The Fifth Squad reports the arrest of an Elmont man for an incident that occurred on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at 1:07 a.m. in Elmont.

According to Detectives, Fifth Precinct Officers responded to a disturbance at 490 Hempstead Turnpike. Upon arrival it was determined that a male subject was involved in an altercation with a female, 56, and a male, 67, while on the sidewalk. The subject began to hit the victims with a metal lock that was inside a sock. The subject fled the scene prior to police arrival and was located by responding officers a short while later. The defendant Tanner-Rey Perez, 34, of 15 Roy Street, was placed into custody without further incident. The male and female victims were transported to an area hospital for treatment of their injuries. The defendant was also transported to an area hospital for injuries he sustained during the altercation.

While at the hospital, defendant Perez became combative with officers. As the officers attempted to restrain the defendant he began to actively resist. As a result, an officer suffered from a laceration to his hand. The officer received treatment for his injuries while at the hospital.

Defendant Tanner-Rey Perez has been charged with Three (3) counts of Assault 2^nd Degree, Attempted Escape 2^nd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4^th Degree. He will be arraigned on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at First District Court, 99 Main Street in Hempstead.

Details by: Det. DiGregorio/5^th Squad                                     11/21/21/0815/8812