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Man Nabbed For Assault At Long Island Walmart After Attacking Officer, Police Say
A Long Island man has been arrested for allegedly attacking a police officer while being detained for shoplifting.
James Armstrong, age 47, of Roosevelt, was arrested around 4 p.m., Monday, Dec. 13 at the East Meadow Walmart.
According to detectives, officers responded to Walmart located at 2465 Hempstead Turnpike, for a reported larceny.
When they arrived on the scene, Armstrong resisted arrest and fled. He was apprehended after a short foot pursuit, police said.
One officer received abrasions and swelling to his right hand and was taken to a local area hospital for …
