State Police Investigate Stabbing of Juan G. Pena in Middletown: A Middletown stabbing during an event at a party hall injured a Monticello man Saturday, New York State Police said. No arrests had been made when the agency issued its September 21 release, and investigators are asking the public for information.
Police say the victim is stable and are asking witnesses to come forward.
What is known about the incident
State Police Investigate Stabbing of Juan G. Pena in Middletown
Troopers responded to Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown at about 6:23 p.m. on September 19, 2026, for a report of a man with a stab wound. Their preliminary investigation found that the injury occurred during an event at Our Town Party Hall and Rentals on East Main Street in Middletown.
Police identified the injured man as Juan G. Pena, 34, of Monticello. He was taken to the hospital in a private vehicle and received treatment. State Police said he was listed in stable condition at the time of their release.
The agency did not identify a suspect or describe what led to the stabbing. Those details remain unconfirmed. Police said the investigation is ongoing.
How to share information with investigators
State Police urged anyone with information about the incident to call the Middletown Bureau of Criminal Investigation at 845-344-5300 or email the address supplied in the official release. The agency said, “All tips will be kept confidential.”
- Incident: Stabbing during an event on East Main Street.
- Police response: About 6:23 p.m., September 19.
- Victim’s reported condition: Stable.
- Arrests announced: None as of September 21.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has firsthand information can contact investigators directly. We will update this story if police provide confirmed new details.
