Christmas Day Stabbing Indictment

PEEKSKILL, NY — A homeless man was indicted on charges related to a Christmas Day stabbing in Peekskill. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino Jr. said Antonio Alvarez, 48, was arraigned for attempted murder and assault after he was accused of attacking another man.

Alvarez was indicted Monday by a Westchester County grand jury on the following:

• Second-degree attempted murder, a felony
• First-degree assault, a felony
• Two counts of second-degree assault, felonies
• Criminal possession of a weapon, a misdemeanor

Scarpino said, around 10 p.m. Dec. 25, Alvarez was in a deli on South Street in Peekskill when he attacked another man.

Authorities said he stabbed his victim in the neck with a knife. The victim was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery.

Alvarez, who does not have a permanent address, is being held in jail. His next court appearance is scheduled for March 27.

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