Huntington Station Man Escapes Arrest Captured One Hour Later

Alexander Thomas

Suffolk County Police today arrested a man after attacking an officer and fleeing from police at a hospital in West Islip today

Suffolk County Police First Precinct officers arrested Alexander Thomas in North Amityville last night at approximately 7 p.m. for several charges, including Criminal Possession of a Loaded Weapon 2nd Degree, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4th Degree, False Impersonation, Harassment, and Resisting Arrest.  He was tased during the arrest and subsequently transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip to be treated. While at the hospital, Thomas complained of chest pains.

Today, at approximately 12 p.m. while being treated at the hospital, Thomas assaulted a police officer and fled on foot through the adjoining neighborhood. Thomas was captured by a Canine officer and his dog approximately an hour later.

The prisoner and officer were treated at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center for minor injuries and were released.

Thomas, 25 of 14 East 4th St., Huntington Station, faces additional charges of Escape 2nd Degree and Assault 2nd Degree. He is scheduled to be arraigned October 3 at First District Court in Central Islip.