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Police: Teen accused of slashing 2 men during Facebook Marketplace dispute in Westbury

Police say the victims have been hospitalized for treatment.

News 12 Staff

May 5, 2025, 4:07 PM

Updated 6 hr ago

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A 17-year-old accused of slashing two men during an argument about a past Facebook Marketplace purchase was arrested Sunday in Westbury.
The dispute began around 9:30 p.m. on Jefferson and Cambridge avenues, according to authorities.
Police say the situation escalated and the teenage boy slashed both victims in their hands.
Officers arrived at the scene after receiving a call reporting a disturbance in the area.
The teen was apprehended, and the two men were hospitalized for treatment.
Authorities say he has been charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon.