Suffolk Reporter

A Farmingville man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of rape, strangulation, and other offenses related to the assault of his estranged wife. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the sentence following the man's guilty plea in September 2024.

District Attorney Tierney praised the victim's bravery, stating, "This survivor showed tremendous courage in coming forward to hold the defendant accountable for his vile acts." He encouraged victims of domestic violence and sexual assault to report such crimes.

The incident occurred on November 13, 2022. At that time, the couple was going through a divorce but living separately within their marital home. The attack began when the defendant broke into a bathroom where his wife was toweling off after a shower. He dragged her from the bathroom to his bedroom and strangled her until she lost consciousness. Upon regaining consciousness, she was subjected to further physical and sexual assaults over a three-hour period.

After fleeing, the defendant left apology notes for their children before attempting an escape. The victim managed to call for help once he had left. She received medical treatment while police used k-9 and aviation units in their search for him. Southampton Town Police Department officers eventually apprehended him in Sagaponack after a struggle during which he attempted to seize an officer’s gun.

Parts of the assault were captured on video surveillance inside their home, aiding in the investigation.

The defendant faced multiple charges including two counts of Rape in the First Degree and five counts of Criminal Sexual Act in the First Degree among others. On November 18, 2024, Acting Supreme Court Justice Karen M. Wilutis sentenced him to 18 years followed by another 18 years under post-release supervision.

He was represented by attorney Christopher Gioe.