The First Squad reports the arrest of a North Merrick man for an incident that occurred on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 1:25 am in North Merrick.

According to Detectives, First Precinct Officers responded to Jim-Jam Cleaners, located at 1200 Merrick Avenue for an audible alarm. Upon arrival, the defendant, Jose Portillo-Sandoval, 36, of 1554 Jerusalem Avenue, was observed walking away from the location. The defendant was recognized as being responsible for previous burglaries and was detained by First Squad Detectives. After a thorough investigation it was determined that the defendant had entered the business through a rear window, removed a cash register and fled the location. The defendant was placed into police custody without incident. The investigation is ongoing.

Subsequent to the investigation, the defendant also has open Nassau County warrants for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7^th Degree, Burglary 3^rd Degree, Criminal Mischief 4^th Degree and Petit Larceny.

Defendant Portillo-Sandoval is charged with Burglary 3^rd Degree. He will be arraigned on Monday, July 1, 2024 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.

Details by: Det. Fullerton/1^st Squad                                           07/01/24/0800/8970