What Happened
Two Brooklyn men were arrested on criminal weapon possession charges in Inwood at 1:03 a.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2026, according to a press release from the Nassau County Police Department.
The NCPD Fourth Squad made the arrest. The department did not release the suspects’ names, ages, or the specific weapon involved in the initial notice. Both men are Brooklyn residents; their presence in Inwood in the early-morning hours was not explained in the official release.
The charge is Criminal Possession of a Weapon. Under New York Penal Law, the felony grade depends on the weapon type and circumstances — second-degree CPW, the most common felony charge, carries a maximum sentence of 15 years. The department has not yet specified which subsection applies to these defendants.
No injuries were reported in connection with the arrest.
Location & Road Context
Inwood sits at Nassau County’s southwestern tip, bordered by Lawrence to the east and the Queens county line to the west. The hamlet falls within the Fourth Squad’s patrol area, which covers Nassau’s southwest corridor including Valley Stream, Woodmere, and Hewlett. Nassau County’s local incident database contains 1,074 recorded accidents and incidents across the county. A separate traffic advisory was issued for nearby North Lawrence the same morning, August 19, 2026.
Investigation & Legal Proceedings
The Fourth Squad is handling the investigation. The NCPD press release did not include arraignment information, bail status, or the arresting officers’ names. The department has not announced whether additional suspects are sought.