Posted on: April 20, 2022 09:00 AM

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Man busted for reckless endangerment in Massapequa Park

The NCPD report the arrest of a Massapequa Park man for incident that occurred on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 8:28 AM in Massapequa Park.
According to Detectives, police officers responded to a call on Atlantic Avenue. Upon arrival, police were met by three male Town of Oyster Bay Sanitation workers, who informed police that an unknown male threw (2) two bricks at the windshield of the garbage truck causing it to shatter. The subject then proceeded to go to the rear of the truck where he released a chemical spray towards the faces of the other workers.
The victims all refused medical attention at scene.
Upon further investigation, it was determined that Daniel Cooney, 59, of Massapequa was responsible and placed under arrest without further incident.
Defendant Cooney is charged with Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree, (3) three counts of attempted Assault 2nd Degree and (2) two counts of Criminal Possession of a weapon 4th Degree. He will be arraigned on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at First District Court, Hempstead. (From NCPD)