Eighth Squad detectives report the arrest of a North Massapequa man on Wednesday, July 2 at 9:30 p.m. for an attempted murder that occurred in North Massapequa on Sunday, June 29 at 1:15 a.m.

Detectives report that Paul DeFilippis, 21, of North Massapequa, did punch a male victim, 20, about the head and face, while the victim was a passenger in a vehicle parked at the Mobile Gas Station, 975 Hicksville Road. DeFilippis then produced a black handled silver knife and stabbed the victim about the face neck, torso, and legs as the victim was attempting to flee, detectives stated. The victim received several stab wounds to the wrists and hands in an attempt to fend off DeFilippis' attack. The victim was able to jump into some bushes. Police said DeFilippis then entered the passenger side of a vehicle driven by Ryan Hopper, 19, of Seaford. Both defendants then fled the scene.

Witnesses drove the victim, who suffered multiple stab wounds and lacerations, to New Island Hospital, where he received a multitude of stitches to close wounds.

Eighth Precinct Police Officers Cotter and Bruno arrested Hopper at his residence on June 29 at 4:10 a.m. Hopper was charged with Hindering Prosecution (E Felony) and was arraigned in First District Court, Hempstead, on Sunday, June 29, 2008.

DeFilippis surrendered himself to the Eighth Precinct Station House, Levittown, on July 2 at 9:30 p.m. where Eighth Squad Detective Kenney placed him under arrest. DeFilippis was charged with Murder 2nd Degree (Attempt) (B Felony), Assault 2nd Degree (D Felony), Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd Degree (D Felony), and an outstanding warrant for Gang Assault 2nd Degree (C Felony) from an assault that occurred in Massapequa Park on Sept. 17, 2005.