Photo by: Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office The knife-wielding suspect in a recent stabbing in New York City was released less than one month earlier on his own recognizance from 1st District Court in Central Islip, NY, in line with New York State bail reform guidelines.
Quandale Linton, 26, of Hauppauge, NY, was arrested on March 10, 2021, in the parking lot of 1st District Court in Central Islip. Linton was circling the parking lot in his car and approached a group of Deputies outside the courthouse. One Deputy approached the car and asked if Linton needed assistance. Linton aggressively opened his car door into the Deputy and attacked him, putting him in a chokehold. Other Deputies responded and Linton was taken into custody. He was charged with Felony Assault with Intent to Cause Physical Injury to an Officer in the 2nd, Obstructing Governmental Administration in the 2nd, and Resisting Arrest. Linton was released from court the following day.