East Northport Man Arrested for Vandalizing Several Huntington Businesses, Vehicles

Mugshots: (l-r) William Strein, of East Northport, and Drake Mandrell, of Queens.

An East Northport man was among three people arrested for damaging several businesses and vehicles in Huntington Village in November.

According to authorities, three vandals spray painted the words “Smoke,” “Smoker,” “Ahep,” “Strep,” “RZ” and “Foise” on several businesses and vehicles in the Village between 12-3 a.m. on Nov. 26.

The suspects spray painted five cars and the following businesses:

• Value Drugs, located at 349 New York Ave.
• Classic Galleries, located at 5 Stewart Ave.
• Gold Coast Lobsters, 30 Stewart Ave.
• Nassau X-Ray Corp., located at 37 Stewart Ave.
• Bravo Nader Restaurant, located at 9 Union Place
• IMS Online, Inc., located at 13 Union Place
• Stop and Shop, located at 60 Wall St.
• Building under construction, located at 50 Stewart Ave.

Police arrested the three men following an investigation, which included an extensive area canvass, a review of video surveillance recordings and follow-ups on several anonymous tips.

Francesco Volpe, 18, of Huntington, was arrested on Dec. 19 and was charged with three counts of criminal mischief and three counts of making graffiti.

William Strein, 21, of East Northport, was arrested on Jan. 21 and was charged with six counts of criminal mischief and six counts of making graffiti.

Drake Mandrell, 27, of Queens, was arrested on Thursday and was charged with six counts of criminal mischief and six counts of making graffiti.

The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information about these incidents or similar incidents is asked to call the Second Precinct Crime Section at 631-854-8226 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will remain confidential.

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