The Fifth Squad reports the arrest of a Bronx man for an Assault that occurred on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 12:05 a.m. in Elmont.

According to Detectives, Fifth Precinct Officers responded to a disturbance call at the Shell Gas Station located at 2115 Linden Boulevard. Upon arrival the officers were directed to the restroom by witnesses that saw a male subject smoking a controlled substance. Officers encountered the subject in the restroom and began an investigation. During the investigation officers discovered a substance believed to be methamphetamine and attempted to place him into custody. The defendant Cadel Martin, 31, of 1145 Southern Boulevard, violently resisted arrest before being placed into custody. One officer sustained injuries during the struggle and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

The defendant Cadel Martin has been charged with Assault 2^nd Degree, Resisting Arrest, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7^th Degree, Criminal Possession of Marihuana 4^th Degree and Trespassing. He will be arraigned on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in Mineola.

Details by: Det/Sgt Chieco/5^th Squad                                         01/27/21/1015/8812