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The incident happened in Farmingdale at about 3:20 a.m. on Sunday, June 19, according to the Nassau County Police Department.
Officers saw a large group of people fighting in front of 247 Main St. and attempted to break up the fight, NCPD said.
Police said 23-year-old Jorge Ramirez Canales, of Amityville, punched an officer in the face during the incident.
The officer was taken to a hospital for treatment, police reported.
Canales continued to resist by flailing his arms and legs during his arrest, NCPD said.
Police also reported that 23-year-old Jamal Beverly, of Massapequa, was initially seen fighting in the street and was then found unconscious.
He was taken to a hospital and found in possession of a substance believed to be cocaine, police reported.
NCPD said Canales is charged with:
- Second-degree assault
- Resisting arrest
- Second-degee obstructing governmental administration
- Disorderly conduct
Beverly is charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and disorderly conduct, police said.
NCPD said both men are set to be arraigned on Monday, June 20.
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