A Long Beach woman has been indicted for attempting to kidnap a 15-month-old child while her great-grandfather was taking her for an afternoon walk in Long Beach, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced.
Heather Magone was arraigned on Thursday, May 28, on charges of attempted kidnapping, endangering the welfare of a child and reckless endangerment, according to the DA’s office. She pleaded not guilty and bail was set at $10,000 cash, $50,000 bond, and $100,000 partially secured bond.
Magone is due back in court on June 23 and faces up to three and 1/2 to 15 years in prison if convicted, Donnelly said.
On April 6, a 79-year-old man was taking his 15-month-old great-granddaughter out for a walk in her baby stroller on West Penn Street in Long Beach, when Magone was walking her dog barefoot behind them, Donnelly said.
She allegedly ran up to them, scratched and bit the great-grandfather, and attempted to forcefully grab onto the stroller, the DA said. The great-grandfather sustained cuts to his face, hands, and knees, Donnelly said.
Magone allegedly ripped the great-grandfather’s hands off the stroller, which then toppled over with the toddler strapped inside, the DA said.
Magone allegedly continued to resist and reach for the stroller until the victim’s great-grandfather managed to push her away and restrain her until members of the Long Beach Police Department arrived, Donnelly said.
When police arrived at the scene, Magone stood up and allegedly attempted to remove the toddler from the stroller, unzipping and ripping the child’s sleep sack, Donnelly said.
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Source: LI Press
