Jorge Guevara, 49, of Bay Shore, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. This follows a jury's June conviction for Attempted Assault in the First Degree and other charges related to an incident where he stabbed his former girlfriend in the neck with scissors.
“This case represents a horrific act of domestic violence that will leave lasting scars on all involved. We cannot begin to fathom the terror those children experienced, or the betrayal and pain the victim suffered at the hands of someone who should have been her protector,” said Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney. “Our community will not stand for such brutality. This office remains steadfast in our commitment to pursuing justice for victims of domestic violence and working to break the cycle of abuse. We hope this outcome aids the family as they begin their journey of healing and recovery.”
The trial revealed that on March 28, 2023, Guevara threatened his girlfriend with a knife during an argument after she returned home from work. Following a struggle over the knife, Guevara grabbed scissors from a nearby desk and repeatedly stabbed her in the neck and shoulder while three minor children were present.
Guevara prevented both his girlfriend and the children from calling 911 until a neighbor heard their screams and intervened. The neighbor attempted to call police but was initially thwarted by Guevara; she eventually escaped through a bedroom window to make the call. The victim was taken to South Shore University Hospital where she underwent emergency surgery for a deep laceration on her neck.
On June 19, 2024, Acting Supreme Court Justice Steven A. Pilewski presided over Guevara’s trial which resulted in convictions for one count of Attempted Assault in the First Degree (a Class C violent felony), four counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class A misdemeanors), and one count of Menacing in the Second Degree (a Class A misdemeanor).
On September 4, 2024, Justice Pilewski sentenced Guevara to his prison term with post-release supervision. He was represented by the Legal Aid Society.
Assistant District Attorneys Tara Laterza and James Scahill from the Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Bureau prosecuted this case, with Detective Robert White from Suffolk County Police Department's Third Precinct Squad leading the investigation.
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