Hempstead Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Attempted Murder and Narcotics Sales

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Lex Lloyd, a 26-year-old man from Hempstead, was sentenced on Monday to 14 years in prison for conducting a narcotics business from an unlicensed daycare center and attempting to murder a romantic rival.

Lloyd pleaded guilty on February 15,, to a number of charges, including Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, and three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

The sentencing follows an extensive investigation by the Nassau County District Attorney’s office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, which began in 2019.

Adam Devine
Adam covers New York City and regional news for Shore News Network. He is currently attending college and freelances about crime in New York City and regional news.

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