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Spring Valley Man Pleads Guilty To Sexually Abusing A Child Over The Course Of Three Years

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Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh I announced today the plea of guilty by Evelio Mendez, 41 of Spring Valley, New York to one count of Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the First Degree (Class B Felony).

From September 1st, 2020, through September 30th, 2023, Mendez, engaged in a course of sexual abuse which started when the victim was 8 years old and lasted until she was 11 years old. Mendez was dating the victim’s mother at the time of the sexual abuse.

District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh said, “The defendant in this case has pleaded guilty to the despicable act of sexually abusing a minor. Our children are our most precious resource, and I will continue to do everything in my power as District Attorney to protect them. The defendant will be sentenced to a lengthy prison term and have to register as a sex offender.

Sentencing on this matter has been scheduled for May 5, 2024, Mendez will be sentenced by the Honorable Anne Bianchi. The defendant will be sentenced to ten years in state prison along with ten years post release supervision. Mendez will also have to register as a sex offender. The investigation was conducted by the Spring Valley Police Department with assistance from the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Special Victims Unit.

The case was prosecuted by First Assistant District Attorney Kathleen Devlin.

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20 Weekend Arrests in Ramapo: DWI, Robbery, Assault, and More

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Weekend Arrest Summary: 20 Arrests Made

Over the past weekend, Ramapo Police officers made 20 arrests, reflecting their ongoing commitment to public safety. Arrests included:

  • 9 misdemeanor arrests related to vehicle and traffic offenses, primarily involving drivers operating with suspended licenses

  • 1 arrest for exposure of a person

  • 1 arrest for larceny

  • 1 arrest on an active warrant

  • 1 arrest for menacing with a knife

  • 2 arrests for violating a stay-away order of protection involving children

  • 1 arrest for assault, with a possible robbery component still under investigation

  • 2 arrests for robbery involving a taxicab driver

  • 2 DWI arrests, including one driver with a BAC over four times the legal limit

Our officers continue to remain proactive and vigilant to ensure the safety of our community. We thank the public for their ongoing support.

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Ramapo Police Arrest Hillcrest Man and Woman in Connection with Taxi Service Thefts

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06/06/2025 – The Town of Ramapo Police Department Detective Bureau has arrested two individuals in connection with recent incidents involving robberies and thefts of service from local taxi drivers.

A 26-year-old male resident of Hillcrest was arrested for his involvement in two separate cases. He has been charged with Robbery in the Second Degree, Petit Larceny, and Theft of Service. Following arraignment before the Honorable Judge Straus, he was remanded to the Rockland County Jail. He is scheduled to appear in Ramapo Court at a later date.

A 27-year-old female, also from Hillcrest, was arrested for her involvement in one incident. She has been charged with Petit Larceny and Theft of Service. She was released on her own recognizance and is due to appear in Ramapo Court at a later date.

Please note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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