Teacher Convicted of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Harassment After Trial
Rockland County Acting District Attorney Kevin Gilleece today announced that Yessenia Vasquez (DOB 05/27/1973) of 20A Hasbrouck Drive, West Haverstraw, New York was convicted after trial of the following: ...

Spring Valley Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter
Defendant To Receive 22 Years In Prison
Acting Rockland County District Attorney Kevin Gilleece today announced that Jose Alejandro Icu-Madrid (DOB 10/17/95) of 60 Mallory Road, Spring Valley, New York pled guilty to One count of Manslaughter in the First Degree, a class "B" Violent Felony in connection with the killing of Jairo Danilo Sandoval del Cid.

Piermont Man Indicted on Burglary Charge
Defendant Faces Up To 15 Years in Prison
Acting Rockland County District Attorney Kevin P. Gilleece today announced that Brian Bates (DOB 3/29/71) of 8 E. Lawrence Park Drive – Unit 7, Piermont, New York was indicted on One count of Burglary in the Second Degree, a class "C" Felony in connection with the breaking and entering of a home.

Bronx Man Pleads Guilty in Route 59 Impaired Driving Crash
Acting Rockland County District Attorney Kevin Gilleece today announced that Rohan Brijlall (DOB 08/03/77) of 2324 Elder Avenue, Bronx, New York pled guilty to One count of Assault in the Second Degree, a class "D" Violent Felony relating to a car accident that left three people with serious injuries.

Spring Valley Man Sentenced in Child Sex Case
Acting Rockland County District Attorney Kevin Gilleece today announced that Luis Miguel Lopez-Ruiz (DOB 04/10/84) of New Hempstead Road, Spring Valley, New York was sentenced to twelve years in state prison and twenty years post-release supervision on his May 2019 guilty plea to One count of Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the First Degree, a class "B" Felony.

Brooklyn Man Sentenced for Brutal Rape of Wife in Spring Valley
Acting Rockland County District Attorney Kevin Gilleece today announced that Holger Lema-Yaucan (DOB 06/20/88) of 281 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn, New York was sentenced to ten years in state prison and twenty years post-release supervision on his May 2019 conviction after a jury trial of One count of Rape in the First Degree, a class "B" Felony; One count of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree,...

Garnerville Man Sentenced to Sixteen Years for Sexual Abuse
Acting Rockland County District Attorney Kevin Gilleece today announced that Blair Bretton (DOB 05/20/76) of Wall Street, Garnerville, New York was sentenced to sixteen years in state prison and twenty years post-release supervision on his May 2019 guilty plea to One count of Criminal Sexual Act in the First Degree, a class "B" Violent Felony.

Spring Valley Man Convicted in False Identity Scam
Acting Rockland County District Attorney Kevin Gilleece today announced that Nicos Dinkins (DOB 07/20/88) of 57 West Hickory Street, Spring Valley, New York was convicted after a jury trial of Four counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second Degree, class "D" Felonies.

Ramapo Youth Gymnastics Coach Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing Young Students
Acting Rockland County District Attorney Kevin Gilleece today announced that Joseph Lewin (DOB 05/16/51) of 27 Mitchell Place, Port Chester, New York, has admitted to all of the allegations in the indictment and ultimately pled guilty to Course of Sexual Conduct against a Child in the Second Degree, a class "D" Violent Felony.

Bronx Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Eleven Years in State Prison for Operating Rockland County Heroin Ring
Acting Rockland County District Attorney Kevin Gilleece today announced that Elio Duarte (DOB 01/05/59) of 3915 Carpenter Avenue, Apartment 3G, Bronx, New York, was sentenced to eleven years in state prison on his guilty plea to two counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree, class "A-II" Felonies.

Indictment Handed Up in Violent West Haverstraw Stalking and Stabbing
Acting Rockland County District Attorney Kevin Gilleece today announced that Anthony Russell (DOB 05/20/95) of 775 Eagle Avenue, Apartment 6B, Bronx, New York, is scheduled to be arraigned on a five count indictment charging him with One count of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, a class "B" Violent Felony; One count of Assault in the First Degree, a class "B" Violent Felony; One count of...

Major Heroin Supplier Pleads Guilty Following Haverstraw Drug Ring Takedown
Acting Rockland County District Attorney Kevin Gilleece today announced that Elio Duarte (DOB 01/05/59) of 3915 Carpenter Avenue, Apartment 3G, Bronx, New York, pled guilty to two counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree, class "A-II" Felonies.

Spring Valley Man Indicted on Murder Charge
Defendant Faces Up To 25 Years To Life In Prison
Acting Rockland County District Attorney Kevin Gilleece today announced that Jose Alejandro Icu-Madrid (DOB 10/17/95) of 60 Mallory Road, Spring Valley, New York was indicted on One count of Murder in the Second Degree, a class "A" Felony in connection with the killing of Jairo Danilo Sandoval del Cid.

Haverstraw Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Rape of Young Girl
Acting Rockland County District Attorney Kevin Gilleece today announced that Nathaniel Saunders (DOB 03/25/72) of Haverstraw, New York was sentenced to 18 years in state prison on his December 2018 guilty plea to One count of Rape in the First Degree, a class "B" Felony. 

Eleven Charged with Operating Major Heroin Trafficking Ring in Rockland County
Conducted Transactions in Residential Neighborhoods; Thousands of Dollars, Over Three Pounds of Narcotics Recovered 
Acting Rockland County District Attorney Kevin Gilleece, joined by Town of Haverstraw Police Chief Peter Murphy and Rockland County Executive Ed Day, today announced that eleven individuals have been variously charged in separate indictments with...

Indictment Handed Up: Fatal 7-11 Assault in Rockland County
Rockland County Acting District Attorney Kevin Gilleece today announced the indictment of Jason Mendez (DOB 02/10/84) of 91 Toleman Road, Washingtonville, New York was arraigned on an indictment charging him with One count of Murder in the Second Degree, a class "A" Felony & Seven counts of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, a class "B" Violent Felony.

Rockland Psychiatric Center Patient Convicted of Manslaughter
Acting Rockland County District Attorney Kevin Gilleece today announced that Alias Stone aka "Billy Pugh" (DOB 07/01/64) of 140 Old Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, New York has been convicted after a jury trial of One count of Manslaughter in the First Degree, a class "B"Felony in connection with the death of a fellow patient at the Rockland Psychiatric Center.

Indictment Handed up in West Nyack Auto Dealer Homicide
Rockland County Acting District Attorney Kevin Gilleece today announced the indictment of Eric Ross Jr. (DOB 03/15/94) of 709 N. Dupont Street, Wilmington, Delaware on one count of Murder in the Second Degree, a class "A" Felony and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a class "C" Felony.

Former Spring Valley Building Inspector Convicted of Issuing False Certificates and Official Misconduct
Rockland County Acting District Attorney Kevin Gilleece today announced that Walter Booker (DOB 01/02/62) of 15 Bird Pl., Spring Valley, New York was convicted after trial by a Rockland County Justice of the following: • Issuing a False Certificate (Class "E" Felony)
• Falsifying Business Records in the Second Degree (Class "A" Misdemeanor)
• Official Misconduct (Class "A"...

Three Charged in Lucrative, Mob-Controlled Sports Betting Operation
"Operation Little Rock" Charges Defendants with Enterprise Corruption and Promoting Gambling; Search Warrants Executed in New York, New Jersey
Acting Rockland County District Attorney Kevin Gilleece today announced the filing of criminal charges against three individuals for allegedly running an illegal gambling ring and money laundering operation in Rockland County...