Area Man Attempted To Kill Wife With Knives As Teenage Son Helps To Fight Him Off, Police Say

Patrick Loria, 44, of Port Jervis, was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 29, and charged with attempted murder, following an investigation into a report of a violent domestic disturbance, said Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden.

According to police, Loria is alleged to have arrived at the home on North Orange Street and forcibly damaged and entered through a front door while his son was attempting to prevent him from gaining entry.

When officers arrived at the scene, they heard yelling and screaming occurring inside the home. Officers made numerous attempts to make contact with the occupants without success. Officers then saw the defendant inside the residence walking around waving two large butcher and steak knives screaming and yelling, Worden said.

Port Jervis Police officers forcibly entered the home and confronted Loria who was in possession of the large knives. After being ordered by the officers to drop the knives, Loria fled to the upstairs of the residence where he barricaded himself inside a bathroom, Worden said.

Loria's wife was found hiding inside the residence and was removed to safety.

Officers were able to safely negotiate Loria’s surrender without further incident after a brief stand-off, Worden said.

Loria was also charged with endangering the welfare of a child based upon his actions during this incident including telling his children that he was going to kill their mother and the police, the chief said. Other charges include attempted murder, criminal possession of a weapon, criminal mischief, and menacing. 

He was remanded to Orange County Jail in Lieu of $100,000 bail pending further court appearances.

Worden praised the brave actions of the teenaged son in protecting his mother and the rapid response and decisive actions by the responding Port Jervis Police officers who courageously placed themselves in harm’s way to protect the family and resolve a very dangerous situation peacefully.

Any victims of partner violence should contact the local police or Safe Homes of Orange County at 845-562-5340, 24 hours a day. 

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