EAST GARDEN CITY, NY – The Nassau County Police Department’s Third Squad reports the arrest of two women following an incident at the Roosevelt Field Mall that left an officer injured and uncovered stolen property. The events unfolded on Friday, September 19, 2025, at approximately 6:26 p.m. inside the mall’s parking garage at 630 Old Country Road, East Garden City.
According to detectives, an on-duty officer was patrolling the garage when his marked vehicle was struck by a white Honda Accord that was backing out of a parking space. The driver, later identified as Shaquanna Gibbs, 26, of Roosevelt, allegedly attempted to leave the scene. When the officer exited his vehicle and approached, Gibbs accelerated, striking the officer’s arm with her car before fleeing.
A short time later, additional responding officers located the suspect vehicle nearby. During a traffic stop, Gibbs lost control, struck a curb, and disabled the car. Both Gibbs and her passenger, Kyla Mason, 28, of Hempstead, were taken into custody.
The injured officer was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries. Gibbs and Mason were also transported to a nearby hospital for medical evaluation following their arrest.
Further investigation revealed that Gibbs and Mason were in possession of stolen property. Detectives did not immediately disclose the origin or value of the items but confirmed they were confiscated as part of the ongoing case.
Charges:
- Shaquanna Gibbs is charged with Assault in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fifth Degree, and multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. She is scheduled for arraignment on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.
- Kyla Mason is charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fifth Degree. She was released with an appearance ticket and is required to return to court at a later date.
Roosevelt Field Mall Arrests
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date & Time of Incident | Friday, September 19, 2025 – 6:26 p.m. |
| Location | Roosevelt Field Mall parking garage, 630 Old Country Road, East Garden City |
| Defendant 1 | Shaquanna Gibbs, 26, of Roosevelt Charges: Assault 2nd Degree, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 5th Degree, multiple Vehicle & Traffic Law violations Status: Arraignment September 20, 2025, First District Court, Hempstead |
| Defendant 2 | Kyla Mason, 28, of Hempstead Charges: Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 5th Degree Status: Released on appearance ticket |
| Injuries | Officer struck in arm, treated at local hospital; Gibbs and Mason evaluated at hospital |
| Vehicle | White Honda Accord; disabled after striking curb during police stop |
| Additional Findings | Stolen property recovered in suspects’ possession |
| Mugshots Released | Police released photo of Gibbs only; no photo provided for Mason (appearance ticket release) |
The Nassau County Police Department emphasized that incidents of violence against law enforcement officers are taken extremely seriously, and the swift response of multiple units prevented further harm to the public. The investigation remains active.
