Nassau police: Elmont man charged with kidnapping, assaulting woman

Officers responded to the scene around 1 a.m. Friday on Locustwood Boulevard.

News 12 Staff

Mar 22, 2025, 12:06 PM

Updated 19 hr ago

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An Elmont man is facing kidnapping and assault charges after barricading himself and a victim inside his home during a police standoff.
Officers responded to Locustwood Boulevard around 1 a.m. on Friday.
They say 30-year-old Lyadell Sutherland refused to let a 22-year-old woman leave his home. He also allegedly hit repeatedly and took away her cellphone.
Police eventually gained access to the house and arrested Sutherland. The victim was treated at a nearby hospital.