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Suspect in YMCA throat slashing charged with assault; jailed without bail

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Published: 10/16/2012 4:29 pm

Updated: 10/17/2012 12:15 pm

Syracuse (WSYR-TV) – A man who Syracuse Police believe attacked a fellow resident at the downtown YMCA and slashed his throat - leaving him in critical condition – was arraigned on felony charges and jailed without bail Wednesday morning.

English Rogers, 50, was charged with assault in the first degree and criminal possession of a weapon.

Late Tuesday night, police say they caught Rogers hiding in a bathroom in an apartment on South Avenue in the city. Police said they received several tips shortly after Rogers’ picture and information aired on local television.

Police say Rogers entered 41-year-old Matthew Jefski's room at the YMCA and slashed his throat on Saturday.

They credited cooperation between police, local media, and the public with Rogers’ quick capture on Tuesday night.

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Police release identity, photos of YMCA stabbing suspect
Wednesday, Oct. 16

Syracuse (WSYR-TV) -- Syracuse Police have identified and released photos of the suspect accused in the assault and stabbing of a downtown YMCA resident this past weekend.

Police are looking for 50-year-old English Rogers, who they believe entered 41-year-old Matthew Jefski's room at the YMCA and slashed his throat on Saturday.

Jefski remains in the hospital in critical condition, police said.

Rogers (pictured) is described as a black male, 5’11 tall, 235 lbs.

Rogers was also a resident at the YMCA on Montgomery Street in downtown Syracuse. He is also known as Amos Rogers and Leverne Rogers.

Police warn that Rogers should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call the Syracuse Police Criminal Investigations Division at 442-5222 or call 911 immediately.

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