FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 7, 2026
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Emily Klinkenborg Public Relations Coordinator
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5TH GRAND JURY TERM OF 2026 CONCLUDES
NEW CITY, N.Y. – District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announces the completion of the 5th grand jury term of 2026. The grand jury term started on May 1, 2026, and was completed on May 27, 2026, handing up 14 indictments. The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office is committed to seeking justice for the people of Rockland County in a speedy manner in accordance with the law. The following is a list of indicted cases:
- Nestor Sinchi-Sinchi – Driving While Intoxicated as a Felony-Two Counts: Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the First Degree.
- Mark Bodalski – Attempted Arson in the Second Degree.
- Peter Theus – Attempted Assault in the First Degree; Attempted Aggravated Assault; Assault in the Second Degree; Unlawful Fleeing in the Third Degree; Reckless Driving; Obstructing of Governmental Administration in the Second Degree; Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree.
- Leonela Morillo-Leal & Byron Delgado-Belasco – Attempted Assault in the First Degree; Assault in the Second Degree; Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree.
- Angel Ventura – Criminal Contempt in the First Degree; Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree.
- Emerson Huilcazhquiri – Robbery in the First Degree; Robbery in the Second Degree; Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree; Attempted Assault in the Third Degree-Two Counts.
- Manuel Milton Yantalema-Parco – Leaving Scene of Accident without Reporting; Concealment of Corpse; Tampering with Evidence – Two Counts.
- Donald Siler – Failure to Register or Verify as a Sex Offender – Seven Counts.
- David Gilles – Attempted Rape in the First Degree; Rape in the Third Degree-Two Counts; Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree-Two Counts.
- Russell Thorne – Attempted Assault in the Second Degree; Attempted Assault in the Third Degree; Official Misconduct; Promoting Prison Contraband in the Second Degree; Obstructing Governmental Administration in the Second Degree; Criminal Tampering in the Third Degree.
- Manuel Vargas-Casum, Keny Aragon-Segura and Kevin E. Cardona, Oliver Salazar Rosa and Rodbin Garcia Medina – Gang Assault in the Second Degree.
- Aldo D. Deceano – Robbery in the First Degree; Attempted Robbery in the First Degree; Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree; Menacing in the Second Degree; Endangering the Welfare of a Child; Obstructing Governmental Administration in the Second Degree.
- Jhamecia Watkins – Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree; Menacing in the First Degree.
- Tyquan Foster a/k/a Mark Smith – Assault in the Second Degree; Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation; Endangering the Welfare of a Child – Two Counts.
*It should be noted that an indictment is merely an accusation, and that a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.