The Public Information Office reports the arrest of three individuals for an incident that occurred on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 2:10 am in Westbury.

According to Police, a Third Precinct officer was traveling northbound on the Meadowbrook State Parkway when he observed a vehicle shooting fireworks out of its sun roof.  A Vehicle and Traffic Law stop was conducted in the vicinity of exit M2. After a thorough investigation, all three occupants of the vehicle, Frederick Taveras Hernandez, 19, of 22 Kendig Place, Hempstead, Justin Padilla, 18, of 85 Belmont Parkway, Hempstead and Fernando Aristides, 19, of 1004 Alexander Avenue, Uniondale, were placed into Police custody without incident.

For the safety and security of all residents and visitors, Nassau County Police will continue their zero-tolerance approach regarding the possession and illegal use of fireworks.

The Nassau County Police Department reminds its residents that the use of explosives, including fireworks, is illegal and extremely dangerous.

All three defendants are charged with Reckless Endangerment 2^nd Degree and Unlawfully Possessing Fireworks. Defendant Hernandez was also issued numerous Traffic summons. All three defendants were issued Appearance Tickets returnable to First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

Details by: PIO                                                                         07/08/24/0800/8970