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NYPD: Cops arrest man for attacking and robbing woman in Woodside

Oct. 7, 2016 Staff Report

Police have arrested and charged a man in connection to an attack on a 23-year-old woman last weekend in Woodside.

Moises Fernandez, a 42-year-old man from Woodside, was arrested today for attacking a woman near Woodside Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue at about 11:30 pm on Saturday Oct. 1.

According to the victim, Fernandez approached her from behind with a hatchet, dragged her to the ground, and stole her bag before fleeing the scene.

Police charged Fernandez with robbery, grand larceny, and menacing.