Crime & Safety
2 Men Arrested In Connection To September Murder In Nassau: Police
A third man is sought for the killing of Yinauri Tavera, police said.
WANTAGH, NY — Two men have been arrested in connection to a murder in Wantagh on the evening of September 10, police said.
Another man is sought by police for the killing of Yinauri Tavera, Nassau police said.
Tavera, 32, from Westbury, was found with a fatal gunshot wound on the side of the road, authorities said. Tavera is originally from Amityville.
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Anderson Ramirez, 34, of Central Islip, and Alex DeLarosa, 27, of Bay Shore, are charged with second-degree murder and second-degree robbery, police said.
Police announced a $5,000 Crime Stoppers reward leading to the arrest of Johnny Rodriguez in connection to the crime. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
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Ramirez and DeLarosa were expected to be arraigned at First District Court in Hempstead on Thursday, police said.
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