Spring Valley Police have arrested a 19-year-old New City man after a juvenile was intentionally struck by a vehicle in a Walgreens parking lot early Saturday morning, leaving the victim unconscious and with a broken wrist.
According to Spring Valley Police, the juvenile came to police headquarters at approximately 2:22 p.m. on September 5 to report that she had been struck by a vehicle at around 4:14 a.m. in the Walgreens parking lot.
Police said the impact knocked the victim unconscious and caused a broken wrist. The case was turned over to detectives for further investigation.
Following the investigation, detectives arrested 19-year-old Mike Tamay Mejia of New City on September 7 in connection with the incident.
Tamay Mejia was charged with Assault in the First Degree, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree.
He was arraigned in Spring Valley Justice Court before Judge Sweet, who set bail at $10,000 cash, $50,000 bond or $100,000 partially secured bond. Tamay Mejia was then transferred to the Rockland County Jail.
Spring Valley Police are asking anyone with additional information about the incident to contact the department at 845-356-7400 or tips@villagespringvalley.org.
The charges are accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
