LONG BEACH, N.Y. (1010 WINS) — A Long Island man was indicted on attempted murder and assault charges for allegedly attacking a former coworker with an axe over a "workplace disagreement" and leaving the victim with "catastrophic," life-threatening injuries, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced Thursday.
Anthony Calvo, 34, was arraigned on attempted murder and assault charges.
"A past workplace disagreement spurred this alleged horrific unprovoked attack that left a man with catastrophic injuries and clinging to life," D.A. Donnelly said.
"Miraculously, despite the significant trauma he had allegedly suffered at the hands of this defendant, the victim was able to drag himself to his home, bang on the door, and get help. This brutal, senseless attack will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, and we will get justice for this victim," he added.
According to the indictment, at approximately 5:50 a.m. on Feb. 13, the victim was walking home from his overnight shift as a taxi dispatcher for Long Beach Taxi.
As the victim walked down Arizona Avenue toward his home, Calvo allegedly ran up to him from behind and attacked him with an axe, striking him at least three times, in his face, head, and arm, D.A. Donnelly said.
Calvo was previously employed at Long Beach Taxi as a driver and stopped working there in 2022.
After the alleged attack, the victim dragged himself to the rear yard of his home and banged on the door for help. A family member called 911 and police responded to the scene.
The victim was transported to Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital.
He suffered serious injuries to his head and jaw, requiring multiple surgeries. The victim still faces a substantial risk of death because of his injuries.
Investigators obtained surveillance video showing Calvo fleeing the scene on a white electronic bicycle and wearing dark clothing, prosecutors said.
A search warrant was executed at Calvo's apartment on Feb. 19, during which a white electronic bicycle and full-face mask were discovered.
Calvin was arrested on March 12 and is due back in court on June 2. If convicted, he faces up to 25 years in prison.
