Crime & Safety

Man Damages Gas Line To His Massapequa Park Pizzeria: Police

Raymond Sgambatis faces charges that include third-degree burglary and third-degree attempted arson, police said.

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Raymond Sgambati is charged with third-degree burglary and third-degree attempted arson, after a gas line was damaged at his Massapequa Park pizzeria, police said.
Raymond Sgambati is charged with third-degree burglary and third-degree attempted arson, after a gas line was damaged at his Massapequa Park pizzeria, police said. (Nassau County Police )

MASSAPEQUA, NY — A Massapequa man was arrested on Saturday night for damaging the gas line of his business.

Raymond Sgambati, 48, was taken into after an investigation by police.

Officers had responded to Sgambatis Pizza on Merrick Road in Massapequa Park, due to the smell of natural gas.

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Sgambati is charged with third-degree burglary, third-degree attempted arson and second-degree reckless endangerment. He was arraigned on Wednesday at District Court in Hempstead.

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