A Spring Valley man faces up to four years in state prison after he was convicted following a domestic disturbance last summer. Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh says 32 year-old Michael McCutchen was convicted on felony and misdemeanor charges in a two-day bench trial in Rockland County Court. The incident took place last July when Walsh says the unidentified victim was found bleeding from injuries to her face and body. Walsh says McCutchen became combative towards police officers as he was being arrested, requiring additional units from the Spring Valley Police Department to assist. Walsh says the victim refused to testify during the trial, but the prosecution went on without her testimony. McCutchen is in the Rockland County Jail, sentencing is scheduled for June 26th.
2 Injured in Spring Valley Apt Fire
50 are homeless and two were injured after an apartment fire in Spring Valley late Monday. Published reports said the blaze occurred around 9:30 at the Surrey Carlton Apartments on Ewing Avenue in the village. Flames were reportedly coming from the third floor at the top of the apartment complex. A woman trapped inside was brought out by neighbors. She was hospitalized suffering from smoke inhalation, she is expected to survive. An unidentified volunteer firefighter was also reportedly injured after debris fell on his head in a stairwell, he was also hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Two units were heavily damaged, and the Red Cross was working to find shelter for those affected by the blaze. The cause of the fire is under investigation. If you have information, contact the Spring Valley Police Department at 845-356-7400.