(Long Island, NY) The Fourth Squad reports the arrest of four individuals for a Robbery that occurred on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 4:18 a.m. in Elmont.
According to detectives, Fifth Precinct officers responded to a Gotham Avenue address where they discovered a female victim, 29 years of age, bound with duct tape and wires inside the residence. The officers were able to detain four subjects at the scene. A subsequent investigation determined that the subjects had punched, kicked, and sprayed the victim with mace along with taking her cell phone, credit card and driver’s license. She was transported to a local hospital for treatment of her injuries. The following defendants were placed under arrest without incident.
- Alicia Campbell, 27, of Rosedale
Alicia Campbell mug shot. Photo Credit: NCPD.
- Brian I. Virola, 23, of Port Chester
Brian I. Virola mug shot. Photo Credit: NCPD.
- Elizabeth Hogg, 22, of Elmont
Elizabeth Hogg mug shot. Photo Credit: NCPD.
- Farianny Geraldino, 22, of Bronx
Farianny Geraldino mug shot. Photo Credit: NCPD.
All four defendants are charged with Robbery 2nd degree, two counts of Assault 2nd degree, Strangulation 2nd degree, Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd degree. They were arraigned on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at First District Court in 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.
