Patchogue Man in Custody After Allegedly Pointing Handgun at Woman and Her Three Children in McDonalds Drive-Through
The Public Information Office reports on the arrest of a Patchogue man for Menacing that occurred on Sunday, January 7th, 2024 at 9:50 PM in Hicksville.
According to Officers, a 31-year-old female victim was operating her vehicle with her three children, ages 12, 7 and 1 at a McDonalds drive-thru located at 805 South Broadway. She was behind a red Hyundai that was not moving so she honked her horn.
The operator of the vehicle, defendant Nicholas Carpenzano, 32, of 255 Riverland Drive exited his vehicle and pointed what appeared to be a pistol at the victim and her three children. The victim, fearing for her life, fled the scene in her vehicle and notified Nassau County Police.
Officers responded and located the vehicle near the vicinity of South Broadway and Millwood Gate and conducted a Vehicle and Traffic Law stop. During the investigation, a black and green imitation Glock handgun was recovered from the vehicle and defendant Nicholas Carpenzano was placed under arrest without further incident.
Defendant Nicholas Carpenzano is charged with Menacing 2nd degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th degree and three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. He was issued a Desk Appearance ticket returnable to Nassau County First District Court on Thursday, January 25th, 2024.