David Stockdale, age 24, of Long Beach, was arrested Saturday, June 19, for the incident which took place in Wantagh.
According to detectives, Stockdale became involved in a domestic dispute with his girlfriend, a 23-year-old female. As a result of the disturbance, he punched the victim numerous times in the face causing injury.
The victim was treated at the scene and her 4-year-old son was present during the incident.
Responding officers placed Stockdale into custody without further incident.
A subsequent investigation revealed that Stockdale was illegally in possession of a firearm and an execution of a search warrant at his home resulted in the recovery of a Haskell .45-caliber firearm.
Stockdale was charged with:
- Criminal possession of a firearm
- Assault
- Endangering the welfare of a child
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