The First Squad reports the arrest of seven juveniles for an incident that occurred on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 3:35 pm in Baldwin.
According to Detectives, a 39-year-old female victim called police to report that her 2020 BMW SUV had been taken without permission from a Long Island Railroad parking lot in Baldwin. A short time later, Police located the vehicle on Grand Avenue in South Hempstead. Officers attempted to conduct a Vehicle and Traffic Law stop but the vehicle fled the scene before striking a NICE Bus in the vicinity of Nassau Road and W Centennial Avenue in Roosevelt. The vehicle was occupied by a 14-year-old male driver and six teenage juvenile passengers. All occupants were taken into custody and transported to a local area hospital for treatment of minor injuries. No other injuries were reported.
The 14-year-old male is charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 2nd degree and Unauthorized use of a Vehicle 3rd Degree. He will be arraigned on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Nassau County Family Court. The remaining juveniles were charged with Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle 3rd Degree and released on appearance tickets.