Nassau Man Attacked Roommate With Box Cutter: Police

INWOOD, NY — An Inwood man was arrested Monday night after Nassau County police say he attacked his roommate with a box cutter during an argument.

According to police, a 31-year-old Doughty Boulevard man got into an argument with his roommate — 59-year-old Angel Ocevedo — over money. Police say the argument escalated, and Ocevedo pulled out a box cutter and demanded cash. The man refused, and police say Ocevedo slashed at him with the box cutter, cutting the man's hand. He then punched the man in the face multiple times, police said.

The man was able to flee and call police. Officers responded and Ocevedo was arrested without incident. Police say the man refused medical attention.

Ocevedo is charged with first- and second-degree attempted robbery, second-degree assault, second-degree menacing and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He is scheduled to be arraigned later today.