Police arrest armed man seen pulling on car handles in New Cassel

The charges against Melvin Daniels include criminal possession of a weapon, assault and criminal possession of stolen property.

News 12 Staff

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Sep 20, 2025, 10:17 AM

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A man with a loaded handgun was arrested for pulling car door handles in New Cassel on Friday, according to police.

Authorities say they responded to Magnolia Avenue at 4 a.m. and apprehended 20-year-old Melvin Daniels, of Hempstead.

Police say he is also accused of attacking an individual while in a holding cell.

The charges against him include criminal possession of a weapon, assault and criminal possession of stolen property.

He is set to be arraigned on Saturday at First District Court in Hempstead.

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