Crimes Nearby Part II: Students Followed by Strangers, Assault Arrest

The following information is taken directly from the Nassau County Police Department's incident reports. None of the defendants have been convicted of a crime.

Bellmore

• On April 10, a woman on Bell Court was targeted in a “granny scam” and gave $1,000 to the suspect. For more details, click here.
• A North Bellmore man was arrested on April 18 and charged with assault and drug possession. For more details, click here.
• Two students were followed by a green four-door sedan while they walked home from Merrick Avenue Middle School on April 16, according to Principal Meador Pratt. For more details, click here.
• On April 4, a handbag was removed from a car that was parked on Mitchel Avenue.
• Two students were followed by a green four-door sedan while they 

• On April 4, a handbag was removed from a car that was parked on Mitchel Avenue.

• On April 11, Derek Cantamessa, 41, of Rockville Centre was arrested at the intersection of Merrick Road and Henry Street and charged with driving while intoxicated as well as one vehicle and traffic law violation.
  
• Two students were followed by a green four-door sedan while they walked home from Merrick Avenue Middle School on April 16, according to Principal Meador Pratt. For more details, click here.