SOUTH HUNTINGDON, PENNSYLVANIA — A New York City truck driver whose commercial vehicle became disabled early Monday morning is facing multiple charges, including assault of a law enforcement officer and ethnic intimidation, after he allegedly spit on a state trooper, repeatedly directed a racial slur at him, and kicked a police vehicle seat while in custody.

Police were called at approximately 2 a.m. on March 16, 2026, for a report of a disabled motorist in the village of Fitz Henry in South Huntingdon. Upon arrival, troopers found Enayet Hossain, 47, of the Richmond Hill section of Queens, New York, heavily intoxicated and acting belligerent.

While Hossain was in custody in a state police car for the DUI offense, he allegedly repeatedly directed a racial slur at a trooper, spit on him, and kicked a seat, according to court papers. While at the state police station in Rostraver, Hossain repeatedly said he wanted to leave the country. Troopers noted that Hossain is subject to removal from the country by immigration enforcement.

According to court documents, Hossain faces the following charges, all with an offense date of March 16, 2026: assault of a law enforcement officer (F3), ethnic intimidation (M2), simple assault (M1), harassment including lewd and threatening language (S), disorderly conduct with obscene language or gestures (S), DUI/unsafe driving (M), careless driving (S), and driving on roadways laned for traffic (S). Hossain was arrested by Officer Jason T. Baker.

Hossain is being held on $100,000 monetary bail at the Westmoreland County Prison after being unable to post bail. He did not have an attorney listed in online court records at the time of reporting. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 30, 2026.

All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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