The third squad reports the arrest of two New Cassel men for a robbery that occurred on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 10:15 p.m. in New Cassel.
According to detectives, a 29-year-old male victim was cut off while operating his Hyundai four door sedan at the intersection of Garland Lane and Maplewood Drive. Two males exited the red Mitsubishi SUV that cut the victim off. Luis Mario Matute, 20, of 271 Wright Street and Carlos Matute, 42, of 20 Maplewood Drive approached the victim while Luis Mario Matute pointed a black handgun at the victim. They demanded the victim exit his vehicle.
Once the victim complied the two defendants began striking and kicking him. The two defendants then fled the scene and the victim returned to his home where he called police. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Defendant Carlos Matute was arrested a short time later. Defendant Luis Mario Matute remains outstanding at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
Defendant Carlos Matute is charged with Robbery 1st degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree, Grand Larceny 3rd degree, Menacing 2nd and 3rd degree, and Assault 3rd degree. He will be arraigned on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.