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On August 21, 2025, at about 3:57p.m., the Medina Police Dept. responded to a reported robbery that occurred at 729 Church Street. The victim reported that two people displayed handguns and demanded money, taking $300. The victim provided information on the types of guns that were displayed, a Glock 17, and the second gun was not believed to be a real firearm.
Following an investigation into the incident, on August 25th, a 17- and 13-year-old were arrested and charged with the following:
Robbery 2nd degree/aided by another, a class C felony, robbery 2nd degree, display what appears to be a firearm, a class C felony, conspiracy 4th degree, a class E felony, endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor, and menacing 2nd degree with a weapon, a class A misdemeanor.
Per NYS Law, the 13-year-old was released on a juvenile appearance ticket, and the 17-year-old was transported for arraignment through Youth Court.
The investigating officers in the incident are Officer Brandon Brown, Officer Dustin Meredith, Officer Tanner Ferris and Officer Nick Joy.
On August 22, 2025, the Medina Police Department responded to 751 Church Street after a menacing complaint. A caller reported that a male had pulled a gun and threatened multiple people.
While officers were in the area investigating the incident, they located a person matching the suspect description leaving the residence. Officers attempted to detain the subject, but the subject resisted arrest. The subject was then taken into custody and transported to the Medina Police Station.
A search of the subject’s backpack produced a black Glock style pistol with an extended magazine and did not have a serial number. It was loaded with 21-9mm bullets
A search warrant was then issued for the address, and a realistic BB gun was also located.
Charged in the incident was Nasir Shine, 23, and a 17-year-old juvenile.
Shine is charged with resisting arrest, a class A misdemeanor, obstructing governmental administration, a class A misdemeanor, criminal possession of a weapon 3rd degree, a class E felony, criminal possession of a weapon 3rd degree/previously convicted of a crime, a class D felony, and criminal possession of a weapon 3rd degree/large capacity ammunition feeding device, a class D felony.
Shin was transported to the Orleans County Jail for arraignment.
Also charged, a 17-year-old male. The teen is charged with menacing 2nd degree, a class A misdemeanor, reckless endangerment 2nd degree, a class A misdemeanor, and endangering the welfare of child, a class A misdemeanor.
The teen was issued an appearance ticket.
The incident is being investigated by Lt. Christian Navas, Officer Dustin Meredith. Officer Miles Erickson and Officer Tanner Ferris of the Medina Police Dept. Also assisting in the investigation, Inv. Brian Marsceill of the Orleans County Sheriff’s Dept.
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