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James Armstrong, age 47, of Roosevelt, was arrested around 4 p.m., Monday, Dec. 13 at the East Meadow Walmart.
According to detectives, officers responded to Walmart located at 2465 Hempstead Turnpike, for a reported larceny.
When they arrived on the scene, Armstrong resisted arrest and fled. He was apprehended after a short foot pursuit, police said.
One officer received abrasions and swelling to his right hand and was taken to a local area hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Armstrong was charged with:
- Assault
- Resisting arrest
- Two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance
- Robbery
- Assault/obstructing governmental administration
- Petit larceny.
He will be arraigned on Tuesday, Dec. 14.
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