Update: two charged in WCC stabbing

Two teenagers are facing felony charges in connection with a double stabbing at Westchester Community College in Valhalla, police said.

A 17-year-old girl and an 18-year-old boy were both charged with first-degree assault.

The former was sent to Woodfield Cottage, a juvenile detention facility in Valhalla. The latter was due to be arraigned in Greenburgh Town Court on Thursday, Sept. 17.

Due to the girl’s age, her case will be handled in the Westchester County’s Youth Court.

Police confirmed on Thursday that the 18-year-old suspect was Darryl Crawford of Yonkers.

According to police, there were two stabbing victims, both male.

A knife was recovered, police said.

The one who was most seriously injured remained hospitalized at the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. The second was treated at the hospital and released.

Police reported that four people had gotten into a fight outside the David Swope Student Center around 12:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16.

The two suspects were taken to Phelps Memorial Hospital in Sleepy Hollow to be treated for lacerations and other injuries that allegedly occurred during the melee. Neither suffered a stab wound, police said.

The building was temporarily closed and later reopened.

Things on campus appeared to be operating normally by late Wednesday afternoon. Residents in the immediate area of the college’s Grasslands Road campus reported being alarmed by the sight of helicopters flying overhead.

SUNY Westchester Community College's Office of the President said in a statement its student center was closed after the stabbing but was later reopened.

“Our top priority is ensuring a safe and welcoming campus environment for students, faculty, and staff," the school said.

COUNTY REACTS

The Westchester County Board of Legislators issued a statement about the incident on Thursday in which it extended its “deepest concern and support to the SUNY Westchester Community College community and all those affected by the incident that occurred on campus yesterday.”

It thanked the Westchester County Police, campus officials, emergency responders and medical professionals for their “swift response.”

The county emphasized that police had confirmed that the suspects were in custody, that there were no additional suspects being sought, and that there is no continuing threat to the college community.

INFORMATION SOUGHT

County police are asking that anyone with information or video of the incident is asked to contact them at (914) 864-7701.

Police also maintain telephone and electronic tips lines so the public can provide information.

Calls, e-mails and text messages to these tips lines are confidential. Tipsters can remain anonymous if they choose.

·               Voice Tip Line: (800) 898-TIPS (8477).

·               Electronic Tips: Send email, text messages and small video clips to tips@wccops.com.

·               Via Mobile App: The WCPD Mobile App contains a Submit a Tip button on the home screen to enable tips to be sent confidentially or anonymously. It is available for Apple and Android phones. Enter Westchester County PD in the app store search bar to locate and download it.