The First Squad reports the arrest of an East Meadow man for an incident that occurred on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 10:28 p.m. in East Meadow.

According to Detectives, officers responded to a Mitchell Avenue residence for a domestic disturbance. Officers were informed that a verbal argument occurred between the Defendant Robert Gonzalez, 42, and a female victim, 34. The argument escalated into a physical altercation during which the defendant grabbed the victim around the neck and threatened her life while a three-year-old male was in the room before fleeing the scene in a vehicle. The victim was in fear for her life and called 911.

A short time later, officers observed a 2026 Hyundai SUV traveling eastbound on Front Street in the vicinity of Merrick Avenue failing to maintain lanes. Officers activated their emergency lights and sirens and a Vehicle and Traffic Law stop was conducted in the parking lot of 1530 Front Street. Officers determined the operator of the vehicle, defendant Robert Gonzalez to be intoxicated and he was placed under arrest. Further investigation resulted in the recovery of a loaded .40 caliber handgun, 24 pills believed to be Xanax, 75 pills believed to be Alprazolam, 10 pills believed to be Tramadol, 1 pair of brass knuckles, two throwing stars and an assorted amount of US currency.

Defendant Robert Gonzalez is charged with DWI, three counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 5th Degree, four counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. He will be arraigned on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.