July 29, 2025

State Police arrest two men from Monroe for stabbing assault

Press Release

On July 29, 2025, State Police on patrol were notified of an assault that occurred on Higgins Trail in the town of Monroe.

A preliminary investigation determined that on July 29, 2025, at approximately 12:08 a.m., Josue Fabian Huilca Rea, 20, and Jony David Perez Sanchez, 26, both of Monroe, waited at the victim’s residence and physically attacked the victim when they arrived, stabbing them with a knife outside their home. 

Huilca Rea and Perez Sanchez were both transported to SP Monroe for processing. 

Huilca Rea was charged with Assault 2nd Degree, Gang Assault 2nd Degree and Menacing 2nd Degree.

Perez Sanchez was charged with Assault 3rd Degree, Gang Assault 2nd Degree, and Menacing 2nd Degree.

The victim was transported from Aizer Health Center to Garnet Health Medical Center by Kiryas Joel EMS for treatment and is in stable condition.

The investigation is ongoing.