Police: Officer injured during arrest of drug dealer in Carle Place

Detectives say multiple bags of what is believed to be cocaine were recovered along with other drug paraphernalia.

News 12 Staff

Jun 24, 2023, 12:19 AM

Updated 539 days ago

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An officer was injured during the arrest of a drug dealer in Carle Place, police say.
They say officers were trying to arrest Steven Clark after a traffic stop in the area of Westbury Avenue and Jamaica Boulevard.
Police say Clark became violent and an officer was injured during the scuffle.
Detectives say multiple bags of what is believed to be cocaine were recovered along with other drug paraphernalia.
Clark is facing multiple drug and assault charges.