The Fifth Squad reports the arrest of an Elmont man for an Assault that occurred on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 1:45 PM in Elmont.

According to Detectives, officers responded to a residence on Empire Street for a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers were informed that a verbal argument had occurred between the Defendant Faheem Winstead, 31, and two female victims, 58 and 88.

The argument escalated into a physical altercation, during which the defendant stabbed the 58-year-old female victim in the leg and struck her in the head with a flower pot, causing a laceration. The defendant then broke the bedroom door of the 88-year-old victim and proceeded to strike her with a cane before fleeing scene. The victims immediately dialed 911. Both victims were transported to a nearby hospital, where they are listed in stable condition.

Subsequent to the investigation, the defendant was located and placed under arrest without incident. He was transported to a local hospital for evaluation.

Defendant Faheem Winstead is charged with Assault 1st Degree, three counts of Assault 2nd Degree and Criminal Mischief 4th Degree. He will be arraigned when medically practical.