NEW CITY, NY – Prosecutors, Sheriffs, Police Chiefs, Police Unions and Local Elected Officials joined together to urge New York State Lawmakers to authorize a moratorium on the Criminal Justice Laws Set to Take Effect January 1, 2020, in order to carefully examine the full impacts of these laws. This was just one of numerous events held across New York State.
With many concerns about public safety and the safety of victims and witnesses, there must be a closer look at the unintended consequences of changes to discovery and bail laws. These new laws were embedded in the budget bill and passed with little to no input from the law enforcement community.
The bail bill will eliminate cash bail for a wide swath of crimes and fails to provide any mechanism for judges to consider a defendant’s danger to the community. Zero dollars were provided by the State for pretrial services to help ensure attendance at trial.
This event was one of several held around New York State by prosecutors, law enforcement and local officials. New York is the fifth safest state in the country and Since 2007, crime has declined by 18% in New York State.
Rockland County Sheriff Louis Falco said, “This legislation requires that defendants charged with some 400 different crimes will require mandatory release. Regardless of the defendants past history, record of violence, ties to our community or likelihood to return to court or flee, Judges will have no discretion on whether or not to set bail. This will have a significant negative impact on public safety.”
The discovery bill requires the disclosure of victim and witness names and identifying information to the accused without adequate mechanisms to protect against witness intimidation and tampering. Additionally, the law creates a statutory right for the accused to visit a crime scene even if it is a private home.
“These so-called ‘Justice Reforms’ leave much to be desired, those who advocate for and protect the victims of crime were ignored or even worse, never consulted. Put simply, these changes favor defendants over victims and I find that unconscionable. This is just another example of Albany politicians having a ‘great idea’ and not discussing it with the communities, organizations and people it would affect,” said Rockland County Executive Ed Day.
Virtually every other state in the country that has eliminated cash bail has given Judges the resources to make proper decisions about who should be held and who should be released. 47 States permit judges to consider public safety in their determination to set bail. After neighboring New Jersey implemented cashless bail, within months, they moved to a system where judges use risk assessment to weigh a defendant’s criminal history and the charges they face to determine their risk of danger to public safety.
Incoming Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh said in a statement, “We need to return discretion to the Magistrates so they can take into account the victim’s and public safety when determining cash bail on violent felonies. I have unequivocally stated throughout my campaign that first-time non-offenders should be released without bail. However, some of the crimes that require mandatory release without consideration for cash bail must be revised. I firmly believe if we take the appropriate time and input from all perspectives, we can come up with sensible criminal justice reforms in New York State that will protect the defendant and not jeopardize public safety.”
County Executive Ed Day, Sheriff Louis Falco, Ramapo Chief Brad Weidel, President, Police Chiefs Association of Rockland County, Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann, Haverstraw Supervisor Howard Phillips, Orangetown Supervisor Chris Day, Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht, Stony Point Supervisor Jim Monaghan and CEO of the Center for Safety and Change Elizabeth Santiago attended the event.
Stony Point Police needs your help – this incident occurred on 4/10/25 in the Town of Stony Point, NY and we are asking for your assistance in identifying this individual in regards to a theft investigation. If you have any information, please contact the Stony Point Police at 845-786-2422. Or- if YOU ARE this person – please stop by the Stony Point Police station so we may try to speak with you. Thank you.
In a coordinated effort, the New York State Police, along with the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office and the Town of Ramapo Police Department, carried out a successful undercover operation aimed at combating online child exploitation. Conducted over the course of several days, the operation led to the identification and arrest of several individuals involved in illegal activities related to child trafficking and exploitation.
Specialized Investigators used advanced cyber tools and techniques to infiltrate online platforms commonly used to facilitate these crimes. Through these efforts, they were able to track down suspects attempting to exploit minors online and lure them into in-person meetings.
As a result of the operation, the following six individuals were arrested and charged with various offenses. A historical investigation will continue into each of these individuals that were exposed during this investigation.
Jose B. Tombriz-Ixquiactap, age 28, of Monticello, NY
Attempted Rape 1st, a Class C Felony
Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class B Misdemeanor
Remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash, $100,000 bond, $150,000 partially secured bond and ordered to appear in Montebello Village Court on April 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
Yessachar D. Klahr,age51, of Monsey, NY
Attempted Rape 1st, a Class C Felony
Attempted Patronizing for Prostitution 3rd, a Class A Misdemeanor
Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class B Misdemeanor
Remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $7,500 cash, $15,000 bond, $30,000 partially secured bond and ordered to appear in Montebello Village Court on April 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
Adrian Rosas, age33, of Stony Point, NY
Attempted Rape 1st, a Class C Felony
Endangering The Welfare of a Child, a Class B Misdemeanor
Remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash, $20,000 bond, $30,000 partially secured bond and ordered to appear in Montebello Village Court on April 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
Diego Patricio D. Pachar Corte, age 38, of Cortlandt Manor, NY
Attempted Rape 2nd, a Class D Felony
Attempted Disseminating Indent Material to Minors 1st, a Class E Felony
Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class B Misdemeanor
Remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash, $100,000 bond, $150,000 partially secured bond and ordered to appear in Montebello Village Court on April 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
Nayib J. Valdivia,age 33, of Ossining, NY
Attempted Disseminating Indent Material to Minors 1st, a Class E Felony
Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class B Misdemeanor
Remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash, $100,000 bond, $150,000 partially secured bond and ordered to appear in Montebello Village Court on April 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
Carl W. Ellis,age55, Maplewood, NJ
Attempted Rape 2nd, a Class D Felony
Attempted Disseminating Indecent Material to Minors 1st, a Class E Felony
Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class B Misdemeanor
Criminal Possession Controlled Substance 7th, a Class A Misdemeanor
Remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash, $100,000 bond, $150,000 partially secured bond and ordered to appear in Montebello Village Court on April 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
It should be noted that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation, and a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.