Quantcast

Drug arrest in Astoria hit-run

By Nathan Duke

Police said three men in a gray SUV allegedly tried to run over two other men after a dispute outside 32-26 Steinway St. in Astoria. After striking one of the men with the vehicle, the SUV's driver reversed and struck the other man, police said.Although police have not yet identified the three men in the SUV, one of the two men hit by the SUV was arrested after being treated for injuries at Elmhurst Hospital.Felix Reges, 20, of Corona was arrested upon release from the hospital Friday and then charged with criminal possession of narcotics after being hit by the SUV during the dispute.The other unidentified victim was listed in critical condition, police said. Police said they were still searching for the other three men involved in the dispute.Reach reporter Nathan Duke by email at [email protected] or by phone at 718-229-0300, Ext. 156.