An Ontario County jury found a Geneva man guilty of first-degree assault Monday in a February stabbing that left a woman needing life-saving medical treatment, according to the Ontario County District Attorney’s Office.
Corwin Coleman, 57, of Geneva, was convicted of a class B violent felony.
District Attorney Jason MacBride said Coleman repeatedly stabbed the woman with a knife at an apartment complex in the town of Geneva on Feb. 28.
The woman suffered wounds to her upper chest, shoulder and neck, according to the district attorney’s office.
Finger Lakes Ambulance took her to the University of Rochester Medical Center, where she received life-saving treatment.
Coleman was arrested after an Ontario County Sheriff’s Office investigation, with cooperation from the Geneva Police Department and New York State Police.
MacBride described Coleman as a repeat violent felony offender who was on parole at the time of the attack.
“The victim was fortunate to survive the attack, but will suffer from physical and emotional scarring for the rest of her life,” MacBride said.
MacBride recognized the sheriff’s office and singled out Deputy Collin McGuigan, who was first on the scene.
He credited McGuigan’s actions with getting the woman critical medical care and apprehending Coleman.
MacBride and Assistant District Attorney Michael Lang prosecuted the case.
Ontario County Court Judge Stefanie Barnes presided over the trial.
The district attorney’s office said Coleman faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life.
Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 8 in Ontario County Court.
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