Staten Island man charged with assault after allegedly elbowing NYPD officer in face

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A 25-year-old man from New Brighton resisted arrest so vigorously that he elbowed an officer in the face, authorities allege.

Adonijah Sanders of Robert Lane disobeyed a stop sign while driving at the intersection of Targee and Van Duzer streets on Jan. 4 about 10:30 p.m., according to the criminal complaint.

Further investigation revealed that the defendant’s license was suspended or revoked, the complaint alleges…

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