A 26-year-old Guatemalan migrant, Jason Sanchez, was arrested on Tuesday in Brooklyn, New York, after allegedly assaulting a 50-year-old man with a rock in an attempt to rob him, according to New York Police Department sources.
The incident, which reportedly occurred around 2:35 PM in the Greenpoint neighborhood, led police to apprehend Sanchez at the scene without incident. The victim, who sustained facial cuts during the altercation, declined medical attention at the scene.
Sanchez is presently being held on charges including attempted robbery, assault, and criminal possession of a weapon. Law enforcement sources say that Sanchez’s last known address is a homeless shelter located at 146 Clay Street, not far from the crime scene.
In light of recent events involving crimes committed by migrants, New York City Mayor Eric Adams last week called for changes to New York’s ‘sanctuary’ policies. The city has been struggling to cope with a significant influx of illegal aliens.