New Cassel Man Arrested for Assault and Domestic Disturbance
The Third Squad reports the arrest of a New Cassel man for an assault that
occurred on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 9:10 p.m. in New Cassel.
According to detectives, third precinct officers responded for a domestic
disturbance at a 3 rd Street residence. Upon arrival, officers encountered a female
victim who informed them that she had gotten into a verbal argument with her
husband, Joel Campbell, 35. The verbal argument escalated and the victim was
thrown on a table. She got up and the defendant pulled her hair, threw her to the
ground and placed his hands around her neck while she was on the ground. The
victim refused medical attention. A 10-year-old juvenile was present for the attack,
but was not injured. Two officers sustained injuries during the course of the arrest,
as the defendant was violent and combative while resisting arrest.
The defendant Joel Campbell is charged with Criminal Obstruction of
Breathing, two counts of Assault 2 nd degree, Assault 3 rd degree, Criminal Mischief 4 th
degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Obstructing Governmental
Administration 2 nd degree, and Resisting Arrest. He will be arraigned on Monday,
January 6, 2025 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.