Slashing Archives

Woman Slashed in Astoria

By Loulou Chryssides | July 22, 2020 |

A 38 year old woman was slashed in the neck and hand on Monday, July 20th according to a report initially published by Patch. The victim was on 35th St. walking towards 36th Ave. when she was approached by a man who proceeded to attack her with a boxcutter. The victim was then taken to…

Violent Spree Suspect Arraigned On Charges

By sonia | March 29, 2016 |

Earlier this month Astoria residents were shocked when James Dillon, 23, went on a violent spree which saw one life taken. It started at 11:30AM on Sunday, March 6th, when 23 year old James Patrick Dillon slashed a 39-year-old woman on 36th Street near 28th Avenue, on the back of the head and face before making his way from…