Cops: Queens man charged in Elmont break-in
A Queens man who attempted to break into an apartment in Elmont and fired a round from a handgun that lodged in a sofa is under arrest police said.
Nassau County police said Rashidi Smith, 27, of 253-08 148th Ave., Rosedale, has been charged with attempted burglary and criminal use of a firearm. He was to be arraigned Friday in First District Court, Hempstead.
Police said Smith attempted to break into an occupied apartment on Covert Avenue Thursday at 6:55 p.m. and fired a single round from a handgun through a basement window. The bullet lodged in a sofa.
Smith fled, but was arrested at 1 a.m. Friday, police said.
No one was injured.
Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.
Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.
