DETAILS EMERGE ON MEJIAS ARREST

A handcuffed Dave Mejias emerges from the 2nd
pct. in Woodbury, NY after spending the night in jail.

As a new day came to light today so did additional details surrounding the arrest of former Nassau County Legislator Dave Mejias.

According to published accounts, it is alleged that Mr. Mejias stalked,        menaced and recklessly endangered an ex girlfriend and her male passenger, believed to be her new boyfriend, after she rebuffed his attempts to continue their relationship.

It is alleged that Mr Mejias tracked them in his car, followed them, often cutting them off and chasing them "through the streets into oncoming traffic"

At one point he exited his car and pulled on the door of his ex girlfriend but she was able to pull away. Still Mr. Mejias followed.

In his official statement to police the boyfriend said that "Throughout this whole ordeal, I was afraid that we would be run off the road".

The ex girlfriend told police "I am afraid of him and his vindictive nature."

Mejias, who stated he was innocent, was arraigned today and released on bail. His next court appearance is Sept. 16th.

In view of these allegations the feeling here and one that is rapidly growing throughout the 6th district, is that for the good of the Democratic party Mr Mejias should withdraw his candidacy for state senate. Doing so will allow the party to devote it's resources to current democratic frontrunner, Plainview businesswoman Francesca Carlow, someone who can actually win the upcoming election while allowing Mr. Mejias to devote his full time and energy to his defense and perhaps, counseling.