Arson/Bomb Detectives report the arrest of an East Meadow man for Possession of Explosives Without a License that occurred on Friday, June 13, 2025 at 5:29 pm in East Meadow.
According to detectives, a 2005 Cadillac Escalade was traveling eastbound on Front Street with an obstructed license plate. Bureau of Special Operations Officers activated their emergency lights and sirens and conducted a Vehicle and Traffic Law stop in the vicinity of Front Street and Gates Avenue.
During the investigation officers observed a large quantity of fireworks in the vehicle. Mario Calderon, 56, of 1636 Dale Avenue, was arrested without incident.
Arson/Bomb Squad Detectives responded to the scene and safely secured the fireworks.
Defendant Calderon is charged with Possession of Explosives Without a license, Storage of Explosives, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 1st Revocation and multiple moving violations. He will be arraigned on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at First District Court, Hempstead.