🌱 Mom, Baby Missing + Gang Member Who Shot Nassau Police Arraigned

Hey, neighbors! I'm here with a fresh edition of the Five Towns Daily.

First, today's weather:

Warmer; breezy in the p.m.. High: 55 Low: 47.

Here are the top three stories today in Five Towns:

1. Police are searching for a missing Hempstead mother and her one-year-old son. Diego Sierra-Flores, 1, was last seen at his residence in Hempstead on April 1 around 5:30 a.m. and is believed to be with his mother, Yansis Sierra-Mejia. (News 12)
2. A man police say is part of the Crips street gang was arraigned today on multiple charges after a weeks-long crime spree ended in a shootout with Nassau County police officers. Jonathan Vazquez, 20, of Bay Shore, was arraigned on two counts of first-degree attempted murder, second-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault among other charges. (Patch)
3. Police are searching for two men who shot at a couple outside the Roosevelt Field mall on Wednesday. It happened around 6:30 p.m. outside Nordstrom in the garage on the second floor. (News 12)

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Today in Five Towns:

• SEPTA Autism Acceptance Day Run Walk, Hewlett Woodmere Schools
• Quarter 3 Marking Period Ends, George W Hewlett High School
• Book Trials, Hewlett High School Auditorium, George W Hewlett High School, 7 a.m.

From my notebook:

• Nassau County Police Department: "Since the start of 2022, well over half of stolen autos in Nassau County were left unlocked with the keys inside or running and unattended. That’s more than 75% of cars in your community stolen due to driver error." (Facebook)
• Atlantic Beach Estates, East Atlantic Beach and Water Club gathered to ask for their trash and recyclables to be picked up on a regular basis. (LI Herald)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Inwood: "I’m Rachel Hersh your friendly neighborhood realtor in Inwood. If you're looking to sell your home or are just curious what your home is worth I’d be happy to chat. Call or text me at (917) 902-366." (Nextdoor)

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