A New York man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing that occurred in Essex in September.
Ronald Brooks of New York is accused of first-degree assault, second-degree assault, first-degree criminal attempt to commit assault and possession of a dangerous weapon.
At around 8:33 p.m. on Sept. 20, officers responded to a report of a stabbing incident in the parking lot at the Best Way Sunoco on 1 Saybrook Road in Essex.
A 35-year-old man from East Hartford was stabbed in the chest and was treated at a hospital for serious injuries.
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A 33-year-old woman was also cut on her face. She was treated and released from the hospital.
Brooks surrendered himself at Troop F on Oct. 7.
His bond was set at $250,000 and his court date was Oct. 8.
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Additional arrests are expected, according to police.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Derek McGregor at Derek.McGregor@ct.gov or (860) 883-0928.
