A Hicksville woman was arrested for assaulting another woman during an argument.
On December 25 at 4:20 a.m., Nassau County Second Squad officers responded to a disturbance on Suggs Lane in Hicksville. Upon arrival, police witnessed a 52-year-old female victim involved in an argument with Stephanie Ceballos, 31.
The argument escalated and Ceballos broke the front door. A physical altercation occurred, resulting in Ceballos striking the victim in the face. Ceballos was arrested at the scene without incident. The victim and defendant were taken to a local area hospital for treatment and evaluation.
At the hospital, Ceballos became violent and combative and struck a Nassau County police officer in the face, causing swelling, bruising and substantial pain.
Ceballos was charged with second-degree assault, third-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal mischief. She was scheduled to be arraigned on December 26 at First District Court in Hempstead.