NYPD detective shoots at knife wielding suspect after a taser was ineffective in warrant arrest
By: A St. George man is facing a litany of charges following an incident in which he allegedly swung a knife at police officers who were attempting to arrest him.
According to the criminal complaint, on March 25, the warrant squad knocked on the door of Marcelino Allende, 31, at his home on the 100 block of Daniel Low Terrace, identifying themselves and informing Allende that he was under arrest.
After opening the door of the residence, Allende displayed a knife and swung it at two of the officers, the complaint alleges.
As Allende allegedly swung the knife, the officers discharged a taser, but it was ineffective. An officer then fired one bullet from his firearm, causing no injuries, police said.
Allende is charged with multiple counts, including menacing of a police officer, criminal possession of a weapon, obstruction of governmental administration and resisting arrest.
In addition, Allende faces separate charges stemming from an alleged incident of assault, which was the initial reason police had come to arrest him.
According to a second criminal complaint, on March 18, Allende allegedly struck an individual in the head and body with the rod of mop before kicking the victim in the ribs, causing severe bruising and substantial pain.
Allende has been charged with multiple counts pertaining to this incident, including assault, criminal possession of a weapon and harassment.