(Long Island, NY) The Third Squad reports the details of an arrest for Assault that occurred on Wednesday, March 09, 2016 at 3:02 am in Hempstead.
According to detectives, a male victim, 27, was involved in a verbal argument at the El Mariachi Bar located at 269 Fulton Street with another male. The argument continued outside of the bar and escalated when defendant Pedro Mendez-Ramos, 21, of Baldwin displayed a knife and stabbed the victim in the right side of his chest.
Nassau County Police reports the arrest of Pedro Mendez-Ramos, 21, of Baldwin for Assault that occurred on Wednesday, March 09 in Hempstead. Photo Credit: NCPD.
The defendant fled the scene and the victim was transported to a local hospital where he is listed in stable condition. After an investigation the defendant was placed under arrest in Oceanside at 4:07 am without incident.
Defendant Mendez-Ramos is being charged with Assault 1st Degree and Possession of a Danger Weapon 4th Degree. He will be arraigned on Wednesday, March 09, 2016 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Defendants are entitled to a fair trial with the burden on the prosecution to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
