A 27-year-old Amityville man was arrested after police say
he struck a defenseless 67-year-old man with a baseball bat to the head.
According to Nassau police, Josue Philippe Jeannoute
assaulted the victim as he was walking to his vehicle after leaving the post
office in South Farmingdale.
The unnamed victim sustained multiple injuries and was
transported to a local hospital or treatment.
A good Samaritan who witnessed the attack called police and
followed Jeannoute from the scene.
NCPD credited the witness and cooperation with Suffolk
police for the successful apprehension of the suspect.
Jeannoute faces assault and criminal possession of a weapon
charges.