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Deadly Valley Stream Machete Attacker Receives Prison Time Deadly Valley Stream Machete Attacker Receives Prison Time
Deadly Valley Stream Machete Attacker Receives Prison Time A man who admitted to attacking another person with a machete at a Long Island laundromat, leaving him with injuries that would kill him, will spend more than two decades behind bars. Roberto Velasquez, age 32, received his sentence of 21 ½ years in prison nearly a year to the day since the Valley Stream incident, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Original Report: Man Admits To Deadly Machete Attack In Valley Stream On March 14, 2023, Velasquez, who is homeless, was inside the 24-hour Laundry Palace on Merrick Road in Valley Stream along with several other people. At…

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Man Admits To Deadly Machete Attack In Valley Stream Man Admits To Deadly Machete Attack In Valley Stream
Man Admits To Deadly Machete Attack In Valley Stream A Long Island man who attacked another with a machete at a laundromat has admitted to his role in the victim’s death, officials said. Roberto Velasquez, age 32, pleaded guilty to his manslaughter charge on Wednesday, Jan. 31, according to the Nassau County District Attorney. The incident originally occurred on March 15, 2023, in Valley Stream. Velasquez, who is homeless, was with several other people at the 24-hour Laundry Palace, located on Merrick Road, at approximately 2:10 a.m. that day. He and 58-year-old Michael Oliver, another homeless man spending the night at the spot, broke i…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Machete Attacker Charged With Attempted Murder Of Valley Stream Man Machete Attacker Charged With Attempted Murder Of Valley Stream Man
Machete Attacker Charged With Attempted Murder Of Valley Stream Man A 30-year-old homeless man has been charged with the alleged attempted murder of another man with a machete at a laundromat.  The attack took place in Valley Stream around 2 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14 at the Laundry Palace at 15 W. Merrick Road. Responding officers located a man in his 50s lying on the floor, Nassau County Police said.  An investigation revealed that a disturbance had occurred between the victim and Roberto Velasquez, who struck the victim numerous times with a machete causing serious injuries, police said. Velasquez was located a short time l…

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