A Mastic man was indicted today on charges connected to the “alleged unprovoked stabbings of two random men” on May 2 in Riverhead and Riverside, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney.
Rene Alexander Elias Chaj, 23, was indicted on two counts of second-degree assault and two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon — all Class D violent felonies — according to a press release from the DA’s office. Elias Chaj was allegedly in possession of cocaine at the time of his arrest, the release states.
“Random acts of violence are chilling,” District Attorney Raymond Tierney said in a statement. “The safety of our residents is my highest priority, and I will vigorously prosecute this case to ensure justice for the victims and protection for our community.”…