Attempted Hewlett Harbor burglary leads to cache of weapons

A Hewlett Harbor man who awoke to three men running out of his Pepperidge Road home, allegedly fired three shots from a handgun at the men who, according to police, ran out of the back of the hose and then stole the man’s red Cherokee Jeep and his 2023 Audi Rs 6 after 5 a.m. on July 14.

When police did arrive they found the homeowner, Ilya Ostrovskiy, 37, in possession of 22 semi-automatic pistols and 19 assault rifles and several red dot pistols, rifle sights, high-capacity magazines, ballistics and body armor.     

Police said the investigation is continuing.

Ostrovskiy is charged with criminal possession of a weapon, criminal use of a firearm and criminal possession of weapon for an assault weapon, an ammunition feeding device and unlawful wearing of body armor.   

Arraigned on July 15, he is in custody. His next court date is July 18.