Homeless Man Arrested in Baldwin in Stolen Vehicle Case, Police Say; Found In Rear of Chevrolet Traverse

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Booking photo of Reginald D. Williamson, described by police as undomiciled, following a stolen vehicle arrest in Baldwin, New York.
Booking photo of Reginald D. Williamson, 33, who was arrested by the Nassau County Police Department in Baldwin in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation. Police described Williamson as undomiciled, meaning he did not have a fixed residential address on record at the time of his arrest. He was charged with criminal possession of stolen property and unauthorized use of a vehicle.

BALDWIN, NY – Nassau County police arrested an undomiciled man Tuesday night after officers discovered a stolen vehicle parked on a dead-end street in Baldwin, according to a department press release.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, when officers assigned to the First Squad were on patrol in the area of Harbor Point Road. Police said officers observed a 2016 white Chevrolet Traverse parked at the dead end of the roadway with the engine running and the radio playing.

According to detectives, further investigation revealed that the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Suffolk County. Officers then located a man in the rear of the vehicle and placed him under arrest without incident.

Police identified the suspect as Reginald D. Williamson, 33, described as undomiciled.

Williamson has been charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Third Degree and Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle in the Second Degree, police said.

He was scheduled to be arraigned today, Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at First District Court, located at 99 Main Street in Hempstead, according to the Nassau County Police Department.

Key Facts and Details

ItemDetails
Incident TypeStolen vehicle arrest
DateTuesday, February 3, 2026
TimeApproximately 9:00 p.m.
LocationHarbor Point Road, Baldwin, New York
Vehicle2016 white Chevrolet Traverse
Vehicle StatusReported stolen from Suffolk County
Arresting UnitFirst Squad, Nassau County Police Department
DefendantReginald D. Williamson
Age33
Residency StatusUndomiciled
Arrest CircumstancesLocated in the rear of the vehicle; arrest made without incident
ChargesCriminal Possession of Stolen Property – 3rd Degree; Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle – 2nd Degree
ArraignmentWednesday, February 4, 2026
CourtFirst District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead

What “Undomiciled” Means

In police and court records, the term “undomiciled” means that an individual does not have a fixed or permanent residential address on record at the time of arrest.

It does not necessarily mean the person is chronically homeless, living on the street, or without any shelter. In many cases, the designation is used when a suspect:

  • Has no permanent address they can provide
  • Is staying temporarily in vehicles, hotels, or with others
  • Cannot verify a stable residence for court or release purposes

Law enforcement agencies use the term for administrative and legal classification, particularly when determining arraignment procedures, bail considerations, and court notifications.

Important: This story is categorized as a crime story and thus it is important to note that charges are accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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