The Third Squad reports the arrest of a male juvenile for an incident that occurred on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 9:30 pm in Westbury.

According to Detectives, officers responded for a 911 call for a disturbance in the vicinity of Jefferson Street and Cambridge Avenue. Upon arrival, officers were informed that two male victims, 17 and 21, were just involved in a verbal argument with a male juvenile, 17, over a previous Facebook Marketplace purchase, that escalated resulting in the male juvenile, 17, slashing both victims in their hands. The victims were transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation and treatment of their injuries. The male juvenile, 17, was placed under arrest without incident.

The male juvenile is charged with Assault 2^nd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4^th Degree. He will be arraigned on Monday, May 5, 2025 at First District Court, Youth Offender Part, 99 Main Street Hempstead.