Crime & Safety

Police: Sayville Man Punches Movie Goer Over Cell Use

A 56-year-old Sayville man is charged with second degree harassment after an altercation at the Island 16 movie theater in Holtsville.

Daniel Garbarino, of River Street, reportedly punched a fellow theater-goer in the head following an argument regarding the use of a cellphone, according to police, and was subsequently arrested and charged with harassment.

The incident, according to police, reportedly occurred on June 23 at around 9:30 p.m. Police state Garbarino was upset that another customer in the movie theater was using his cell phone and got into a dispute with the unidentified victim that led to the physical altercation.

This news article includes reporting from Sachem Patch.

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