A Michigan man has been arrested for allegedly punching a woman during an argument and resisting arrest.
On October 19 at 9:30 pm., Nassau County police from the Fifth Squad responded to a Norfeld Boulevard residence in Elmont for a disturbance. Officers were informed that a verbal argument occurred between James D. Nelson, 59, of 194 Ogemaw Road, Pontiac, Michigan and a female victim, 59. The argument escalated into a physical altercation, resulting in Nelson allegedly striking the victim multiple times in the face and head with a closed fist. During the altercation, he also allegedly recklessly caused damage to the victim’s television.
Upon police arrival, they found Nelson at the scene, but he allegedly became violent and combative, causing injuries to two officers, forcing them to utilize a taser and Oleoresin Capsicum Spray (OC Spray), which successfully allowed them to place him into custody. The victim, defendant and both officers were transported to nearby hospitals for evaluation and treatment.
Police charged Nelson with two counts of Assault in the Second Degree, Assault in the Third Degree, Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree and Resisting Arrest. He was scheduled to be arraigned on October 20 at First District Court in Hempstead.