Thursday, October 1, 2026
Arrests
Michael J. Diresta, 48, of Rockaway Park was arrested on March 17 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle following a police investigation near Merrick Road. Police said Diresta was also the subject of an open arrest warrant, and was charged with petit larceny.
Anthony J. Colonna, 21, of Cedarhurst was arrested on March 20 in Municipal Parking Field 1 and charged with petit larceny.
Burglary
A representative from St. Agnes Cathedral reported to police on March 17 that someone broke a window, resulting in approximately $200 worth of damage. The perpetrator also damaged a donation box valued at $200 when he was inside the church. No items were reported missing.
Larcenies
The manager of Beach Bum Tanning on Merrick Road told police on March 14 that someone she knew stole tanning salon products valued at $256.
A motorist reported to police on March 14 that someone entered the truck of her car and stole a pocketbook that contained personal papers and credit cards while it was parked in Municipal Parking Field 1.
A customer told police on March 15 that someone stole a pocketbook that contained $70 in cash, personal papers and credit cards while she was at Rockville Centre Lanes on Maple Avenue.
The manager of CVS on Merrick Road reported to police on March 16 that someone stole two televisions valued at $299.
A motorist told police on March 17 that someone damaged the driver’s side window of her car and stole a portable GPS, luggage and personal papers while it was parked at Mercy Medical Center.
A resident of Demott Avenue told police on March 18 that someone stole a pair of Uggs boots from the front step of her house.
Criminal mischief
A Vernon Avenue resident reported to police on March 17 that someone scratched paint off her 2011 Honda while it was parked in her driveway.
