Man Charged in Double-Stabbing Incident at Wallingford Condominium

WALLINGFORD, CT — A 64-year-old Massachusetts man has been charged in connection to a double-stabbing incident that occurred at a Wallingford condominium over the Fourth of July weekend.

Wallingford Police arrested Edward Hoffman Jr., of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, as a fugitive from justice on Thursday, Aug. 25 with the assistance of the East Longmeadow Police Department, according to Lt. Michael Colavolpe.

Wallingford Police investigated a double-stabbing incident that occurred at Judd Square Condominiums on South Cherry Street on July 2.

During the investigation, police learned that a resident of the Judd Square Condominiums was stabbed by a guest of theirs, Hoffman, who lives on Orchard Street in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts.

Hoffman had been visiting with the victim for the holiday weekend and at some point during the evening, the victim had gone to bed and was awakened in the early morning hours on July 2 by Hoffman stabbing them in the buttocks, according to Colavolpe.

“While trying to get away from Hoffman, the victim suffered additional stab wounds to their abdomen, legs, and buttocks,” Colavolpe said in a press release. “In self-defense, the victim stabbed Hoffman in his leg. After being stabbed, Hoffman retreated and left the residence. It is unknown what provoked Hoffman to attack the victim and Hoffman was not cooperative with the investigation. Both subjects received non-life threatening injuries and were treated at Yale New Haven Hospital.”

After being arrested as a fugitive from justice, Hoffman was arraigned the next morning at Palmer District Court located in Palmer, Massachusetts.

Colavolpe said Hoffman waived extradition and the Wallingford Police Department took custody of him on Monday, Aug. 29, and transported him back to Connecticut.

The victim will not face any charges, according to Colavolpe.

Hoffman was charged with criminal attempt to commit first-degree assault and second-degree assault. He was held on a $50,000 bond and will be arraigned at Meriden Superior Court on Tuesday, Aug. 30.

Pictured: Edward Hoffman Jr., 64, of East Longmeadow, Mass. / Via Wallingford Police Department