Drunk Freeport Man Who Refused To Leave East Meadow Eatery Injures Responding Officer: Police
A local man has been accused of sparking an incident when he was intoxicated by refusing to leave a Long Island eatery, and then injuring a responding officer, police say.
It happened around 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 in East Meadow.
Officers were flagged down for a disturbance at Qdoba Mexican Eats located at 2160 Hempstead Turnpike.
Upon arrival, officers were informed that Joshua Vallejo, age 42, of Freeport, was intoxicated, causing a disturbance and refusing to leave, Nassau County Police said.
During the investigation, Vallejo became violent and combative, causing a struggle t…
Long Island Man Goes On Wild Tirade At Restaurant, Injures Officer, Police Say
A Long Island man was arrested after he allegedly caused a scene at a restaurant by breaking a martini glass, slapping an employee, and attacking officers, attempting to grab one's gun.
The incident took place in Nassau County around 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 16 in Carle Place at the Fogo De Chao Brazilian Steakhouse.
According to Nassau County Police detectives, when officers responded to the restaurant they found David A. Meikle, 30, of Uniondale attempting to escape by running on the Meadowbrook State Parkway.
Officers caught up to Meikle and when they attempted to p…
