NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department announced the arrest of 34-year-old Melvis Gimenez on Sunday, in connection with an assault that occurred within the Midtown North Precinct.
Gimenez, a Manhattan resident, has been charged with assault after slashing a 28-year-old male on the right side of his face during a verbal dispute on March 28, 2023, inside 718 11 Avenue.
After the assault, Gimenez fled the scene on a motorized scooter. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment in stable condition.
The NYPD had previously asked for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual involved in the incident. The arrest came as a result of ongoing investigation efforts and through tips from the public.
Anyone with further information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.