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Rockland County Sheriff Corrections Officer Arrested For Possessing Child Pornography

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Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced today the arrest of Daniel Dworkin, 44 of Valley Cottage, New York, a correctional officer Sergeant at the Rockland County Jail. Dworkin was arrested by the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office on November 21, 2024, and charged with fifty -one (51) counts of promoting a sexual performance by a child (PL. 263.15) and fifty-one (51) counts of possessing a sexual performance by a child (PL. 263.16).
This investigation was started by an online cyber tip report from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children which was then turned over to the ICAC regional task force here at Rockland County District Attorney’s Office. The investigation led to the execution of search warrants for the defendant’s home and electronic devices.
District Attorney Tom Walsh said, “As the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of Rockland County, it saddens me to announce today’s arrest of Daniel Dworkin, a Rockland County Sheriff’s Corrections Sergeant at the Rockland County Jail. My Office is committed to protecting the most vulnerable members of our community—our children. Upon taking office as District Attorney, the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office became a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC). The mission of the ICAC Task Force is to protect children by identifying individuals online who are attempting to lure children to meet for sex or those disseminating child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The charges against this individual are deeply disturbing, particularly given his position of public trust. Those who exploit or endanger children will be held fully accountable for their actions.
I commend the continued integrity and professionalism of my Office’s investigators and prosecutors who work tirelessly to investigate and apprehend individuals who are violating the law. The residents of Rockland County should know that the men and women of the Rockland County Corrections Division of the County Jail are true professionals. The actions of this individual in no way reflect the values and dedication shown everyday by those officers.”
The investigation was conducted by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC), a group comprised of the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office, New York State Police, Federal Agencies, and other local law enforcement who work together to identify and prosecute individuals who prey on children using the internet. The Clarkstown Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations assisted with the case.
Dworkin was arraigned in Clarkstown Justice Court by the Honorable Leslie Kahn. Bail was set at $500,000 cash, $1 million bond, $1.5 million partially secured bond with 10 percent down.
It should be noted that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation, and a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Tragic Crash on I-87 in Ramapo Claims Life of 24-Year-Old Woman from Middletown

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RAMAPO, NY — A 24-year-old woman from Middletown tragically lost her life on Sunday, June 15, 2025, following a single-vehicle crash on the southbound side of Interstate 87, near Exit 14A in the town of Ramapo, according to the New York State Police.

At approximately 3:25 p.m., troopers from the Tarrytown barracks responded to a report of a serious collision on the New York State Thruway. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2016 Honda Civic, driven by Anysah P. Nelson, had been traveling southbound when, for unknown reasons, the driver lost control of the vehicle. The car left the roadway via the right shoulder and struck a tree.

Emergency medical personnel arrived quickly and provided life-saving efforts at the scene. Nelson was then transported to Nyack Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and no additional vehicles were reported to be involved. Authorities have not yet released details regarding possible contributing factors, such as weather, speed, or mechanical issues.

Anyone with information related to the crash is urged to contact the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Haverstraw at (845) 344-5300, and reference case number NY2500527508.

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Tragedy in Spring Valley: Four-Year-Old Killed, Three Others Injured in Suspected DWI Crash on Old Nyack Turnpike

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June 15, 2025

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SPRING VALLEY, NY — A devastating crash in Village of Spring Valley has claimed the life of a four-year-old girl and left three others — including two young children — seriously injured after they were struck by a vehicle while walking on the sidewalk. The incident occurred on the evening of Friday, June 14, around 9:20 PM, near 142 Old Nyack Turnpike, as families were leaving a nearby park.

According to the Spring Valley Police Department, officers responded to a call reporting a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, Ramapo Police and emergency medical personnel were already on the scene providing aid. The investigation determined that multiple pedestrians were struck on the sidewalk by a car that later became disabled nearby, with the driver still wedged inside the vehicle when authorities arrived.

Four victims — a two-year-old boy, a five-year-old boy, a 31-year-old man, and a four-year-old girl — were rushed to Westchester Medical Center with injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening. Tragically, despite emergency medical efforts, the four-year-old girl succumbed to her injuries several hours later. The Monsey Scoop has identified her as the daughter of Spring Valley Trustee Sruly Eisenbach.

The driver, identified as 41-year-old Axel Lopez-Santiago of Spring Valley, was also injured and transported to Good Samaritan Hospital. A preliminary investigation indicated that Lopez-Santiago was allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.

Following the investigation, Lopez-Santiago was arrested and charged with the following:

Aggravated Vehicular Homicide (Penal Law 125.14(3)) — with a prior DWI conviction

Aggravated Vehicular Homicide (Penal Law 125.14(5)) — causing one death and serious injury to at least one other

Vehicular Assault in the First Degree (Penal Law 120.04(3))

Reckless Driving (VTL 1212)

Driving While Intoxicated (VTL 1192(3))

He was arraigned on Sunday, June 15 at 2:00 PM in Spring Valley Justice Court before Judge Mellion and held on $750,000 cash bail.

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