Nassau County Police detectives in Freeport were conducting an investigation on Queen Street at approximately 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10, when they were approached by 19-year-old Daysi Sanchez Martinez.
According to police, Martinez, a Freeport resident, approached the detectives with an orange traffic cone, swung it at one, striking him in the arm and causing a minor injury.
After a brief struggle, detectives were able to apprehend Martinez, who was placed under arrest.
No other injuries were reported.
Martinez was charged with:
- Two counts of assault;
- Obstructing governmental administration;
- Resisting arrest;
- Harassment.
She is scheduled to return to court at a later date.
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