ROOSEVELT, NY – A Roosevelt man was arrested after allegedly threatening police officers with a metallic object and injuring two of them while resisting arrest, Nassau County police said.
According to detectives, officers responded to a disturbance call on Brookside Avenue in Roosevelt around 2:53 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2025. While investigating the situation, the suspect – identified as Shabaz Hall, 32 – allegedly became irate, picked up a metallic object, and raised it toward the officers in a threatening manner.
When police attempted to take Hall into custody, he became combative and resisted arrest, resulting in two officers sustaining injuries. Both were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and later released.
Charges and Court Appearance
Hall is charged with:
- Two counts of Assault in the Second Degree
- Menacing in the Second Degree
- Menacing in the Third Degree
- Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree
- Harassment in the Second Degree
He was scheduled for arraignment on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.
Under New York law, Assault in the Second Degree is a Class D violent felony, carrying a potential prison sentence of up to seven years. Because Hall faces two counts of that charge, his total exposure could be as high as 14 years if sentences were imposed consecutively, though courts typically run them concurrently. The remaining menacing, weapon possession, and harassment charges are misdemeanors and violations that would likely merge into the felony count at sentencing. If convicted, Hall could face anywhere from two to seven years in state prison, depending on plea negotiations, the severity of the officers’ injuries, and any prior criminal record.
Key Facts and Details
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Defendant | Shabaz Hall, 32, of Roosevelt |
| Incident Date & Time | Friday, October 3, 2025, at 2:53 p.m. |
| Location | Brookside Avenue, Roosevelt, NY |
| Incident Summary | Police responded to a disturbance; suspect allegedly became aggressive, brandished a metallic object, and fought with officers during arrest |
| Injuries | Two officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were treated at a local hospital |
| Charges | Two counts of Assault 2nd Degree; Menacing 2nd Degree; Menacing 3rd Degree; Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree; Harassment 2nd Degree |
| Arraignment | Saturday, October 4, 2025, First District Court, Hempstead |
| Investigating Unit | Nassau County Police Department – First Squad |
Q&A Roosevelt Arrest
Q: Who is Shabaz Hall?
Hall is a 32-year-old Roosevelt resident who was arrested after allegedly threatening and assaulting police officers responding to a disturbance call.
Q: What led to the confrontation?
Police say they were investigating a disturbance at a Brookside Avenue home when Hall became aggressive, picked up a metallic object, and threatened officers.
Q: Were any officers hurt?
Yes. Two Nassau County police officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries while attempting to subdue and arrest Hall. They were treated at a nearby hospital and released.
Q: What charges does he face?
Hall is charged with two counts of Assault in the Second Degree, Menacing in the Second and Third Degrees, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree, and Harassment in the Second Degree.
Q: When and where was he arraigned?
He was scheduled for arraignment on October 4, 2025, at First District Court in Hempstead.
Q: What happens next?
The case will proceed through the Nassau County court system, where Hall faces potential felony and misdemeanor penalties if convicted on all counts.
