SPRING VALLEY, NY — A man was arrested after allegedly stabbing someone inside an apartment while a child was present.
On May 27, 2026, at approximately 10:28 p.m., two officers on patrol were flagged down in the area of the Gesner Drive apartment complex regarding a reported stabbing.
Officers quickly encountered the suspect, later identified as Malik Baptiste, 31, of Spring Valley.
Baptiste fled on foot, prompting a brief foot pursuit before officers successfully apprehended him.
The investigation revealed that Baptiste unlawfully entered a residence and stabbed a male guest inside the home in the presence of a child.
Baptiste also caused damage to several items within the residence.
The male stabbing victim refused to cooperate with law enforcement.
Baptiste was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree burglary, second-degree burglary, third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, third-degree criminal mischief, endangering the welfare of a child, second-degree obstructing governmental administration and resisting arrest.
Baptiste was arraigned before Judge Mellion in the Village of Spring Valley Justice Court.
Bail was set at $50,000 cash, $75,000 bond or a $100,000 partially secured bond.
Baptiste was transported to the Rockland County Jail.
