Police arrest man allegedly responsible for attacking woman in Queens for casino winnings

Friday, September 1, 2017
OZONE PARK, Queens (WABC) -- Police have made an arrest in a vicious attack in Queens that took place in mid-August.

Authorities say 36-year-old Devon Young is allegedly responsible for knocking a 55-year-old woman to the ground in Ozone Park and stealing her purse.
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Surveillance video captured the attack which helped lead police to their suspect.

Officials say the suspect followed the woman from Resorts World Casino after she had just collected winnings.
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Young was currently on parole for committing the same crime twice back in 2016.

He's currently being held on bond as he awaits his next court date on September 12.
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