Brooklyn resident Joel A. Guzman, 32, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 16, following the stabbing at the Suffern Tandem Lot off I-87 in Ramapo, New York State Police announced on Thursday, Sept. 17.
Troopers said they were called to the lot shortly before 7 a.m. on Wednesday for a reported stabbing. Investigators then found that Guzman had been hired to drive the victim, a 32-year-old California man, but initially took him to the Sloatsburg Service Area because of an apparent miscommunication about the destination.
The passenger had intended to be dropped off at the Suffern Tandem Lot, about a half-mile away, according to police.
Guzman then drove him to the correct location, where the two allegedly became involved in an argument over payment for the ride. During this dispute, Guzman allegedly attacked the passenger with a knife, State Police said.
The victim suffered what police described as defensive cuts to his arm and was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
As for Guzman, he drove off, prompting authorities to issue an alert for his vehicle. MTA Police later located him on the RFK Bridge in New York City, where a knife was found inside his vehicle, according to State Police.
A video of the arrest captured by another one of Guzman's passengers was later posted by The Monsey Scoop.
Guzman was taken back to the State Police barracks in Tarrytown for processing. He was charged with second-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
He was arraigned in Ramapo Town Court and released on $1,000 cash bail, $5,000 bond, or a 10 percent partially secured $20,000 bond. Guzman is due back in court later in September.
An order of protection was also issued for the victim.
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