The First Squad reports the arrest of a Freeport man for an incident that occurred on Friday, February 9, 2024 at 8:00 pm in East Meadow

According to Detectives, Officers were flagged down for a disturbance at Qdoba located at 2160 Hempstead Turnpike. Upon arrival, officers were informed that Joshua Vallejo, 42, of 164 Parsons Avenue was intoxicated, causing a disturbance and refusing to leave. During the investigation, the defendant became violent and combative causing a struggle to ensue. The defendant was arrested without further incident and was transported to a local area hospital for evaluation and treatment. An officer sustained an injury to his knee and required medical attention.

Defendant Vallejo is charged with Assault 2^nd Degree and Obstructing Governmental Administration. Additionally, Vallejo is charged with an active warrant from an incident that occurred on September 7, 2023. He will be arraigned on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.

Details by: Det.McCarthy / 1^st sqd                                                               02/10/24/0300/8963