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Pair charged in vandalism of two cars in Lynbrook

Alain Lavoie gave Richard Soto paint, varnish remover and a screwdriver and asked him to damage two cars, police said. Soto did just that, police said, causing more than $11,500 damage in total.

Now both are under arrest, each charged with two counts second-degree criminal mischief and additional charges, Nassau police said.

The incident occurred May 18 at about 1:30 a.m. on Scranton...

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