Elmont man arrested for allegedly assaulting police

A man was arrested in Elmont and charged with alleged assault Aug. 10 at 4:23 p.m., according to police.

Officers responded to a 911 call Saturday night for a man in need of medical assistance. When they arrived, Hurguens Jasmin, 28, of Elmont, needed medical assistance and the police tried to escort him out of his bedroom.

Jasmin, 28, allegedly punched an officer in the face causing welling, a headache and "substantial pain," police said. When officers tried to place Jasmin in custody, he allegedly tensed up his body, tucked his arms under his chest and pulled his arms away from the officers.

A second officer was allegedly cut, causing bleeding on his left hand and right elbow and had substantial pain.

Both injured officers were brought to an area hospital for evalutation and treatment.

Police also said they saw a dagger inside Jasmin's apartment.

Jasmin was charged with alleged assault, criminal possession of a weapon and resisting arrest. He was arraigned Aug. 11 at Hempstead District Court. His next appearance date is Aug. 19.