Crime & Safety
The Rockville Centre Crime Report
See what police say happened in your village this week.

Arrests
On Feb. 14 at 12:02 a.m., Joseph J. Minasi, 22, of Gateway, Rockville Centre, was arrested for seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana following an investigation by police personnel in the vicinity of Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre.
On Feb. 14 at 7:36 p.m., Joseph L. Dixon, 36, of Vincent Street, Rockville Centre, was arrested for seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana following an investigation by police personnel in the vicinity of Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre.
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On Feb. 18 at 4:29 a.m., Billy Lugo Jr., 27, of N. Grove Street, Freeport, was arrested for second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and vehicle and traffic law violations following an investigation by police personnel in the vicinity of Sunrise Highway and N. Park Avenue, Rockville Centre.
Assault
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On Feb. 19 at 1:47 a.m., two complainants from Long Beach reported being assaulted by an unknown man on S. Park Avenue in Rockville Centre, resulting in injuries requiring medical attention.
Larcenies
On Feb. 13 at 7:35 p.m., a resident from Arrandale Road, Rockville Centre, reported that someone entered a 2009 Chevrolet motor vehicle parked in Municipal Parking Field 22 and stole assorted property, including $100.
On Feb. 14 at 5:55 a.m., a man from Pennsylvania reported that someone had damaged the front passenger window of his car and stolen a GPS, wallet and $600 while his car was parked in the Best Western parking lot.
On Feb. 18 at 2:37 a.m., a woman from Yorktown Street, Rockville Centre, reported that she found four Lexus rims valued at $4,000 in her driveway. The rims had been stolen from the Lexus dealership at 666 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre.
Unusual Incidents
On Feb. 13 at 4:14 p.m., a man from Greystone Road, Rockville Centre, reported that he discovered someone used his NEFCU debit card number to purchase several items worth $841.99 without his permission or authority.
On Feb. 15 at 6:19 p.m., residents from Lakeview Avenue, Rockville Centre reported that someone filed a tax return using their personal information without permission.
On Feb. 16 at 7:15 p.m., a resident from Powell Avenue, Rockville Centre reported that someone altered a personal check to Verizon for $267.73 that was later cashed for $800.
Criminal Trespass
On Feb. 18 at 9:39 p.m., a resident from Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, reported that a known man entered the residence without permission.
Alcoholic Beverage Sale Violation
On Feb. 18 at 9:05 p.m. police conducted an investigation near the intersection of N. Village Avenue and Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre, where they interviewed a 16-year-old who said that he had just purchased alcohol from the 7-Eleven, located at 128 N. Village Avenue. The 16-year-old positively identified the store clerk as the one who sold the alcohol, and he was issued an appearance ticket for Sale of Alcoholic Beverage to Underage Person.
Found Property
On Feb. 18 at 5:49 p.m., a resident from Hillside Avenue, Rockville Centre, reported that he found a green BMX bicycle outside his home.
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