Mar 20, 2016 1 min read Central Brooklyn

Man Sought For Brutal Slashing On Beverley Road Arrested Today

Screen Shot 2016-03-10 at 11.34.29 AM — Beverley Road, at Rugby Road, close to where Janinna Popko was attacked on March 10th. (Photo: Google Maps)

The NYPD announced today that they have arrested the man believed to have committed a brutal slashing in our area a little over a week ago.

726-16 70 Pct 03-10-16 Gregory — Gregory Alfred. Photo: NYPD

Twenty-five-year-old Gregory Alfred was arrested earlier today in connection with the slashing of 53-year-old Jannina Popko on the morning of March 10th on Beverley Road near Rugby Road.

Popko, who was slashed across the throat and required 13 stitches, said that she was “very lucky and very grateful” that her wound had not been deeper.

NYPD “wanted” posters stated Alfred was being sought for attempted murder.

The NYPD also stated that Alfred had been arrested in 2015 for an earlier assault within the 70th Precinct.

PIX11 reported that Alfred was apprehended in Sayreville, New Jersey last night and was awaiting extradition to New York City. A source within the 70th Precinct confirmed to us that Alfred was caught in New Jersey.