The First Squad is investigating a Bias Incident that occurred on Friday, May 20, 2022 at 8:30 pm in East Meadow.

According to Detectives, an unknown male subject used spray paint to graffiti the side wall of Urgent Care located at 2310 Hempstead Turnpike. The letters KKK and other non-bias graffiti were sprayed on the wall. The subject is described as a male Hispanic, approximately 20 years old, with black hair, wearing a black and grey jacket, with black and white shorts and sneakers

The investigation is ongoing.

Detectives request that anyone with information regarding the above crime to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

Details by: Det Maher / 1^st Sqd                                                                    05/21/22/0200/8963

***UPDATE***

Defendant Carlos Aguilar, 25 , of 1^st Street in East Meadow was arrested for the incident listed above.

Defendant Aguilar is charged with Criminal Mischief in the 4^th Degree/Hate Crime, and Making Graffiti. He was released and issued a Desk Appearance Ticket.

Details by: Det. Maher / 1^st Squad                                                  5/28/22/1015/9595