Crime & Safety

Man Accused of Punching Group Home Employee

Police say the man became upset during a conversation with an employee and punched a woman in the face.

A White Plains man faces an assault charge after police say he punched a female group home employee during an incident at 14 Oakwood Ave.

Zaire Corwell, 26, who lives in the building, was charged with third-degree assault, a misdemeanor. Police say Corwell was arguing with another person in the building just after 10 p.m. Sunday night when the group home worker took Zaire to another room.

Police say Corwell became upset during a conversation with the employee and punched the woman in the face, resulting in minor injuries. Zaire was arrested and held for court.

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