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Security Guard Left Gun In School Bathroom: Patch Week In Review

ALSO: Woman shares her "Christmas miracle" story | Woman carrying baby hit by car | Bartenders sue Nassau County, police | 5 hurt in crash

Here are some of the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered this week.

Security Guard Leaves Unloaded Gun In LI School Bathroom

The retired Suffolk County police officer was "relieved of his duties" effective immediately following the incident.

Local Woman 'A Christmas Miracle' After Carbon Monoxide Leak

A local yoga instructor is sharing her story to raise awareness about the dangers of carbon monoxide leaks.

Find out what's happening in East Meadowfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Woman Carrying Baby Hit By Car

It happened on a busy Long Island Main Street Tuesday afternoon.

4 Hurt, 1 Seriously, in Long Island Crash

A woman with nine outstanding warrants ran a red light, triggered a 4- car crash and then fled the scene Tuesday night, police say.

Find out what's happening in East Meadowfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

3 LI HS Students Arrested For Stabbing Are MS-13 Members: DA

The three males, ages 17-20, were found with blood on their clothing and hands, officials say. Two of them had been detained by ICE in recent years, but they were ordered released by federal judges.

Bartenders Suing Police, Claim Illegal Search And Arrest

They claim their restaurant was targeted by officers and that female bartenders were strip-searched for no reason.

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