Inwood man charged in alleged assault

An Inwood man, who was found to have violated an order of protection against wife, was arrested by Nassau police for an alleged assault that took place in Inwood on Oct. 8.

Police said they responded to a residence on Church Street at 4:02 a.m., after a report that a man had broken into the home. Officers tried to arrest Oseguera-Umanzor Walther, 41, who lives on Church Street. He tried to get away and broke a bedroom window, police said. 

An officer used a taser in an effort to subdue Walther who then got out of the residence, according to police. He was found hiding outside the home and then arrested. One officer was injured, police said.   

Walther is charged with second-degree assault, second-degree burglary, third-degree criminal mischief, second-degree criminal contempt, third-degree robbery, first-degree criminal contempt and resisting arrest. 

He pleaded not guilty and another order of protection was entered. Bail was set at $100,000 cash. A bond of $20,000 was posted. Walther’s next court date is Oct. 12.

Police also learned there is a Texas warrant for his arrest on assault and obstruction of breathing charges. Walther was also previously arrested in Nassau County and released with no bail, according to police.  

On July 30, he was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, fourth degree criminal mischief and second-degree menacing. On Aug. 22, Walther was charged with first-degree criminal contempt, criminal obstruction of breathing and second-degree harassment. He was charged with second-degree criminal attempt on Sept. 19 and eight days later charged with third-degree robbery and first-degree criminal contempt.