Fourth Squad detectives report the arrest of a Valley Stream man for an incident that occurred on December 15, 2020 at 7:25 pm in Island Park.
According to detectives, plain clothes officers observed Robert Collazo, 26, of 230 Cocharn Place, at the Long Island Railroad, Island Park Train Station, with an open container of an alcoholic beverage. Officers approached Collazo and observed that he had appeared to be in possession of a firearm in his waistband. Collazo refusing to comply with officer’s verbal commands, fled on foot and violently resisted arrest. The subject was eventually taken into custody and further investigation at the scene revealed that Collazo was in possession of a loaded handgun.
A subsequent investigation, also revealed the defendant to be found in possession of a substance believed to be marijuana.
Defendant Robert Collazo is charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree (Loaded Firearm), Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd Degree (Previous Conviction), Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree, Unlawful Possession of Marihuana 2nd Degree, Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd Degree and Resisting Arrest. He will be arraigned when medically practical.
Details by: Det. McCarthy/4th Squad 12/16/20/0530/8834