MAMARONECK, NY (March 14, 2026) — An 18-year-old student was arrested Friday after police said he assaulted a 15-year-old classmate at an off-campus location, leaving the younger student with injuries that required medical treatment.
The Village of Mamaroneck Police Department said it received a report at approximately 1:15 p.m. on March 13, 2026, from a 15-year-old Mamaroneck High School student who stated that he had been assaulted by an older classmate.
According to police, the victim reported that he was struck multiple times and choked with his own necklace during the altercation.
Investigating officers observed that the victim had lacerations, bruising and pattern injuries consistent with being choked with the necklace. Officers requested EMS, and the victim was transported to Westchester Medical Center for evaluation and treatment.
Village of Mamaroneck police officers and detectives conducted an investigation and positively identified the suspect as an 18-year-old student at Mamaroneck High School.
At approximately 3:07 p.m., officers took the suspect into custody without incident as he was leaving school property, police said.
The suspect was charged with assault in the second degree, a class D felony, and criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, a class A misdemeanor.
Police said the suspect was arraigned in Mamaroneck Village Court and released on $500 bail pending a future court date.
UPDATE FROM VMPD:
Regarding your question (why name was not released), during the defendant’s arraignment, the Judge advised that this incident may be eligible for youthful offender status.
This article was prepared with the assistance of AI tools under the direction and editing of Robert Cox.