The Third Squad reports the arrests of two North Merrick men for an incident that occurred on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 2:00 AM in Uniondale.
According to detectives, an unknown suspect responded to the Nassau County Department of Social Services building located at 60 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard and placed propane tanks in the vicinity of the building. He then threw lit flares towards the tanks and fled the scene.
On Thursday, October 3, 2024, after an extensive investigation the Defendants James Luca, 46, of 2216 Van Nostrand Avenue and Jayson Anthony Reyes, 25, of 2216 Van Nostrand Avenue were arrested for the above incident.
The Defendants, James Luca and Jayson Anthony Reyes are both charged with Attempted Arson 1st Degree, Obstruction of Governmental Duties by Means of a Bomb, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 1st Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd Degree and Conspiracy 4th Degree. They will be arraigned on Friday, October 4, 2024 at First District Court, Hempstead.
Details by: Det. Foley / 3rd Squad 10/04/24/0400/9581