A Bronx man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to an attack on a subway conductor in Brooklyn last year. Jonathan Davalos, 28, of the Bronx, received the sentence for attempted murder from Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Carolina Holderness.
The incident occurred on October 8, 2024, at the Crown Heights-Utica Avenue station when the 59-year-old MTA worker asked Davalos to leave the train at the final stop. Davalos refused and then used a kitchen knife to stab the conductor 11 times. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, in a statement released by the District Attorney’s office, said the attack nearly killed the worker.
The victim managed to escape but was chased by Davalos and, after tripping, was attacked on the subway platform. A witness alerted police officers on the scene, leading to Davalos’ arrest after he dropped the weapon. The victim was hospitalized at Kings County Hospital in serious condition.
Davalos’ sentencing comes as authorities continue efforts to reduce subway crime and ensure the safety of transit workers and passengers. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez stated that his office remains committed to holding those who commit violence in the subway system accountable. The conviction and sentencing were carried out by Assistant District Attorneys Matthew Barg, Garrett Hines, and Holley Howell, under the supervision of Deputy Bureau Chief Michael Trabulsi and Bureau Chief Danielle Eaddy.
