Posted on: April 26, 2022 12:00 PM

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Update on the weekend crash that closed LIE westbound

The NCPD reports the arrest of three male juveniles that occurred on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 12:15 PM in Lake Success for grand larceny.
According to the NCPD, A sixth squad detective observed a 2020 blue Mercedes Benz in Roslyn that was previously reported stolen and attempted to conduct a vehicle and traffic law stop; in which the driver, a 16-year-old male juvenile, refused to comply. Multiple police vehicles were struck by the defendant before he was finally stopped on the Long Island Expressway westbound by Exit 33, Lakeville Road and placed under arrest. A 17-year-old male juvenile in the front passenger seat and a 16-year-old male juvenile in the rear passenger seat were also placed under arrest.
All defendants were transported to a nearby hospital for assessment and treatment. Three police officers and two detectives were also transported for treatment. One officer suffered a concussion and pain to the left wrist, right hip, back, and neck pain. A second officer suffered neck and left shoulder pain. A third officer injured his left wrist. One detective suffered a concussion and another detective suffered cervical pain. A police investigation resulted in a loaded pistol being recovered from inside the vehicle.
All three defendants are charged with Grand Larceny 2nd degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd degree. The driver is additionally charged with five counts of Assault 2nd degree and Unlawful Fleeing of a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle 3rd degree. All defendants were arraigned at First District Court, Adolescent Offender Part, 99 Main Street, Hempstead on Monday, April 25, 2022. Police confirmed after charges two were released and another has a case pending in New Jersey.
(From NCPD)