Mechanicville man headed to prison for breaking into residence, stabbing woman

A Mechanicville man was sentenced on Monday to 2 to 4 years in prison for breaking into a woman’s residence and stabbing her.

George S. Tinoco, 48, was arrested on Jan. 12 after police said he climbed through the window of a home on Knaber Road in the town of Malta in the early morning hours. A child was there when the stabbing happened, according to police.

Tinoco pleaded guilty to burglary in satisfaction of the indictment.