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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 with officers before he was arrested.
He was treated at a hospital. The constituent was not injured.
Sebesta is charged with the following:
- Menacing
- Harassment
- Obstructing governmental administration
- Criminal impersonation
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