A domestic situation in Patchogue took a near-fatal turn last month, leading to a grand jury indictment against 42-year-old Robert Schreiber. Authorities allege that Schreiber broke into his former partner’s home to carry out a targeted knife attack on her 22-year-old son while the family was asleep.
The incident follows a breakup that occurred on April 17, 2026. According to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, Schreiber’s long-term girlfriend ended their relationship that day and ensured the house was locked. However, police say Schreiber returned the next morning at 8:00 a.m., gaining entry through an unlocked window.
Once inside, Schreiber reportedly moved to the son’s bedroom and kicked the door open. The victim was stabbed seven times, sustaining serious wounds to his head, neck, and shoulder.
Family members heard the struggle and stepped in, which allowed the young man to escape the room and head for safety.
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Responding officers found the victim at the scene; he was subsequently transported to NYU Langone Hospital, where he required numerous staples to treat his injuries. Schreiber was arrested at the house, and investigators say they recovered the knife used in the assault.
“This was a violent attack on a young man in his own home,” said District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney. “Domestic violence does not always end when a relationship does, it often escalates. We will aggressively prosecute this defendant and seek justice for the victim and his family.”
Schreiber was arraigned on April 30 before Supreme Court Justice John B. Collins. He faces several felony charges, including:
- Attempted Murder in the Second Degree
- Burglary in the First Degree
- Attempted Assault in the First Degree
- Assault in the Second Degree
The indictment also includes misdemeanor charges for weapon possession and endangering the welfare of a child. Justice Collins set bail at $100,000 cash or $1,000,000 bond. Schreiber is currently represented by attorney Ira Weissman and is due back in court on May 28, 2026. If convicted of the top count, he faces a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison.
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