NYC Woman Arraigned In Stabbing Death Of Restaurant Co-Worker

IRVINGTON, NY — The New York City woman accused of stabbing a co-worker to death in April at an Irvington restaurant faces a murder charge. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpio Jr said Friday that Rosa Ramirez of New YorkCity was indicted by a grand jury and arraigned on the following charges:

• Second-degree murder, a felony
• Two counts of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a misdemeanor
• Second-degree menacing, a misdemeanor

Ramirez was sent to the Westchester County Jail, and the case was adjourned until her next court appearance June 5.

Scarpino said Ramirez was working as a dishwasher in the kitchen of the River City Grille April 10, 2018, along with other kitchen staff. She had only been working at the restaurant for a few days.

Just after 11 a.m., police said she attacked the prep cook, Bonifacio Rodriquez, 38, of Yonkers, with a kitchen knife.

Rodriquez tried to protect himself but was stabbed multiple time, police said.

Another employee in the kitchen tried to intervene and was threatened but not injured, according to authorities.

Rodriquez was taken to Westchester County Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

The owner of the River City Grille — Bobby Manzi — set up a fundraising page to help Rodriquez’s family. He said the money raised will initially go toward funeral expenses, but anything more will go toward care of his two daughters.

To date, the Go Fund Me account has raised almost $29,000.

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