The Fourth Squad reports the arrest of a Far Rockaway man for an Assault that occurred on Monday, July 29, 2024 at 7:08 a.m. in Island Park.

According to Detectives, Officers responded to a residence on Kildare Road for a Burglary. Officers located the subject in the vicinity of Long Beach Road and Carolina Avenue. They attempted to place defendant Malik Hodge, 28, of 314 Beach 45^th Street, into custody. One Officer sustained injuries during the course of the arrest as the defendant was violent and combative while resisting arrest. The Officer was transported to a local area hospital for treatment and evaluation. The defendant was also transported to a local area hospital.

Defendant Hodge is charged with Burglary 3^rd Degree, Assault 2^nd Degree, Criminal Mischief 4^th Degree, Resisting Arrest, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7^th Degree. He will be arraigned on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at First District Court, 99 Main Street in Hempstead.

Details by: Det. Apath/4^th Squad                                                     07/29/24/1333/9595