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Police: Valley Stream man slashed woman with knife at deli

Police say the victim was cut in the hand by Jose Velasquez while trying to break up a fight.

News 12 Staff

Jul 22, 2024, 9:39 PM

Updated 373 days ago

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Police say a Valley Stream man has been arrested for slashing a woman with a knife early Monday.
It happened at J&F Jimenez Deli on Rockaway Avenue just after midnight.
Police say the victim was cut in the hand by Jose Velasquez while trying to break up a fight.
Velasquez is charged with assault.