Anthony C. Schwiederek was arrested on Friday, June 26, in connection with the stabbing, which happened the same day at a home in Clifton, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Clifton Police Chief Thomas Rinaldi announced Monday, June 29.
Clifton police responded to the home on a report of a stabbing and found the victim suffering from life-threatening injuries to the neck and head area, according to prosecutors. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Schwiederek was identified as the person who stabbed the victim, prosecutors said. The victim's identity was not released under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act.
Schwiederek was charged with first-degree attempted murder, third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon.
Schwiederek remains in custody. Prosecutors have filed a motion seeking pretrial detention, which will be decided by a Superior Court judge.
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