Monday, November 10, 2025
A Baldwin man was arrested on Wednesday night in West Hempstead for criminal possession of a gun.
According to a release from the Nassau County Police Department, officers with the strategic response team responded to a 911 call at 256 Grand Avenue stating a gun was displayed.
Upon arriving at the scene, police observed a large group of people and a 2016 white BMW with its engine idling and a man leaning against the vehicle. Officers activated their emergency lights to conduct an investigation.
Once officers exited their vehicle, Tyrese Ashley, 24, of Roosevelt attempted to flee and was placed under arrest a short time later by additional responding officers.
The man driving the BMW attempted to reverse and leave the scene but was stopped by officers. The release states he began to make “furtive movements,” suggesting the driver was acting nervously, and grabbing onto a bag he was wearing on his body.
Officers requested him to exit the car when the man became combative and a physical struggle ensued. Johnathan Romage, 21, of Baldwin, was placed into custody with assistance from additional responding officers.
A loaded 9mm handgun was recovered from Romage’s bag.
During the investigation, Alyssa Horgan, 20, of West Hempstead, became combative, ran at officers and kicked an officer in the knee. She was then arrested.
The officer was transported to an area hospital for evaluation and treatment.
Romage was charged with six counts criminal possession of a weapon, unlawful assembly, and obstructing governmental administration. Horgan was charged with assault, unlawful assembly and obstructing governmental administration. Ashley was charged with obstructing governmental administration.
All three were arraigned in First District Court on Thursday and pleaded not guilty on all charges. They will all return to court on varied dates in the next week.
