The Eighth Squad reports on the arrest of a Brentwood man for a Burglary that occurred on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 6:10 AM in Farmingdale.

According to Detectives, a male subject banged on the front door of a Melville Road residence and was acting erratically. The subject was unknown to the two victims residing inside, a 42-year-old female and 44-year-old male. After being told to leave, the subject proceeded into the gated backyard and forcefully entered inside through a rear door. Once inside, a verbal argument ensued with the victims and he refused to leave. Officers responded to scene and placed defendant Marcus Wilkinson, 23 of 301 Wicks Road, under arrest without further incident. Defendant Marcus Wilkinson was transported to a nearby hospital for assessment. No injuries were reported on scene.

Defendant Marcus Wilkinson is charged with Burglary 2nd degree, Criminal Mischief 2nd degree and Criminal Trespass 2nd degree. He will be arraigned on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.