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Long Island Man Causing Disturbance Becomes 'Violent, Combative,' With 1 Cop Hospitalized
A man who was causing a disturbance in a quiet Long Island neighborhood became violent and combative after officers arrived on the scene, injuring one cop.
The incident happened just before 2 a.m. Saturday, Nov, 2, in Farmingdale.
Officers responded to reports of a disturbance near the intersection of Conklin Street and Main Street.
Upon arrival, they found 36-year-old Bryan Flores, a resident of the area, screaming and cursing in the roadway, which caused others to feel unsafe, according to Nassau County Police.
Flores became violent and combative while resisting arrest a…
Woman Bites, Spits At Responding Officers In Elmont, Police Say
A woman is in custody after a violent confrontation with responding officers at a Long Island residence, according to police.
The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28, in Elmont.
The officers responded to the Belmont Boulevard residence for a disturbance.
Upon arrival, they were informed that Zaire Steele, age 18, of Elmont, was involved in a verbal argument with another female in the residence, Nassau County Police said.
The argument escalated, and Steele bit the female victim on the wrist.
While responding officers attempted to place Steele under arrest,…
27-Year-Old Injures Cops After 'Disturbance' At Long Island Planet Fitness: Police
A 27-year-old man is accused of injuring police officers who responded to a call at a Long Island gym.
Nassau County Police were called about a disturbance at the Planet Fitness in Merrick, located on Merrick Road, shortly before 8 p.m. Sunday, July 21.
As they were arriving, Getho Brevette, of Merrick, drove away heading westbound on Merrick Road. Moments later, he crashed into another vehicle before leaving the scene and returning to Planet Fitness, police said.
Officers approached the man, who became combative when they attempted to arrest him.
According to police, Brevette threw…
Drunk Freeport Man Who Refused To Leave East Meadow Eatery Injures Responding Officer: Police
A local man has been accused of sparking an incident when he was intoxicated by refusing to leave a Long Island eatery, and then injuring a responding officer, police say.
It happened around 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 in East Meadow.
Officers were flagged down for a disturbance at Qdoba Mexican Eats located at 2160 Hempstead Turnpike.
Upon arrival, officers were informed that Joshua Vallejo, age 42, of Freeport, was intoxicated, causing a disturbance and refusing to leave, Nassau County Police said.
During the investigation, Vallejo became violent and combative, causing a struggle t…
Long Island Man Goes On Wild Tirade At Restaurant, Injures Officer, Police Say
A Long Island man was arrested after he allegedly caused a scene at a restaurant by breaking a martini glass, slapping an employee, and attacking officers, attempting to grab one's gun.
The incident took place in Nassau County around 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 16 in Carle Place at the Fogo De Chao Brazilian Steakhouse.
According to Nassau County Police detectives, when officers responded to the restaurant they found David A. Meikle, 30, of Uniondale attempting to escape by running on the Meadowbrook State Parkway.
Officers caught up to Meikle and when they attempted to p…
Punches, Pepper Spray: Long Island Fight Ends In 3 Arrests, Police Say
At least seven people were involved in a Long Island disturbance that ended with three arrested, police said.
The incident occurred late on the night of Wednesday, April 12 in Inwood, according to the Nassau County Police Department.
Police say the disturbance started when 21-year-old Ashanti Eskarge, of Westbury, punched a 19-year-old girl in the mouth, lacerating her lower lip.
After that punch, three additional women (ages 37, 19, and 16) and 19-year-old Destiny Rodriquez began to argue.
Authorities allege that at some point, Rodriquez and an unknown male approached the house of th…
Woman Smashes Beer Bottle, Strikes Officer At Valley Stream 7-Eleven, Police Say
A 51-year-old woman was charged with assault after police said she refused to leave a 7-Eleven on Long Island and struck an officer.
Officers responded to a report of a disturbance at the store, located at 910 West Merrick Road in Valley Stream, at about 9:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, the Nassau County Police Department reported.
Police were told that a woman, identified as Rosemary Garcia, of Valley Stream, ate food and drank beer without purchasing it over the course of three hours, police said.
She was asked multiple times to pay for the merchandise and leave the store, police …
LI Man Charged With Placing Tire Spikes At Police Facilities, Damaging Vehicles, Police Say
A Long Island has been charged with multiple counts of criminal mischief after allegedly tire spikes at various police facilities, causing damage to vehicles.
The incidents took place in Nassau County from May to Monday, July 11, on at least five separate occasions.
Manuel Reis, age 59, of Mineola, was arrested on Thursday, July 14, and charged with:
Three counts of criminal mischief
Four counts of attempted criminal mischief
Four counts of reckless endangerment
Three counts of obstructing governmental administration
Detectives said an investigation found that Reis intentionally plac…
Long Island Woman Accused Of Hitting, Spitting On Officers, Police Say
A Long Island woman was charged after allegedly hitting and spitting on police officers when her son was pulled over for a traffic stop.
The incident took place around 2 p.m., Monday, July 4 in Levittown.
Melinda Medina, age 47, of Levittown, was arrested after police pulled over her 20-year-old son for having an expired tag and inspection sticker, said the Nassau County Police.
During the stop, Median arrived on the scene and became aggressive toward the officers, police said.
Medina then used the crutch she was walking with to strike an officer and spit at the police, officers said…
Man Charged With Dwai Crashes Into Vehicles, Including Cruiser, During Long Island Pursuit
A man is in custody after police say he crashed into two vehicles, including a patrol cruiser, while he was impaired by drugs during a pursuit on Long Island, police said.
Officers responded to the Hicksville Middle School, located on Jerusalem Avenue, at around 6:15 a.m. Friday, March 13 for a report of a vehicle driving erratically in the parking lot that had left prior to police arrival., according to Nassau County Police.
Officers searched the area and observed a 2018 Mercedes C43 with extensive front-end damage traveling on 6th Street, police said.
After attempting to stop the …
