Crime & Safety

Police: Car Thief Busted in Seaford

Queens man also charged for DWI .

A drunk Queens driving a  stolen car was arrested in Seaford  Friday for breaking into vehicles as well, police said.

Cops were called to the intersection of Bayberry Lane and Hicksville Road at 5:15 a.m. after somebody was spotted opening car doors, police said.

Officers spotted Brian Medley, 32, of Ozone Park driving a 2010 Nissan that had its windshield covered in ice, police said.

They stopped the car and determined that Medley was also drunk and placed him under arrest, according to police.

Medley allegedly stole the car from a residence on Dogwood Lane. Police said he also stole a cell phone from a resident of Appletree Lane and a GPS from a Bayberry Lane Resident.

Medley was charged with grand larceny, DWI and possession of stolen property.


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