East Meadow man accused of impersonating an officer during dispute

Police say Joseph Nesto got involved in a dispute with a neighbor around 2:30 p.m. Thursday on Second Street in East Meadow.

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Jul 31, 2020, 11:17 AM

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An East Meadow man is under arrest and accused of impersonating a police officer.

Police say Joseph Nesto got involved in a dispute with a neighbor around 2:30 p.m. Thursday on Second Street in East Meadow.

Detectives say the 71-year-old said he was a police officer then lifted his shirt and displayed a handgun in his waistband.

They say the 35-year-old victim asked Nesto to show identification, then Nesto left, and the man called 911.

Nesto will be arraigned on menacing and criminal impersonation charges.

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