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Posted on: September 03, 2024 09:19 AM

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Five males arrested for assault in Baldwin

The First Squad reports the arrest of five males for an Assault that occurred on Monday, September 2, 2024 at 1:50 AM in Baldwin.

According to detectives, officers responded to a 911 call for a disturbance in the vicinity of McKenna Avenue and Milburn Avenue. Upon arrival, officers observed a 54-year-old male victim with severe swelling and bleeding on his face. It was determined the victim and five males, who remained at scene, were involved in an argument regarding an auto accident. The argument escalated and the males punched the victim in the face multiple times. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of his injuries. All five males were arrested without incident. One of the defendants was found to be in possession of a stolen credit card and the victim’s car keys. The defendants are identified as:

  • Venguasty Zephir, 21, of 117-13 228thStreet, Cambria Heights.
  • Vuitton Watson, 19, of 149-30 85thStreet, Howard Beach.
  • Male Juvenile, 17.
  • Male Juvenile, 17.
  • Male Juvenile, 16.

The defendants are all charged with Gang Assault 1st Degree. One of the Juvenile defendants is additionally charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4thDegree and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 5th Degree. They will be arraigned on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.

 

                 Details by: Det. Brida / 1st Squad                                   09/02/24/2300/9581

(From NCPD)

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