Inwood man wanted for murder arrested in North Lawrence

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An Inwood man sought for attempted murder in Nassau County was arrested for assault in North Lawrence on Jan. 13.

At 7:33 a.m. that Friday, Raquan Howard, of Bayview Avenue, was inside the Target on Rockaway Turnpike, when police saw him at the self-checkout register and went to arrest Howard.

He became what the police called “physically combative.” An off-duty county police officer was also involved. One officer and the off-duty officer were injured taking Howard into custody, police said. They were taken to local hospitals for treatment.

Howard was charged with two counts of assault and resisting arrest. In custody, his next court date is  Jan. 17. He is represented by attorney Lori Golombek.