Drug Bust Nets Guns, Drugs and Money
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced the execution of two search warrants in a drug investigation coordinated by the Rockland County District Attorney's Drug Task Force. The three (3) month long investigation netted four (4) handguns, large amounts of narcotics and more than $19,000 in cash.

New City Man Pleads Guilty to Murder Charges
Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh announced that Gerard O'Sullivan, 61, of New City, NY, appeared personally in Rockland County Court before the Hon. Kevin Russo, AJSC, and plead guilty to all charges stemming from the murder of Noe Hamer, that occurred on February 6, 2020 at the McGowan's Funeral Home in Haverstraw, NY. His Sentencing has been scheduled for February 22, 2021.

South Nyack Man Arraigned on Murder Charges
Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh announced that Wendy Jean, 26, of South Nyack, NY, was arraigned today on murder charges stemming from yesterday's shooting death of Gregory Dubuisson, 35, of Nyack, NY.

Suffern Funeral Home Owner Indicted on Additional Charges
Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh announced the owner of Scarr Funeral Home was indicted on additional charges stemming from an ongoing investigation into business dealings that have transpired over the past 10 years. The owner, Leonard Scarr, 53, of Warwick, NY, appeared through a virtual arraignment today.

Man Indicted on Attempted Murder Charge
On October 18, 2020, at the Palisades Center Mall, Michael Burks approached two women and verbally and physically assaulted them. Burks threatened to shoot both women.He then got into his car and drove towards the two women almost striking them. Clarkstown Police ultimately stopped the carafter a pursuit. After resisting arrest, Burks was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm and...

Grand Jury 2020 10th Term
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announces the completion of the 10th Grand Jury term of 2020. During the term that started on September 11, 2020, the Grand Jury handed up seventeen indictments. The assistant district attorneys have been working tirelessly to prepare cases for presentations and secure indictments.

Rockland County District Attorney's Office Awarded Federal Grant
Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh announced that The Office for Victims of Crime has awarded the Rockland County District Attorney's Special Victims Unit a grant under the FY20 Law Enforcement-Based Victim Specialist Grant Program. The grant award is for 270,000 to be distributed overa 3-year period and will fund a full-time Victim Specialist for the DA's Special Victims Center (SVC). 25...

Rockland County Cluster Action Initiative
Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh announced that in accordance with the Governor's cluster action initiative, violators of the restrictions will be prosecuted by his office. The Rockland County District Attorney will be working with the Governor's office, as well as the County Executive and local police departments, to ensure compliance.

Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Rockland County District Attorney
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh,IIannounced that the District Attorney's Office has received favorable rulings in two expedited appeals. These appeals concerned applications made by the office in County Court for orders to protect the identities of sensitive witnesses, including confidential informants and victims.

Rockland County District Attorney Files Civil Action Against Scarr Funeral Home
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced that as Plaintiff - Claiming Authority, his office filed a civil forfeiture action in the Rockland County Supreme Court seeking the forfeiture of assets from the sale of Scarr Funeral Home and associated properties of the owners, Leonard Scarr and his spouse. This civil action was initiated to secure funds from the sale of the business...

Valley Cottage Teen Arraigned on Manslaughter Charges
Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh announced that Collyer R. Goodman, 18, of Valley Cottage, NY, was arraigned yesterday in Rockland County Court on the charges he was indicted on, stemming from the shooting that occurred in Nyack, NY on August 23, 2020.

Nanuet Man Indicted on Manslaughter Charges
A Rockland County Grand Jury handed down a Manslaughter indictment today stemming from the horrific fatal collision that took the lives of two teenagers on October 13, 2019 in Pearl River, NY.

Spring Valley Man Indicted on Kidnapping and Strangulation Charges
DefendantDaniel Pulla-Pilco (10/30/1996), of Spring Valley, was indicted by a Rockland County Grand Jury.Pulla-Pilco was indicted on one count of Attempted Kidnapping in the Second Degree (PL Sec. 110.00/135.20) and one count of Strangulation in the Second Degree (PL Sec. 121.12).

Grand Jury 2020 9th Term
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announces the completion of the 9th Grand Jury term of 2020. During the term that started on August 14, 2020, the Grand Jury handed up thirty-two indictments. The assistant district attorneys have been working hard to get cases ready for presentations and secure indictments.

Suffern Funeral Home Director Indicted on Felony Charges
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh, II announced that Leonard Scarr, 53, of Warwick, NY was indicted on 9 criminal counts stemming from an ongoing investigation being conducted by the Rockland County District Attorney's Office and the Ramapo Police Department. Scarr is the owner of Scarr Funeral Home located in Suffern, NY.

Valley Cottage Teen Arraigned on Manslaughter Charges for the Shooting Death of a Chicago Man
Collyer R. Goodman, 18, of Valley Cottage, NY, was arraigned this morning in Orangetown Justice Court by the Honorable Patrick Loftus on charges stemming from a shooting that occurred last night in Nyack. Bail was set at $250,000. A return court appearance was scheduled for August 27, 2020.

North Carolina Man Arraigned on Murder Charges
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh, II. announced that Jason Jabouin (08/22/1986), of Fayetteville, North Carolina, has been arraigned on the following charges: ...

Sloatsburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps Member Arraigned On Multiple Larceny Charges
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced the arraignment of Matthew Gannon (6/1/1967) of Sloatsburg, New York. Gannon has been charged with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (D-Felony), Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree (E-Felony), Offering a False Statement for Filing in the First Degree (E-Felony), and Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree (E-Felony).

Rockland Correction Officer Arraigned on Five Counts of Official Misconduct
On August 12, 2020, the Honorable Kevin F. Russo, J.C.C., arraigned Rockland County Correction Officer John Kezek, 35, of Florida, NY on a five (5) count indictment for official misconduct, regarding behavior directed at female inmates housed at the Rockland County Jail during the Fall of 2019. All counts are Class A Misdemeanors.

Rockland County District Attorney's Office Announces First Grand Jury Term Indictments Since the Coronavirus Shutdown
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced that the first Grand Jury term, since the Coronavirus shutdown, ended today, August 12, 2020. This Grand Jury was very busy as there was a back log of serious cases that were put on hold due to the pandemic. During the four-week term that started on July 17,2020, the Grand Jury handed up twenty-five Indictments, which included the most...

Rockland Correction Officer Arraigned on Twenty-Three Count Indictment
On August 11, 2020, the Honorable Larry Schwartz, J.C.C., arraigned Rockland County Correction Officer Christopher Taggart, 39, of New City, NY, on a twenty-three count indictment charging two counts of promoting prison contraband in the first degree, a class D Felony, and twenty-one counts of official misconduct, each a class A Misdemeanor.

Rockland Corrections Officers Indicted on Criminal Charges
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced multiple indictments, that were handed down by a grand jury, of two Rockland County Sheriff's Office Corrections Officers. The officers were indicted on multiple misdemeanors and felonies. The indictments were a result of an ongoing investigation into sexual mistreatment of female minority inmates.

Double Homicide Suspect Indicted and Arraigned
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced that Robert Williams was indicted by a grand jury on multiple charges stemming from the horrific double murder of Kathleen and Wanda Castor that took place in Valley Cottage May 26, 2020.

New Jersey Man Arraigned on Vehicular Manslaughter Charges
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced that Jared S. DeVera, 29, of Englewood, NJ was arraigned on charges stemming from a fatal car accident that occurred on July 15, 2020 on Lester Drive in Orangeburg, NY. The Orangetown Police Department is conducting an investigation into the cause of the accident. Mr. DeVera was charged with Vehicular Manslaughter 2nd Degree (Felony)...

Middletown Man Arraigned on Grand Larceny Charges
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced that Ricardy Cesar, 54, of Middletown, N.Y. has been charged with Grand Larceny (felony) stemming from an investigation conducted by Investigators from the Rockland County District Attorney's Special Investigations Unit.

Rockland County District Attorney's Office Newest Employee
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II welcomed the newest Rockland County District Attorney's Office employee. Rosibel Ventura Almonte was sworn in by the Honorable Roselina Serrano, Village of West Haverstraw Justice yesterday at the Rockland County Courthouse.

Former West Haverstraw Man Arraigned on Murder Charges
District Attorney Tom Walsh and Orangetown Police Chief Donald Butterworth announce the arraignment of Jason Jabouin on murder charges for the May 22nd shooting death of Ryan Franklin in the Village of Nyack, NY.

Hillcrest Man Arraigned on Murder 2nd Charges
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announces the virtual arraignment of the suspect in Monday's double homicide in Valley Cottage. ...

Passing of Rockland County Clerk Paul Piperato
The Rockland County District Attorney's Office is deeply saddened by the tragic news on the passing of our County Clerk, Paul Piperato. Paul's passing is a tremendous loss to our County and our North Rockland Community. From his endless support of non-for-profit organizations and presence at every community event in the county, he was a champion of all that is good in Rockland.

Grafton Thomas Update
Yesterday it came to my attention that a local media outlet reported that a federal judge ordered the body of Mr. Josef Neumann be exhumed for an autopsy related to the case against Grafton Thomas.

Spring Valley Man Arraigned on Felony Assault Charges
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announces the arraignment of Kirwin Forrest, 30, of Spring Valley, NY. Forrest was arraigned on charges of Assault 1st (felony), Assault 2nd (felony) and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th (misdemeanor) stemming from an incident that occurred on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 75 N. Pascack Rd in Nanuet.

NYS PAUSE Enforcement
My office has been working closely with police officials and municipal attorneys, to navigate through the very difficult situation facing Rockland County since the outbreak of this life changing pandemic. ...

Monsey Man Succumbs to Injuries
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced that Josef Neumann, 72, of Monsey, NY succumbed to injuries sustained as a result of the horrific attack that occurred on December 28, 2019 in Monsey. For the past three months, Mr. Neumann was undergoing medical treatment.

Beware of Scams and Price Gouging
Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh advises county residents to be aware that scammers are exploiting public concern relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. He also warns business owners to not price gouge! If you are caught inflating prices, to increase your profit on the backs of customers, you will be prosecuted.

District Attorney's Office Staffing
Due to the increase of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in our area and the fact that the work of this office is of upmost importance to the people of Rockland County, the District Attorney has decided to relocate the office's employees to three separate locations throughout the county.  This move reduces the chances of the virus spreading throughout the entire workforce.

District Attorney Warns of Price Gouging
The Rockland County District Attorney is alerting County residents to be aware of potential scams and price gouging during the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus. As public health concerns grow about coronavirus (COVID-19), businesses and scammers may try to take advantage of consumers.

Multiple Indictments of Multiple Rockland County Men
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced the following indictments from March 4, 2020 Rockland County Grand Jury: ...

Haverstraw Man Indicted on Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Death Charges
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced that JORGE FLORES-VILLALBA (06/23/1992) of Broad St. Haverstraw, New York has been indicted on a charge of Leaving the Scene of an Incident Causing a Personal Injury That Results in Death Without Reporting(felony). The charge stems from a fatal hit and run that occurred on December 24, 2019 at the intersection of Liberty Dr and Filors...

Priest Indicted on Rape Charge
Defendant Fidel Hernandez (3/3/1968), a Catholic priest, was indicted by a Rockland County Grand Jury yesterday. Hernandez was indicted on Rape 1st, Rape 3rd, 3 counts of Criminal Sexual Act 1st, and 3 counts of Criminal Sexual Act 3rd. He will be arraigned next week in County Court.

Homeless Man Arraigned on Murder Charges
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh, II announced that Blanchard Glaudin (07/01/1994), homeless, has been arraigned on the charge of Murder in the Second Degree (a class "A" felony) in conjunction with the killing of Sandra Wilson on February 18, 2020. ...

Homeless Man Indicted on Murder Charge
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh, II announced today that Blanchard Glaudin (DOB 7/2/94), homeless, was indicted on one count of Murder in the Second Degree, a class "A" Felony. This charge is in connection with the killing of Sandra Wilson.

Statement from District Attorney Tom Walsh
As we try to understand the tragedy that occurred on Tuesday at the Finkelstein Library in Spring Valley, which took the life of Sandra Wilson, the question has arisen as to how Blanchard Glaudin could be out of jail after charges for a felony crime had been lodged against him stemming from an incident that happened in the Town of Orangetown in November 2019.

Spring Valley Man Arraigned on Murder Charges
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced that Blanchard Glaudin (07/01/1994) of Wood St. Spring Valley, New York has been charged with Murder 2nd (felony) in the death of Sandra Wilson on February 18, 2020. The defendant was remanded to the Rockland County Jail and will return to court on February 24, 2020 in Spring Valley Justice Court.

Grafton Thomas Court Appearance
Grafton Thomas appeared in court today for a scheduled appearance. The motion and arguments regarding the inspection of the premises located at 47 Forshay Road has been adjourned due to the fact that the defendant's competency is still at issue. Two doctors, appointed by the state, have found the defendant competent to stand trial; the defendant's privately retained doctor found him incompetent.

County Employee Arrested for Receiving Fraudulent Services
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced that Yolanda Wiley (2/11/1983) of 6 Ann Marie Ct., Stony Point, New York has been charged with Grand Larceny 2nd (Felony) for a fraudulent claim of social services benefits. Wiley is a Rockland County Employee working for the Department of Social Services. ...

Albany Man Convicted of Sexual Abuse
Defendant Johnny Lozier (DOB: 12/21/78), of Albany, NY, was convicted of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree and Endangering the Welfare of a Child by the Honorable Kevin F. Russo on February 6, 2020. Lozier sexually abused a female child in the Town of Haverstraw during September 2019; the child was eight-years old at the time.

New City Man Arraigned on Murder Charges
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced that Gerard O'Sullivan of 15 Scarlett Court, New City, New York was arraigned by Judge Larry Schwartz this morning on charges stemming from the fatal shooting incident that occurred in Haverstraw, NY on February 6, 2020.  Rockland County Court Justice Schwartz arraigned O'Sullivan at the defendant's hospital room in Westchester...

DA Moves to Disqualify Attorney
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh, II announces that his office has moved the County Court for an order disqualifying Michael H. Sussman, Esq. from representing Grafton Thomas regarding Indictment 2020-001.

Rockland Psychiatric Center Patient Sentenced on Manslaughter Charges
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh, II today announced that Alias Stone aka "Billy Pugh" (DOB 07/01/64) of 140 Old Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, New York has been sentenced on his February 11, 2019 conviction 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...

NOTIFICATION TO NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE
My office has been working with the Spring Valley Police Department throughout the weekend to ensure that an extensive investigation is being conducted into the incident that occurred during the early morning hours of Saturday. A female individual came into contact with Spring Valley Police
Officers and after an altercation with the officers, the female had a medical episode requiring her to...

GREENWOOD LAKE MAN INDICTED IN MASS SLASHING IN MONSEY
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh, II today announced that Grafton Thomas (DOB 7/19/82 of Greenwood Lake, New York was indicted on six counts of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, class "B" Violent Felonies, three counts of Assault in the First Degree, class "B" Violent Felonies, three counts of Attempted Assault in the First Degree, class "B" Violent Felonies, and two counts...