Man Arrested After Copiague Carjacking

COPIAGUE, NY – A 24-year-old man was arrested following an armed carjacking in Copiague Wednesday night, police said.

According to police, a 20-year-old Copiague man was sitting in a 2007 Toyota in front of 376 Ferraris St. at 9:45 p.m. when he was approached by a man who displayed a gun and demanded that the victim get out of his vehicle.

The victim fled on foot and the alleged carjacker, Marquese King, drove away in the Toyota, police said.

Marquese King (right) being taken into custody Wednesday night.

First Precinct Officers along with the Canine Section and Aviation Section responded and located King on Cabota Avenue in Copiague at about 10:25 p.m. and arrested him.

An officer who met the owner of the vehicle was able to track King via the victim's cellphone, which was stolen during the carjacking, sources say.

King is charged with first degree robbery and fourth degree criminal mischief. He is scheduled for arraignment at First District Court on Thursday.

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