Police: Home Invasion Heists Halted

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Police: Home Invasion Heists Halted

Tuesday, 20 November 2012 00:00

Multi-jurisdictional task force apprehends alleged felon

On Nov. 8 at approximately 8 p.m., Garden City police officers responded to a report of burglary at a Chelsea Road residence in Garden City. An investigation at the scene revealed that the resident returned home and observed a subject in his kitchen. The resident retreated into his driveway and the subject fled the scene.

Later that evening at approximately 12:25 a.m., Garden City police officers responded to a report of an occupied burglary at a 3rd Street residence in Garden City. Police said an investigation at the scene revealed that an occupied home invasion had occurred and that the subject had discharged two shots from a firearm, prior to forcing the occupants into a basement boiler room. The subject removed property from the victims, including a set of car keys and then left the scene in the homeowner’s vehicle, according to police.

Artie R. Jackson The Garden City Police Department reported that two additional unoccupied burglaries had taken place at 3rd Street residences in Garden City. During the investigation it was discovered that similar crimes had occurred in the Village of Hempstead on Bedell Avenue on Nov. 7. Police stated that during the home invasion on Bedell Avenue, the subject tied up the four male occupants while holding them at gunpoint. During this home invasion the subject also fired a shot, police added.

At this time Garden City Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson, Hempstead Police Chief Michael McGowan and Nassau County Chief of Department Steven Skrynecki met and formed a multi-jurisdictional task force consisting of police officers and detectives. An investigation was started by this task force consisting of members of each department. As a result of this investigation, the identity of the alleged subject, Artie R. Jackson, was developed. The members of all three departments then began a manhunt for the subject. On Nov.11 at approximately 10 p.m., officers from the Nassau County Police Department responded to a call at a residence in East Garden City within the confines of the Nassau County 3rd precinct. Upon arrival at the scene, it was discovered that a violent home invasion had occurred in which the female homeowner was assaulted. It was also discovered that the homeowner’s vehicle was stolen during the home invasion. Further investigation revealed that several other burglaries had been committed on the same street.

Upon notification of the stolen vehicle, the members of the multi-jurisdictional task force responded to several locations where they believed the subject might be. This information was developed by the task force during their investigation. The alleged subject, Artie R. Jackson, was observed operating the victim’s vehicle by a task force member at one of these locations in Hempstead. Officials reported that the subject refused to stop when officers attempted to stop him and ultimately crashed and fled the vehicle. After a foot pursuit, the subject was located in the rear yard of a Lincoln Avenue residence in Hempstead and arrested. The subject was charged with the home invasion at the residence in East Garden City, the home invasion on 3rd Street in Garden City and the home invasion on Bedell Avenue in Hempstead. The investigation is ongoing and police said additional charges are expected regarding the additional unoccupied burglaries in Garden City, East Garden City, and Hempstead.

Jackson was arraigned on Tuesday, Nov. 13 and charged with two counts of predatory sexual assault, second degree murder, first degree assault, first degree rape, three counts of first degree burglary, four counts of first degree robbery, second degree strangulation, first degree sexual abuse, two counts of second degree murder and two counts of second degree criminal possession of a weapon.

News

Friendship Circle Luncheon Turns 10

Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00

Kroplick and Kammerer honored

On May 8, more than 500 fashionably dressed women converged on the Garden City Hotel for the Sid Jacobson JCC’s tenth annual Friendship Circle Luncheon. Notable celebrities on hand were Good Day New York co-host Rosanna Scotto, who was also the event’s MC, and singer/actress Megan Hilty from the Broadway play Wicked and NBC’s hit drama Smash, who entertained the ladies with her favorite songs from both shows.

The Friendship Circle Luncheon was started 10 years ago by Denise Silverberg, as a way to raise money for programs providing support for adults in their 30s, 40 s and 50s that are afflicted by Alzheimer’s. Silverberg’s mother has the disease, so she understands firsthand the role of a caregiver and the stresses involved in taking care of someone who has it.

Revised HUB Transportation Study

Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00

Deputy Mayor Nicholas Episcopia attended the HUB Stakeholders Meeting held by Nassau County’s consultants on the Transportation Project. He was joined by EPOA President Judy Courtney, Vice President Chris Mullaney, and Director Leo Stimmler, as well as William Bellmer, a member of the Garden City Planning Commission, Dorothy Episcopia, past EPOA president, and former mayor Robert Rothschild. Bob Schoelle and Brian Ridgeway attended the afternoon session. Garden City is a stakeholder because a large portion of the village lies within the defined HUB area.

As presented, the currently preferred alternative transportation plan appears reasonable and eliminates the construction of a light rail system that would run from the Mineola Station, south behind Arthur Street, and east along the spur adjacent to St. James Street South, as was initially proposed. Nonetheless, as we have consistently done over the years, we will continue to monitor plans for the transportation project and strongly express our opinion if we believe any aspect of this project would be detrimental to the quality of life in Garden City.

Sports

Almost Perfect

Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00

Boys JV lacrosse team goes undefeated

The Garden City JV lacrosse team finished the year with a stellar 14-0-1 record. Led by Head Coach Tom Flatley and Assistant Coach Brett Hepworth, the Trojans overpowered most of their opponents with explosive offensive bursts, tough-nosed gritty defense, and rock-solid goaltending. The offense averaged over 15 goals per game, while the defense allowed just over three goals per game.

The season commenced with a hard fought, triple overtime thriller against Syosset that ended in a 7-7 tie. As the team became more cohesive, most of the next few opponents, including Hewlett, Lynbrook, Carey, Roslyn, Kellenberg, and others, found themselves overmatched against this Trojan team. However, that did not dissuade Ward Melville from putting forth an inspired effort on their home turf for three quarters, before finally falling to Garden City 12-7.

Playing With A Big Stick

Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00

Defense keys successful lacrosse seasons

The boys and girls high school teams are both rolling and have their sights set on a long run in the playoffs. Both team have faced a number of formidable opponents throughout the season and have successfully navigated their schedules. One thing that has been consistent for both teams has been that their defenses have had to stand tall at key times and shut down very active offenses. Both Coach Finnell and Coach Chapman have made sure that the non-league schedules of their teams will ensure that their teams are prepared for whatever the playoffs can throw at them.

After going the full season last year undefeated, the boys team has three blemishes on their record with losses to powerhouses Ward Melville, Manhasset and LaSalle of PA. With a 9-3 record the Trojans are looking to wrap up the number two seed in the playoffs to force a rematch of the Manhasset game in the County finals. The boys have excelled defensively only allowing 4.25 goals against per game. And if you remove those three tough losses the goals against average drops to 3.1.