Horror at Jericho Motel: Man Charged in Taxi Driver Stabbing!
A Hempstead man has been arrested following a stabbing incident in Jericho, which stemmed from an argument over taxi fare. The victim, a taxi driver, sustained non-life threatening injuries.
A Hempstead man, Josue Bustillo Ramirez, 28, was arrested early Saturday morning in connection with a stabbing incident in Jericho. The Nassau County Police Department reported that the altercation occurred in front of the Edgewood Motel at approximately 3:15 a.m.
The incident began as an argument over payment for taxi services between Ramirez, a 41-year-old unnamed passenger, and the taxi driver. The dispute escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Ramirez allegedly used a knife to stab the driver in the chest and abdomen.
The victim, the taxi driver, sustained non-life threatening injuries and is currently in stable condition. Following the incident, Ramirez was charged with second-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. His arraignment is scheduled for Sunday.