The Fifth Squad reports the arrest of a Cambria Heights man for an incident that occurred on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. in Valley Stream.

According to Detectives, Fifth Precinct officers responded to a Valley Stream location to take a report for Assault. Upon police arrival officers spoke to 31-year-old female victim who had sustained a large laceration to the rear and left side of her neck. The injury was caused by a knife wielded by the defendant, Charles Mckenzie, 36, of 11814 229^th Street, who was at the scene where the report was taken. He was placed under arrest without further incident. The victim is being treated for her injury at a local hospital.

Defendant Mckenzie is charged with Attempted Murder 2^nd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3^rd Degree. He will be arraigned on Monday, December 18, 2023 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.

Details by: D/Sgt. Barling/5^th Squad                                                           12/18/23/1130/8931