Fifth Squad detectives said George Sterling, 29, of 1273 Lincoln Place, was
driving his girlfriend's car without permission on Sunrise Highway when he got
in a five-car collision about 9:36 a.m. in Valley Stream.
Witnesses reported seeing him leave the car holding a black handgun and a
bag and run toward the Target store, where he was seen placing the gun inside
his satchel.
Police said Sterling hid the bag on a merchandise shelf and ran out of the
store but was spotted by arriving officers, who went after him. Sterling
resisted arrest but was eventually taken into custody, police said.
The Target store was closed briefly while police searched for the bag.
Police did not say how long the store was closed.
Sterling was charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon,
first-degree unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, resisting arrest and five
other vehicle and traffic charges, including leaving the scene of an accident
without reporting and first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a
vehicle.
His arraignment is set for Monday in First District Court in Hempstead.
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