The First Squad reports on the arrest of two people for a Burglary that occurred on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 11:56 PM in Uniondale.

According to Detectives, Police responded to the California Avenue Elementary School, located at 236 California Avenue after an alarm was set off. A search of the building was conducted and in the closets of one of the classrooms defendants Avery Merchant, 32, homeless and Kelley Carbery, 36, of 40 Muttontown Road, Syosset, were located. They were both placed under arrest without incident.

Defendant Avery Merchant is charged with Burglary 3^rd degree, Attempted Grand Larceny 3^rd degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7^th degree. Defendant Avery Marchant is charged with Burglary 3^rd degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7^th degree. They will both be arraigned at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead on Thursday, September 9, 2021.

Details by: Det. Games/1^st Squad                                        09/09/21/0800/9962