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The incident happened on Sunday, April 20 in Wappinger, where troopers responded to a home after receiving a report of a domestic disturbance involving a weapon, New York State Police announced on Monday, April 21.
According to investigators, 38-year-old Ismael Quiles of Wappinger Falls struck the victim in the face and then lunged at her with a knife, aiming at her neck and head. The victim was able to wrestle control of the weapon but suffered serious cuts to her hands during the struggle, authorities said.
Quiles was arrested at the scene and faces multiple charges, including assault in the second degree, menacing, criminal possession of a weapon, and obstructing governmental administration.
He was remanded to Dutchess County Jail and is due back in court for a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, April 23 at 5 p.m. in Wappinger Town Court.
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