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Nassau Police Report the Arrests of 4 Individuals for Illegal Fireworks Sales

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By Published: July 04 2024

LongIsland.com

According to Police, the Eighth Precinct POP Unit responded to multiple businesses due to various community complaints throughout the jurisdiction of the Eighth Precinct.

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The Eighth Precinct POP Unit (Problem Oriented Policing) reports the arrest of four individuals for the Sale of Illegal Fireworks that occurred on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 9:55 a.m.  throughout Nassau County.
 
According to Police, the Eighth Precinct POP Unit responded to multiple businesses due to various community complaints throughout the jurisdiction of the Eighth Precinct. Today, after a thorough investigation, multiple arrests were made at the following locations:
 
  • INC Convenience Store, of 695 Main Street, South Farmingdale.
  • Wittenburg Enterprises Convenience, of 628 Wantagh Avenue, Levittown.
  • Rainbow Card Gallery, of 578 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage.
  • OK GO Gas Station, of 767 Wantagh Avenue, Levittown.
 
All of the defendants were charged with Unlawfully Selling Fireworks and issued Appearance Tickets.