Man accused of damaging Teslas at Roosevelt Field mall

Man accused of damaging Teslas at Roosevelt Field mall

Defendant Victor Divergilio, (Photo Nassau Police)

(Nassau Police) The Third Squad reports the arrest of an East Garden City man for an incident that occurred on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 1:50 pm in East Garden City.

According to Detectives, Defendant Victor Divergilio, 83, of 223 Wheeler Avenue entered the parking lot of the Roosevelt Field Mall located at 630 Old Country Road when he walked alongside five brand new Tesla vehicles and used a sharp object to deeply scratch, causing approximately $23,000 worth of damage, to these vehicles.

After a thorough investigation, detectives located the defendant at his residence and placed him under arrest without incident.

Defendant Victor Divergilio is charged with Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree. He will be arraigned on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.