The Spring Valley Police Department responded to a report of a past burglary at 37 Commerce Street on December 11, 2025, at approximately 12:35 p.m. The incident was reported to have occurred several days earlier, on December 6, 2025.
According to police, the victim reported that tools valued at approximately $2,500 were stolen from his work van. Following an investigation, officers identified the suspect as 21-year-old Yordi Palma-Jacinto.
Later that evening, officers located and arrested Palma-Jacinto. He was charged with burglary in the third degree, a Class D felony, and grand larceny in the fourth degree, a Class E felony.
Palma-Jacinto was arraigned in the Village of Spring Valley Justice Court before Judge Sweet and was released on his own recognizance.
Police emphasized that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Spring Valley Police Department at 845-356-7400 or email tips@villagespringvalley.org.
