The Eighth Squad reports the arrest of three (3) individuals for an incident that occurred on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 11:43 pm in Farmingdale.

According to Detectives, Criminal Intelligence Rapid Response Team (CIRRT) officers saw an illegally parked 2021 Honda in the municipal parking lot located at 323 Main Street. As officers approached the vehicle, they noticed three occupants inside the vehicle acting suspiciously. The three occupants were removed from the vehicle and officers noticed one of the defendants try to conceal an object in his waistband. Officers frisked the defendant for officer safety reasons and a firearm was removed from the defendant. All three defendants were placed into police custody without further incident. Subsequent to the investigation brass knuckles were recovered from the vehicle.

Defendant, Lakaien Mann, 20, of 109 Fry Boulevard, Patchogue, is charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2^nd Degree.

Defendant, Daniel Rooney, 19, of 228 Cedar Avenue, Islip, is charged with Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2^nd Degree.

Defendant, Raamel Sapp, 18, of 3 Elliot Avenue, Dix Hills, is charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4^th Degree.

All three defendants will be arraigned on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.

Details by: D/Sgt. Grillo/8^th Squad                                               04/22/23/1145/8970