Ex-Girlfriend’s New Boyfriend Breaks In, Chokes Rye Man Asking “Where Is She?”

RYE, NY (December 2, 2025) — A 61-year-old Elizabeth Street man told Rye police he was attacked in his own home late Sunday night by his ex-girlfriend’s current boyfriend, who broke in and choked him while demanding to know the woman’s whereabouts.

The victim reported the incident to the City of Rye Police Department at 11:30 p.m. Nov. 30, 2025. He said he was asleep when he heard someone enter his residence, got out of bed, and found the intruder near the living room threshold.

According to the police report, the suspect grabbed the man by the neck with both hands, began choking him, and repeatedly asked, “Where is she?”

The victim said he freed himself from the grip, after which the suspect fled on foot. Officers canvassed the area but found no sign of the intruder.

Rye detectives opened an investigation, identified the suspect as 30-year-old Guillermo Martinez-Echeverria of Rye Brook, and showed the victim a photo array. The victim positively identified Martinez-Echeverria as the attacker.

Martinez-Echeverria was arrested at 1 p.m. Monday by Rye detectives and charged with third-degree burglary, a Class D felony; criminal obstruction of breathing, a Class A misdemeanor; and harassment, a violation.

At arraignment, an order of protection was issued. Martinez-Echeverria was released on his own recognizance and is scheduled to return to court Dec. 9, 2025, at 9 a.m.

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