News 12 Staff

•

Mar 1, 2026, 12:09 PM

•

Updated

More Stories

00:24

Man accused of using ax to damage parked cars in Brightwaters

01:54

Authorities seize more than 20 guns, drugs, and $100K in Long Beach

00:28

Snake confiscated from man flaunting Burmese python to Coney Island crowd

00:28

Home health aide accused of stealing Nassau patient’s identity, $138K grand larceny

00:27

Hampton Bays man convicted of assaulting officers after high-speed chase

01:37

Hospital worker arrested after alleged sexual abuse to teen patient

A Central Islip man accused of stabbing a woman was arrested and charged with assault on Sunday.

Authorities say the incident took place early this morning inside a home on Peters Boulevard.

The victim fled the scene after the attack and entered a 7-Eleven on Suffolk Avenue.

A witness at the store called 911 around 2:47 a.m., according to police.

Authorities say the suspect, now identified as 29-year-old Jose Martinez, followed the victim and was arrested nearby.

She was hospitalized and treated for injuries that are not considered life-threatening.

Police say Martinez knew the victim, but have not specified the nature of their relationship.