Freeport Man Arrested for Recklessly Discharging Rifle in Merrick Neighborhood
The Seventh Squad reports the arrest of a Freeport man for Reckless Endangerment that occurred on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 3:06 am in Merrick.
According to Detectives, Seventh Precinct officers while on routine patrol heard a gunshot in the vicinity of 1780 Sunrise Highway. Officers conducted a thorough investigation and located Reynaldo Torres, 41, of 71 Harrison Avenue, seated inside a 2019 Volkswagen parked in front of 1780 Sunrise Highway.
Subsequent to the investigation it was determined that the defendant fired one round into the air from a rifle at the location.
The defendant was placed into police custody without incident.
Defendant Torres is charged with Reckless Endangerment 2nd Degree. He was arraigned on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.