Court Reporter’s Notebook: Cases Followed by Robert Cox

December 16, 2022

Court Reporter’s Notebook: Cases Followed by Robert Cox

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Two of the major cases I have been following for a long time ended in guilty pleas. I was in court for both.

Eduardo Martinez (Ice Cream Terror Guy)

My A/V request for Martinez was approved by Judge Murphy. I did record the entire proceeding where he pleaded guilty in a negotiated global disposition of dockets from White Plains, VOM and Larchmont but decided not to publish it, opting instead for one still photo. The defendant’s mental illness, his cooperative and polite manner and his supportive, distraught mother played a role in that decision. He is not quite done yet as he remaining dockets in Rye and VOM that were not part of the deal. He is back in Rye City Court next week. Not sure on VOM.

Man Pleads Guilty in Global Disposition of White Plains, Larchmont, Mamaroneck Dockets

Eduardo Martinez was granted a global plea agreement where he was sentenced on December 13, 2022, to 364 days on two separate cases where he entered two separate guilty pleas – Robbery in the Third Degree and Menacing in the Second Degree. His sentence of 364 days will run consecutive to one another and Orders of Protection were granted for each case.

Bethzy Higueros (Double Vehicular Homicide Gal)

Higueros asked to start serving her sentence early. Her promised sentence is max 3 years. She was ROR’d. She will appear before Judge McCarty on January 5, 2023 at which time she will be remanded to the Westchester County Jail. I will seek permission her appearance on 1/5/23 as well as her sentencing on 4/5/23. Below is a photo outside the courthouse from a previous appearance.

Pelham Woman Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter & DWI in Fiery Mamaroneck Crash that Killed 2 New Rochelle Passengers

Bethzy Higueros, 23, of Pelham, NY, pleaded guilty to reduced charges related to a fatal car crash in Mamaroneck that killed two New Rochelle woman. She is scheduled for sentencing on April 5, 2023 where she faces up to 3 years in prison under a negotiated plea agreement where she pleaded guilty to Vehicular Manslaughter – 1st, a C Felony and DWI, an A Misdemeanor in exchange for 1 to 3 years in state prison plus fines and fees on the Felony charge and 364 days to run concurrent on the Misdemeanor charge plus fines and fees. Family members of the two victims will be afforded time at sentencing to deliver victim impact statements.

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Percell Ross (Taxi Cab Murder Guy)

Big development in his case. Federal Defenders just requested an adjournment of his 12/21/22 suppression hearing to some TBD date in anticipation of a global multi-state settlement.

“The parties are in the process of negotiating a potential global resolution of this case that would not only resolve the instant matter but Mr. Ross’s pending state case in New York as well as additional charges in state court in Connecticut and Virginia.

I have requested permission to video record his appearance next week in White Plains and asked the federal court in Brooklyn for pleas and sentencing occurs across 4 courts in 3 states.

Rocah v. Costa (DA v. Judge)

Both parties have completed motion practice in this highly unusual Article 78 Complaint filed by Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah against New Rochelle Judge Matthew J. Costa to prevent Judge Costa from enforcing his decisions to preclude evidence and testimony in a pair of drunk driving cases. I once again went to the courthouse to photograph the paper filing, converted the photos to PDF and uploaded then here:

Round II: Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah v New Rochelle Judge Matthew J. Costa

PREVIOUS:

Westchester DA Battles New Rochelle Judge in New York Supreme Court over Her Ability to Enforce the Law in his City

Attempt to Dismiss Westchester DA Complaint by New Rochelle Judge is Denied

Marquise Roberson (Tased Guy)

Marquise Roberson was released from Westchester County Jail on 12/16/22 on his own recognizance.

Rye Police Tase Peekskill Man Who Jumped Out of Window During Foot Pursuit

Andrew Lamb (BLM Mural Guy)

Andrew Lamb had a a conference between attorneys in VOM Court.

Devon March (Rammed NRPD Patrol Car Guy)

I saw car 5 on the street twice still showing the ramming damage.

Bronx Man Carjacks Vehicle, Intentionally Rams New Rochelle Police Vehicle, Injures NRPD Officer

Yonsin Macario Cordon (Child Rape Guy)

Yonsin Macario Cordon has filed a motion to dismiss. From what was said in court, the motion to dismiss is based on the case taking too long. He was back in court on 12/9/22. The people’s opposition was 12/21/22 but moved to 1/3/23 with a Control/Decision date of 2/6/22. I will request the motions once both are filed but before the decision.

Marcus Vasquez (Stella SWAT guy)

Marcus Vasquez, the guy surveilled by NRPD for days which sent a SWAT team to the Stella apartment building in downtown New Rochelle, was given an offer by the DA on Monday: a reduction to Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument - 3rd, an A Misdemeanor, with a sentence of a 1 year ACD plus fines and fees. Not much to show for days of surveillance and a SWAT team raid at the Stella. He is due back in New Rochelle City Court for sentencing on January 23, 2023.

After court he asked me why I was recording him walking out of the courthouse. I told him I was covering his case. He asked who I was and I reminded him we had been neighbors at the Stella. Despite all this he got on the Stella elevator on the 6 floor with me and Zeke and went to the lobby. He asked about Zeke. Recall that weeks after his arrest, and license plates on his Blue BMW that came back stolen, his vehicle was back in the Stella. Whether he continues to reside at the Stella or is visiting you might think he would be banned from the building after drawing an armed response to the Stella and using a stolen identity to obtain a lease and parking.

SWAT Team Deployed to Stella Apartments in Downtown New Rochelle

Drug dealer arrested with cash, forged documents, 44 rounds of .45 cal ammo, and a $100K BMW M5

Elijah Santiago (VIP Stabbing)

The DA is offering to let Santiago plead down to two felonies, Assault - 1 for one victim who sustained serious bodily injuries and Assault - 2 for the other victim. Assault - 1 has a minimum sentence of 5 years. The offer is 5 years in state prison on Assault - 1 and 3.5 years on Assault - 2 to run concurrent. Judge McCarty said the offer was “pretty good”. Santiago wants reductions to misdemeanors with no incarceration. Judge McCarty asked the ADA Strong if the DA would ever offer misdemeanors (“no”) or no incarceration (“no”). Judge McCarty said Santiago wanted to make a claim of self-defense, what he called an “all or nothing” defense. The case was adjourned to 2/23/23 by which time either the case would be resolved by plea or sent to a judge to assign a trial date.

There was an indictment and a partially granted omnibus motion in this case which we have requested from the DA.

James Bonanno (Little Jimmy)

Little Jimmy Bonanno said “Thank God” as he walked out the courtroom Thursday after a felony hearing ended when Judge Susan Capeci dismissed a Criminal Contempt - 1st Charge against him. He was apparently not listening closely to an easily overheard bench conference during the felony hearing where Judge Capeci and the prosecutor discussed the DA’s intention to take the matter to a Grand Jury to get the felony indictment instead of the felony hearing.

Louis Apicella (Sloppy Louis)

Apicella had an appearance Thursday as dockets for ShopRite Shoplifting and trying to run me over, case now transferred to Mount Vernon City Court. First Mount Vernon appearance Tuesday January 10, 2023 9:30 AM. I requested a copy of the transfer order from the DA but still do not have it.

Noam Bramson (Bent Mayor)

The DA said they do not comment on a Grand Jury investigation so until there is an indictment or no true bill there will be no information.

David Blumenthal (Bent Noam Pal)

Ethics investigation stalled. Best guess, nothing until after January 1st.

Michael Vaccaro (Bad Cop/Bad Cop)

Michael Vaccaro Termination Hearing is now scheduled for December 19.

USA v. Philip Colasuonno (Slippery Phil)

7:21-cv-10877: No decision in whether the USA v. Philip Colasuonno case moves forward. Still pending.

Fogg v. City of New Rochelle, New Rochelle Police Department, Joseph Schaller, Michael Vaccaro, Matthew Velasco, Scott Wallach, Melvin Molina

7:22-cv-03935-KMK: Mediation Conference was 12/14/2022, 2:30 PM.

Brooke Balchan v. City School District Of New Rochelle; Laura Feijoo, Former Superintendent; Alex Marrero, Interim Superintendent; Peter Scordo, Deputy Superintendent; Ana Reluzco, Executive Administrator For Human Resources; Amy Mosehli, Member Of The Board Of Education; Ryan Reed, Assistant Superintendent Of Human Resources; Jackielyn Manning-Campbell, Assistant Superintendent Of Student Services

7:21-cv-04798 Amended Complaint Filed 11/15/22. Motion to Dismiss filed by CSDNR on 12/16/22.

I have downloaded the voluminous records in the case. It will take a while to go through them but once I have will publish a summary with links to all the documents.

There is another matter pending relevant to this case which is important but keeps falling to the bottom of my task list due to incoming stories on other subjects. I am hoping to get it done this weekend.

Recent Articles on Court Cases

Pelham Woman Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter & DWI in Fiery Mamaroneck Crash that Killed 2 New Rochelle Passengers

Man Pleads Guilty in Global Disposition of White Plains, Larchmont, Mamaroneck Dockets

New Rochelle Woman Sentenced in Hit-and-Run of 72-Year-Old Nurse

Pregnant Woman Stabbed in New Rochelle, Police Say

A/V Requests

Westchester Criminal Court

  • Bethzy Higueros 1/5/23
  • Bethzy Higueros 4/5/23
  • Michael Thunderhorse 12/20/22
  • Percell Ross Blakely 12/22/22 APPROVED
  • Safiyy Robinson on 3/2/23
  • Alika Crew TBD (March 2023)

Check with DA

Apicella transfer order requested.

NRPD vs. Michael Vaccaro Monday December 19 2022 9:00 AM (New Rochelle )

State of New York vs. Ramiah Auto Repair Monday December 19, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

State of New York vs. Allan Ramdeo Ramiah December 19, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

State of New York vs. Eduardo Martinez Tuesday December 20, 2022 9:00 AM (Rye City Court)

State of New York vs. Spencer Rubicco Tuesday December 20, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle)

State of New York vs. Juan Sanchez Tuesday December 20, 2022 2:00 PM (SCI/CONFERENCES)

State of New York Devon K. March December 20, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle)

State of New York vs. Michael Thunderhorse Tuesday December 20, 2022 9:00 AM (Sentencing/White Plains) VIDEO APPROVED

State of New York vs. James V. Bonanno Thursday December 22, 2022 9:30 AM (Felony Dockets/DVI White Plains)

State of New York v. Percell Ross Blakely (in e-courts for Percell Blakely) December 22, 2022 9:30 AM (White Plains/Motion Decisions/ Determination of Readiness)

State of New York vs. Nicholas Suppa or Gomessuppa or Suppagomes Thursday December 22, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle)

State of New York vs. Cermele's Auto December 22, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle)

State of New York vs. Joseph Cermele December 22, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle)

State of New York v. Xavier A. Montgomery December 23, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle)

State of New York v. Thomas O. Mensah December 23, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle)

Next Appearance Date: Monday December 19 2022 9:00 AM (New Rochelle )

NRPD vs. Michael Vaccaro

Docket# N/A

Type: Termination Hearing

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: New Rochelle City Hall

Hearing Officer:

Custody Status: N/A

Custody ID Number: N/A

Description:

Article:

Last Appearance Date: N/A

NOTES: Michael Vaccaro Termination Hearing originally scheduled for November 10, November 15 and November 17 (if needed), then adjourned to start December 1 were adjourned until December 19 because Vaccaro got a new attorney.

Next Appearance: Monday December 19, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

State of New York vs. Ramiah Auto Repair

OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER CASE

Docket# CR-06269-20

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Friday September 9, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption/The Jawahir Enterprise

Next Appearance: December 19, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

State of New York vs. Allan Ramdeo Ramiah

OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER CASE

Docket# CR-06235-20

Type: Criminal

ADA: Forbes, L.

Defense Attorney: Wagstaff, William III

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Docket# CR-00185S-2021

Court: Westchester County Court - Criminal Term

Judge: Murphy, Hon. Alexandra D

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Friday September 9, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption/The Jawahir Enterprise

Next Appearance: Tuesday December 20, 2022 9:00 AM

State of New York vs. Eduardo Martinez

Court: Rye City Court

Judge: N/A

Docket #

Docket #

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Last Appearance Date: Thursday July 28, 2022 9:30 AM (VOM)


Next Appearance: PENDING

State of New York vs. Eduardo Martinez

Court: Village of Mamaroneck Court

Judge: N/A

Docket# 22050288 (ice cream shop terror)

Docket# CR-03012-19 (Gr Lar 4th:property Frm Person; Robbery-3rd; Petit Larceny)

Docket# CR-02942-21 (Bail Jumping-3rd Degree)

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Last Appearance Date: Thursday July 28, 2022 9:30 AM (VOM)


Next Appearance: DISPOSED (Westchester)

State of New York vs. Eduardo Martinez

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Judge: Hon. Alexandra D. Murphy

Docket # SCI-70382-22 (Robbery-1st:use Danger Instrmt; Robbery-3rd:sexually Motivated) Larchmont Taxi

Custody Status: WCDOC Valhalla

Custody ID Number: 0000255013

Keyword Description: brandishing knife in a business in MMK, taxi cab in MMK, robbery in Rye

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Added to eTrack

Article: Mamaroneck Man Brandishes a Knife at a Local Business, Threatens to Shoot Up the Place; Mamaroneck Police Nab Suspect in Armed Robbery of a Cab Driver

DOB: 9/8/1998

Last Appearance Date: Tuesday August 16, 2022 9:00 AM (Sentences/Westchester)

State of New York vs. Eduardo Martinez

Court: Westchester Criminal Court

Judge: Hon. Susan Cacace

Docket # 22050288 (ice cream shop terror)

Docket # CR-03012-19 (Gr Lar 4th:property Frm Person; Robbery-3rd; Petit Larceny)

Docket# CR-02942-21 (Bail Jumping-3rd Degree)

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Last Appearance Date: Wednesday October 12, 2022 9:30 AM (White Plains/CONFERENCE)

NOTES:, Martinez clearly has mental issues. He got out of hand in the VOM Court. He appeared to be under the impression that his 6 months in Valhalla was his sentence. He had not been sentenced. Judge Derrico ordered the court officer to remove him but let him listen from a nearby and told his lawyer and his mother to explain that his sentence may be longer than 6 months. Russell Smith, his 10-B attorney, said Martinez has a conference with Judge Cacace on 10/12 to discuss a global disposition of all the Mamaroneck cases (taxi robbery, ice cream store terror, etc.). Martinez was given a return date at VOM Court on 11/3/22. Judge Derrico instructed Smith to tell Judge Cacace her view that he needs mental health resources.

Discussion in court of a 1 year plus 1 year sentence and a new issue, immigration consequences for him. His lawyer asked for an adjournment because he could not meet with his client to a COVID quarantine. He violated probation 3 times (2 in MMK, 1 in Rye). There was mention of 2 grand larceny cases in White Plains that are news to me. The mother was present. There is a PSR. Case marked FINAL for 12/13/22.

Next Appearance Date: Tuesday December 20, 2022 2:00 PM (SCI/CONFERENCES)

State of New York vs. Juan Sanchez

Docket# CR-00300-22 (New Rochelle)

SCI# HGJ-72132-22 (White Plains)

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: el chapo ghost gun guy

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Custody Status: Westchester County DOC

Custody ID Number: 0000266542

Keyword Keyword Description: West End Gun Dealer

Article: Operation Casper and West End Shooting: Multiple Ghost Gun Arrests 100 Feet, 10 Hours Apart

Last Appearance Date: November 22, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: looks like a kid, slight, did not look back at 20 family/friends, came in shackled, embarrassed?

Next Appearance: December 20, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle)

State of New York Devon K. March

Docket# CR-05817-22 (Petit Larceny)

Docket# CR-05818-22 (Burglary - 2nd)

Docket# CR-05819-22 (Burglary - 2nd; Robbery - 2nd:causes Physical Injury)

Docket# CR-05820-22 (Robbery 2nd- Motor Vehicle, Grand Larceny - 3rd)

Docket# CR-05821-22 (Assault - 2nd)

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Michael Nedick

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge: Hon. Matthew J. Costa

Keyword Description: rammed police car

Article: Bronx Man Carjacks Vehicle, Intentionally Rams New Rochelle Police Vehicle, Injures NRPD Officer

Last Appearance Date: December 6, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle)

NOTES: bail set, amount?

Next Appearance: Tuesday December 20, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle)

State of New York vs. Spencer Rubicco

Docket# CR-06800-21

Arrest Date: December 6, 2021

Arrest #:20210082614

Charges Include: DWI 1st Offense, Agg Unlicensed Operation - 2nd, MV Viol - registration Suspended, Drinking Alcohol In M/V On Hwy, Stop/stand/park Viol Highway, Oper Mv W/o Inspect Certificate, Operate Vehicle W/o Insurance, Fail Keep Inspection Records

NOTES: submitted FOIL for all NR dockets to NRPD


Docket# CR-01919-22

Arrest Date: April 25, 2022

Arrest #:20220035414

Charges Include: Criminal Mischief - 2nd


Docket# CR-02105-22

Arrest Date: May 5, 2022

Arrest #: 20220039314

Charges Include Harassment-2nd:physical Cntact Lang/gestures, Agg Harass 2- Race/religion Aggravated Harassment-1st (superseded By Another Charge, Act In Manner Injur Child < 17


Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Legal Aid (felony)

Defense Attorney: David Rifas (misdemeanor)

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge: Costa, Hon. Matthew


Next Appearance: ??2022 9:30 AM (Bronx)

State of New York vs. Spencer Rubicco

Court: Bronx Criminal Court

Judge:

Docket# CR-006295-21BX

BENCH WARRANT BRONX July 22

Charges Include Op Mv Impaired By Drugs; Aggravated Unlic Oper Veh 3; Op Mv While Intoxicated 1; Agg Unlicensed Operation-2deg; Dwai Spec Vehicle 1st Off

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: DWI

Last Appearance: Thursday October 13, 2022 9:30 AM (Bronx)

Article:

Next Appearance Date: Tuesday December 20, 2022 9:00 AM (Sentencing/White Plains) VIDEO APPROVED

State of New York vs. Michael Thunderhorse

Docket# HGJ-71158-22 (New Rochelle case in White Plains); SCI-71604-22

Docket# CR-00969-22 (New Rochelle case)

Type: Criminal

Court: Westchester County Court - Criminal Part

Judge: Hon. Alexandra D. Murphy

Custody Status: Westchester County DOC

Custody ID Number: 0000263481

Description: Road Rage Stabbing in New Rochelle

Custody Status: Westchester County DOC

Custody ID Number: 0000263481

Description: Road Rage Stabbing

Article: Thunderhorse Pleaded Guilty to Domestic Violent Strangulation in Greenburgh; Next Day He Stabbed a Woman in the Abdomen in New Rochelle

Last Appearance Date: Tuesday September 6, 2022 9:30 AM (Arraignment /White Plains)

Article:

NOTES:


Next Appearance Date: Wednesday January 4, 2023 10:00 AM (Greenburgh)

State of New York vs. Michael Thunderhorse

Docket#

Type: Criminal

Court: Greenburgh Town Court

Custody Status: Westchester County DOC

Custody ID Number: 000026348

Description: Domestic Violence

Last Appearance Date: Wednesday September 14, 2022 10:00 AM (Greenburgh)

Article: Thunderhorse Pleaded Guilty to Domestic Violent Strangulation in Greenburgh; Next Day He Stabbed a Woman in the Abdomen in New Rochelle

NOTES: FOIL dispute with Greenburgh PD, See also, New Rochelle Road Rage Stabbing, remanded to Valhalla.


Next Appearance Date: PENDING SENT CLERK EMAIL (Yorktown)

State of New York vs. Michael Thunderhorse

Docket# 22020177

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: Yorktown Justice Court

Judge: Judge Aviah Cohen-Pierson

Custody Status: Westchester County DOC

Custody ID Number: 0000263481

Description: Criminal Contempt-2

Article: Thunderhorse Pleaded Guilty to Domestic Violent Strangulation in Greenburgh; Next Day He Stabbed a Woman in the Abdomen in New Rochelle

Last Appearance Date: December 8, 2022 6:00 PM (Yorktown)

NOTES: Greenburgh Town Court DV Case? Criminal Contempt? Date of Incident 1/16/22

court@yorktownny.org

Next Appearance Date: Thursday December 22, 2022 9:30 AM (Felony Dockets/DVI White Plains)

State of New York vs. James V. Bonanno

Type: Criminal

Docket# SCR-70342-21 (DVI)

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Solomon, Dean Martin

Docket# 06016-2022 (Felony Contempt TOP)

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Legal Aid

Court: Westchester County DVI Criminal Court

Judge: Hon. Susan M. Capeci

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: Domestic Violence

Last Appearance Date: Thursday December 15, 2022 9:30 AM (Felony Dockets/DVI White Plains)

Article: Former New Rochelle Schools Employee Charged with Felony for Violating Order of Protection in Domestic Violence Case

NOTES: DA offer made of five year felony probation and permanent order of protection, Judge Capeci skeptical of the offer, Bonanno wants his phone back, DA says no. Felony will be pursued via Grand Jury indictment.

Next Appearance Date: December 22, 2022 9:30 AM (White Plains/Motion Decisions/ Determination of Readiness)

State of New York v. Percell Ross Blakely (in e-courts for Percell Blakely)

Docket# (White Plains): IND-71200-22

Type: Criminal

Defense Attorney: Restivo, Andrew Louis

Attorney Type: Legal Aid

Assistant District Attorney: Hochheiser, L

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Judge: Hon. Judge Anne Minihan

Description: Murder

Last Appearance Date: Tuesday October 11, 2022 (White Plains/Motion Decisions/ Determination of Readiness)

Next Appearance Date: PENDING

Courtroom 8D South

USA v. Percell Ross

Federal Dockets# 1:21-cr-00571-BMC-LB; 1:21-cr-00571-BMC-LB-1; 1:21-mj-01184-RML; 1:21-mj-01184-RML-1 (Felon In Possession Of A Firearm)

AUSA: Dennehy, Jack

Defense Attorney: Mia Eisner-Grynberg; Michelle A. Gelernt (Federal Defenders of New York)

Court: U.S. Eastern District Court

Judge: Assigned to: Cogan, Hon. Brian M. Magistrate; Bloom, Hon. Lois (pre-trial)

NOTES: Letter dated June 22, 2022 - adjourn June 28, 2022 status conference; defendant has been indicted by a Grand Jury in Westchester County, New York for Murder in the First Degree and related crimes; the parties consent to an adjournment of this matter until after July 18, 2022. MOTION TO SUPPRESS STILL NOT DECIDED BY JUDGE.


Warrant New Haven, CT dated October 16, 2021 for aggravated assault, First Degree with a weapon.

New Haven CT Police

Scott Shumway

203-946-6285

sshumway@newhavenct.gov


Warrant Covington,VA Sex Trafficking

Covington VA Division of Police

https://covington.va.us/city-government/city-departments/police/

Margie Wickline

540-965-6333


Custody Status: MDC Brooklyn

Custody ID Number: 55370-060

Keyword Description: Taxi Murder Shootout

Article: Federal Judge Grants Motions Allowing New Rochelle Taxi Murder Defendant to Act as a “Jailhouse Lawyer”

Percell Ross Returned to New Rochelle for Booking, Indicted in Westchester Court for Taxi Cab Murder

Last Appearance Date (Brooklyn): Thursday May 25, 2022 10:00 AM; (White Plains): July 12, 2022 9:30 AM (Conferences)

DOB: 52 or 1969

NOTES: According to a report from the FBI’s National Crime Information Center, Percell Lamont Ross used multiple aliases (Blakemy, Percell; Blakeney, P; Blakeney, Percel L; Blakeney, Percell l; Blakeny, Percel; Blakeny, Percell; Blakeny, Percell Lament; Blakeny, Ross; Blakney, Percell; Kendall, Jerome; Percell, Ross Lamont; Robinson, Teamo; Ross, Percell and dates of birth (1969/0908; 1967/0907; 1967/0908; 1968/0908; 1969/0808; 1969/0909; 1972/1013). motion to suppress pending.

Next Appearance: Thursday December 22, 2022 9:30 AM

State of New York vs. Naisanagelly Sanchez

Court: New Rochelle City Criminal Court

Docket #CR-06441-22

Judge: Hon. Eileen Songer-McCarthy

Type: Criminal

ADA: Philip Mellea

Defense Attorney: Legal Aid

Custody Status: WCDOC Valhalla

Custody ID Number: 0000271945

Custody StatusIn Custody

Keyword Description:

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Article: Pregnant Woman Stabbed in New Rochelle, Police Say

DOB: 19 years old (DOB 2002)

Last Appearance Date: Thursday December 8, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: Bail was set at $5,000 cash, $25,000 Bond, and $50,000 Partially Secured (10%) on 11/30/22.


Albany City Criminal Court

Docket #CR-02261-22

Arrested August 27, 2022 by Albany PD

Next Appearance Date: December 07, 2022 10:30 AM

Court:Albany City Criminal Court

Judge: Hon. Holly A. Trexler

Arraignment Charge: Crim Mischief 3: property> $250

Next Appearance Date: Thursday December 22, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle)

State of New York vs. Nicholas Suppa or Gomessuppa or Suppagomes


Docket# CR-04959-20 (New Rochelle)

Arrest Date: October 15, 2020

Arrest #: 00060314

Charges Include: CPW-2nd: Loaded Firearm; CPW 3rd-ammo Cli


Docket# CR-04960-20 (New Rochelle)

Arrest Date: October 16, 2020

Arrest #: 00060314

Charges Include: CPW-2nd: Loaded Firearm; CPW CPW 3rd-asslt Rifle; CPW 3rd-ammo Clip


Docket# CR-01699-22 (New Rochelle)

Arrest Date: April 13, 2022

Arrest #: 20220031214

Charges Include: Assault-3, CPCS-7 Heroin


Docket# CR-01699-22 (New Rochelle)

Arrest Date: April 13, 2022

Arrest #: 20220031214

Charges Include: Assault-3, Injure Child, Harassment


Docket# SCR-71248-22 (White Plains)

Arrest Date: April 13, 2022

Arrest #: 20031114

Charges Include: CPCS-7th


Court: New Rochelle Criminal Court

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: John Pappalardo

Court: New Rochelle Criminal Court

Judge:

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Description: Gun, Heroin + Assault-3, CPCS-7

Article: Routine Traffic Stop in New Rochelle Turns Up Cache of Illegal Assault Weapons and Ammo

Last Appearance Date: Thursday June 9, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: Arrested again Assault-3rd; Act Manr Injur Child under 17; Harassment 2nd- Phy Contact referred to IDVC, Arrested again CPCS-7th. Waas an arrest for assault where he was found to have drugs when searched. That makes a separate case on him for the drugs.


Next Appearance Date: Wednesday January 11, 2023 9:30 AM (White Plains DV)

State of New York vs. Nicholas Suppa or Gomessuppa or Suppagomes

Docket# SCR-71248-22

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: John Pappalardo

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court - DVI

Judge: Hon. Susan M. Capeci

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: Assault-3rd, Manr Injur Child < 17, Harassment 2nd- Phy Contact

Article:

Last Appearance: Wednesday September 21, 2022 9:30 AM (White Plains DV/Virtual)

NOTES: Pled Not Guilty on 6/28. Temporary Order Of Protection Issued Released on Recognizance


Next Appearance Date: January 24 2:00 PM (TAP/White Plains)

State of New York vs. Nicholas Suppa or Gomessuppa or Suppagomes

Docket# HGJ-72301-22

Type: Criminal

Part:JM/TAP

Next Appearance: December 22, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle)

State of New York vs. Cermele's Auto Collision

Docket# CR-06266-20

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge: Alexandra D. Murphy

Docket# CR-00185S-2021

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Tuesday September 13, 2022 (New Rochelle)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption/The Jawahir Enterprise

Next Appearance: December 22, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle)

State of New York vs. Joseph Cermele

Docket# CR-06065-20

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: John Pappalardo

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Judge: Alexandra D. Murphy

Docket# CR-00185S-2021

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

e-Track: Yes

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Tuesday September 13, 2022 (New Rochelle)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption/The Jawahir Enterprise

Next Appearance: December 23, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle)

State of New York v. Xavier A. Montgomery

Docket# CR-04249-22 (Cpsp-2nd:value Of Prop >$50000, Crim Mischief 3:property> $250 x 2)

Docket# CR-04488-22 (Aggravated Unlic Oper Mv-2nd, Reckless Driving, Crossing Road Hazard Markings, Speed Viol:imprudent)

Docket# CR-04588-22 (Cpsp-4th:property Val >$1000, Cpsp-3rd-value Of Prop > $3000, Cpsp-3rd-value Of Prop > $3000)

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Russell Smith

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge: Hon. Jared R. Rice

Custody Status: ROR

Keyword Description:

Article: Two Queens Men Nabbed in New Rochelle with Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Checks

Last Appearance Date: December 2, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle)

NOTES: Criminal Possession Stolen Property - 2nd, Criminal Mischief - 3rd and Reckless Driving

Next Appearance: December 23, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle)

State of New York v. Thomas O. Mensah

Docket# CR-04248-22 (Cpsp-2nd:value Of Prop >$50000; Crim Mischief 3:property> $250)

Docket# CR-04587-22 (Cpsp-3rd-value Of Prop > $3000, Cpsp-3rd-value Of Prop > $3000 x 2)

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Russell Smith

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge: Hon. Jared R. Rice

Custody Status: ROR

Keyword Description:

Article: Two Queens Men Nabbed in New Rochelle with Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Checks

Last Appearance Date: December 2, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle)

NOTES: Criminal Possession Stolen Property - 2nd, Criminal Mischief - 3rd

Next Appearance Date: Thursday January 5, 2023 9:30 AM (White Plains/TAP)

Next Appearance Date: Wednesday April 5, 2023 9:30 AM (White Plains/TAP/SENTENCING)

State of New York vs. Bethzy Higueros

Docket# IND-70333-21

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Legal Aid

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Judge:

Custody Status: Bailed Out

Custody ID Number: N/A

Description: Drunk Driver, 2 people dead

Article: Pelham Woman Indicted for Drunk Driving Crash that Killed Two New Rochelle Women

Last Appearance Date: Wednesday December 14, 2022 10:00 AM (White Plains/TAP)

NOTES: $20,000 Bond, $10,000 Cash. Was Hon. Robert J. Prisco now McCarty. Higueros asked to start serving her sentence early. She was ROR’d. She will appear before Judge McCarty on January 5, 2023 at which time she will be remanded to the Westchester County Jail.

Next Appearance: Thursday January 5, 2023 9:30 AM (New Rochelle SCI Control)

State of New York vs. Argenis RosaReyes

Docket# CR-01793-22

Type: Criminal

ADA: Hoffman

Defense Attorney: Cynthia Lobo

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge: Costa, Hon. Matthew

Custody Status: Westchester County Jail

(aka, ARGENIS ROSAREYES)

Custody ID Number: 0000268028

Keyword Description: 2 kilos cocaine

Article: New Rochelle Police Seize 2 Kilos of Cocaine Near New Rochelle High School After Neighbor Reports Suspicious Person

Last Appearance Date: November 30, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle SCI Control)

NOTES: New Rochelle Court does not have jurisdiction, remanded to WCDOC, case will be transferred, SCI-Grand Jury. New attorney (Siriano wants 730 then bail application).

Next Appearance Date: Thursday January 5, 2023 9:30 AM

State of New York vs. Ricardo Morales


Docket# CR-02245-21

Arrest Date: April 12, 2021

Arrest #: 10022914

Charges Include: Menacing-2nd; Crim Poss Weap-4th:int To Use


Docket# CR-02837-21

Arrest Date: May 12, 2021

Arrest #: 20210029614

Charges Include: Menacing-2nd; Crim Poss Weap-4th:int To Use; Crim Trespass 3rd:enclsd Prop


Docket# CR-02838-21

Arrest Date: May 12, 2021

Arrest #: 20210029514

Charges Include: Aslt-2: Injure Vic 65 Or Older


Docket# CR-05089-21

Arrest Date: September 5, 2021

Arrest #: 20210057914

Charges Include: Rob-2nd:causes Physical Injury, Assault In The Second Degree


Docket# CR-05647-21

Arrest Date: October 3, 2021

Arrest #: Not in e-courts

Charges Include: Robbery-3rd


Docket# CR-05649-21

Arrest Date: October 3, 2021

Arrest #: Not in e-courts

Charges Include: Assault In The Second Degree


Docket# CR-06695-21

Arrest Date: November 29, 2021

Arrest #: Not in e-courts

Charges Include: Criminal Mischief - 2nd


Docket# CR-06886-21

Arrest Date: December 10, 2021

Arrest #: Not in e-courts

Charges Include: Crim Contempt-2nd:disobey Crt, Resisting Arrest


Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Mattesi, Anthony

Court: New Rochelle Criminal Court

Judge: Rice, Hon. Jared R.

Custody Status: In Custody Westchester DOC

Custody ID Number: 0000248776

Keyword Description: Machete Guy MHATI

Article: Ricardo Morales Of New Rochelle Faces Assault Charge, Allegedly Attacked Neighbor Hours After Police Standoff

Last Appearance Date: Friday December 2, 2022 9:30 AM (WARRANTED)

NOTES: DA working on a MHATI disposition, Morales is about 5’ 2” | appearances on 8/26, 8/29, 9/2 - warrant issued, made active on 9/2. 09/02/2022 RETURN ON WARRANT 4 dockets were previously waived to the Grand Jury which were to be presented by now 3 dockets are still in New Rochelle City Court, will remain local and will likely be part of a global disposition of the following 3 misdemeanor dockets: CR-02245-21: Menacing - 2nd, Criminal Possession - 4th (intent to use) CR-02837-21: Menacing - 2nd, Criminal Possession - 4th (intent to use), Criminal Trespass - 3rd (enclosed property) CR-06886-21: Criminal Contempt - 2nd (disobey court), Resisting Arrest.

Next Appearance Date: Tuesday January 10, 2023 9:30 AM (Mount Vernon)

State of New York vs. Louis Apicella

Docket # CR-04180-22 (Mount Vernon)

Docket# CR-06749-21; CR-00451-22

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Kajube, Thomas Samuel

Court: Mount Vernon City Court

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: ShopRite theft, Attempt to run over Cox with car

Article: Former New Rochelle Schools Employee, Louis “Sloppy” Apicella, Arrested for Stealing from Costco

Article: Following Arraignment in New Rochelle, Louis Apicella, a Former BOE Employee, Attempts to Run Over Journalist with Car

Last Appearance Date: Thursday December 15, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: Apicella insisting he wants a jury trial for both dockets, ADA filed COC, ready for trial, next pre-trial is 8/29/22. Louis Apicella did not appear on 8/29/22. For some reason related to the availability of a court officer who is a witness the pre-trial hearing was kicked to 10/3/22.

Next Appearance: Tuesday January 10, 2023 9:30 AM (New Rochelle)

State of New York vs. City Auto Repair, Inc.

OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER CASE

Docket# CR-06268-20

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge: Rice, Hon. Jared R.

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Tuesday December 6, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption/The Jawahir Enterprise.

Next Appearance Date: January 10, 2023 9:30 AM (ARRAIGNMENTS)

State of New York vs. Mariela Barajas

Docket# HGJ-72118-22

Docket# SCI-72679-22

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: Westchester County Court - Criminal

Judge: Hon. Susan Cacace

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

eTrack: Added

Keyword Description: Sexting Salesian Teacher

Article: New Rochelle Catholic High School Teacher Sent Sex Acts Photos to 15-Year-Old Boy, Says DA

Last Appearance Date: Friday December 2, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: Barajas in unspecified treatment. D Felony, 1 count, Arrest charge, Indecent Material To Minors-1


Next Appearance Date: January 13, 2023 9:30 AM

State of New York vs. Mariela Barajas

Docket# CR-00156-22

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Rifas, David I.

Court: Mount Vernon Criminal Court

Judge: Hon. William Edwards

Keyword Description: Sexting Salesian Teacher

Article: New Rochelle Catholic High School Teacher Sent Sex Acts Photos to 15-Year-Old Boy, Says DA

Last Appearance Date: Friday December 2, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: Barajas in unspecified treatment. D Felony, 1 count, Arrest charge, Indecent Material To Minors-1

Next Appearance Date: Thursday January 12, 2023 2:00 PM (EVAL/CONFERENCE)

State of New York vs. Tommy Rivera

Docket# IND-70304-22

Type: Criminal HMB-Youth Part

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Judge: Blackwood. Hon. Helen M.

Custody Status: Children’s Village

Custody ID Number: N/A

Description: West End Shooting

Last Appearance Date: Thursday August 25 2:00 PM (EVAL/CONFERENCE)

Article: Grand Jury Indicts New Rochelle West End Shooter for Murder of Teen

NOTES: Grand Jury indictment but still no decision on hearing on trial as an adult.

Next Appearance Date: Thursday January 12, 2023 2:00 PM (TAP/White Plains)

State of New York vs. Alika Crew

Docket# CR-00299-2020

Type: Criminal

Court: Westchester Criminal Court

Judge: Hon. Mccarty, J

Part: TAP (McCarthy)

Defense Attorney: Billy Martin (Barnes & Thornburg), Rico, A.

Attorney Type: Private (Retained)

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: Attacked Ex-Boyfriend’s Girlfriend

Article: Love Triangle Leads to Attempted Murder in New Rochelle, Connecticut Orthodontist Charged

Last Appearance Date: 12/8/22 9:30 AM (White Plains)

NOTES:

Next Appearance: Tuesday January 17, 2023 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

State of New York vs. Lees Auto Repair, Inc.

OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER CASE

Docket# CR-06265-20

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Docket# CR-00185S-2021

Judge: Alexandra D. Murphy

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Friday September 9, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption/The Jawahir Enterprise.

Next Appearance: Tuesday January 17, 2023 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

State of New York vs. Ronnie L. Jawahir

OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER CASE

Docket #CR-06237-20

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Docket# CR-00185S-2021

Judge: Alexandra D. Murphy

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Friday September 9, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption/The Jawahir Enterprise

Next Appearance: Tuesday January 17, 2023 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

State of New York vs. R&G Auto Works, Inc.

OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER CASE

Docket# CR-06267-20

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: October 4, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption/The Jawahir Enterprise

Next Appearance: Tuesday January 17, 2023 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

State of New York vs. Danesh Singh

OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER CASE

Docket# CR-06234-20

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Robert Fantone

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Docket# CR-00185S-2021

Judge: Alexandra D. Murphy

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Friday September 9, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption/The Jawahir Enterprise

Next Appearance: Tuesday January 17, 2023 9:30 AM (New Rochelle)

State of New York vs. Ronald Jawahir

OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER CASE

Docket# CR-06239-20

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Anthony Strazza

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Friday October 14, 9:30 AM

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption/The Jawahir Enterprise


Next Appearance: Tuesday February 28, 2023 9:30 AM (White Plains)

State of New York vs. Ronald Jawahir

OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER CASE

Docket# SCI-71106-22

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Anthony Strazza

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Wednesday September 14, 9:30 AM (White Plains)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption/The Jawahir Enterprise

Next Appearance Date: Monday January 23, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle)

State of New York Marcus Vasquez

Docket # CR-04992-22 (Stella Fraud)

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge: Either

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Description:

Article: SWAT Team Deployed to Stella Apartments in Downtown New Rochelle

Last Appearance Date: Monday November 28, 2022 9:30 AM (Mamaroneck)

NOTES: Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument -,2nd and Identity Theft - 1st based on an investigation into a possibly fraudulently rented apartment in New Rochelle. Marcus Vasquez, the guy surveilled by NRPD for days which sent a SWAT team to the Stella apartment building in downtown New Rochelle, was given an offer by the DA on Monday: a reduction to Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument - 3rd, an A Misdemeanor, with a sentence of a 1 year ACD plus fines and fees. Not much to show for days of surveillance and a SWAT team raid at the Stella. He is due back in New Rochelle City Court for sentencing on January 23, 2023.

Next Appearance Date: January 23, 2023 9:30 AM (White Plains/Sentencing)

State of New York vs. Georgette S. Sloley

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Docket# CR-00185S-2021

E-Track: Yes

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Judge: Alexandra D Murphy

Type: Criminal

ADA: J. Thomas

Defense Attorney: Andrew Rubin

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Wednesday May 4, 2022 (SCI)

DOB: 1987

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption/The Jawahir Enterprise. She pled guilty to Insurance Fraud 3 (felony) and Insurance Fraud 5 (misdemeanor) on 1/26/22. The case is next on 10/26/22 for an update. She is currently on probation for one year and the ultimate outcome of the case will be determined after that year-long term of probation is complete. Sentencing is scheduled for January 23, 2023.

Next Appearance Date: Friday January 23, 2023 9:00 AM

State of New York vs. Israel Viloria

Docket# CR-01160-2019

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Max DeFabio

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Judge: Hon. Robert J. Prisco

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number:

Description: Embezzlement Tax Fraud Hyundai

Article: Ex-New Rochelle Hyundai Employee Who Stole $300K Gets Free Bus Trip to Prison

Last Appearance Date: Friday September 2, 2022 9:30 AM (Sentencing)

NOTES: co-conspirator James Castellano

Next Appearance Date: Friday January 25, 2023 (White Plains/Conference-Compliance)

Venezuelan American Endowment for the Arts v. RXR 587 Main Owner

Docket# 57011/2022

Type: Civil

Plaintiff Attorney: Joshua E. Kimmerling, Kempshall C. McAndrew both of Cuddy & Feder

Defense Attorney: Peter S. Dawson of DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr

Court: Westchester Supreme Court

Judge: Hon. Linda S. Jamieson

Tracking: E-Track

Description: Black Box Theater

Last Appearance Date: Friday December 2, 2022 (White Plains/Motion-Order to Show Cause (Returnable)

NOTES: NOI Due:10/23/2023, Ali Cordero Casal. On 6/9/22 Defendant RXR 587 Main Owner LLC asked for more time to reply until 8/1/22

Next Appearance: January 25, 2022 9:00 AM

State of New York vs. River Jones

Docket# IND-72943-22

Type: Criminal

ADA: Bronx County District Attorney

Defense Attorney: Peter St. George Davis/Legal Aid

Court: Bronx Supreme Court - Criminal Term (Part 96)

Judge:

Custody Status: Robert N. Davoren Center

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description:

Article: New Rochelle College Student Charged with Killing Rapper Moneygang Vontae

Last Appearance Date: December 7, 2022 9:00 AM

NOTES: Outcome / Release Status: Adjourned / Bond $500,000 Cash $150,000 (Not Posted)

Next Appearance Date: Tuesday January 31, 2023 (Conference Pre-Trial)

Patricia M. Adamchek v Yonkers Public Schools a/k/a et al (Coach Lou DiRienzo)

Docket# 51997/2020

Type: Tort-Child Victims Act/Civil

Plaintiff Attorney: Michael G. Dowd; Gerard J. Sweeney of Sweeney, Reich & Bolz, LLP

Defense Attorney: Dennis E. Lynch of Blanchard & Wilson, Savad Churgin

Court: Westchester Supreme Court

Judge: Hon. Leonard D. Steinman

Tracking: E-Track

Description: l

Last Appearance Date: Tuesday November 29, 2022

NOTES:

Next Appearance Date: Wednesday February 1, 2023 9:30 AM (SENTENCING)

State of New York vs. Andrea Thompson

Docket# 00188S-2021

Type: Criminal

ADA: Forbes, L.

Defense Attorney: Lobo, Cynthia (18B)

Court: Westchester County Court - Criminal Term

Judge: Hon. Alexandra D Murphy

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Wednesday May 4, 2022 9:30 AM (Sentencing?)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption/The Jawahir Enterprise

Next Appearance: Monday February 6, 2022 9:30 AM (Control/Decision on Motion to Dismiss)

State of New York vs. Yonsin Macario Cordon

Docket# CR-03334-20

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: Child Rape

Article: 32-Year Old New Rochelle Man Charged with Statutory Rape to Grand Jury

Last Appearance Monday December 5, 2022 9:30 AM (Discovery)

NOTES: Westchester County Grand Jury on November 24, 2020 | Yonsin Macario appeared for jury pre-trial. His case is in for Discovery on 9/14. Yonsin Macario Cordon has filed a motion to dismiss. The people’s opposition was 12/21/22 but moved to 1/3/23 with a Control/Decision date of 2/6/22.

Next Appearance Date: Thursday February 9, 2023 9:00 AM (Disposition Hearing/Stamford) (or 10:30 AM)

State of Connecticut vs. Safiyy Robinson

Docket# S01S-CR22-0246739-S (Greenwich)

Court: Geographical Area 1 Court (Stamford)

ADA:

Defense Attorney: LR Stevens

Court: Stamford GA 1

Judge:

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number:

Keyword Description: Range Rover Chase

Article: Newark Man Chased by Police on Pinebrook Boulevard in New Rochelle Extradited to Connecticut

Last Appearance Date CR-00926-22 (New Rochelle) Thursday May 5 2022 9:30 AM

Last Appearance Date S01S-CR22-0246739-S (Stamford) Tuesday August 9, 2022 9:00 AM

NOTES: extradited to CT, split dockets; Bridgeport Correctional Center 439631, Safiyy Robinson released from custody on 06/27/22; bail has been posted. A plea hearing was scheduled in Stamford, CT for 12/8/22 for stealing the Range Rover in Greenwich. I plan to to this hearing in Stamford, see where things stand and probably run a story at that point. Kicked to 2/9/23.


Next Appearance Date: March 2, 2023 9:30 AM (White Plains/Sentencing)

State of New York vs. Safiyy Robinson

Docket# CR-00926-22 (New Rochelle)

Docket # IND-71559-22 (White Plains)

Added to eTrack

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: Westchester Criminal Court

Judge: Hon. Robert J. Prisco

Added to eTrack

NOTES:, Safiyy Robinson (Range Rover guy) was indicted by Grand Jury on 7/05/2022. He was arraigned on 7/15/2022 and ROR’d (but still held in CT?) SCI Conference on 7/29/2022. Determination of Readiness on October 14, 2022 9:00 AM. His docket in White Plains for driving the stolen Range Rover to New Rochelle was referred to TAP (trial assignment part) by Judge Prisco for 11/2/22. He plead guilty and is on for sentencing on. A plea hearing was scheduled in Stamford, CT for 12/8/22 for stealing the Range Rover in Greenwich. I got his picture outside of the Westchester courthouse (above) after a recent appearance.

Elijah Santiago (VIP Stabbing)

Next Appearance Date: Thursday February 23, 2023 9:30 AM (White Plains)

State of New York vs. Elijah Santiago

Docket # IND-71620-22

Docket # CR-1954-22

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Gary Kronkowski (Legal Aid)

Court:Westchester County Court - Criminal Term

Part:TAP

Custody Status: Posted Bail

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: VIP Country Club Stabbing

Article: New Rochelle Judge Reduces Bail in VIP Country Club Stabbing; Self-Defense Argument Emerges

Last Appearance Date: indicted 7/12/2022;

Thursday July 14, 2022 9:30 AM; July 21, 2022 (White Plains Grand Jury Indictment: Thursday December 15, 2022 9:30 AM (White Plains)

NOTES: Posted bail, was in court. DA is offering to let Santiago plead down to two two felonies, Assault - 1 for one victim who sustained serious bodily injuries and Assault - 2 for the other victim. Assault - 1 has a minimum sentence of 5 years. The offer is 5 years in state prison on Assault - 1 and 3.5 years on Assault - 2 to run concurrent. Judge McCarty said the offer was “pretty good”. Santiago wants reductions to misdemeanors with no incarceration.

Judge McCarty asked the ADA Strong if the DA would ever offer misdemeanors (“no”) or no incarceration (“no”). Judge McCarty said Santiago wanted to make a claim of self-defense, what he called an “all or nothing” defense. The case was adjourned to 2/23/23 by which time either the case would be resolved by plea or sent to a judge to assign a trial date.

There was an indictment and a partially granted omnibus motion in this case which we have requested from the DA.

Next Appearance Date: March 8, 2023 3:30 PM (CONFERENCE/ COMPLIANCE)

S.S. JR. an Infant under 14 years of age by his father and natural guardian S.S. et al v. City School District of New Rochelle

Docket# 55965/2022

Type: Civil

Plaintiff Attorney:

Defense Attorney:

Court: Westchester Supreme Court

Judge: Hon. David F. Everett

Description:

NOTES:

Next Appearance Date: Wednesday March 22, 2023 11/30 AM (CONFERENCE/ COMPLIANCE/DISCOVERY)

Jamie Prospero v. The Ursuline School Of New Rochelle

Docket# 63745/2021

Type: Civil

Plaintiff Attorney:

Defense Attorney:

Court: Westchester Supreme Court

Judge: Hon. David F. Everett

Description: TikTok video expulsion

Article: Court Rules Ursuline Student Expelled Over TikTok Video Can Return to School

NOTES: Discovery Motion Practice with final date 3/22/23

Next Appearance Date: PENDING

M.J.T., an Infant by her Mother and Natural Guardian, Maria B. Torres, and Maria B. Torres, Individually, vs. The City School District of New Rochelle

Docket# 56043/2020

Type: Civil/Tort-Other Negligence

Plaintiff Attorney:

Defense Attorney:

Court: Westchester Supreme Court

Judge: Hon. Joan B. Lefkowitz

Description: File redacted version of sealed docs per Sealing

Last Appearance: Thursday December 15, 2022 10:00 AM (ICO Hearing/Room 1600)

NOTES: Child pushed to the ground by another student on playground at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. Stipulation of Settlement 7/29/22. Because the case involves an infant the court must approve the settlement; added for an appearance calendar on September 9, 2022 at 10 A.M. for the filing of a proposed Order to Show Cause. File redacted version of sealed docs per Sealing Order

Next Appearance Date: PENDING (Mamaroneck)

State of New York vs. Andrew Lamb

Docket # 21070058 (BLM Mural)

Docket # 20110176 (cop assault)

Court: Village of Mamaroneck Court

Judge: Either

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Description: Defacing Black Lives Matter Mural, Cop Assault

Article: Mamaroneck Man Charged with Felony Hate Crime for Vandalizing Black Lives Matter Mural

Last Appearance Date: Tuesday September 22, 2022 9:30 AM (Mamaroneck)

NOTES: Lt. Gatta, Mr. Lamb was arrested on 11/15/2020 for Assault 2nd degree. Mr. Lamb allegedly struck a Police Officer with his vehicle during a drug investigation. Assault - 2nd (hit a police officer) was reduced to Assault- 3rd now reduced to a violation. Return date of 10/20/22 in Mamaroneck. Criminal Mischief - Hate Crime. Return date of 10/20/22 in Mamaroneck.


Next Appearance Date: NO LONGER IN E-COURTS (White Plains/Conference)

State of New York vs. Andrew Lamb

Docket# HGJ-70757-22 (BLM Mural)

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Russell Smith

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Judge: Hon. Robert J. Prisco

Last Appearance Date: Tuesday September 13, 2022 2:00 PM (CONFERENCES) (White Plains)

Next Appearance: WARRANTED

State of New York vs. Donald Kearney

Docket# 22050284

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: Village of Mamaroneck Court

Judge: N/A

Custody Status: WCDOC Valhalla

Custody ID Number: 0000255013

Keyword Description: Derecktor threat

Article:

DOB: 70

Last Appearance Date: No show 12/5/22

NOTES: Making a Terroristic Threat, a D Felony, Criminal Possession of a Weapon — 3rd, a D Felony, and Menacing —2nd, an A Misdemeanor. From Jersey City, New Jersey. No Show. Active Bench Warrant

Next Appearance Date: PENDING

City of New Rochelle vs. David Blumenthal

Docket# N/A

Type: Ethics Investigation

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: New Rochelle City Hall

Hearing Officer:

Custody Status: N/A

Custody ID Number: N/A

Description:

Article: Ethics Complaint Filed Against David Blumenthal of the New Rochelle Board of Ethics

Last Appearance Date: Filed June 24, 2022

NOTES:

Next Appearance Date: PENDING

City of New Rochelle v. Flavio LaRocca

Docket# 54190/2016

Type: Civil

Plaintiff Attorney: Meisels, Peter

Defense Attorney:

Court: Westchester Supreme Court

Judge: Giacomo, Hon. William J.

Description: Created Parking Lot in City Park

Last Appearance Date: Monday September 19, 2022 2:00 PM (White Plains)

NOTES: NOI Filed: 04/14/2022; Jury At Defendant's Request

Next Appearance Date: PENDING

Brook Balchan v. City School District of New Rochelle et al (Laura Feijoo, Amy Mosehli, Jackielyn Manning-Campbell , Alex Marrero, Peter Scordo, Ana Reluzco, Ryan Reed)

Index# 7:21-cv-04798

Type: Civil

Plaintiff Attorney: Bryan Glass

Defense Attorney: Richard Brian Epstein, Michael A. Miranda

Court: U.S. District Court Southern District of New York (White Plains)

Judge: Hon. Philip M. Halpern

Keyword Description:

Article:

Last Appearance Date:

Settlement Date:

NOTES:

Date filed: 05/28/2021

Date of last filing: 08/17/2022. Lawyer for Balchan requested an adjournment of a conference to after 10/24/22, awaiting judge ordering a new date.

NOTES: Amended Complaint Filed 11/15/22

Summonses issued on 11/21/22 for Jackielyn Manning-Campbell former Assistant Superintendent of Student Services; Amy Mosehli former Member of the Board of Education; Corey Reynolds Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources; Jonathan Raymond Superintendent.

Next Appearance Date: PENDING

Defny Gamboa v. City School District of New Rochelle

Index#: 7:18-cv-12082 (Original Case)

Type: 445/ADA-Employment

Plaintiff Attorney: Richard St. Paul

Defense Attorney:

Court: U.S. District Court Southern District of New York (White Plains)

Judge: Cathy Seibel, presiding Paul E. Davison, referral

Appeal Index#: 0:22-cv-01724 (Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals)

Appeal Filed: 7/20/22

Court: Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals

Keyword Description: Discrimination

Article: Federal Court Denies New Rochelle School District Motion To Dismiss Discrimination Lawsuit — Case Going To Trial

Last Filing Date: 08/22/2022

Settlement Date:

NOTES: September 26, 2022, pre-trial order filed by Richard St. Paul

Next Appearance Date: PENDING (New Rochelle)

State of New York vs. Latoya Turner

Docket# HGJ-71128-22, SCI-71454-22

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: Westchester Criminal Court

Judge: Hon. Alexandra D Murphy

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: June 22, 2022

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption/The Jawahir Enterprise. Latoya Turner’s case was returned to New Rochelle City Court on August 3, 2022.

Next Appearance Date: PENDING/DECISION

Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah v. New Rochelle City Court Matthew J. Costa, Michael Molina, Gustavo Villamares Serrano

Docket# 01356/2022

Type: Article 78

Plaintiff Attorney: Brian R. Pouliot

Defense Attorney: Robert A. Salzino; Matthew Keller; Dennis W. Light

Court: Westchester Supreme Court

Judge: Hon. Susan M. Cacase

Tracking: E-Track

Description: CPL 245

Article: Westchester DA Battles New Rochelle Judge in New York Supreme Court over Her Ability to Enforce the Law in his City

Last Appearance Date: N/A

NOTES: Costa Motion to Dismiss denied. Requested to review/photograph decision as it was filed as paper.

Next Appearance Date: PENDING

United States of America v. Philip Colasuonno

Index# 7:21-cv-10877-PMH

Type: Criminal

Plaintiff Attorney: Anthony Jan-Huan Sun

Defense Attorney: Erin Kathleen Flynn

Court: U.S. District Court Southern District of New York (White Plains)

Judge: Magistrate Judge McCarthy, Hon. Judith C.

Description: fraud, tax fraud

Article: Nightmare on the Isle of San Souci: Part VI — Phil Colasuonno Sued by Feds for $2.5 mm in Criminal Tax Case

Last Appearance Date: Tuesday May 10 11:30 AM Courtroom 421

NOTES: Cause: 26:6672 IRS: Failure to Collect and Pay Over Tax, or Attempt to Evade or Defeat Tax; Colasuonno voluntarily dismissed two counterclaims asserted against the United States of America. This case is no longer before Judge Halpern. The parties have consented to appear before Magistrate Judge McCarty. Motion Schedule: Motion 7/1, Opposition 7/22, Reply 7/29/22. Motion Schedule Ends Friday July 29, 2022

Next Appearance Date: PENDING

Fogg v. City of New Rochelle, New Rochelle Police Department, Joseph Schaller, Michael Vaccaro, Matthew Velasco, Scott Wallach, Melvin Molina

Index# 7:22-cv-03935-KMK

Type: Civil

Plaintiff Attorney: Christopher Scott Weddle

Defense Attorney:

Court: U.S. District Court Southern District of New York (White Plains)

Judge: Karas, Hon. Kenneth M.

Keyword Description:

Article: Police Brutality Victim Files Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against New Rochelle Police, Michael Vaccaro, Joe Schaller

Last Appearance Date: December 14, 2022 2:30 PM (Mediation Conference)

Settlement Date:

NOTES: Date filed: 05/14/2022; 440 1983 Civil Rights Act. Vacarro acquitted on 7/21/22. On July 25, 2022, Andrew C. Quinn, Steven J. Bushnell and Lalit K. Loomba of The Quinn Law Firm filed a Notice of Appearance on behalf of Michael Vaccaro. Notice of Mediator Assignment filed 9/14/22. Marykate Acquisto of The Quinn Law Firm appearance on behalf of defendant Michael Vaccaro 11/30/22.

Next Appearance Date: No Results in eCourts (not sent from County Clerk to Court)

Anna & Jack’s Treehouse v. KTM Architect PLLC, Mamaroneck

Docket# 59184/2022

Type: Civil

Plaintiff’s Attorney: Michael F. McKenna

Defense Attorney:

Court: Westchester Supreme Court

Judge:

Keyword Description: Pelham Architect

Article: oa & Jack’s Treehouse claims architect mis-designed Pelham daycare

Last Appearance Date:

NOTES: Plaintiff demanding more than $1 million for alleged damages, Kimberly Tutera Martelli = KTM

Disposed Cases from Robert Cox‘s Court Reporter’s Notebook

My Glossary for Court Terms

My Address Book for Court Clerks

New Rochelle Court Clerk

914-358-8000

Westchester Court Clerk Civil

914-824-5300

Westchester Court Clerk Criminal 914-824-5400

Village of Mamaroneck Court Clerk

vomcourt@vomny.org

914-777-7710

Elida Loci

Court Clerk

eloci@vomny.org | eloci@nycourts.gov

Rye Court Clerk

914-831-6400

Larchmont Court Clerk

914-834-6230

Greenburgh Town Court Clerk

914-989-1875

Bronx Criminal Clerk

Clerk: 718-618-3000

Supreme Criminal: 718-618-3010

Lower Criminal: 718-618-2460

Lower Criminal: 718-618-2467

Yorktown Town Court Clerk

Court@yorktownny.org

914-962-6216

Judge Susan Cacace Law Clerk

George Hlapatsos

914-824-5402

Judge Anne Minihan

Ellen Uhl

euhl@nycourts.gov

Judge Alexandra Murphy Clerk

Anna Pia

apia@nycourts.gov

Judge Mccarty

Lesley McCrory

lmccrory@ nycourts.gov

Michael N. Loguercio

Administrative Specialist

District Executive's Office

United States District Court

Eastern District of New York

225 Cadman Plaza East

Brooklyn, NY 11201

Tel. (718) 613-2264

MichaelLoguercio@nyed.uscourts.gov

Joseph Pecorino

Administrative Analyst

Office of the District Executive

United States District Court

Southern District of New York

Office: 212-805-0504

josephpecorino@nysd.uscourts.gov