Eighth Squad Detectives report the arrest of an Old Bethpage man for an Assault that occurred on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 1:00 pm in Old Bethpage.
According to detectives, police responded to a Simpson Drive residence for a domestic disturbance.  Upon police arrival, officers were informed that Defendant Daniel Blustein, 39, had made several verbal threats towards a female victim, 66, placing her in fear for her life.  While officers attempted to place Blustein into custody, he violently resisted, ignoring officers verbal commands.  Police were eventually able to secure the defendant and place him into custody. As a result of the defendant actively resisting arrest, two officers sustained injuries and were transported to a local area hospital for treatment.
Defendant Daniel Blustein is charged with two (2) counts of Assault 2nd Degree, Obstructing Governmental Administration and Resisting Arrest.  He will be arraigned on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.