POINT PLEASANT BEACH – A juvenile from Newark has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of two people that took place on Labor Day.
Police said the juvenile was charged with two counts of Attempted Murder, Possession of a Weapon – specifically a knife – for an Unlawful Purpose, as well as Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.
Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law. Due to the juvenile’s age, his identity was not released by police.
“Our collaborative investigation revealed that this juvenile was responsible for both stabbings. We did have two individuals in custody last night, but only one of them is responsible for both stabbings. Both victims are in serious but stable condition this morning,” Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer stated.
The victims were identified as Alex Galdamez, 22, and William Mazariegogo, 18, both of West Haverstraw, NY. Police said they were each stabbed multiple times. They were last listed in serious but stable condition at a local hospital.
The investigation was performed by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and Point Pleasant Beach police.
“Everyone involved from the moment this heinous crime occurred really went above and beyond. The Jenkinson’s Lifeguards, Jenkinson’s management and security staff and the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department, collectively, are the reason these two young men are still alive and we have the right person in custody,” Billhimer added.
Billhimer and Point Pleasant Beach Chief of Police Joseph A. Michigan thanked the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Point Pleasant Beach Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit for their hard work and diligence.
