The Third Squad reports the arrest of an East Meadow man for an Assault that occurred on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 5:30 pm in Mineola.
According to detectives, Robert Vitiello, 53, of 399 Merrick Avenue was being placed under arrest by Nassau County Probation Officers for an open Nassau County Warrant while present at 400 County Seat Drive. Vitiello refused to comply with the officers’ commands and began to violently resist. Vitiello charged at an officer who deployed his Electronic Control Device (ECD), taser, which was ineffective. A struggle ensued and Vitiello lunged for another officer’s taser while making physical threats towards the officer before being subdued and placed under arrest.
Vitiello was transported to an area hospital for evaluation and treatment.
A Probation Officer suffered an injury to the right side of his body. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation.
Defendant Vitiello is charged with Assault 2nd Degree, Resisting Arrest, Menacing 2nd Degree and an Open Warrant. He will be arraigned on Friday, October 4, 2024 at First District Court, Hempstead.
Details by: Darienzo/3rd Sqd. 10/4/24/0330/8688