Victim Slashed in Spring Valley

On May 14, 2026, at approximately 2:05 a.m., officers from the Spring Valley Police Department were dispatched in response to an unknown incident that was later determined to have occurred at 29 South Main  Street.  

Upon arrival, officers located a victim suffering from a deep facial  laceration consistent with a slashing. The victim informed officers that the  injury was sustained during an assault by multiple individuals. The suspects fled the scene prior to police arrival. Due to the severity of the  injuries, the victim was transported to Westchester Medical Center for  treatment. The investigation was subsequently assigned to the Detective Bureau.  

Following a thorough investigation, the following individuals were  arrested in connection with the incident:  

• Kevin Cardona, 31, of Nanuet  
• Alexander Salazar-Rosa, 24, undomiciled  
• Manuel Vargas-Casum, 22, undomiciled  
• Keny Aragon-Segura, 25, undomiciled  
• Rodbin Garcia-Medina, 20, undomiciled  

All five defendants were charged with PL 120.07 Gang Assault in the First  Degree, PL 120.10(1) Assault in the First Degree, PL 120.10(2) Assault in  the First Degree, PL 160.15(1) Robbery in the First Degree, and PL 160.10(2)(a) Robbery in the Second Degree. All five defendants were arraigned and remanded to the Rockland County Jail pending further court  proceedings. 

A Criminal Complaint is merely an accusation; the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.  

The SVPD is requesting that anyone with information related to this incident to contact the department at 845-356-7400 or email tips@villagespringvalley.org.