Nassau Landlord Assaults Tenant For Overdue Rent: Police

A man from Island Park was arrested Tuesday night after police say he assaulted his tenant while trying to collect her rent.

According to police, Witold Buczkowski, 51, of Parma Road, got into an argument with a 47-year-old woman about how she would pay her rent. Police say the argument escalated and Buczkowski punched the woman in the face and body multiple times.

The woman fled into her apartment and locked the door, where she called police. Detectives say Buczkowski followed her and tried to get into the apartment by kicking down the door. When police arrived, Buczkowski was arrested without incident.

The woman suffered swelling and bruising, and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Buczkowski was charged with attempted second-degree burglary and third-degree assault. He was arraigned on Wednesday in First District Court in Hempstead.

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