Millcreek man’s neck slashed over drug dispute, police say

A 46-year-old man from Millcreek is facing charges for attempted aggravated murder, aggravated assault, and prohibited dangerous weapon conduct after he allegedly attacked a man who refused to sell drugs for him. Joaquin Alvaro Sanchez was arrested on Monday.

According to court documents, on November 24 at around 3:00 a.m., officers were called to IMC Hospital in Murray for a reported assault. The victim reported that he was in an apartment in Millcreek when Joaquin Sanchez entered the room with a handgun and a knife.

The victim said that Sanchez moved behind him and slashed the left side of his neck. Police say the victim suffered a cut approximately 5 inches long that required 28 stitches…

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