An East Hills man was brutally attacked and robbed after responding to an online advertisement for paid sex at a hotel on Jericho Turnpike. The incident led to a large-scale investigation by Nassau County authorities, culminating in the arrest of two suspects.

Arrests Made Following Police Investigation

After an extensive manhunt, Nassau County Police Vice Squad, Special Operations, and officers from the 2nd Precinct apprehended the two suspects allegedly responsible for the attack. Both individuals, identified as Shameeka Stone, 32, and Larry Williams, 46, have pleaded not guilty to nine felony charges, including armed robbery, grand larceny, car theft, assault, and drug possession.

Stone also faces an additional misdemeanor charge of prostitution, which in New York carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail. Judge Tricia Ferrell set bail at $1,000 for Stone and $50,000 for Williams during their arraignment.

Attack at the Edgewood Motel

According to police reports, the victim, a resident of the upscale Norgate development in East Hills, initially met with Stone at the Edgewood Motel, where he paid her $350. The transaction concluded without incident, and he returned home. However, the following day, he began receiving persistent text messages from Stone, urging him to meet again.

Despite initially declining, the victim eventually agreed to a second encounter, arriving at the motel around 1:00 a.m. on February 19, 2025. Upon entering Room 27, he was suddenly ambushed by a masked assailant, later identified by police as Larry Williams.

The attacker, described as a 5’9” Black male dressed in black clothing, gloves, and a ski mask, brandished a silver firearm and struck the victim in the face, breaking his nose. The victim was then choked, beaten, and threatened with execution unless he provided his phone’s passcode. Fearing for his life, he complied.

Williams, who was on parole after serving three years for felony weapons possession, allegedly fled the scene in the victim’s luxury black 2025-model vehicle, while Stone departed in a blue Toyota Prius. The injured victim was transported to Nassau University Medical Center for emergency treatment.

Suspects Captured at Travelodge Hotel

The investigation led authorities to the Travelodge on Northern Boulevard in Manhasset, where Stone was arrested after allegedly soliciting an undercover officer. Police found the victim’s driver’s license, credit cards, and business cards inside Stone’s motel room—expenses that were reportedly covered by Williams.

Williams was taken into custody in the Travelodge parking lot two days later, where he was found in possession of 2.3 grams of methamphetamine. However, police did not recover the firearm allegedly used in the attack, and the whereabouts of the victim’s stolen luxury vehicle remain unknown.

Legal Proceedings Ongoing

Both suspects remain in custody as of press time, unable to post bail. Stone is being represented by criminal defense attorney James McGlynn, while Williams has been assigned legal counsel from the Legal Aid Society.

Their next court appearance is scheduled for Monday, March 5, 2025.