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Man arrested after stabbing girlfriend, assaulting roommate in Delray Beach

Delray Beach police try to attack a growing problem of two feuding families
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DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — A man is behind bars after stabbing his girlfriend in Delray Beach Wednesday afternoon.

Officers responded to a disturbance at 4:25 a.m. in the 500 block of NW 51st Avenue and found the woman injured with multiple stab wounds.

The victim's boyfriend, 36-year-old Jonathan Mascola, was arrested and charged with attempted murder with a weapon.

Delray Beach police said Mascola is also charged with assaulting a 77-year old man who is renting a room at the home.

Police learned the couple was using narcotics before the crime.

The victim was taken to a local hospital. Her condition is unknown.

If you have any information regarding the 2007 crimes with ties to the Town Center at Boca Raton, call Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 800-458-TIPS. Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. You can remain anonymous.

You can also contact the detectives assigned to these cold cases using the information below:

Detective Scott Hanley
Boca Raton Police Department
shanley@myboca.us
561-338-1344

Detective William Springer
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
springerw@pbso.org
561-688-4013