Crime & Safety

Crime Report: Man Makes Threats with Gun, Students Followed

A Merrick man was arrested Friday after he allegedly threatened threatened a woman with a gun, cops said. For more on this story, click here.

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  • An eighth grader that goes to Grand Avenue Middle School was approached by a stranger in a sedan last Wednesday morning, according to an email to parents from Principal Carlo A. Conte. Click here for more.
  • Two students were followed by a green four-door sedan while they walked home from Merrick Avenue Middle School Tuesday, according to Principal Meador Pratt. For more on this, click the link here.
  • Derek Cantamessa, 41, of Rockville Centre,  was arrested at the intersection of Merrick Road and Henry Street and charged with driving while intoxicated and a violation of the vehicle and traffic law.

Have questions on this crime report? Email Editor Michael Ganci at Michael.Ganci@patch.com.


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