(Long Island, NY) The First Squad reports the arrest of a Bronx man for Grand Larceny that occurred on October 20, 2015 in East Meadow.
According to detectives, a male victim, 86, received a telephone call at his Benito Street home from a male claiming to be his grandson. The caller stated that he had been arrested and needed $7500.00 to be released.
Nassau County Police reports the arrest of Jeremy E. McFadden, 23, of Bronx for Grand Larceny that occurred on October 20, 2015 in East Meadow. Photo Credit: NCPD.
The caller gave the victim an account number located at the Bank of America to deposit the money. The victim complied, but later found out that his grandson was never arrested or made such a call.
Subsequent investigation by detectives led to the arrest of Jeremy E. McFadden, 23, on Wednesday, February 10, 2016.
McFadden is being charged with Grand Larceny 3rd Degree and will be arraigned on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Defendants are entitled to a fair trial with the burden on the prosecution to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
