Wantagh man accused of assaulting officer

News 12 has been told officers responded to a "family disturbance" on Red Maple Drive around 1 a.m. Sunday.

News 12 Staff

Sep 27, 2021, 10:26 AM

Updated 1,206 days ago

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Police say a Wantagh man has been arrested and is accused of assaulting a police officer.
News 12 has been told officers responded to a "family disturbance" on Red Maple Drive around 1 a.m. Sunday.
Police say when they arrived, 24-year-old Tristan Persaud was being restrained by his family.
While in custody, police say he kicked an officer in the face.
The officer was treated for bruises to his face and blurred vision,  but is expected to be OK.
Persaud is now facing assault charges.