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Suspect Charged With Machete Attacks On Pennypack Park Trail: Philly Police Suspect Charged With Machete Attacks On Pennypack Park Trail: Philly Police
Elias Diaz Charged With Pennypack Trail Machete Attacks Authorities have arrested the man who they said attacked parkgoers with a machete in Northeast Philadelphia.  Elias Diaz, 46, is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, and related counts, city police said. He was taken into custody near Pennypack Park Trail, where the attacks took place, on Sunday, Dec. 17, the department wrote in a release.  The first incident happened around 8:15 a.m. on Nov. 22, authorities said previously. When a jogger announced he was approaching from behind, police said Diaz "became enraged" and took out a large knife or machete. He slashed th…