The Fifth Squad reports the arrest of an Elmont man for an incident that occurred on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 5:25 pm in North Valley Stream.

According to detectives, officers responded for a disturbance at a North Valley Stream automotive shop. Upon arrival, officers were informed that Defendant Paul Herbert, 34, of 722 Caroline Avenue, became involved in a verbal argument with a male victim, 60, due to his dissatisfaction with the service provided to his vehicle. As the argument escalated, Defendant Herbert retrieved a box cutter from his car and displayed it in a threatening manner, while demanding money back from the victim for payments made towards the services rendered. This placed the victim in fear for his life and he called police.

Defendant Paul Herbert is charged with Attempted Robbery 1st Degree. He will be arraigned on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.