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Man Bites Officers During Mall Fight In Long Island: Police
A Rockville Centre man is accused of assaulting officers after a fight at Roosevelt Field Mall, East Garden City, police announced on Saturday, Dec. 28.
Christopher Santana, 22, of Milford Place, was arrested following a disturbance in the food court on Friday, Dec. 27 at 6:20 p.m., according to Nassau County police. The altercation caused mall patrons to flee the area.
Santana attempted to reenter the mall while carrying several bricks and became combative when officers tried to arrest him, spitting and biting at officers, detectives said. One officer suffered an injury to his left hand an…
Election 2024: Poll Worker Threatens Voter, Tussles With Cops On Long Island, Police Say
An election poll worker is accused of threatening a voter and fighting with police at a polling place on Long Island.
The incident happened in Oceanside, at Oaks School #3 on Fortesque Avenue, shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Nassau County Police said Mark Sebesta, age 54, of Baldwin, was serving as a poll worker when he got into an argument with a 25-year-old male voter. He is accused of threatening the man.
When police arrived and attempted to diffuse the situation, Sebesta falsely claimed to be a law enforcement officer, police said. He reportedly became aggressive and struggled wi…
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…
