The Third Squad reports the arrest of a Kings Point man for assault that occurred on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at 10:01 pm.
According to detectives, police responded to a Split Rock Drive residence for a disturbance and the defendant Dariush Zargaroff, 77, appeared to be intoxicated, while becoming irate and combative with officers. When police arrived Zargaroff kicked and pushed an officer causing him to fall. When officers attempted to place him under arrest he physically resisted, causing another officer to injure his back. Both officers were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The defendant was also transported to a nearby hospital in a Nassau County Ambulance.
Defendant Zargaroff is charged with two (2) counts of Assault 2nd Degree, Resisting Arrest and Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd degree. He will be arraigned when medically practical.
Details by: Det. LaCamera / Third Squad 07/20/20/0530/8834