Detectives: Uniondale man pointed gun at gas station attendant over $3 worth of gasoline

News 12 is told the 18-year-old attendant authorized the payment in fear for his life.

News 12 Staff

Jan 17, 2024, 3:26 AM

Updated 344 days ago

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A Uniondale man is accused of pointing a gun at gas station attendant in Carle Place, detectives say.
They say the incident happened all over $3 worth of gas.
Detectives told News 12 that 34-year-old Roy Braithwaite became angry when his payment was denied at the Lokoil station on Westbury Avenue.
News 12 is told the 18-year-old attendant authorized the payment in fear for his life.
Braithwaite was arrested Monday at his home.