The Third Squad reports the arrest of a New Hyde Park man for an incident that occurred on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 11:18 p.m. in New Hyde Park.
According to Detectives, a male victim, 60 and a female victim, 64, were sleeping in the bedroom of their residence located on Cherrywood Drive when their son, defendant Joshua Wilck, 24, entered their bedroom and began to assault both with a knife. Defendant Wilck continued to assault both victims as they proceeded out of their residence. While outside, the defendant placed both his arms around the victim’s neck. Responding Officers immediately removed defendant Joshua Wilck from the victim and placed him under arrest. Both victims sustained severe lacerations and were transported to a local hospital where they are both currently in critical but stable condition.
Defendant Wilck is being charged with two counts of Attempted Murder 2nd degree, two counts of Assault 1st degree, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, Aggravated Criminal Contempt, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th degree and Resisting Arrest. He will be arraigned on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.
Details by: Det. Hastings/3rd Squad 02/25/24/1400/9633