Newburgh Woman Tries To Kill Another Woman: DA

NEWBURGH, NY — An Orange County woman was accused of trying to stab another woman to death.

Ariana Sanchez, 22, of Newburgh, was indicted Monday by a grand jury and charged with second-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault, felonies, and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a misdemeanor.

Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler said the charges were in connection with the stabbing of a woman in the city of Newburgh.

Prosecutors said, around 1:45 p.m. June 19, Sanchez repeatedly stabbed another woman multiple times in the chest, back and leg.

The confrontation between Sanchez and the victim happened in the vicinity of Lake Street in the city of Newburgh, police said.

Following the attack, the woman was admitted to St. Luke's Hospital.

Police said they are investigating whether the confrontation concerned a man. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the City of Newburgh Police Department.

Sanchez was arrested by Newburgh city police July 13.

She is being held in the Orange County Jail in lieu of $100,000 bail, $100,000 partially secured bond or $250,000 unsecured bond.

Authorities said it was expected Sanchez will be arraigned in Orange County Court in connection with the indictment.

She faces 25 years in prison on the attempted murder charge if found guilty, prosecutors said.

Hoovler said people who use weapons and violence to settle disputes deserve severe punishment.

"Violence on our streets, whether from knives or guns, can simply not be tolerated," he said. "My office will continue to seek lengthy prison terms for those who engage in such violence."

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