Third Precinct Officers report the arrest of a New Hyde Park man for an Assault that occurred on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 10:35 pm in New Hyde Park.
According to officers, a nude male approached a female, 23, in the vicinity of 633 Jericho Turnpike. The male struck her with a closed fist and the victim suffered pain to her right upper arm/shoulder.
Officers located the subject running eastbound on Jericho Turnpike and attempted to make contact with him before he began to run into oncoming traffic. A struggle ensued and the officer fell to the ground with the subject.
Two Officers sustained injuries during the course of the arrest as the defendant was violent and combative while resisting arrest.
Defendant Varinder Singh, 29, of 100 Cherry Lane and the two Officers were all transported to a nearby hospital for assessment and treatment. The female victim refused medial attention at scene.
Defendant Singh is charged with two (2) counts of Assault 2nd Degree, Assault 3rd Degree, Resisting Arrest and Exposure of a person. He will be arraigned when medically practical.