The First Squad reports the arrest of an East Meadow woman for an incident that occurred on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 1:05 pm in Merrick.

According to Detectives, officers responded to Starbucks located at 1713 Merrick Avenue for a disturbance involving a female refusing to leave. Upon police arrival, officers observed defendant Michele Peltz, 39, of 861 Preston Road inside the establishment carrying a blue crate containing a cat. Officers requested she vacate the premise; at which time she punched the officer striking him in the left eye causing an injury. A struggle ensued but the officer was able to subdue the defendant and place her under arrest. The officer additionally sustained a hand injury.  The officer and the defendant were both transported to local hospitals for evaluation and treatment.

Defendant Michele Peltz is charged with Assault 2^nd Degree, Obstructing Governmental Administration 2^nd Degree and Trespassing. She will be arraigned on Thursday, December 7, 2023 in First District Court 99 Main Street, Hempstead.

Details by: Det. Ruvolo / 1^st Sqd                                                                     12/06/23/1930/8963