The First Squad reports the arrest of a Hempstead man for the Assault of a Police Officer that occurred on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 7:20 AM in Baldwin.

According to Detectives, defendant Kenneth Lewis, 36 of 207 Wellesley Street, while being processed in the First Precinct for a domestic incident, became physically combative with the Officers. As a result of this altercation one of the Officers received injuries to his left wrist. The officer was transported by a Nassau County Police Ambulance to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment. No other injuries were reported at scene.

Defendant Kenneth Lewis is charged with Assault 2^nd Degree, Obstructing Governmental Administration 2^nd Degree and two counts of Criminal Contempt 2^nd Degree. He will be arraigned on Monday, July 19, 2021 in First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.

Details by: Det. Cerlini/1^st Squad                                       07/18/21/1245/8970