ROOSEVELT, N.Y. – A 55-year-old Roosevelt man was arrested after Nassau County police responded to a report of a possible gunshot at a residence and recovered multiple firearms, high-capacity magazines and ammunition on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Sean Nolan faces numerous weapons-related charges and a reckless endangerment charge following the incident at a home on Cedar Street, according to the Nassau County Police Department.
Officers responded to the residence at approximately 6:30 p.m. after receiving a report of a possible shot fired. Investigators said the landlord heard a loud bang coming from a tenant’s room before the tenant left the property on foot.
Police located Nolan a short time later in the surrounding area and took him into custody without incident.
Nolan was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation and treatment. Authorities did not disclose the reason for the hospital visit or provide additional details about his condition.
During their investigation, officers recovered a revolver, multiple long guns, high-capacity ammunition magazines and ammunition. Investigators also found a spent shell casing on the ground.
Police reported no injuries in connection with the incident. Authorities did not specify how many long guns were recovered or whether a firearm had been discharged inside the residence.
Nolan was charged with five counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, four counts of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, one count of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, two counts of unlawful possession of an ammunition feeding device and one count of second-degree reckless endangerment. Police also listed an additional criminal possession of a weapon charge without specifying its degree.
His arraignment was scheduled for Monday, November 9, 2026, at First District Court, 99 Main Street in Hempstead. The outcome of that proceeding was not immediately available.
Key Facts & Details
| Location | Roosevelt, Nassau County, New York |
| Incident Address | Cedar Street, Roosevelt |
| Defendant | Sean Nolan, 55, of Roosevelt |
| Incident Date | November 8, 2026 |
| Reported Time | 6:30 p.m. |
| Recovered Weapons | Revolver, multiple long guns and high-capacity magazines |
| Additional Evidence | Ammunition and a spent shell casing |
| Reported Injuries | None |
| Charges | Multiple criminal possession of a weapon charges, unlawful possession of ammunition feeding devices and second-degree reckless endangerment |
| Scheduled Arraignment | November 9, 2026, First District Court, Hempstead |
| Investigating Agency | Nassau County Police Department, First Squad |
| Official Source | Nassau County Police Department Arrest Announcement |
The arrest was detailed in a November 9, 2026, announcement by the Nassau County Police Department. The investigation was handled by detectives assigned to the department’s First Squad.
