First Squad detectives report the arrest of a North Bellmore man for an Assault that occurred on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in North Bellmore.

According to detectives, a male victim, 62, was driving northbound on Bellmore Road when he became involved in a dispute with the operator of another vehicle in the vicinity of Magnolia Road. Once both parties exited their vehicles a verbal dispute ensued which escalated into a physical altercation, at which point the victim was struck several times on his head with a flashlight. During the altercation the victim, a retired Law Enforcement officer, with a valid Nassau County pistol permit, did fire one round from his firearm striking the defendant in the buttocks. Both involved parties were transported to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries. After a thorough investigation the defendant was placed under arrest without incident.

The defendant, Michael Bua, 47, of 22 Stratford Court, North Bellmore is charged with Assault 2^nd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4^th Degree. The defendant will be arraigned when medically practical.

 Details by: D/Lt Sabella/1st Squad 10/16/19