The Second Precinct reports the Arrest of a Syosset man for Assault that occurred on Tuesday, March 17,2020 at 8:40 p.m. in Plainview.
According to police, unitsresponded to Sally Lane for reports of a suspicious person in a motor vehicle.Upon arrival, police found defendant Dion Hutchings, 25, lying back in thedriver’s seat of a vehicle with a hypodermic needle containing a brownsubstance in his lap. When attempting to contact the subject, police noticed hewas highly disoriented and under the influence of a controlled substance. Whenpolice attempted to enter the defendant’s vehicle, he tried to drive away,causing an officer to sustain injuries to his leg, elbow and shoulder. Officers were able to control the subject and place him into custody.
The officer was transported to a local hospital for treatment and evaluation.
The defendant was transported to a local hospital for treatment and evaluation.
Dion Hutchings is charged with Assault 2nd degree, Criminally Possessing a Hypodermic Instrument, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Obstructing Governmental Administration and Resisting Arrest. He will be arraigned when medically practical.
Details by: Lt. Hospodor/2ndPct. 03/18/20/0555/8751