March 2, 2026
A man faces charges after allegedly stabbing a woman inside a Central Islip home on Sunday morning. The victim escaped serious injury, but the attack has neighbors on edge in this tight-knit Suffolk community.
A man stands accused of stabbing a woman inside a home in Central Islip early Sunday morning, March 1, 2026. Suffolk County Police responded to the scene around 7:52 a.m. on a residential street in the heart of this Suffolk County hamlet, where the victim managed to fight off her attacker.[1] The suspect, whose name has not yet been released pending formal charges, was taken into custody at the location.
Details remain limited as investigators process the scene, but sources confirm the woman suffered non-life-threatening stab wounds and was rushed to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore for treatment.[1] Central Islip residents, many of whom know each other from local spots like St. John the Baptist Church on Carleton Avenue or the nearby Central Islip Civic Association meetings, expressed shock over the incident.
Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad is leading the probe, urging anyone with information to call 631-852-6392. This comes amid a string of recent violent incidents across Long Island, though officials stress this appears isolated to a domestic dispute.[2] Neighbors near the intersection of Lowell Avenue and Conklin Street reported hearing screams before police arrived, highlighting quick response times from the Fifth Precinct station in Patchogue.
Central Islip, home to over 30,000 people and known for its diverse community and revitalizing downtown along Suffolk Avenue, now grapples with safety worries. Local leaders from the Central Islip Civic Association have called for increased patrols in response.
The suspect faces charges including first-degree assault and criminal possession of a weapon, with arraignment expected Monday in Central Islip's First District Court on Wheeler Road.[1] As the investigation unfolds, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine's office reminded residents of the 24/7 Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-800-220-TIPS. Stay tuned to LI Daily for updates on this developing story.
