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Cadel Martin, of the Bronx, was arrested around 12:05 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 27, by Nassau County Police in Elmonth.
According to detectives, officers responded to a disturbance call at the Shell Gas Station located at 2115 Linden Blvd. Upon arrival, the officers were directed to the restroom by witnesses that saw Martin smoking a controlled substance.
Officers encountered Martin in the restroom and began an investigation. During the investigation, officers discovered a substance believed to be methamphetamine and attempted to place him into custody.
Martin violently resisted arrest before being placed into custody. One officer sustained injuries during the struggle and was transported to an area hospital for treatment, police said.
Martin was charged with:
- Assault
- Resisting arrest
- Criminal possession of a controlled substance
- Criminal possession of marijuana
- Trespassing
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