On March 4, 2026, at approximately 3:04 a.m., officers from the Spring Valley Police Department responded to Good Samaritan Hospital following a report of a past assault involving a juvenile victim.

According to police, the incident occurred earlier that day on a school bus in the area of Kearsing Parkway and Jill Lane, where a male student allegedly assaulted a female juvenile, resulting in a facial injury. Officers spoke with the victim and her mother upon arrival at the hospital.

Following an investigation, authorities arrested a juvenile male suspect on March 16, 2026. Due to his age, his identity has not been released. He has been charged with one count of Assault in the Third Degree, a Class A misdemeanor, and was issued a juvenile appearance ticket for a future court date.

Police emphasized that a criminal complaint is an accusation and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Spring Valley Police Department at 845-356-7400 or via email at [email protected]