Crime & Safety
NJ Man Stabbed 62-Year-Old In Head, Neck, Police Say
The man was charged with attempted murder in addition to several weapons charges.
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — A Passaic County man has been arrested for trying to kill a 62-year-old victim, authorities say.
Anthony C. Schwiederek, 29, of Clifton, faces several charges following a domestic incident last week, including first-degree attempted murder, police said.
On Friday, police were called to a home in Clifton on reports of a stabbing.
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Authorities found a 62-year-old stabbing victim with “life-threatening” wounds to the head and neck area. The victim, whose identity is being withheld due to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
An investigation led police to believe that Schwiederek is behind the stabbing. Details on the relationship between Schwiederek and the victim were not immediately available.
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In addition to the attempted murder charge, Schwiederek was charged with possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon.
If convicted of all charges, Schwiederek could spend more than 26 years in prison.
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