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Duo Charged, Officer Hospitalized After Responding To Fight In Farmingdale

Two men are facing charges following a fight that broke out on Long Island that sent a responding police officer to the hospital.

Main Street in Farmingdale

Main Street in Farmingdale

Photo Credit: Google Maps street view
Jorge Ramirez Canales

Jorge Ramirez Canales

Photo Credit: Nassau County Police Department
Jamal Beverly

Jamal Beverly

Photo Credit: Nassau County Police Department

The incident happened in Farmingdale at about 3:20 a.m. on Sunday, June 19, according to the Nassau County Police Department.

Officers saw a large group of people fighting in front of 247 Main St. and attempted to break up the fight, NCPD said.

Police said 23-year-old Jorge Ramirez Canales, of Amityville, punched an officer in the face during the incident.

The officer was taken to a hospital for treatment, police reported.

Canales continued to resist by flailing his arms and legs during his arrest, NCPD said.

Police also reported that 23-year-old Jamal Beverly, of Massapequa, was initially seen fighting in the street and was then found unconscious.

He was taken to a hospital and found in possession of a substance believed to be cocaine, police reported.

NCPD said Canales is charged with:

  • Second-degree assault
  • Resisting arrest
  • Second-degee obstructing governmental administration 
  • Disorderly conduct

Beverly is charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and disorderly conduct, police said.

NCPD said both men are set to be arraigned on Monday, June 20.

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