Nassau Man Fled Traffic Stop, Injured Officer During Arrest: PD

ELMONT, NY — Two men were arrested in Elmont Thursday afternoon after police pulled over a car, and one of the men tried to flee.

According to police, officers on patrol on Meacham Avenue at 4:25 p.m. saw a 2001 Acura heading north and committing multiple traffic infractions. The officers pulled the car over in front of Texas Chicken and Burgers, at 1349 Hempstead Turnpike. Police say the driver — Joshua Mordi, 23, of North Montague Street, Valley Stream — was driving with a suspended license, and also had three outstanding warrants.

During the investigation, police say the passenger — Deonte O'Connor, 23, of Lawrence Street, Uniondale — got out of the car and ran into the nearby restaurant, locking himself in the bathroom. The officers called in backup, and O'Connor exited the bathroom a short time later, police said. The officers tried to search O'Connor, and police say he became combative. O'Connor was eventually placed under arrest, but one officer was injured in the process, police say.

The officer was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of cuts and bruises to their face.

Mordi was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and multiple vehicle and traffic law violations. O'Connor was charged with second-degree assault, resisting arrest and second-degree obstructing governmental administration. They are both scheduled to be arraigned later today.