidents to call the 6th Squad at 631-854-8652 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.

by -
0 408
CVS on Nesconset Highway in Port Jefferson Station. Image from Google Maps

A Port Jefferson Station pharmacy was robbed at gunpoint April 3, according to Suffolk County police.

Three armed men allegedly entered CVS located at 4331 Nesconset Highway in Port Jefferson Station at about 3:40 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, with guns and wearing ski masks, restrained at least one employee and stole money and narcotics from the store, police said. No one was injured during the robbery, police said. Suffolk County Major Case Unit detectives are investigating the incident.

Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call 631-852-8555 or contact Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS (8477). All calls will be kept confidential.

by -
0 221
Ronald Kelly mugshot. Photo from SCPD

Suffolk County Police 6th Squad detectives arrested a man that was overpowered after pulling out a shotgun on store employees in Centereach Aug. 19.

Ronald Kelly entered Island Thrift, located at 1770 Middle Country Road, at approximately 8:25 p.m. He pointed a shotgun at the store manager and the five other employees of the store, and demanded money. The store manager, a woman, feared the situation was becoming dire, and grabbed the shotgun. Two of the employees joined the struggle, gained control of the shotgun and wrestled Kelly to the ground, holding him down until 6th Precinct police officers arrived.

The suspect suffered non-life-threatening injuries during the altercation and was transported by ambulance to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment. None of the employees were injured.

Kelly, 45, of Holtsville, was charged with first-degree robbery and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. He was scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip Aug. 20.

by -
0 2057
File photo

Police are hunting for an armed robbery suspect after a man was shot in the leg in an incident on Monday night.

A male suspect in a mask, who was carrying a gun, allegedly approached a gas pump attendant at the USA station on New York Avenue in Huntington Station that night, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. The assailant demanded cash.

Police said a “confrontation ensued” and the suspect fired a shot that hit the attendant in the leg, after which the robber fled on foot — with the cash.

The victim’s injury was treated at Huntington Hospital.

Detectives from the SCPD’s 2nd Squad are investigating the armed robbery, which occurred a little before 10 p.m., and police said they are searching for a 6-foot black male with a thin build.

Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 631-854-8252, or to call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-220-TIPS.

12Next Page 1 of 2
TBR News Media is your local news and entertainment website.
We provide you with the latest breaking news and information for your community.
Contact us: [email protected]

Most Viewed

©