New Update: Man Charged For Apparent Long Island Homicide, Police Announce

The person thought to be responsible for the stabbing death of a Long Island man has been taken into custody, authorities said.

Melbis Hernandez, age 36, was arrested for allegedly stabbing Freeport resident Marlon Rivas-Aguilar to death in a Hempstead stairwell, police said. — Melbis Hernandez, age 36, was arrested for allegedly stabbing Freeport resident Marlon Rivas-Aguilar to death in a Hempstead stairwell, police said.
Photo Credit: *Nassau County Police*

Sophie Grieser

11/06/2023 1:15 p.m.

On Monday, Nov. 6, Nassau County Police reported the arrest of Melbis Hernandez, age 36, for the Hempstead incident.

Earlier Report: Man Found Dead In Hempstead Stairwell, Police Say

Three weeks prior to Hernandez’s arrest, on Saturday, Oct. 21, police found 53-year-old Marlon Rivas-Aguilar unresponsive and bleeding in the stairwell of 45 Jackson Avenue.

The Freeport resident was pronounced dead at the scene from what appeared to be puncture wounds.

Now Hernandez, who is homeless, faces charges of murder and criminal possession of a weapon.

No further details about the crime have been released.

Hernandez pleaded not guilty at his arraignment and is due to re-appear at Hempstead’s First District Court on Thursday, Nov. 9.

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