Amityville man pleads guilty to attempted murder of police officer

Jayvon Bell pleaded guilty to shooting at officers in North Amityville in June 2023 while attempting to avoid arrest.

News 12 Staff

Feb 15, 2024, 3:11 AM

Updated 217 days ago

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A 21-year-old Amityville man admitted to attempting to shoot and kill a police officer.
Jayvon Bell pleaded guilty to shooting at officers in North Amityville in June 2023 while attempting to avoid arrest.
Bell was wanted for robbing a taxi driver and flashing a gun at a gas station clerk to get out of paying for soda.
He faces up to 20 years to life in prison. His sentencing is scheduled for April.