Nassau County police arrested a Westbury man after he allegedly pulled a gun on a woman and hit her with it during an argument.
On October 1 at 7:25 p.m., Third Precinct officers responded to a New Cassel residence for an Aided case. Upon arrival, it was determined that Ernest Naranjo, 22, arrived at the residence and allegedly caused a disturbance with a 21-year-old female victim. The disturbance escalated and Naranjo allegedly bit the victim’s lip. The defendant exited the residence, then shortly returned by kicking in the front door. He then pointed a firearm at the victim, causing her to fear for her life, and struck her with it. Naranjo allegedly fled on foot and the victim called police.
The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of her injuries.
After a thorough investigation, Naranjo was located near the intersection of Union Avenue and Linden Avenue. After a short foot pursuit, the defendant was placed into police custody. A loaded Colt .25 handgun was reportedly recovered from the defendant. He was transported by a Nassau County Police Department Ambulance to a local hospital for evaluation.
Police charged Naranjo with Assault in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree, Menacing in the Second Degree, Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree, Aggravated Criminal Contempt and Criminal Contempt in the First Degree. He was arraigned on October 2 at First District Court in Hempstead.