The Spring Valley Police Department has announced the arrest of a juvenile male in connection with an assault that occurred earlier this month on a school bus, leaving a female student injured.

According to police, on March 4, 2026, at approximately 3:04 a.m., officers responded to Good Samaritan Hospital for a report of a past assault. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a juvenile female victim and her mother.

The investigation revealed that the incident took place earlier that day while the victim was riding a school bus in the area of Kearsing Parkway and Jill Lane. Police say the victim was assaulted by another student, resulting in a facial injury.

Following a thorough investigation, a juvenile male suspect was arrested on March 16, 2026. Due to his age, his identity is being withheld. He has been charged with one count of Assault in the Third Degree, a Class A misdemeanor.

The suspect was issued a juvenile appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Authorities remind the public that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Spring Valley Police are asking anyone with information related to this incident to contact the department at 845-356-7400 or email [email protected].