(Long Island, NY) The Third Squad reports the details of an arrest for Robbery that occurred on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 2:32 pm in Roslyn Heights.
According to detectives, a male subject entered the Citgo Gas station at 1 Powerhouse Road and demanded money. The subject kept his right hand inside his pocket simulating as if he had a firearm. The 49 year old male victim complied with an undetermined amount of US currency.
Nassau County Police reports the arrest of Matthew Williams, 23, of New Hyde Park for Robbery that occurred on Tuesday, October 13 in Roslyn Heights. Photo Credit: Chris Boyle.
The subject then fled on foot across Powerhouse Road onto Roslyn Road. Third Precinct officers searching the area observed a male fitting the description of the subject walking in the rear of a residence on Parkside Drive. After an investigation officers arrested defendant Matthew Williams, 23, of New Hyde Park. No weapon was recovered. There were no reported injuries.
The defendant is being charged with Robbery 1st Degree and Robbery 3rd Degree. He will be arraigned on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at First District Court, 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.
