By Bill Parry
A Jackson Heights man has been arrested and charged in two assaults, authorities said.
Police said Fabricio Pozo, 50, a resident of 78th Street, allegedly slapped an 18-year-old woman with an open hand April 12 in front of 86-12 37th Ave. just before 1 p.m.
The victim suffered pain and redness to her face but refused medical attention, police said.
Pozo allegedly attacked a second victim less than a half hour later, in front of 83-18 37th Ave., the authorities said. Pozo approached an 85-year-old man and punched him in the left side of his face, according to the NYPD.
The victim had redness, swelling, bruising and a small laceration on his face and was taken to Elmhurst Hospital Center in stable condition, police said.
Poza was charged with two counts of assault and two counts of harassment, the NYPD said.
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