
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 2nd Degree, Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd Degree and two counts of Criminal Contempt 2nd Degree. He will be arraigned on Monday, July 19, 2021 in First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.
Details by: Det. Cerlini/1st Squad 07/18/21/1245/8970