Juvenile's Violent Rampage: Hijacks Kindness in Roosevelt, Leads to Multiple Assaults and a Destructive Crash
The First Squad reports the arrest of a male juvenile for an incident that occurred on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 1:43 a.m. in Roosevelt.
According to Detectives, a male and female were parked at McDonalds, located at 1050 Front Street in Uniondale, and were approached by a male juvenile who claimed he was robbed and requested a ride to the Freeport train station to which the victims agreed.
While enroute, the male juvenile began punching both victims in the head and attempted to steal their cell phone. The juvenile began choking the male driver and held a screw driver to his neck while demanding money and his cell phone. The juvenile shifted the car into park which caused the vehicle to lose control and crash into 110 Nassau Road causing extensive damage to the building.
The female victim flagged down a motorist and called 911. The juvenile fled the scene on foot westbound on Hudson Avenue followed by the male victim. The juvenile struck the male victim in the head with a metal pipe causing substantial pain and blurred vision.
Officers arrived on scene and immediately set up a perimeter with the assistance of the K9 unit. They located the juvenile hiding on the side of a garage at 95 West Fulton Avenue.
One Officer was injured during the arrest process. Both victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries. The male victim sustained substantial injuries, but is listed in stable condition. The female victim is also in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing.
The 14-year-old male juvenile is charged with four counts of Assault 2nd Degree, Robbery 1st Degree, two counts of Reckless Endangerment 2nd Degree, two counts Menacing 2nd Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree. He will be arraigned on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at First District Court-Youth Part, 99 Main Street in Hempstead.