Three suspects have been arrested in connection with a violent knifepoint robbery that occurred in the early morning hours of January 31 near 50 South Main Street, according to Spring Valley Police.

Authorities say the victim was assaulted by three individuals at approximately 1:45 a.m., during which two gold chains were forcibly taken. The victim sustained injuries to his face and neck and later reported the incident to police, prompting an investigation by the department’s Detective Bureau.

Following an extensive investigation, police identified and arrested 32-year-old Dario Hernandez-Vasquez of Spring Valley, 46-year-old Santiago T. Tzalam of Spring Valley, and 37-year-old Martin D. Campos-Veliz of the Bronx. All three were charged with Robbery in the First Degree (Class B felony) and multiple counts of Robbery in the Second Degree (Class C felonies), while Campos-Veliz also faces additional weapon possession charges (Class A misdemeanors).

Each of the suspects was arraigned in Spring Valley Justice Court, where bail was set at $10,000 cash, $50,000 bond, or $100,000 partially secured bond, and all were remanded to the Rockland County Jail.

Police note that all charges are accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Spring Valley Police Department.