What Happened
A Freeport woman was arrested for assault in Westbury at 12:58 a.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026, according to an official Nassau County Police Department press release issued by the Third Squad.
The NCPD Third Squad confirmed the arrest. The suspect’s name, the victim’s identity, and the specific location within Westbury where the assault occurred were not included in the department’s public release. No additional suspect information, such as age, has been released.
The severity of the incident was classified as moderate. No fatalities were reported. The department has not publicly stated whether the suspect and victim were known to each other prior to the incident.
Location & Road Context
Westbury is a hamlet in central Nassau County. The NCPD Third Squad’s patrol jurisdiction covers Westbury and several adjacent communities. Nassau County’s local incident database contains 1,214 recorded accidents and incidents across the county. Earlier on September 3, Nassau County also saw a crash on the Northern State Parkway and a reported elder scam in Hicksville, both logged as moderate-severity events.
Investigation & Legal Proceedings
The NCPD Third Squad made the arrest and is handling the investigation, per the department’s civic alert. No arraignment date, bail figure, or specific charge level — such as Penal Law § 120.00 (third-degree assault) or a higher felony designation — has been released publicly. Additional details, including whether charges have been upgraded, are expected as the case moves forward in Nassau County District Court.