Nassau Police Arrest Two For Selling Fireworks

Two men were arrested in East Meadow on Tuesday night for selling fireworks, police said.

According to police, a flyer was put up in East Meadow that had a product list and pictures of fireworks. The flyer also had a name and contact phone number.

Police investigated and arrested James Pantina, 34, of Monroe Avenue, Bellmore, and Christopher Sanchez, 34, of Blauvelt, New York. They were both charged with unlawfully selling fireworks and unlawful possession of fireworks. They were both issued tickets returnable to First District Court in Hempstead on Aug. 30.

Photo: James Patina, left, and Christopher Sanchez. Courtesy Nassau County Police Department