Prison For Unionville Man Who Tried To Take Victim's Eye Out

ORANGE COUNTY, NY — Jesse Frank, who police said tried to take a Unionville resident's eye out with a knife, was sentenced to eight years in prison, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced Wednesday.

As alleged in documents filed and statements made in court, at noon on May 10, 2023, Frank kicked down the door of a home and threatened to kill the occupant, whom he knew. During the struggle, the man sustained a broken orbital bone and a cut to the hand before being able to run out of the bedroom and flagging down a passing motorist who called 911.

After Frank was taken into custody, the 38-year-0ld admitted the incident to the police and said
that he was attempting to take the victim’s eye out, prosecutors said.

At the plea proceedings, Frank admitted to illegally entering the bedroom with an intent to commit a crime therein and to injuring the victim while inside; and pleaded guilty to Burglary in the First Degree.

In addition to the 8-year prison sentence, Frank, was also sentenced to five years of post-release supervision.

Hoovler thanked the New York State Police for the investigation and arrest.

“Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own home,” Hoovler said. “This offender’s violent actions violated the sanctity of the victim’s home and were rightfully met with the significant prison sentence imposed. While the victim in this case thankfully did not suffer permanent injuries, we as a community will stand up in the face of such egregious conduct. The prosecution of violent felonies has been and will remain a top priority of my Office.”

The case is being prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney Christopher Kelly.