Crime & Safety
DWI Charges in Long Beach, Car Windows Smashed Nearby
Also, a park bench was thrown into a lake nearby, according to reports from Nassau and Long Beach Police.

Nassau County and Long Beach Police reported the following information. Charges are accusations and do not imply guilt.
Arrests
- May 27: John Griffin, 22, of Elmont, charged with DWI.
- May 28: John Botten, 47, of Long Beach, charged with DWI, DWI with a previous conviction.
- May 29: Christopher Taylor, 25, of Long Beach, charged with DWI, operator leaving the scene of a property damage accident.
- May 30: Christopher Van-Ronk, 25, of Oceanside, charged with DWI.
Incidents Nearby
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- May 14: Sunrise Highway and Croydon Avenue, Baldwin; “Welcome to Beautiful Baldwin” sign stolen.
- May 14: Broome Avenue, Atlantic Beach; drivers side window shattered on car.
- May 20: Notre Dame Court, Baldwin; car ransacked, eyeglasses stolen.
- May 20: Circle Drive E., Baldwin; gym bag, employee ID, sneakers stolen from car.
- May 21: Baldwin LIRR; hood of car damaged, driver’s side door pried.
- May 23: Green Acres Mall, Valley Stream; car door handle broken, perfume, dress, and eyeglass case stolen.
- May 23: Silver Lake Park, Baldwin; four men seen throwing a park bench in a lake.
- May 25: Laurel Hill Drive, Valley Stream; iPad mini, iPhone chargers, four pairs of shoes stolen from car.
- May 25: Harold Street, Oceanside; PA system and two speakers stolen from car.
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