The Public Information Office reports the details of a large disturbance that occurred on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM at Jones Beach in Wantagh.
According to Police, the New York State Park Police requested assistance from the Nassau County Police Department to disperse a large crowd of approximately three hundred people fighting on the beach. The Nassau County Police Department responded with a significant amount of resources including the Emergency Services Unit (ESU), Bureau of Special Operations (BSO) and Aviation Unit. The crowd eventually dispersed. There were four minor injuries as a result of fights, those individuals were all treated at scene and refused further
medical attention.
While officers were at the scene, they were approached by a male who lifted his shirt and displayed the handle of what appeared to be a firearm in his waistband. The Defendant, Kyle Thomas, 18, of 69 Benedict Avenue, Valley Stream was arrested without incident and an imitation firearm was recovered. Defendant Thomas is charged with Menacing 2 nd Degree and Disorderly Conduct. He was issued an appearance ticket returnable on June 27, 2025 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.