Body cam video from YPD officer Curtin of Jared Alongi being placed under arrest
Yorktown Police Chief Robert Noble released body camera footage on June 17 that demonstrated outstanding police work and professionalism. Police Officer Tim Curtin arrested an armed Yorktown man accused of randomly stabbing another man in the neck with an 8-inch knife on Father’s Day at the BJ’s Wholesale Club/Staples shopping center on Route 202 in Yorktown.
The body camera footage shows that Officer Curtin arrested Jared Alongi, 26, peacefully without the use of any force. Alongi faces attempted murder charges. The victim suffered minor injuries.
The incident occured at the same time that MoneyGeek named Yorktown the #6 safest town in the United States and the #1 safest town in New York State.
The strange incident happened at 1130AM on a Sunday. According to Chief Noble at a press conference held the day after the arrest, 26 year old Jared Alongi, stabbed a victim that he did not know from behind, as the victim was walking out of BJ’s.
The person was not seriously injured after being stabbed with an 8 inch kitchen knife. Office Curtin arrived minutes later and found Alongi on the other side of Route 202, still in possession of the knife.
Noble called the stabbing “a random atttack,” and praised Yorktown Police Officer Curtin, who “arrived on scene quickly, took immediate action consistent with department training and guidelines, and was able to convince the suspect to drop the weapon. Giving clear and concise commands, Officer Curtin was able to arrest the suspect without incident. Additional Yorktown Police resources arrived quickly to further assist Officer Curtin and commence an investigation into this disturbing crime. We thank the business owners in the area, as well as civilian witnesses, who assisted our investigation.”
Alongi was charged with attempted murder and was remanded to the Westchester County Jail, with a court appearance in Yorktown on June 24, at which time the case will be transferred to County Court.
The male victim was able to break free after Alongi punctured one side of his neck, and thankfully, did not need medical attention or a trip to the hospital.
