The Seventh Squad reports the details of an arrest for an incident that occurred on Friday, May 12, 2023, at 10:45 p.m. in Merrick.
According to detectives, officers responded to a 911 call for a disturbance at a residence located on Hedge Lane.  Upon arrival, it was determined that defendant Isaiah Thorne, 20, was involved in a verbal altercation with defendant Leona Abdylji, 18. An officer on scene attempted to verbally deescalate the situation at which point defendant Thorne made contact with the officer. Officers attempted to place defendant Thorne in custody and an officer sustained an injury during the course of the arrest as the defendant was violent and combative while resisting arrest. Defendant Abdylji interfered by pushing officers and attempting to prevent the arrest of defendant Thorne. Leona Abdylji was placed under arrest without further incident. Both the officer and defendant Thorne were transported to a nearby hospitals for assessment and treatment.
Isaiah Thorne is charged with Assault 2nd Degree and Resisting Arrest. He will be arraigned on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.
Leona Abdylji is charged with Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd Degree and Resisting Arrest. She will be arraigned on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.