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Long Island Teen Charged After Injuring Cop With Traffic Cone, Police Say

A Long Island teenager is facing a host of charges after allegedly using a traffic cone as a weapon and attacking a police officer, officials announced.

Daysi Sanchez Martinez

Daysi Sanchez Martinez

Photo Credit: Nassau County Police

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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