Man Slashes Acquaintance During Argument: Cops

A 49-year-old man is facing charges after slashing an acquaintance during an argument in a Naugatuck parking lot early Friday morning.

Police said Richard Ancefsky was involved in an argument that turned physical outside Stop and Shop at 1277 Rubber Avenue around 1:20 a.m. Friday.

He slashed the other person across the face with a folding knife, according to police.

Ancefsky was arrested and charged with first-degree assault, reckless endangerment and breach of peace. He spent the night in police custody and appeared in court this morning.

Police have not released any information on the victim's injuries.

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