A quiet Wednesday night at Roberto’s Pizzeria on Federal Street turned violent when an older customer was stabbed in what authorities describe as a brutal assault. The victim suffered life-threatening injuries, was rushed by ambulance, then airlifted by medical helicopter to a trauma center. Police swarmed the scene, and by the next morning officials said a suspect was in custody and the victim was in stable condition.
What prosecutors allege
Prosecutors say 32-year-old Carlos Naranjo is facing multiple felony charges, including armed assault with intent to murder a person 60 or older, assault and battery causing serious bodily harm, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on a person 60 or older, according to Daily Voice. The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office released the charging information and a booking photo as investigators continue to piece together what happened inside the restaurant.
Scene and response
Greenfield police say officers were called to Roberto’s Pizzeria around 6:45 p.m., where they found a victim suffering from life-threatening stab wounds. The person was taken by ambulance, then transferred to a medical helicopter for transport to a hospital trauma center, as reported by Western Mass News. The response brought in local officers and state police detectives, and authorities taped off the area while they checked nearby homes and gathered evidence.
Arrest and court plans
According to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office, speaking to the Greenfield Recorder, Naranjo was located later that night at a home in Greenfield and taken into custody without further incident. He was expected to be arraigned in Greenfield District Court the following morning. Investigators told the Recorder they believe Naranjo and the victim knew each other, and that the assault does not appear to have been a random attack.
Next steps and tips for the public
Prosecutors say Naranjo is being held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing scheduled for next week, and that the victim was listed in stable condition on Thursday morning, according to Daily Voice. Investigators are still asking for the public’s help, and anyone who witnessed the incident or has additional information is urged to contact Greenfield Police at (413) 773-5411, per statements reported by Western Mass News.
