WHITE PLAINS – An Armonk man pled guilty in Westchester County Court to attempted aggravated assault on a police officer as a felony.
Joseph Spennato, 39, faces 11 years in prison when sentenced in May.
It was on May 20, 2024 when North Castle Police responded at 12:30 p.m. to a call to assist a 78-year-old woman on Hallock Place in Armonk who needed medical care.
At the scene, officers because aware that Spennato was also in the home. He had two outstanding bench warrants from North Castle Town Court.
When they attempted to arrest Spennato, he attempted to stab Sgt. William McClue several times in the back with a knife, striking his ballistic vest.
Officer Chris costa used his duty pistol to fire two shots, hitting Spennato twice. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
The incident was captured on a police body-cam.
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