A street dispute in Levittown on Thursday afternoon left a 28-year-old man with a severe leg laceration and a Copiague man facing serious charges, according to Nassau County police. The confrontation unfolded near a home on Haven Lane, and officers say the suspected attacker took off before detectives tracked him down later that day. He was arraigned in Hempstead and remains in custody as the case moves forward.
What police say
Detectives say the argument broke out around 5 p.m. near the Haven Lane residence and quickly escalated when one man was allegedly stabbed in the leg, suffering what police describe as a severe laceration. The 28-year-old victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment. After conducting their investigation, officers located and arrested the suspect later that day, according to the Mid‑Island Times.
Arrest and charges
Authorities identified the suspect as 41-year-old David McCarthy of Copiague. He is charged with first degree assault and fourth degree criminal possession of a weapon, as reported by the Mid‑Island Times. Police say McCarthy fled the scene before officers arrived. Investigators have not released any details about what sparked the dispute or whether anyone else was involved.
Court and next steps
McCarthy was arraigned Friday at the First District Court in Hempstead and remains in custody pending further proceedings, according to News 12. Detectives continue to review evidence in the case and have not provided a public update on the victim’s condition.
