According to reports, a 28-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday after crashing into an NYPD squad car and three other vehicles. The man is facing several charges, including assault, after allegedly biting off a piece of a police sergeant’s finger while in a holding cell. This disturbing incident is a reminder of the dangers that law enforcement officers face in the line of duty. It is important to recognize their bravery and sacrifice in keeping our communities safe.
According to sources in law enforcement, the individual in question is an illegal immigrant who is also struggling with emotional instability.
According to authorities, Lenni Rodriguez-Cruz, a resident of Brooklyn, New York, has been charged with 10 counts.
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On Wednesday, a DUI suspect in Queens allegedly fled from the police and crashed into a squad car before being apprehended. During the scuffle that ensued, an NYPD sergeant lost his fingertip.
Late on Wednesday night, law enforcement attempted to stop a 2009 blue Nissan Altima with out-of-state license plates that had expired and were linked to a different car.
According to a spokesperson from the NYPD, the driver hastily drove away and swerved through Rufus King Park on Liberty Avenue, forcing pedestrians to quickly move out of the way.
According to reports, Rodriguez-Cruz proceeded to drive into the opposite lane of traffic on Hillside Avenue, resulting in a collision with four other vehicles, including a police car on the Grand Central Parkway service road near Parsons Boulevard.
An officer from the NYPD is seated inside a clearly marked vehicle, as shown in the photograph captured by Spencer Platt/Getty Images.
Following the accident, the police took him into custody and transported him to the 103rd Precinct building for processing. There, he was charged with disorderly conduct and later accused of assaulting an NYPD sergeant by biting off a portion of his finger.
The list of charges against the individual is quite extensive, with a range of offenses that include assault with the intent to cause disfigurement and assaulting a police officer. Additionally, the individual is charged with reckless endangerment and injuring an on-duty officer. The charges also include fleeing a traffic stop, driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, and operating an unregistered vehicle. Furthermore, the individual is accused of driving while apparently impaired and refusing to take a breath test.
According to the Daily News, Rodriguez-Cruz entered a plea of not guilty during his arraignment on Friday. As of now, he is being held on bail set at $250,000.
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