A resident of Brentwood is facing indictment for allegedly attacking his former spouse with a knife at a local Bay Shore McDonald’s drive-thru, authorities report. The defendant, identified as Willie Curry, aged 36, has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempted second-degree murder. The incident is said to have occurred at approximately 8:15 in the morning of November 2nd, while the unnamed victim was at the driver’s seat in her vehicle at the aforementioned fast-food restaurant’s drive-through.
Curry is accused of approaching his former wife’s vehicle on an electric bike and initiating the assault through the open driver’s window. The woman cried out for assistance from bystanders, who frantically called 911 and implored Curry to cease his violent actions. Following the physical struggle, in which officials say the victim was stabbed over 20 times, the woman managed to drive a modest distance away while a bystander told Curry to back away.
One of the witnesses proceeded to attend to the victim, providing comfort and aid while communicating directly with an emergency dispatcher. The occurrence has been described by a spokesperson as a tragically vivid example of the prevalent issue of domestic violence within the community. The statement further criticized Curry for his alleged ambush on his ex-wife in a public place during daylight hours, pointing out his complete lack of care for human life and the authority of legal rulings.
Having suffered numerous injuries from the unprovoked assault, Curry’s ex-wife was transported urgently to South Shore University Hospital for medical treatment. She received surgical intervention involving staples and stitches in order to repair the wounds inflicted on multiple areas of her body including her neck, face, torso, legs and hands, according to reports from medical officials.
Curry was apprehended near the location of the incident shortly after it occurred. Astonishingly, the attack took place a single day after the victim had been granted a protective order against Curry by the Family Court, instructing him to avoid any contact or interaction with her.
In his recent appearance before the Supreme Court Justice Timothy P. Mazzei, Curry maintained his plea of not guilty regarding the various charges leveled against him. The charges include second-degree attempted murder, first-degree attempted assault, second-degree assault, aggravated criminal contempt, third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, first-degree criminal contempt, and first-degree harassment, based on the details present in the court documents.
With regards to his continued detention, Curry was given three options for securing his release. These consisted of a cash payment of $500,000, a bond of $1,000,000, or a partially secured bond amounting to $10,000,000 for the duration of the legal proceedings surrounding his case.
If he is found guilty of the charge of second-degree attempted murder, Curry is potentially looking at a sentence of up to 25 years of imprisonment. Legal representation for Curry is being provided by the Suffolk County branch of the Legal Aid Society.
His next scheduled court appearance is set for December 20th. This case serves as a stark reminder of the very real risks and challenges faced by many in situations of domestic violence, and underscores the importance of continued efforts in support of victims, prosecution of perpetrators, and enforcement of protective measures.