The First Squad reports the arrest of a Hempstead man for a Robbery that occurred on Monday, January 22, 2024 at 2:00 am in Uniondale.
According to Detectives, Defendant William Alston, 42, of 115 Beverly Road, walked into a 7-11 located at 644 Jerusalem Avenue. The defendant walked behind the counter and took a cigarette lighter. The defendant attempted to leave the store without paying and shoved a 49-year-old employee to the ground causing an injury to the left side of his face. First Precinct officers arrived at the scene and arrested the defendant without further incident.
Defendant Alston is charged with Robbery 2nd Degree and Assault 3rd Degree. He will be arraigned on Monday, January 22, 2024 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.
Details by: Det. Obrien/1st Squad 01/22/24/0800/8970