The Fifth Squad reports on the multiple arrest of people for a disturbance that occurred on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:35 PM in Valley Stream.
According to Detectives, Officers responded to the Green Acres Mall, located at 2034 Green Acres Road East, for reports of a large disturbance. Upon arrival, Officers observed a crowd of approximately 100-150 juveniles yelling and refusing to leave the area. Eight male Juveniles and one male adult were placed under arrest during the process of dispersing the crowd.
- 13-year-old is charged with Riot 2nd and Unlawful Assembly
- 14-year-old is charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th
- 15-year-old is charged with two counts of Robbery 2nd, Assault 3rd, Riot 2nd and Unlawful Assembly
- 15-year-old is charged Attempted Criminal Mischief 4th, Reckless Endangerment of Property, Riot 2nd, Unlawful Assembly and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th
- 15-year-old is charged with Petit Larceny
- 16-year-old is charged with Riot 2nd, Unlawful Assembly and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th
- 16-year-old is charged with Riot 2nd and Unlawful Assembly
- 16-year-old is charged with Petit Larceny
- 19-year-old, defendant Keith Williams of 116-30 Guy R Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica is charged with Riot 2nd, Unlawful Assembly, Attempted Assault 3rd and Endangering Welfare of a Child.
All juveniles were issued appearance tickets returnable on March 3rd, 2026 to Family Court. Defendant Keith Williams was issued an appearance ticket returnable on March 3rd, 2026 to First District Court.