The First Squad reports the arrest of (2) two Uniondale men for Reckless Endangerment that occurred on Monday, July 18, 2022 at 11:44 pm in Uniondale.
According to Detectives, First Precinct Officers responded to a Shotspotter call at 189 Stanton Boulevard. Upon arrival officers saw two men fleeing the location on foot northbound on Leonard Avenue that fit the description that was given by witnesses. Officers stopped the defendants in front of a Leonard Avenue residence. After a thorough investigation, Tyshaan James, 31, of 322 Newport Road and Kevin Skeete, 31, of 1072 Braxton Street were placed into police custody without incident. A loaded handgun was recovered at the scene.
Both defendants are charged with Reckless Endangerment 1st Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Criminal Possession of a Firearm. Defendant James also has an additional charge of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd Degree. Both defendants will be arraigned on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.
Details by: Det: Kolakowski/1st Squad 07/19/22/1230/8970