The Fourth Squad reports the arrest of a Rosedale man for an incident that occurred on Tuesday, May 12th at 12:10 p.m. in North Lawrence.

According to Detectives, Fourth precinct officers responded to Stop and Shop, located at 253-01 Rockaway Turnpike for an assault that just occurred. Upon arrival, it was determined that the defendant, Samuel *******, 27, of Brookville Boulevard had struck a 37-year-old female victim in the arm and back of the head with a blunt object as she was exiting the store. The defendant fled the scene on foot.

After a thorough investigation the defendant was located nearby and was placed under arrest without incident.

The victim was transported by a Nassau County Police Department Ambulance to a local hospital where she is in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing.

The defendant is charged with Assault 2nd Degree. He will be arraigned at First district Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.