Crime & Safety
Man Attacks Officer During Transport To SBU Hospital: Police
The man tried to steal the gun from a police officer after punching him in his face, police say.
STONY BROOK, NY — A man, while being brought to Stony Brook University Hospital on Sunday night, attacked a Suffolk police officer, authorities said.
Walter Waskewicz, 33, of Commack, tried to take the gun from an officer after punching him in his face at 11:24 p.m., police said. He was arrested and charged with second-degree robbery and second-degree assault.
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