The Homicide Squad reports the arrest of a North Bellmore man for Leaving the Scene of an Auto Accident that occurred on Saturday, July 06, 2019 at 8:28 A.M. in North Bellmore.

According to Detectives, a Nassau County Police Officer, while on routine motorcycle patrol, was travelling northbound on Bellmore Avenue when he was struck by a Subaru travelling westbound at the intersection of Bellmore Avenue and Alice Avenue. The operator of the vehicle, Hussam Rajab, 40, of 1321 Bellmore Road fled the scene and was taken into custody a short time later. The Officer was transported to an area hospital where he is currently listed as critical but in stable condition.

The Defendant Hussam Rajab has been charged with Leaving the Scene of an Auto Accident with a Serious Physical Injury. He will be arraigned on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at First District Court, 99 Main Street in Hempstead.

Details by: D/Sgt Hoeler/Homicide Squad 07/06/19