Suffolk County Man Sentenced to 15-17 Years for Stabbing

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Albaro Chacon, 38, was sentenced to 15 to 17 years in state prison after a jury found him guilty of Attempted Assault in the First Degree and related charges. The sentencing took place on January 5, 2026 following a trial that resulted in a conviction in November.

Prosecutors presented evidence that on November 16, 2024 the victim awoke to find Chacon approaching her with a knife. She sustained stab wounds and required hospital treatment for her injuries. The victim is identified in the district attorney’s release as the mother of Chacon’s children. The DA’s office said the press release identifying the facts at trial also named the prosecuting attorneys and the detectives who investigated the case.

The conviction and sentence close a case that for locals raises familiar concerns about domestic violence, family safety and how the criminal justice system responds when intimate partner assaults occur. Residents in the community will see a lengthy prison term imposed for an attack that produced bodily injury and an elevated charge, reflecting the prosecution’s ability to prove intent and dangerousness beyond a lesser offense.

The district attorney’s release also included the customary reminder that criminal accusations are allegations and that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. In this instance, the jury found the defendant guilty at trial, and the court imposed the prison term on January 5.

For family members, neighbors and community service providers, the case underscores the lasting disruption that violent incidents can cause in households. The victim’s status as the mother of the accused’s children highlights the wider family and child welfare implications that often accompany domestic violence prosecutions. Local law enforcement and social service agencies remain the first points of contact for residents who are in immediate danger or who need support.

The sentencing will be part of the public record in Suffolk County courts. Residents seeking help or information about domestic violence response and prevention should contact Suffolk County law enforcement or local domestic violence service providers to learn about available resources and protections.