Crime & Safety

North Babylon Man Robbed Gas Station With Stolen Gun: SCPD

The 46-year-old punched the cashier and stole cash during the robbery, police say.

WYANDANCH, NY - A North Babylon man was arrested for robbing a gas station in Wyandanch at gunpoint this past weekend, according to Suffolk Police.

Eugene Manago, 46, entered HP Petro on 1373 Straight Path on Saturday at about 8:40 p.m., displayed a gun, punched the cashier and demanded cash, police said.

It was determined that the handgun was stolen, police said.

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He was charged with first degree robbery, second degree criminal possession of a weapon and fourth degree criminal possession of stolen property, police said.

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