Rye Brook Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Assault

Police say the 30-year-old suspect attacked a woman at a Westchester home, leaving her unconscious and not breathing.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 7:04pm

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A 30-year-old Rye Brook man has been charged with second-degree attempted murder after police say he assaulted a 37-year-old woman at a home in Westchester County, leaving her unconscious and not breathing. The victim is currently listed in critical but stable condition after receiving life-saving measures from first responders.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like this assault raise concerns about public safety in the local community and the need for effective law enforcement response and prosecution of such incidents.

The details

According to police, officers responded to a home on Westview Ave. in Rye Brook on Monday morning after receiving a report of a dispute. At the scene, they found the 37-year-old woman unconscious and not breathing. Police began CPR on the victim before she was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Detectives, working with the district attorney's office and county public safety department, identified the suspect as 30-year-old Hugo Soto-Diaz, who lives at the home where the incident took place. Soto-Diaz was arrested and charged with second-degree attempted murder.

  • The incident occurred on Monday morning.
  • Soto-Diaz was arraigned in Rye Town Court on the attempted murder charge.

The players

Rye Brook Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and launched the investigation.

Hugo Soto-Diaz

A 30-year-old Rye Brook resident who was charged with second-degree attempted murder in connection with the assault.

Westchester County District Attorney's Office

The local prosecutor's office that assisted the police department with the investigation.

Westchester County Department of Public Safety

The county agency that collaborated with police on the investigation.

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What’s next

Soto-Diaz is being held at the Westchester County Jail, and a judge will determine whether to grant him bail at a future court hearing.

The takeaway

This assault highlights the need for continued vigilance and effective law enforcement response to address violent crimes in local communities, in order to protect public safety and ensure perpetrators are held accountable.