Arrest For Attempted Murder In New Hyde Park

Third Squad detectives report the arrest of a New Hyde Park man for attempted aurder that occurred on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 8:20 pm in New Hyde Park.

According to detectives, officers responded to a New Hyde Park residence for a 911 call regarding a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers located a female victim, 73, lying on the floor in substantial pain. The investigation revealed a domestic disturbance between the victim and defendant Glen Davis, 75, who pushed the victim down the stairs causing multiple injuries. He then reportedly followed her down the stairs, striking her at times using a candle holder. Davis then allegedly attempted to strangle the victim until she was able to fight him off and notify police.

The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation. Defendant Glen Davis was also transported to an area hospital, and subsequently charged, when medically appropriate, with second-degree murder (attempted) and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

— Via NCPD press release