Thursday, February 6, 2025
Three people, including two children, were arrested on Friday for an alleged taxi robbery that occurred at 9 p.m. in West Hempstead.
A 21-year old taxi driver was driving the three near June Place and Theresa Avenue. After arriving to their destination, the passengers got into a fight with the driver.
During the fight, money from the taxicab’s center console was taken. The passengers then fled on foot.
Chance Richardson, 19, of Valley Stream, along with the two other passengers, ages 16 and 17, were arrested a short time later.
All three were charged with robbery and Richardson faced an additional charge of endangering the welfare of a child. Richardson was arraigned in district court on Feb. 1 and pleaded not guilty on all charges. He was released without bail.
The other two passengers were arraigned in the youth section of district court on Feb. 1.
