Theft at CARLETON AVE on 03/22/2025 4:38 PM
Type: Theft
Date: 03/22/2025 4:38 PM
Description: Unauthorized Use Vehicle:Temporary Custody-No Consent
Address: CARLETON AVE, East Islip, NY
Case Number: 25C0206138
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Area Missing Persons
Name
Vincente MenjivarMissing Age
47Est. Current Age
66Last Seen
Central Islip, NY on 11/13/2005Physical Description
Race: White/Hispanic Ethnicity: Caucasian/Latino Gender: Male Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Height: 5'7" Weight: 170 lbsCase Number
MP21484Area Cold Cases
Name
Gary PotakAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On may 6, 1992, gary potak and charles “chick” gombrewicz (now deceased) drove to father panik village in bridgeport to purchase marijuana. As they circled the housing project two males crossed the street in front of their vehicle. Gary potak was driving and stopped to let these two individuals cross. One of these males walked over to driver's side of the car and asked gary potak what he was looking at. Gary answered that he wanted to buy “pot." this male pulled out a gun and told the two to get out of the car. The passenger (gombrewicz) exited the vehicle and heard gun shots and ran off. The passenger later learned that potak had been fatally shot.Agency
CT State Division of Criminal Justice