New Cassel man charged in stabbing: Police

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New Cassel man charged in stabbing: Police
Emilio Cruz-Yanes, 59. has been arrested and charged with assault after allegedly stabbing a man in the chest Tuesday afternoon, police announced. (Photo courtesy of the Nassau County Police Department)

A New Cassel man has been arrested and charged with assault after allegedly stabbing a man in the chest Tuesday afternoon, police said.

The incident occurred in New Cassel at 5:50 p.m, where two men were arguing near 846 Prospect Ave.

Police said Emilio Cruz-Yanes, 59, stabbed the unidentified male victim, 50, in the chest and fled the scene.

Officers arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment and evaluation.

Cruz-Yanes was arrested without incident and charged with first-degree assault after an investigation. He will be arraigned on Wednesday at First District Court, Hempstead.

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