Police arrested 34-year-old Edward Vargas in connection with an assault on a mother and her baby on a Queens train. The incident occurred on June 20 when Vargas asked the woman to use her cell phone. After she refused, he allegedly pepper-sprayed her and her 11-month-old child, causing serious pain. Both victims were treated at a local hospital. Vargas, a known repeat offender with previous charges, faces two counts of assault as a result of the incident.
Vargas approached the young mother and her 11-month-old daughter requesting to use her phone, and after declining, he allegedly pepper-sprayed them both.
The mother and her baby were treated for serious eye irritation, and Vargas, a repeat offender, faces charges for the brutal attack.
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