NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – It began Friday morning when officers responded to a call about a woman walking through the hallway of a Neilson Street … Read more
Newark, DE – A man from North Carolina began waving a gun inside a Newark hotel room before firing multiple shots, barricading a woman inside, … Read more
NEWARK, DE — Delaware State Police have arrested 31-year-old Cortez Crawford of Wilmington in connection with an armed robbery that occurred outside a Dunkin’ on … Read more
BALTIMORE, MD — A 17-year-old male has been arrested following an armed carjacking that took place Monday afternoon in the 1100 block of Light Street … Read more
A 13-year-old girl was arrested Friday night after allegedly attempting to steal alcohol from a downtown Baltimore store and threatening employees with a knife, police … Read more
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — An 80-year-old man is facing first-degree murder charges after police say he fatally stabbed his wife in their Leisure World apartment Saturday … Read more
QUEENS, N.Y. — A 36-year-old man was seriously injured in an early morning group assault outside a Roosevelt Avenue location in Jackson Heights, police said. … Read more
ROCKVILLE, Md. — A 15-year-old boy was injured Tuesday evening after being assaulted with an edged weapon during a dispute among juveniles at Maryvale Park, … Read more
Police seek woman who robbed Brooklyn spa worker at knifepoint BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The NYPD is searching for a woman who allegedly robbed a Brooklyn … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man who allegedly slashed another during a late-night dispute in Northwest is now the subject of a police search, with investigators … Read more
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A 26-year-old man was slashed in the face during a violent encounter at the South Ferry subway station in Lower Manhattan on … Read more
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — Police are investigating a robbery pattern after the same Upper East Side business was targeted twice this month by a knife-wielding suspect, … Read more
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A 26-year-old man was slashed in the face during a violent encounter at the South Ferry subway station in Lower Manhattan on … Read more
Washington, DC — A pair of late-night robberies just 15 minutes apart left two victims shaken in Northeast D.C., where a man wielding a knife … Read more
ESSEX, Md. — Baltimore County homicide detectives are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday night in the 1000 block of Pine Road, according to … Read more
SCHENECTADY, NY — A Schenectady police officer fired a shot during an encounter with an armed juvenile Wednesday evening after responding to reports of an … Read more
A 24-year-old woman was arrested Monday evening in Triangle, Virginia, following a domestic incident in which she allegedly attempted to stab a man during a … Read more
Washington, D.C. — A 13-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a stabbing that injured another juvenile over the weekend in Northeast D.C., police … Read more
UTICA, N.Y. — A domestic dispute turned volatile early Monday when a Utica woman allegedly brandished a steak knife and threatened police officers responding to … Read more
CUMBERLAND, MD — Cumberland police arrested three individuals Monday in separate incidents involving assault and trespassing, including a man who allegedly threatened to stab a … Read more
BREVARD COUNTY, FL — A man identified as Edward Cocaine was arrested over the weekend after authorities say he jumped behind the counter of a … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man wanted in connection with three separate stabbings across Southeast D.C. was arrested this week after authorities linked him to a … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man linked to three separate stabbings in Southeast Washington was arrested and extradited this week after investigators connected him to a … Read more
NEWBURGH, N.Y. — A Newburgh man was sentenced Wednesday to 26 years in prison for a string of violent gang-related attacks, including a near-fatal stabbing … Read more
BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP, PA – A man has been arrested and charged with criminal homicide after police discovered his wife dead in their home during a … Read more
FAR ROCKAWAY, QUEENS — A 33-year-old man was fatally stabbed during a fight in Queens on Saturday evening, police said. Officers responded to a 911 … Read more
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A Wilkes-Barre man was arrested after allegedly threatening a 77-year-old woman with a knife during a domestic dispute, police said. Officers responded … Read more
CRANFORD, NJ – A Linden man was arrested on weapons charges and terroristic threats after allegedly threatening an employee with a knife at a Cranford … Read more
UTICA, N.Y. — A Utica man was charged after allegedly threatening police officers with a knife during a mental health crisis last week, the Utica … Read more
PASADENA, Md. — A 72-year-old man was arrested early Friday morning after allegedly damaging property inside a convenience store and attacking the manager with a … Read more
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, PA — A 43-year-old man was arrested Monday night after allegedly threatening two men with a knife at a business on Academy Street, … Read more
NEW YORK, NY — Police are searching for an unidentified individual who attacked a man with a knife in Midtown Manhattan on Saturday morning. The … Read more
YONKERS, NY — Gorton High School was placed on lockdown Thursday morning after a student brought a knife into the building, leading to a confrontation … Read more
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A 13-year-old student at Beville Middle School has been charged with possessing a weapon on school grounds after allegedly displaying a knife … Read more
Man Arrested in Utica for Knife Threats
**Utica, NY** – Utica police were called to the 800 block of Bleecker St on Saturday for an investigation regarding a menacing incident involving a knife.
Upon arrival, officers spoke to several individuals who reported that a known male had joined their conversation. During the interaction, the man brandished a large knife and threatened the group before fleeing when another person approached.
Police received a description of the suspect and located him near Bleecker St and Nichols St. He was detained without incident, identified as 28-year-old Hamadi Abdullahi from Utica, and taken to the local police department.
Following the investigation, Abdullahi was charged with three counts each of menacing in the second degree and endangering the welfare of a child, along with criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree.
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — A woman has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and felony battery following a violent incident that left … Read more
NEW YORK CITY — The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a menacing incident … Read more
Brooklyn Man Receives Prison Sentence for Knife Assault
**Brooklyn, NY** – A Bushwick man has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for slashing a stranger with a knife and attacking a bystander who tried to intervene, according to an announcement by Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez.
The defendant, Michael Ruiz, 46, was sentenced by Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Laura Johnson on Friday. He received a three-and-a-half-year prison term with three years of post-release supervision. Ruiz was convicted on August 19 of second-degree assault and third-degree attempted assault following a jury trial.
The incident occurred on June 28, 2022, at approximately 2:15 a.m. on Berry Street in Greenpoint. The 39-year-old victim was on the phone outside his apartment when Ruiz, a stranger, threatened him. Ruiz left to retrieve a knife from his car and continued to menace the victim upon returning.
A bystander attempting to intervene was punched by Ruiz, who then kicked the original victim to the ground and slashed him with the knife. The victim sustained injuries including a fractured orbital bone and arm laceration, requiring 15 stitches. Ruiz was apprehended on October 6, 2022
RESTON, Va. — Sydney Wilson, a trans woman, was fatally shot by police on September 16 after allegedly attacking an officer with a knife, according … Read more
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Police are investigating a knife-related assault that occurred Saturday night outside the Little India Cafe on East Ordnance Road. Officers responded … Read more
UTICA, N.Y. — A 41-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after a domestic incident in which he allegedly threatened his girlfriend with a knife and stole … Read more
Bronx, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is searching for a suspect involved in a knife attack that left three men injured in … Read more
RUMSON, N.J. — A 75-year-old man from Florida was arrested Thursday night after allegedly pulling a knife on a restaurant patron and assaulting a manager … Read more
SELBYVILLE, Del. — A Selbyville man was arrested on charges of aggravated menacing after allegedly threatening another man with a knife in Dagsboro on Sunday … Read more
BROOKLYN, NY — An early morning robbery on Wednesday, July 17, has left an 18-year-old male victim without his phone after a distressing encounter. The … Read more
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY—Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the indictment of Daniel Tomasky, 42, of Shirley, on multiple charges including first-degree assault … Read more
BRONX, NY—Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced today that 60-year-old Jacqueline Ratliff has been indicted on charges of second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter following … Read more
UTICA, NY – A domestic disturbance led to the arrest of 31-year-old Kevin Monroe of Utica early Friday morning. Monroe faces multiple charges including criminal … Read more
New York, NY – On Saturday, July 6, 2024, at approximately 9:45 a.m., a 42-year-old male was assaulted in Central Park near 67 West Drive. … Read more
Washington, D.C.—Authorities have arrested a man in connection with an assault involving a knife in Northwest D.C. On Sunday at 7:06 p.m., a suspect approached … Read more