JACKSON – A man who followed a woman home and cut her face has been sentenced to eight years in New Jersey State Prison, officials said.
Michael Mahan, 38, of Ewing Township, had previously pled guilty to Eluding, Terroristic Threats, Aggravated Assault, and Driving While Intoxicated.
The victim – whose identity was not revealed – had been followed home by Mahan. She told police how Mahan had punched her and threatened to kill her as he held a knife to her throat and then slashed her face. Mahan then fled the scene after a neighbor intervened and called 911. The stabbing happened on Maria Street on May 8, police said.
The victim gave a description of Mahan’s car which led to a high speed chase. Mahan struck two cars, causing injuries, before being arrested.
The stabbing victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment while those involved in the car accidents by the suspect were treated at the scene for minor injuries.
After further conducting the investigation, police found that Mahan was involved in a separate incident with a Lakehurst Avenue resident just before the stabbing. Mahan reportedly threatened the victim after parking in front of his residence.
Police found that his blood alcohol level was .14, nearly twice the legal limit.
On February 4, Mahan was sentenced to eight years in New Jersey State Prison for Eluding. In addition, he was sentenced five years for Terroristic Threats and five years for Aggravated Assault.
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer acknowledged the efforts of Assistant Prosecutor Victoria Veni, as well as Jackson Township Police Department, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, for their efforts.
