Man faces 25 years after jury finds him guilty in I-95 bridge stabbing
Kevin Lopez was convicted Thursday of attempted murder and first-degree robbery following a 2025 attack that left a pedestrian with a jugular hematoma.
By Carolina Wood ·
A Westchester County jury returned a guilty verdict Thursday against Kevin Lopez, 41, in a case that began with a robbery on the Centre Avenue Bridge over Interstate 95.
Lopez, who lives in New Rochelle, was found guilty of five counts. The charges include attempted murder in the second degree, robbery in the first degree, attempted assault in the first degree, assault in the second degree, and criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree.
The incident occurred at approximately 10 p.m. on July 30, 2025. Police reports indicate Lopez approached a pedestrian from behind. He displayed a utility knife, demanded money, and took $100 from the victim.
After the theft, Lopez pushed the man to the ground. He then stabbed the victim multiple times in the face, neck, abdomen, and left arm before fleeing the scene. Officers responding to the call found Lopez's driver's license at the location.
The victim required treatment at New Rochelle Montefiore Hospital. Medical staff addressed lacerations and a jugular hematoma, a collection of blood around the jugular vein.
The New Rochelle Police Department arrested Lopez at his home on August 8, 2025. Officers recovered the knife used in the assault during that search. Lopez is currently held at the Westchester County Jail. Prosecutors identified him as a violent predicate offender, a status that can affect future sentencing guidelines.
He now faces a maximum prison sentence of 25 years. The New Rochelle Police Department issued a statement praising the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office. The department thanked the prosecutors for their thorough handling of the case and their commitment to securing justice for the victim and the community.
