Overview
- Terrell Campbell, 29, was arrested in Massachusetts and arraigned in Nassau County, where he pleaded not guilty to assault, weapons possession and unlawful possession of noxious materials.
- Prosecutors say surveillance tied a 2015 red Nissan Altima to the scene, including a detail of paper towels in the rear window, and showed a hooded figure waiting before the attack.
- Investigators cite online searches minutes after the assault about removing sulfuric acid from car fabric and a 2023 rap track referencing burning a face with acid as evidence.
- Authorities say a community tip late last year jump-started the stalled probe, leading to charges filed just before the five-year statute of limitations would have run.
- No motive has been disclosed, officials say the victim did not know the suspect, and the investigation continues with the possibility of additional arrests under review.