Man Shoplifting, Injures Officer Resisting Arrest: Police

ELMONT, NY — A man was arrested for assaulting a police officer in Elmont.

On Friday afternoon, James Paden, 53, entered a Marshalls store on Hempstead Turnpike, where he took multiple items from the shelves and left without paying, police said.

When police arrived, Paden was found in the parking lot. One officer suffered injuries while placing Paden in custody, as he became violent, detectives said.

Paden and the injured officer were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

He faces multiple charges, including second-degree assault, fourth-degree grand larceny and criminal possession of a weapon.

Paden's arraignment will happen when medically practical, police said.