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Schenectady Today
By the People, for the People
Schenectady Man Arrested After Stabbing Investigation
Hector Perez charged with assault and weapon possession after incident on Moyston Street
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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Schenectady police have arrested a 42-year-old man named Hector Perez in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred last week. Perez faces charges of first-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon after a 30-year-old man was found with stab wounds to his abdomen on Moyston Street.
Why it matters
Violent crime and public safety are ongoing concerns for the Schenectady community, with the city seeing a rise in certain types of violent offenses in recent years. This arrest highlights the police department's efforts to quickly investigate and apprehend suspects involved in serious incidents.
The details
On February 13, police responded around 6 p.m. to Moyston Street near Hilderbrandt Avenue following reports of an assault. Officers found a 30-year-old man with stab wounds to his abdomen, who was taken to a local hospital and is in stable condition. During the investigation, Perez was identified as a suspect and was located and taken into custody on Moyston Street on Friday night.
- On February 13, police responded around 6 p.m. to reports of an assault on Moyston Street.
- On Friday night, Perez was located and taken into custody on Moyston Street.
The players
Hector Perez
A 42-year-old Schenectady resident who was arrested and charged with first-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
Schenectady Police Department
The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident, investigated, and made the arrest.
What’s next
Perez will be held ahead of further legal proceedings related to the charges.
The takeaway
This arrest demonstrates the Schenectady Police Department's commitment to quickly investigating and apprehending suspects involved in violent crimes in order to help address public safety concerns in the community.
