Nassau Officer Honored For 'Heroic Action' During Syosset Arrest

A Nassau County police officer and two detectives were recently honored for their heroic actions in stopping a domestic violence suspect and finding investigating a string of robberies.

Police Officer Richard Papa was honored for the quick action he took when a Syosset man tried to steal another officer's gun while he was being arrested.

Papa and the other officer responded to a Berry Hill Road home for a domestic disturbance after the man, 43-year-old David Abbondondolo, violated an order of protection and broke a 36-year-old woman's cellphone, police said.

As officers were attempting to place him under arrest, Abbondondolo began to fight with them, police said.

He began pulling on the officer's gun refusing to let it go until he was then tasered by Papa and was placed into custody.

"Papa's training and quick action enabled him to safely place the subject in custody," police said

In addition, Detectives Lyndon John and Jason Gaertner of the NCPD Robbery Squad were honored as well for their "relentless investigation skills" that ultimately led to the arrest of three people responsible for robbing banks in Nassau, police said.

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