Elmont man charged with assault

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The Fourth Squad reports the arrest of an Elmont man for an assault that occurred on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 1:52 p.m. in Elmont.

According to detectives, Bureau of Special Operations officers were conducting an investigation when they approached the defendant, Nicholas M. Depasquale, 34, of Baylis Avenue, as he began to back his 2006 Chevy van out of his driveway.

The officers activated the emergency lights on their vehicles and exited the car with their shields displayed. Upon seeing the officers, Depasquale exited his vehicle and fled on foot into the rear yard entering his home thru the rear.

The officers followed Depasquale into the home and were able to stop him at the top of the basement stairs. He refused to comply with the officers’ commands and repeatedly pushed, punched and kicked the officers.

The ensuing struggle caused two officers and the defendant to fall down the flight of stairs. While on the floor of the basement the officers were able to gain control of the defendant and placed him under arrest.

As they led Depasquale to the patrol car, he deliberately tripped an officer causing them to both fall to the ground.

During the arrest Depasquale was found to be in possession of a plastic bag containing crystal methamphetamine.

One officer was transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries to his elbow and back. Two other officers were treated from minor injuries at the scene.

Despasquale is charged with second-degree assault, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest and two counts of second-degree criminal contempt (for a previous offense). He was arraigned on Friday, Dec. 12, at First District Court in Hempstead.