Nyack Teen Facing Assault Charge After Punching Victim In Face, Police Say

ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- Orangetown police have arrested an 18-year-old resident of Nyack on an assault charge, following an altercation at a Nyack deli on South Broadway.

Orangetown police arrested a teen from Nyack July 7.
Photo Credit: *Orangetown Police Department*

Jay Waitkus

07/11/2016 10:30 a.m.

During the incident, the suspect allegedly struck another individual numerous times, causing multiple injuries to the individual’s face, according to officials.

The altercation occurred on Wednesday, July 6. The teen was arrested the following day at approximately 10:03 a.m., police report.

The suspect was charged with assault in the third degree, and released with a return date to Nyack Justice Court on Tuesday, Aug. 2, according to officials.

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