The Major Case Bureau reports on the arrest of a Hicksville man for a Robbery that occurred on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 3:40 AM in Hicksville.

According the Robbery Squad Detectives, a male subject walked into a Mobile Gas Station located at 285 North Broadway and approached the 56-year-old male cashier. The subject displayed a handgun and demanded money. The victim, fearing for his life, complied and gave the subject approximately $900.00 USC. The subject then fled the gas station on foot; no injuries were reported at scene. Officers located the subject a short time later on Bay Avenue and as Officers were attempting to place defendant Angel Echeverria, 18 of 147 Princess Street under arrest, one officer sustained injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. A loaded black Glock 45 handgun was recovered from defendant Angel Echeverria. Defendant Angel Echeverria was transported to a nearby hospital for assessment. 

Defendant Angel Echeverria is charged with Robbery 1^st degree, Assault 2^nd degree, Robbery 2^nd degree, Criminal Use of a Firearm 1^st degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2^nd degree and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4^th degree. He will be arraigned on Monday, May 27, 2024 at First District Court, located at 99 Main Street, Hempstead. 

Details by: Det. Herman/Robbery Squad                                 05/26/24/1245/9962