The Fifth Squad reports the arrest of a Queens man for an Assault that occurred on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 1:15 PM in West Hempstead.
According to Detectives, Officers responded for a disturbance at Hempstead Avenue and Westminster Road for reports of an irate male passenger on a Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) bus. Upon arrival, Officers approached the Defendant Palo R. Howe, 45, of 5305 Queens Boulevard who began attacking them. Two officers sustained injuries as the defendant was violent and combative while resisting arrest. Both officers were transported to local area hospitals for evaluation and treatment. Defendant Howe was also transported to a local area hospital.
Defendant Palo R. Howe is charged with two counts of Assault 2nd Degree, Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct. He will be arraigned on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.
Details by: Det. Muttee/5th Sqd 09/25/24/1602/9595