DA: Three Indicted in Mineola Home Invasion

The three accused of a violent home invasion in Mineola were indicted on multiple felony charges including burglary and grand larceny, authorities said Thursday.

Malik Taylor, 21, of Medford, was arraigned Thursday. His co-defendants, Mark Coleman, 23, of Selden, and Arlene Morel, 22, of Bay Shore, were arraigned on Feb. 25, and Feb. 24, respectively, according to Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas.

The November home invasion led to a police chase on the Long Island Expressway, the DA’s office said.

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All three were indicted on first-degree robbery, two counts of first-degree burglary, two counts of second-degree robbery and third-degree grand larceny. Taylor was additionally charged with multiple motor vehicle violations.

Bail was set for Taylor at $100,000 cash or bond; continued bail for Coleman at $500,000 cash or bond; and for Morel at $250,000 cash or bond, the DA’s office said.

“These defendants are accused of breaking into someone’s home, then beating, kicking, and robbing their victim,” Singas said, in a statement. “Everyone in this county has a right to feel safe and protected – especially inside their own home.”

The home invasion took place on Nov. 17 at 2:58 p.m., when the three pushed their way into the victim’s Lincoln Avenue home, according to the DA’s office. Taylor, along with Coleman, punched and kicked the victim in the face and torso. The three defendants then took a safe and fled into their vehicle, officials said.

Nassau Police located the defendants’ vehicle heading north on Willis Avenue toward Jericho Turnpike. The officers followed the vehicle onto the Long Island Expressway, where it exited on Route 106/107 and collided with a livery cab. The suspects were then placed under arrest, according to the DA’s office.

Taylor is represented by William Shanahan, Coleman represented by Lori Golembek and Morel by Maureen McBride, officials said.

All three are due back in court on April 2, according to the DA’s office.

Photo: (left to right) Mark Coleman, Malik Taylor and Arlene Morel/NCPD

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