FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 3, 2020
Contact: John Lyon 845-638-5645

Statement from Rockland County Executive Ed Day
Regarding Indictment of Grafton Thomas

"As a former Police Commander, I understand how much work goes into an investigation of this scale and I want to thank the Rockland County District Attorney's Office, the Ramapo Police Department, the Rockland County Sheriff's Office, the NYPD, the FBI and all the other involved agencies and departments for their quick action in not only apprehending this dangerous individual but seeing that he is charged to the fullest extent of the law.

"I stand with Rockland's Jewish community and all of the good people of this County in condemning this attack and offer my thoughts and prayers to the victims still recovering physically and mentally from this assault that took place during Hanukkah. Violence of any kind will not be tolerated here in Rockland and I will continue to work together with our law enforcement agencies, Towns, Villages, New York State and the private sector to ensure the safety of our residents.

"I look forward to seeing justice served in the coming year and ask that all work towards increasing understanding and promoting tolerance in 2020 and beyond."

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