Mahwah — Police arrested a Spring Valley, N.Y., man on a host of charges including attempted murder following a three-month investigation by local and county officials.
Allan O. Pelcak, 41, was arrested in connection with an alleged Sept. 18 attack of his ex-wife, which occurred in the parking lot of the Sheraton Crossroads Hotel, 1 International Blvd.
According to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, Pelcak’s ex-wife was found in the parking lot of the hotel with multiple stab wounds in her torso, and "severe crushing injuries" to her pelvis, abdomen and left hand.
Subsequent investigation of the incident determined the woman had been stabbed repeatedly, and was struck and run over by an unknown vehicle as she tried to escape her assailant.
Witnesses say the vehicle that hit the victim fled the parking lot after the attack.
The victim was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center, where she underwent life saving surgery. She remained in a coma for several weeks. Since the attack, she has made "great strides" toward recovery, and has had numerous surgeries and extensive rehabilitation.
When the matter was investigated, it came to light that the victim and Pelcak were engaged in a contentious divorce and a bitter custody dispute over their two children.
Searches were conducted in Pelcak’s vehicle and known residences, resulting in his arrest on Dec. 18.
Pelcak faces charges including attempted murder, aggravated assault, various weapons offenses, tampering with evidence, possession of a stun gun and possession of child pornography.
He was arrested in front of his home by members of the Mahwah Police and Bergen County Detectives with assistance from the Ramapo Police Department.
He is being held without bail in the Rockland County Jail pending extradition to New Jersey.
The vehicle which allegedly struck Pelcak’s ex-wife has not yet been recovered. It is requested by the prosecutor’s office that any individuals with information regarding any vehicle used by Pelcak to contact the Mahwah Police Department, Det. Kevin Hebert at 201-529-1000, or the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, 201-226-5500.
Allan O. Pelcak, 41, was arrested in connection with an alleged Sept. 18 attack of his ex-wife, which occurred in the parking lot of the Sheraton Crossroads Hotel, 1 International Blvd.
According to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, Pelcak’s ex-wife was found in the parking lot of the hotel with multiple stab wounds in her torso, and "severe crushing injuries" to her pelvis, abdomen and left hand.
Subsequent investigation of the incident determined the woman had been stabbed repeatedly, and was struck and run over by an unknown vehicle as she tried to escape her assailant.
Witnesses say the vehicle that hit the victim fled the parking lot after the attack.
The victim was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center, where she underwent life saving surgery. She remained in a coma for several weeks. Since the attack, she has made "great strides" toward recovery, and has had numerous surgeries and extensive rehabilitation.
When the matter was investigated, it came to light that the victim and Pelcak were engaged in a contentious divorce and a bitter custody dispute over their two children.
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