FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 21, 2026
MEDIA CONTACT:
Emily Klinkenborg Public Relations Coordinator
O: 845.638.5080 | C: 845.825.5650
NEW CITY, N.Y. – District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announces the completion of the 8th grand jury term of 2026. The grand jury term started on July 24, 2026, and was completed on August 19, 2026, handing up 7 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:
- David Dalesio – Sexual Abuse in the First Degree; Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
- Jose Luis Padilla Melendez – Driving While Intoxicated as a Felony; Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of Motor Vehicle in the First Degree.
- Gregory Jean – Strangulation in the Second Degree; Assault in the Third Degree; Endangering the Welfare of a Child – Three Counts.
- Eddie Jackson – Robbery in the First Degree; Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree; Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation – Two Counts; Assault in the Third Degree; Unlawful Imprisonment in the Second Degree; Menacing in the Second Degree
- Alex Choro Phillajo – Rape in the First Degree; Criminal Contempt in the First Degree-Two Counts; Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation-Two Counts; Unlawful Imprisonment in the Second Degree; Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree.
- Bartolome Garcia-Perez – Assault in the Second Degree; Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree.
- Jairo Duque-Agustin – Robbery in the First Degree; Criminal Possession of a Weapon on the Fourth Degree.
*It should be noted that an indictment is merely an accusation, and that a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Respectfully,
Emily Klinkenborg Coordinator of Public Relations
Rockland County District Attorney’s Office
One South Main Street
New City, New York 10956
O: (845) 638-5080
C: (845) 825-5650