The Third Squad reports the arrest of a Glen Oaks man for an Assault that occurred on Monday, April 1, 2024 at 5:40 am in New Hyde Park.  

According to detectives, Defendant Raul Veingolea, 20, 260-21 7^th Avenue was observed entering a private lot located at 2044 Jericho Turnpike. Upon officer arrival, Defendant Veingolea was sleeping inside a gold Toyota sedan and attempted to flee the scene refusing to comply with multiple verbal commands from the officers. An officer sustained injuries during the course of the arrest as the defendant was violent and combative while resisting arrest. The injured officer and Defendant Veingolea were transported to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation. Further investigation revealed that Defendant Veingolea damaged the roof of a 2022 Honda CR-V in the same private lot prior to police arrival.

Defendant Veingolea is charged with Assault 2^nd Degree, Obstructing Governmental Administration 2^rd Degree, Criminal Mischief 4^th Degree, Trespass and Resisting Arrest.  He will be arraigned on Monday, April 1, 2024 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.

Details by: Det. Burke/3^th Squad                                              04/1/24/1330/9849