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Julius White, age 35, of Roosevelt, was arrested by Nassau County Police on Tuesday, June 21 at the Kohl's in Jericho.
According to detectives, officers responded to Kohl's located at 28 Jericho Turnpike for a previously committed larceny.
Upon arrival, officers were notified that White, currently in the store, was responsible for an incident that occurred on Monday, May 16, police said.
Officers attempted to conduct an investigation when White attempted to flee the store, officers added.
Officers stopped White and a struggle ensued when he refused to comply with officers’ commands and continued to resist arrest, police said.
Additional officers responded and White was subdued.
One officer suffered injuries to his neck, left knee, and right middle finger. The second officer suffered injuries to his knees and was spit on, police said.
Both officers were transported to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation.
White was arrested and charged with:
- Grand larceny
- Two counts of assault
- Resisting arrest
White also had four open warrants, including two for robbery.
He will be arraigned on Wednesday, June 22, at First District Court, in Hempstead.
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