Friday, January 17, 2025
Nassau County police arrested a 22-year-old Rockville Centre man on Friday night, following an incident at Roosevelt Field Mall.
Authorities responded to reports of disturbance. Upon arrival, police said they were notified a fight occurred in the food court, causing an influx of people to promptly exit the mall.
Following the investigation, officers located the subject, Christopher Santana of Millford Place, who police said was attempting to re-enter the mall and carrying several bricks. While attempting to place Santana under arrest, police said he became violent and combative and began spitting and biting officers. As a result, one officer suffered an injury to his left hand and was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation and treatment.
Santana has been charged with assault, criminal possession of a weapon, resisting arrest, obstructing governmental administration and disorderly conduct. He was arraigned at First District Court in Hempstead on Saturday.
