In a coordinated crackdown just ahead of the Fourth of July, the Nassau County Police Department’s Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Unit arrested four individuals for the illegal sale of fireworks across multiple locations in Nassau County.
Acting on numerous community complaints, officers from the Eighth Precinct POP Unit conducted thorough investigations at several businesses suspected of selling fireworks illegally. The sting operation, which took place on the morning of July 3, 2024, resulted in arrests at the following locations:
- INC Convenience Store, 695 Main Street, South Farmingdale
- Wittenburg Enterprises Convenience, 628 Wantagh Avenue, Levittown
- Rainbow Card Gallery, 578 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage
- OK GO Gas Station, 767 Wantagh Avenue, Levittown
Each of the defendants was charged with Unlawfully Selling Fireworks and issued Appearance Tickets.
The Nassau County Police Department has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining public safety and enforcing laws against the illegal sale of fireworks. This operation underscores the department’s zero-tolerance policy towards such activities, especially during a time when fireworks-related incidents tend to surge.
Residents are reminded that the possession and sale of fireworks are not only illegal but also pose significant risks to safety and property.
