Levittown man arrested for stabbing on Hempstead Turnpike

Nassau County Police have arrested a Levittown man in connection with a stabbing that occurred on Jan. 4.

Police say Richard Avolin, 36, of Longfellow Avenue, was involved in an argument with a 59-year-old man seated in his  car near Hempstead Turnpike and Berger Avenue at around 3:45 p.m. Avolin allegedly kicked the victim’s car door before stabbing him with a knife when the victim exited the vehicle.

Avolin fled on foot, and the victim was transported to a hospital in stable condition.

Following an investigation, Avolin was arrested at his home without incident. He is charged with  assault, criminal possession of a weapon, and criminal mischief. Avolin was scheduled for arraignment on Jan. 7 at First District Court in Hempstead.