Homeless man James Howley accused of stabbing man who wouldn't give him money; victim IDs Howley at hospital

A homeless man is under arrest today after he allegedly stabbed a man who wouldn't give him money. Police say James Howley was given a dollar from a man on Meacham Avenue in Hempstead yesterday afternoon.

News 12 Staff

Oct 14, 2013, 7:25 PM

Updated 3,938 days ago

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A homeless man is under arrest today after he allegedly stabbed a man who wouldn't give him money.

Police say James Howley was given a dollar from a man on Meacham Avenue in Hempstead yesterday afternoon. When Howley asked for more and the man turned him down, Howley allegedly stabbed the victim.

The victim hit Howley with a pipe to fight him off.

The victim was able to point out the suspect to police after they were both sent to the same hospital for treatment.


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