VILLAGE OF LIBERTY – Two men, ages 17 and 41, both from Liberty, have been arrested in connection with the stabbing of another man late Sunday afternoon.
The victim, a 45-year-old man, sustained two apparent stab wounds and was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla following the 5:45 p.m. incident.
Liberty Village Police quickly apprehended two suspects. A 17-year-old was charged with armed assault and criminal possession of a weapon and because of the state’s raise the age law, he was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Youth Part of County Court. His name was not made public because of his age.
His alleged accomplice, 41-year-old Robert Toscano, was charged with a misdemeanor of assault and released on an appearance ticket.
Assisting Liberty Police in the investigation were the Sullivan County District Attorney’s and Sheriff’s Offices, State Police and Department of Environmental Conservation Police K-9 unit.
