Eighth Squad Detectives report the arrests of three (3) Copiague individuals for a Larceny that occurred on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 11:55 pm in Bethpage.
According to detectives, three (3) subjects arrived at 453 Central Avenue in a white 2009 Acura MDX. The subjects removed clothing from a donation bin drop box and placed it into their vehicle. The victims notified police. Fernando Martinez, 35, Selvin Castillo, 24, and a female juvenile, 16, were all arrested without incident.
During the investigation it was determined that Fernando Martinez was responsible for removing items from the same donation bin on a previous date.
Defendants Martinez and Castillo are both charged with Petit Larceny. Martinez has an additional charge of Grand Larceny 3rd Degree. They will be arraigned on Monday, December 30, 2024 at First District Court, Hempstead.
The Juvenile was issued an appearance ticket for Petit Larceny, returnable to Family Court on January 13, 2025.
Details by: Det. Stone/8th Sqd. 12/30/2024/0400/8688