A routine shoplifting stop at Roosevelt Field turned into a parking lot struggle Tuesday, after police say a Westbury woman swiped merchandise from a Victoria’s Secret, then fought with officers and tried to grab an officer’s taser. One officer was injured in the scuffle and taken to a hospital for treatment, authorities said. The woman was ultimately taken into custody and now faces a stack of criminal charges, with a court date set in Hempstead.
How Police Say the Mall Stop Turned Violent
Officers identified the suspect as 49-year-old Angela McCallum of Westbury, according to News 12. Police say McCallum walked into the Victoria’s Secret, tucked several items into a shopping bag, then headed out without paying. She was stopped outside in the mall parking lot, where the encounter escalated.
Arraignment on Deck in Hempstead
McCallum is scheduled for arraignment Wednesday at the Nassau County First District Court in Hempstead. The court, located at 99 Main Street, handles criminal arraignments for the county, according to the New York State Unified Court System.
Charges Stack Up After Parking Lot Struggle
Police say McCallum is charged with burglary, attempted robbery, petit larceny, assault, obstructing governmental administration and resisting arrest. They also report that she had previously been banned from the store, as reported by News 12. One officer was taken to a hospital for treatment following the confrontation in the lot.
Roosevelt Field’s Busy Backdrop
Roosevelt Field, managed by Simon Property Group, is described as one of the region’s largest malls and lists an address at 630 Old Country Road in Garden City. The center draws heavy weekend crowds, and big retail hubs like Roosevelt Field are often prime territory for law enforcement and loss-prevention operations.
Legal Note
The charges McCallum faces carry different levels of severity and will move through Nassau County’s criminal courts. The First District Court has preliminary jurisdiction over felony and misdemeanor matters and is responsible for setting bail and the next court date, according to the New York State Unified Court System.
